So i live my STEP GRANDMOTHER right now with my kids. She over here trying to change everything i do. She made them…
So i live my STEP GRANDMOTHER right now with my kids. She over here trying to change everything i do. She made them lunch and she talking about they need clothes on to eat. No they don't they just going get them dirty. She says that's how i grew up. Wear clothes at the table on sunday. I grew up as sunday being a chill day. Not to mention she freaking 70 years old. Don't confuse my children leave them be. Nothing wrong with my parenting.
Any advice.
A·
I mean, if you're living with her, and her rule is to wear clothes at the table, you should wear clothes at the table.
A··
@piercedmom3 kids get messy, that's a part of being kids. Praise the Lord for washing machines. Lol
Keya··
Мама троих детей
But she literally just realized why they don't. The just got he chairs messy. They will get their clothes messy. Literally jist said that. And i do what she says, but she umdermines my authority with my.kids.
JenX·
I would definitely pick my battles, too. It's hard to live with someone, especially when you're set in your ways. Learn what are the important battles to you (like discipline style) and maybe not get worked up about putting clothes on for a Sunday meal.
I'm not saying your feelings don't matter, but I lived with my MIL for 8 months last year and OH LORD did I have to pick my battles so life wasn't miserable, but my important parenting was met. Life will get really miserable if you think every thing she says is a challenge. 70 year olds are very opinionated.
Icebergahead··
Мама сына (9 лет)
I have lived with ex’s relatives, many years before.
It was for 2mnths and it is tough but you have to also be respectful that they gave you their space.
It”s a frustrating balance but you can do it for as long as you need. I know how hard it is to want your own ways and your own time to do it but it never works out like that when you live under others. I am grateful mine was short-lived. I was not happy and was in the works to find my own space.
I was not with a child then so I can not imagine that part.
That is great advice BTW.
Keya··
Мама троих детей
she trying help me get some things together. But literally forced me to come live her. She could have helped from a distance. I told her no but she never listens. My oldest daughter is autistic and she mad cause she is too loud for her. And its not just me, she doesn't listens to anyone. This is my sister grandmother.
JenX··
ugh, that's not good. How long do you have to stay there?
Keya··
Мама троих детей
I already had a talk with her. More than once and she wont listen to anything that i say.