I have a 4 year old daughter "Sara" who is an only grandchild. My husband and I have asked my FIL to follow certain rules that Sara lives under at home when she is with him, but he outright refuses. We expect sweets such as candy and soda to be kept to a minimum, we ask that Sara be given the same disciplinary time-outs for misbehavior that she would recieve at home and, while we understand that grandparents buy presents, we ask that it be kept to a reasonable amount. Despite making it clear that we wanted these things to be done, he continues to stuff her with candy and soda, he never gives her a time out, and buys presents every time he sees her. Three weeks ago, my husband called his Dad to talk to him about his concerns and now FIL is not talking to him and only talks to me long enough to pick up Sara. He has bad-mouthed us in front of Sara and told her we are mean for giving her time-outs and not buying her whatever she wants.
2006-12-18
10:49:34
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