I'm single dad rasing my son,last weekend I let my son spend overnight visit in my grandparents.To my great sadness,they superceded my life on owning a puppy.......they take my son to petshop and buy him a puppy.that night,they let my son sleep with puppy in the same bed and so I have to take puppy to my home.I really feel like I have been insulted by them,they give my son a puppy without even telling me first!
now I'm in real trouble
If I keep the puppy,I'll have no time to take care of two babys at the same time,Besides,my parents will think about how stupid I am to return their gifts for grandson.....
But if I return the puppy as I thought moments ago,that poor little animals be given to others as presents, My refustion to have him near might lead to cruel violence directed at him again.And I'll be totally monster in my son's eyes,he'll hate me for his life.I can't break his heart....
No matter what we do,I gonna hurt someone...
I really need help here,please......
2007-10-28 19:15:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I think the puppy should go live with YOUR PARENTS. They bought him! It was very, very wrong of them to do this without asking you -- a puppy is a HUGE responsibility.
Oh dear, you really are in a mess.
Obviously, if you do not want a dog and don't have time for one, you CAN'T keep him. It wouldn't be fair to him and it certainly won't teach your son the proper way to treat animals, if you can't give the puppy a proper home. You must send the dog back or find him a good home yourself. It will be hard, your son will be VERY upset -- but he WILL forgive you.
Good luck -- and YELL at your parents for me, will you?
2007-10-28 19:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by luvrats 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a simple one, take the puppy to grand parents house to live and let the child visit the puppy. That way the puppy will be close with someone all day. Let grand parents take care of the puppy, they obviously have much time on their hands.
2007-10-29 02:27:21 · answer #2 · answered by tlindsey3417@verizon.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have the best of both worlds, take the puppy back to the grandparents! Let them watch the puppy while your son isn't there, and your son can go see the puppy while he's visiting his grandparents.
You're all adults, right? Tell them that you don't appreciate dumping a puppy on you.
2007-10-29 02:20:14 · answer #3 · answered by hrcarr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They were wrong for giving him that puppy without ur concent . I would let them no that... but they must have known u would have said no to getting the dog . if u do not have it in u to take care of the dog then give it back to grandparents.. there is no reason to let the puppy suffer with neglect... puppies are hard to take care of at first but it will help teach ur son many things like responsability, love, life, and all the joy dogs bring!
2007-10-29 02:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the puppy back to your parents house next time you go and explain to your parents and your son at the same time that the puppy is going to live at grandma and grandpas-isn't that exciting?! And every time you go over to grandma and grandpas it will be a very special treat because you will get to play with the puppy too! Grandma and grandpa will take *great* care of the puppy for you don't worry!
You have no idea how many things "live" at my parent's house! My parents are the proud owners of several push-and-popper-ball toys (you know, the ones that sound like gunfire going off when you push them around?), a pod of goldfish, and a skateboard (my son is *3* for God's sake!) just to name a few off the top of my head.
On the plus side though, they now respect my wishes when I "outlaw" things because they know if they don't whatever it is will get stuck at their house.
Good luck to you!
2007-10-29 03:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by lovelymrsm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I completely understand where you are coming from. Make the puppy stay at their house. It is your child, your house and that must be recognized. easier said than done, that is the truth. But, your son will have to understand that you only have two arms and legs and if he can prove to you that he can be responsible and take care of the dog, than he might be able to keep it on the weekends...It is a thought. I have had to remind my parents that he is my kid, and that I rule the roost...
2007-10-29 02:40:45 · answer #6 · answered by Nicole X 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have them keep the puppy so when he comes to visit he can see the puppy as much as he wants without you actually taking care of the dog. express to them that you don't have the means to support the dog at the moment.
2007-10-29 02:23:52 · answer #7 · answered by cutie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your grandparents are adults, they should understand your reasoning. If they bought it, knowing that it would be unreasonable for you to be able to look after it on top of everything else you have to deal with, the puppy is their responsability.
2007-10-29 02:21:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go straight to your grandparents and tell him your problem. Believes me, they will understand you. It's better than you give the puppy to someone else, than they heard it?
2007-10-29 03:21:08 · answer #9 · answered by LadyAnis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you 12? If you are serious, you need to give those kids to someone who has a mentality above a 12 year old because you just aren't a good parent.
2007-10-29 02:19:16 · answer #10 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋