I am a 48 yr old grandmother, raising an 8 month old grandchild. Needless to say, this wasn't what I planned on doing in my later years. I know at times I am completely exhausted (doing this alone). Moreover, the emotional aspect of either parent rarely seeing or having much to do with their daughter, just about does me in. I'd like to hear from other's in a similar situation, and ask how you cope with it?
2006-07-30 20:27:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Well. I am 17. I'm not a mom, although one day waaay down the road I'd like to be. My best friend is raised by her grandma. She is 17 as well and was dropped off at her grandmother's house by her mother when she was 6 months old. Her mom is a lesbian and her g/f did not want the reminder of mates ex-boyfriend hanging around, ie, brittney. Brittney is a well adjusted teenager, honest, open, and fun-loving. And I think all of that credit HAS to go to her grandma who took her in and raised her even though she was tired and was just settling into her life as an older woman. I once asked Mama-cat (the grandma) how she dealt with being given Britt on such short notice and she told me that "Its love. The maternal instincts just took over. Brittney is more like a daughter to me than a granddaughter." I think she was happy to get to re-live the whole parenting thing being older, wiser, and more settled in life. ....Good luck!! What you are doing is AMAZING. Try not to let the parents get to you as much. You might try gaining full custody of the grandkid so that the parents can not harm you, or the child physically or emotionally.
2006-07-30 20:34:48 · answer #1 · answered by mlove1307 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i was lovingly raised by my grandmother i know its got to be hard but in the end it will be worth it , i am returning the favor my grandmother is now being taken care of by me i wouldnt have it any other way and my kids adore her she is 86 years old i am 42 i just hope i have enough time to pay her back all the love and sacrifice she gave me,
god bless
2006-07-30 20:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by susi98223 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a grandmother of a a million/3 black grandson and it infuriates me every time every person refers to Obama as basically black. like the white area of the family individuals does not exist. definite, i could be very harm. what's her call? every person ever say?
2016-11-03 08:47:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just wanted to say that you are doing a great job, and what a lucky baby to have you there to take care of it. i am not in your shoes but my brother in law and a few other relatives by marriage i know don't raise their own kids. they keep having them and then drop them off at grandma's or even GREAT grandma's house and then go off to party EVERYDAY!!!!!!! shame on them. they rely on their grandparents to feed them, change them, watch them whenever they feel like it, etc..... it makes me sick. hang in there.............**hugs**
2006-07-30 20:31:22 · answer #4 · answered by origchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋