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<blockquote data-quote="talltimber" data-source="post: 1319119" data-attributes="member: 22236"><p>I don't know what the answer is. There are some good suggestions above. I am a new grandpa myself. My daughter lives three hours away. I can see my first and only grandson every couple of weeks is all. I wish I could spend more time with him, but it is what it is. Therefore, I am not going to suggest to necessarily limit a significant amount of time with grandparents, since mine were wonderful with me and basically raised me. </p><p></p><p>When my kids were little/still at home they had chores to do. Chores never killed a kid as far as I know. Teaches them how to work. If they turn out to be a bum that don't work, then that's not on me. It's on them. And I've heard the "let kids be kids" enough times I could puke. Being a kid is one thing, being a spoiled, manipulative brat is another. If they are using grandma to get around you and chores, you got to lay it down. If grandma really is the one holding up the show, just talk with her. Lay out what you expect to get done of the evening. Also, very important, arrange some time for grandma/pa, and not at 10:00 at nite.</p><p></p><p>I remember when my kids were little. We were on the road constantly. Roping practice, ropings, rodeos, 4H, ball games, chores, barrel races, barrel practice, etc. I would caution about getting too busy or missing much time with the kids now (you all or grandma/pa) They will be grown before long.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talltimber, post: 1319119, member: 22236"] I don't know what the answer is. There are some good suggestions above. I am a new grandpa myself. My daughter lives three hours away. I can see my first and only grandson every couple of weeks is all. I wish I could spend more time with him, but it is what it is. Therefore, I am not going to suggest to necessarily limit a significant amount of time with grandparents, since mine were wonderful with me and basically raised me. When my kids were little/still at home they had chores to do. Chores never killed a kid as far as I know. Teaches them how to work. If they turn out to be a bum that don't work, then that's not on me. It's on them. And I've heard the "let kids be kids" enough times I could puke. Being a kid is one thing, being a spoiled, manipulative brat is another. If they are using grandma to get around you and chores, you got to lay it down. If grandma really is the one holding up the show, just talk with her. Lay out what you expect to get done of the evening. Also, very important, arrange some time for grandma/pa, and not at 10:00 at nite. I remember when my kids were little. We were on the road constantly. Roping practice, ropings, rodeos, 4H, ball games, chores, barrel races, barrel practice, etc. I would caution about getting too busy or missing much time with the kids now (you all or grandma/pa) They will be grown before long. [/QUOTE]
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