Having our relatives look after our children while we work is a big help, especially when they don’t charge us. But is it fair to expect this from our parents after all the arguments we’ve had with them?
My daughter Amy hasn’t cared about me since she turned 18. She left me out of her important life events, like her graduation, her engagement, and more. So, we hardly ever talk.
Amy has two boys now, and she recently reached out to me. I was surprised, but we had a conversation. After a while, Amy started complaining about how hard it was to raise her kids without any help.
She asked me to babysit them on Saturdays and be a good grandparent. I told her, “You destroyed our bond a long time ago, and I can’t take care of your kids now.”
She called me selfish and blocked me everywhere. Was I wrong to refuse to help my daughter with her kids after everything that happened between us?
I would love to hear your thoughts and any advice you can give.
