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| Because you are the parents and not them. |
| posted by Chelle on 04/01/2008 04:26 PM |
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| If grandparents have something to say which is not supportive of the parents, they should speak to the parents out of range of the child. Grandparents should never contradict the parents in front of the kids, as far as parenting goes. And, as long as the safety of the child is not an issue. I think grandparents have a lot to offer parents, but I also know that grandparent interference can undermine what a parent is trying to teach a child. It's tricky, sometimes, but if all parties are looking out for the child's well being, parenting and grand-parenting can be done gracefully and successfully. Now, if the grandparents have assumed the role of parent, then they should have the final say. A child needs the security of consistent parenting, from whomever that is. |
| posted by mmm on 04/01/2008 10:37 PM |
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| I think parents should listen to the suggestion of the grandparent but ultimately the parent makes the decision in how the children are raised. |
| posted by Tracy on 04/01/2008 10:45 PM |
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| if the grandparents are babysitting and the child knows that they are in charge then yes they have their say but as long as its something the parent would say also. |
| posted by Amers on 04/06/2008 06:17 PM |
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| I agree with what Tracy said |
| posted by Melissa on 04/07/2008 08:47 PM |
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| As far as my mother goes, she has raised 5 children of her own and a step-son. I trust her completely to give input, and so on. She has had more practice than me and she was an awsome mother. But what it all boils down to is again what Tracy said. |
| posted by jen on 04/10/2008 12:34 AM |
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| my parents are from the '70s and all the rules now are completely different than then so I read the infant & toddler books and ask the pediatrician, and thats pretty much all we go buy not all the grandparents advices |
| posted by kim on 10/27/2008 04:11 PM |
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| I value my mothers opinion. She raised 5 kids and we all turned out pretty good. No drugs!!! Hardly ever cussing! I'd say that's pretty good. She is an awesome mom! I never get insulted when she has her say on a subject. I don't ALWAYS follow what she says but I feel it's important to hear what she has to say though! |
| posted by Danielle on 12/05/2008 02:39 PM |
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| I value the opinions of other family members who speak out of concern for my child, BUT only if they speak up politely, give reasons for their position, and respect that the final decision is the parents. |
| posted by Lisa on 12/19/2008 01:19 PM |
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| As long as they aren't forcefull with the issue or beligerent about it. |
| posted by Heather on 01/04/2009 08:57 PM |
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| I can use all the advice I can get, but it is ultimately my descision. |
| posted by sharon on 03/31/2009 07:41 PM |
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| I appreciate what my in-law and my parents have to say about the way my husband and i raise our children. I'm always open for constructive criticism, but i don't want them to dictate us how to do it. A little advice here and there does not hurt. |
| posted by *Larissa on 08/05/2009 06:11 PM |
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| I love to hear my parents advice on raising my son. The best thing that my mom has ever told me was to watch how I spoke to my son, and how I acted around him because every-time I act negatively, it takes away a small piece of that happiness that he came into this world with. I try to remember that everytime I get upset. |
| posted by brandi on 03/23/2010 02:21 AM |
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| my nephew is being raised by my mom and the one we have to watch out for is great grandma. she thinks her opinion is the only opinion. there is no other way. and when it goes that far i think it is best to leave the decision making to the one in charge of the child. |
| posted by Jacquie on 03/12/2011 07:14 PM |
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| It depends on the grandparent and the situation. Most of the things they say should be said to the parent first. I know they try to help but when a grandparent doesn't know how you do everything (like my mom) it gets very frustrating for her to want to tell me how to raise my son, but it is quiet the opposite for my boyfriends mom. |
| posted by Stephanie on 01/20/2012 06:24 PM |
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