The joy of being a grandparent is that one does not have to do the work of parenting. Making kids eat a healthy diet isn't something the grands need worry about. Grandparents don't have to instill the important value of not taking food for granted, not wasting what can nourish a body.
Setting the kids up on a schedule and keeping it--not a priority. It is the parent's job to get the kids to bed each night at an early time and get them moving each morning so they learn to be productive people.
Teaching the kiddos to say please and thank you and wait when adults are talking...shouldn't have to be the job of the older generation. Those who are relatives of little cuties want to be able to just enjoy the kids, maybe even spoil them a bit. Sadly in today's overindulged and oft-ignored children era, it is harder to be a doting grandparent.
Who wants to spoil a child who already gets more than they should?
Who wants to give the kids a treat when the parents let the child eat whatever, whenever?
If you find yourself as a parent wishing more people doted on your child, ask yourself if it is possible your parenting choices contribute to the dynamic you experience.
♥
Setting the kids up on a schedule and keeping it--not a priority. It is the parent's job to get the kids to bed each night at an early time and get them moving each morning so they learn to be productive people.
Teaching the kiddos to say please and thank you and wait when adults are talking...shouldn't have to be the job of the older generation. Those who are relatives of little cuties want to be able to just enjoy the kids, maybe even spoil them a bit. Sadly in today's overindulged and oft-ignored children era, it is harder to be a doting grandparent.
Who wants to spoil a child who already gets more than they should?
Who wants to give the kids a treat when the parents let the child eat whatever, whenever?
If you find yourself as a parent wishing more people doted on your child, ask yourself if it is possible your parenting choices contribute to the dynamic you experience.
♥
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