Dear Annie: We want to enjoy being grandparents - but differing parental rules make it hard
Grandparents wrote to an advice column about difficulties enjoying time with their grandchildren. The issue stems from differences in parenting rules between the grandparents and their son, particularly around bedtime, sweets, and screen time, where their son takes a more relaxed approach. The grandparents are seeking guidance on how to navigate these differing expectations.
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2 viewpointsDear Annie: Grandparents are caught in the middle of wildly differing parental styles
Dear Annie: How can grandparents avoid taking sides when parents have different parenting styles?
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1 viewpointDear Annie: Should grandparents follow the stricter parent when mom and dad disagree on rules?
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1 viewpointDear Annie: We want to enjoy being grandparents - but differing parental rules make it hard