I'm a stay at home mom so I have my 3 year old 24/7...most of the time... ... my mother often asks to have him for a day everynow and then( say once every 1-2 weeks) since she has 4 children still at hhome close to his age(10,7,4and 2) i think it's good that he plays with them since he is an only child...
is it wrong to get a break from motherhod every now and then???
2006-06-27 08:59:51 · 19 answers · asked by JeNe 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
No especially since SHE ASKS TO HAVE HIM! My mom would ask to have my son for a week at a time until I moved far and now my son doesn't want to stay with her unless I stay also. You're having the mommy guilt syndrome and that's okay! Let her keep him a day and just relax and treat yourself to a pedicure! Good luck sweetie! You sound like an awesome mom that cares for her baby!
2006-06-27 09:07:17 · answer #1 · answered by Wiser now 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! There is nothing wrong with wanting a break from your children every now and then. It does them good too! I wish my mom would take mine every once in a while!! haha! Just remember, the more kids you have, the harder it is to get a break!!(my hubby and I have 7 between the 2 of us, and the only break we get is when his kids are at their moms, and mone are at their so-called dads( about once a month). Enjoy the break and do something for yourself!
2006-06-27 09:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by momx4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me guess- you're getting flak from someone (probably your husband) about letting your mother watch the child. You don't feel it is deserved. One of two things is going on- either the other person is right, and your mother (for whatever reason) shouldn't be watching your child, and you're playing a sympathy card- or, the other person is being emotionally abusive, and you're in an unhealthy situation and not doing anything about it, but part of you knows that person is being abusive, and is looking for validation. How could I know which it is???
2006-06-27 09:07:21 · answer #3 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is nothing wrong with this! Not only does it give you a break, but he is getting to spend time with his grandmother and other kids in the family! He is learning how to interact with other children, which will be important when he starts school. It does him just as much good as it does you.
Dont feel guilty!
2006-06-27 09:05:48 · answer #4 · answered by mand 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you trust your mother to take good care of your child, there seems nothing wrong with leaving your child with your mother now and then. This should also include how your child is treated by other children in her home.
2006-06-27 09:06:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Lord, no! It's not wrong at all! You're very lucky to have a mom nearby who is willing to give you a break. Who could ask for more? It's your mom, there are kids his age, and you get a day off. Sounds like a win/win/win to me! :-)
2006-06-27 09:21:40 · answer #6 · answered by browneyedgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not at all. Just be Thankful you have a Mom who wants to babysit when she can. Every Mom needs a break so enjoy them as they come.
2006-06-27 09:04:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-15 08:15:20 · answer #8 · answered by garbarino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is anything wrong with that. You want your child to have a relationship with it grandmother don't you? Don't feel bad at all! Plus playing with other kids builds social skills for later in life.
2006-06-27 09:04:39 · answer #9 · answered by hullo? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely. I try to give my wife breaks every so often, and my mother-in-law and my mom want to take care of Jr. Remember, you are still your own individual...so it's not bad to break from motherhood every now and then.
2006-06-27 09:03:54 · answer #10 · answered by spiderfan2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋