Millennials feel 'abandoned' by parents not available to help raise grandkids: 'Too busy'
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Anonymous
I just need to point out, while it’s a very documented historical phenomena for older generations to complain about younger generations “kids these days!” I honestly don’t think there’s another example of cross generation hate against boomers. Whether you’re Gen X, Millenials, Gen Z and even some BOOMERS THEMSELVES Really seems like everyone complaining about boomers. So rather than roll your eyes, maybe other boomers can ask “What can I do to help fix things before I die in at most another decade or two  “
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Anonymous
they can say what they want, but as adults, ultimately, it's your choice and responsibility. If your grandparents pushed you to marry when you are 18 would you do it? No, right? |
Anonymous
Just don't be mad when we go on vacation instead of spending Christmas with you Granny. We learned it from you! Treat yo self first! |
Anonymous
Unless your parents are also ditching major holidays with you to travel for pleasure vs travelling in day to day life ibstead of being your kids’ babysitter, then that is apples and oranges (but so typical of the millenial viewpoint). |
Anonymous
You reap what you sow. If they are going to put their travel plans first, so are we. |
Anonymous
+1. Definitely a Fed. |
Anonymous
Knowing that my poor grandchildren are horrible feral, whiny, greedy brats who tear around my house, Thank You For going elsewhere. And, don't you get a hair up your derriere when we leave our money to a charity for the higher education of inner city children whose parents cannot afford to pay for their college. |
Anonymous
Ha! You think you can blackmail us, dream in. Both of you are well educated and you have the money to hire all the help you need. |
Anonymous
I call BS to this. My oldest is 18, youngest is 11. It cost the same for childcare when they both needed it. Maybe the difference is that I couldn't work as much as I wanted because it just wasn't worth it. The biggest issue is why anyone would think their parents should help. My very young MIL was working full time (80 hours a week) when my first was born, there was no way she could help out, my retired parents live 6 hours away. Did I complain about the lack of help, no. Why? Because I WANTED KIDS, they didn't force me, they didn't ask for grandchildren. |
Anonymous
| Boomers are living too long |
Anonymous
Right, they are totally entitled millennials that will never be happy! Boomer parents are screwed no matter what they do, if they quit work to care for the grandchildren they won't be able to pay for the same grandchildren to go to college. I guess they could sell their homes to pay for it, I doubt their selfish kids will let them move in though! |
Anonymous
how does boomers dying younger help the childcare situation? |
Anonymous
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The childcare problem is created by the greed of living far beyond your means. If you want children then you need to be absolutely certain that you can (1) pay for outside childcare. Or (2,) one of you stays home and you live in one salary.
If you are stupid enough to have a child on your own then you better be sure that you can pay for childcare. Childcare is the sole responsibility of the two people who create the child! If your use a donor then it is the sole responsibility of the woman who chooses this options. Unpaid childcare from relatives is not an option. |
Anonymous
Same with my ILs. The dinner thing is particularly irritating because they are so picky with choosing where we eat. |
Anonymous
Not blackmailing anyone. We will be happy traveling with the grandparents who actually care. |