Grandparents only want to see MY kids, not my GF's kids
Adam X
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Comments (75)So happy for you judithn...took me back to when my kids were in college in our city, but living on campus. Sounds like a great conversation, and something she needed to hear, and you were able to do it in such a way that she really listened, and matured enough to apologize. You obviously have a great daughter, there, and now you have practice for when your son leaves home...heh heh!! We Moms have to support one another...our kids are in their early 40's, so a lot of this type of thing is behind us, but there are always things to work out. We do have very thoughtful children now...they just weren't so much at your daughter's age!!...See More'Kids,' My Space, TMI, breaks my heart
Comments (21)Neice gave me access to her account so I could "see" her photos and listen to her "great" music. I don't think she realizes I'm smart enough to navigate the entire site. I don't want to burst her bubble and let her know the music isn't really all that great, either. LOL I had to set up a dummy account of my own. I have a fake non-name user name; no personal info other than "married," "age" (was a default setting) and "USA", and have it set so no one except Niece can look at it. Nephew doesn't know I accessed his page. I used his email address, and BOOM!; there he was in all his pierced and tattooed glory. (Their tats don't bother me as much as the lip piercings; and neither bother me as much as the contents and comments.) The page was set to "public" so I could see it. For now, I'm just going to steer clear of the pages and continue to write, call, email, through the regular channels and try to encourage them to do the best they can. I never had children; but here I am, experiencing all the worry, anxiety, fear, anger, and hope "real" mothers are subjected to. Niece is, and has always been, my special girl and spent every summer with me from birth until she was 14. Her 15th summer was spent at home, and she got pregnant. Nephew lived with me two different times for a total of 4-5 years. I wish I could smack their bottoms, send them to their rooms, and ground them until they are 45. I have two other young nieces, three young nephews, and five great nieces/nephews. I better wear out the old knees praying there's hope for these young ones....See MoreKeeping my lamps safe from my kids
Comments (20)Well, I don't know that she was asking for parenting tips in her post, but having raised three boys, I can attest to a few household accidents that were caused by a wayward tennis ball or hockey puck. But, my feeling on the subject is they're just lamps. They've been in their boxes for 6 months already. By the time you're kids are old enough for accidents to not happen - you probably won't even like them anymore! As far as lamps matching, I've never thought that was all that important anyways. If one breaks, then you get to buy another one - maybe not a hugely expensive one, but you will find one that goes - we'll help! Anyways, one last parenting tip - the things that my kids ended up damaging didn't really happen until they were teenagers!! Although my 10 year old was messing around and knocked my brand new lamp off the end table just a few weeks ago - the lamp was fine, except for the shade got a tad bent. I bent it back best I could and turned it so the "fixed" part is in the back. No, my kids aren't out of control. Yes, I like nice things, and yes, things can get damaged/broken. But most of the time they can be fixed and you get to enjoy the "things" and your kids all at the same time....See MoreMy girlfriend's Kids
Comments (44)TOS, He is starting to hate her kids (which are not KIDS THEY ARE ADULTS!) becaue of the mental and physical abuse they do towards their own mother. Its unfortunate but she has raised 2 loser human beings. THese are not children. She is the one that should take a stand for herself and throw them out! But she wont cause has raised them and probably believes she deserves their hate. Salgado, 1. Tell your GF to seek professional counciling for herself because of the abuse. BUt she probably wont take it because she doesn't beleive her kids are doing anything wrong. 2. you cannot change this because the problem can only be fixed by yoru GF and she chooses not to. If she did she would have thrown these two out the door! I have a neighbour of mine who through out her own 14 years old daughter because of the same thing you are describing. Was she in pain doing this to her daughter , yes....was it the right thing to do...yes! 3. If you girlfriend does not stand up for herself and tellher kids to shape up or get out then you should leave. dont feel guilty. You love her but if she doesnt love herself and respect herself from the abuse of anyone..even her own kids then she cannot be saved. You cannot help her. And you cannot continue living this way. Its a shame that a human being can be beaten down in such a manner like this over the years. I do not know your GF past. But im sure it has alot to do with the upbringing of her two kids. She spoon feeds them and whatever they do they are angels. Leave for your sake. And also try to get her some help. You never know things can change....See Morecolleenoz
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