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Grandma problems

Posted by on May. 2, 2007 at 2:07 PM
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My mother and I have been going through it lately. And it is because I am going to put him in daycare. She thinks that she should continue to babysit until he starts going to school. I don't agree with that. The reason why I waited until he was three years old to put him in daycare is because he can actually talk now and can tell me if something is going on at daycare. We have also been arguing about the way I raise him. If we are at her house and I discipline him for something he did wrong, she'll baby him. I can't take this anymore!!! HELP!!
Posted by on May. 2, 2007 at 2:07 PM
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iNtHebLuE22
by on May. 2, 2007 at 2:34 PM
I always just tell my mom "you did a great job raising us, but this is MY child and times have changed" Also about the daycare tell her it's best if you son is socialized, it will make the transition easier when he starts school good luck
bellalenise
by on May. 2, 2007 at 2:35 PM
If I had the choice I would definitely leave Kat with my mom. Of course, my mom actually listens to me. She'll go along with the course of discipline I think is appropriate.

Ultimately, it is entirely up to you. He's your son. Your mom may be giving you a hard time, but it's your decision. Just do what's best for your son and she'll have to deal with it. I know that's hard 'cause you don't want a strain on your relationship, but you have to do what will benefit your son the most.

loving2007
by on May. 2, 2007 at 2:40 PM
why do you want to put the child in daycare when you have a family member to watch the child? daycare cost family dont i hope and the child gets to be around family. but if you dont want her watching the child for one reason or another tell her how you feel your a big girl if she dont like it than tell her i'm sorry you dont like it but i had this child and i want to raise this child my way.
TheJuniper
by on May. 2, 2007 at 3:33 PM
Maybe you can compromise... bring him to daycare for 1-3 hours and then have grandma pick him up. That way he can socialize with kids his own age (which makes preschool A LOT easier) but he still gets to spend time with family.

I don't know how much time during the day he's not with you, so I hope that makes sense, lol!

As for the discipline thing... I have problems with that, too, so I can't help you there.

Good luck!
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