Sometimes I even have nightmares in which they are eaten alive by giant teflon-coated frypans!
Is it normal to do this, or is it just when you have a *selfish* daughter in law who doesn't know how to raise her children correctly because she won't listen to everything that *I* say?
2007-09-23 15:40:31 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Just take comfort in the fact that very rarely do children get eaten alive by frying pans!
On the other hand, their clothing may cause them to spontaneously combust!
2007-09-23 16:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by ♥♥Mum to Superkids Baby on board♥♥ 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't lie awake at night worrying about my grandchildren. I am very proud of my son & daughter-in-law for doing such a great job in raising their beautiful young daughters. I'm also very proud of my oldest son & my daughter-in-law, for the great job they are doing, in raising their two young sons. I have not always agreed with my daughter-in-law at times, but I will not interfere. It's not my place. Why should your daughter-in-law listen to everything you tell her? You have created a bad situation by doing so. By telling her how to raise her children, you have sent a message telling her she's not a good mom. If your son is still in the picture, let him raise his children. You raised him, now it's his turn, isn't it? It's hard to be silent sometimes, but do so. Who says that your way is the rIght way? Step back & just concentrate on being the best grandmother you can be & get some sleep at night.
2007-09-23 22:54:33 · answer #2 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Theres a big difference between "everything" and "anything", plus last I checked, there has been one case of a child being eaten by frypans. So listening to "everything" you say, sounds a little spaced out.
2007-09-23 22:44:11 · answer #3 · answered by lillilou 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i am only 18 so i dont av grankids or kids but wen i was yunger i was like that with my sis i used 2 wake up n make sure she was breathing n make sure the cover wanst on er face i still do it now sum times
i thinlk u shud let ur daughter in law rasi her kids the ways she want 2 n only intervine if u feel the kids r in danger u dont want 2 b seen as the the mother in law from every body love raymond lol i think if she need help she will ask u or get help and advice form her own paprents or friends
2007-09-23 22:48:25 · answer #4 · answered by minni 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You're funny. Love it. Perfect impression.
I only wish I knew who you were.
To answer your question, Joan, er... I mean Bitter.. no, I do not lie awake worrying about my children. On the other hand, I am the daughter in the law, so I am obviously willfully harming my children by not indulging my mother in law's every whim and fancy. I shall endeavor to clothe them in only the clothes she deems appropriate, and to banish all homework. Academic achievement be damned! I want my mother in law's approval over my chance to be a good mother.
2007-09-24 02:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by Magaroni 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For one it is okay for you to worry. It is normal for any grandparent to worry. Just because your daughter in-law doesnt raise her kids the way that you do doesnt mean that she is not raising them correctly. I also think that you need to take it a little easier on her. She doesnt need to listen to everything that you say. They are her kids not yours. If she asks you for your opinion then that is a different story, but you dont need to tell her how to raise her children.
2007-09-23 22:54:04 · answer #6 · answered by james_wests_babydoll 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey don't make fun! One time my grandson *did* get eaten by a giant teflon frying pan! (it was trying to mate with his shorts)
Have a little sensitivity!
2007-09-24 00:09:08 · answer #7 · answered by Mary 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless your grandchildren are in danger, you should let go and stop worrying. You will have to realize that your daughter-in-law is not going to listen to everything you say, and shouldn't be expected to.
2007-09-23 22:45:45 · answer #8 · answered by Deb S (SFECU) pray4revival 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it is all in your head.
There is a reason you daughter in-law will not listen to you. You should just butt out, because you have raised your kids and your grandchildren are NOT your children.
You need to start mending bridges with her or she will cut you completely out of th picture.
2007-09-23 22:55:23 · answer #9 · answered by *Charli* Mamma Di Gemini's 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hmm...what a shock that you are the mother in law to the Mommy.
Unless she's abusive or horribly neglectful, how your son and his wife raise their children is up to them, not you.
You have already raised your children. Unless they are in real danger, you need to back off.
2007-09-23 22:46:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋