I have two children we live in Florida, They want to go to Georgia to see ther grandmother. Their grandmother wants them to come up also. I think its a great idea and would be a good experience for them, something they can go back to school and share with thier friends, I just feel so guilty even though they are going to see family,am I wrong for feeling this way or should I use the time there gone to take a break and relax and let them enjoy their vacation????
2006-07-07 06:49:44 · 8 answers · asked by fred g 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
alot of people discussed age and I forgot to put my childrens ages in they are 11 and 6
2006-07-07 07:21:51 · update #1
you are feeling that way becuase u love them... thats a normal feeling.. but u have to let them get away too.... Like adults kids need vacation... they need to get away from everything and relieve there "stress" of everyday life.... u will miss them and that is normal but take that opportunity to relax your self... go out and have fun... you will not regret it... also for when the come back you should have a little something waiting for them just to show that they were missed... a little thing should be nice and well aprreciated....
2006-07-07 13:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by mrs_igartua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a grandmother and they want to go and it will be a positive experience for them, I think it is fine. Personally for me, their ages would be a consideration. I did not like being away from mine as preschoolers. Older children? I would not want them gone too long, ( a couple of weeks or so) but a vacation like that might do you all some good. I spent a lot of time with my grandmother as a child. I had a healthy home to go back to after my visits, but there is nothing like the memories I got with my grandparents. Besides not everyone has grandparents. ~ I think that with grandparents in charge, it is the next best thing to parents as far as their welfare goes. Enjoy the opportunity.
2006-07-07 14:02:14 · answer #2 · answered by roo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah let them go, remember tey grow and get independent, you can only shelter your children for so long. Let them get a piece of life without you around for a change. Meanwhile its a great way for you to relax, and it is with family so unless you dont trust your mother then I say let the kids go see their grandmother.
2006-07-07 13:54:33 · answer #3 · answered by kittykat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gut wrenching, huh? You're kids need to have a relationship with extended family. It's normal. It's healthy. You need to take a break. Don't be so codependent on them. You need to be a person as well. A sane person. The break will help you relax and rejuvenate for when they come back.
2006-07-07 13:57:07 · answer #4 · answered by ntoriano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a vacation, they re not leaving you forever. what s the point of guilt here? enjoy your time alone and see if you can go back to your old hobbies. there s a chance u might like it a lot
2006-07-07 13:56:37 · answer #5 · answered by Amantia A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on how old they are. If they are both really young, then they might give her a little too much trouble, but every mom deserves to take a break once and awhile.
2006-07-07 13:55:37 · answer #6 · answered by Sugar High to Love High 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep let them see their grandma It could help them trust me I want to see mine I have never seen her and Im 16 years old
2006-07-07 13:55:17 · answer #7 · answered by Janey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let you and your children enjoy a well deserved vacation away from each other, we grow fonder of each other by having time apart!
2006-07-07 13:54:16 · answer #8 · answered by sorrells316 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋