If a woman is older than 50, is it safe to assume she is the grandmother or nanny?

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08/21/2019 14:39

Subject: If a woman is older than 50, is it safe to assume she is the grandmother or nanny?

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Anonymous

DH here. My youngest was born when I was 50. Awkward? Yes. Got worse, not better, over time.

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08/21/2019 14:49

Subject: If a woman is older than 50, is it safe to assume she is the grandmother or nanny?

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Anonymous

I’ve been called grandma many times and I can’t think of a single time that I liked it. Do you really think grandma takes the kids to preschool orientation?

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08/21/2019 14:50

Subject: If a woman is older than 50, is it safe to assume she is the grandmother or nanny?

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Anonymous

Op. Are you concerned someone is thinking this if you?

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08/21/2019 14:51

Subject: If a woman is older than 50, is it safe to assume she is the grandmother or nanny?

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Anonymous

It's never "safe to assume" based on appearances. You should know this already.

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08/21/2019 16:33

Subject: Re:If a woman is older than 50, is it safe to assume she is the grandmother or nanny?

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Anonymous

Never, ever assume the woman is the grandmother!! I was about to compliment one woman on her beautiful grandchild when she opened her shirt and started nursing. I swear she was at least 50. So glad I didn’t say anything!

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08/21/2019 17:41

Subject: If a woman is older than 50, is it safe to assume she is the grandmother or nanny?

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Anonymous

We are 45/46 with a 5-month old. Never assume.

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08/21/2019 18:29

Subject: If a woman is older than 50, is it safe to assume she is the grandmother or nanny?

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Anonymous

Anonymous wrote:Parents are beyond ancient now. Never assume.

But at least they are wiser, more civil, and better-mannered than you.

You should be ashamed of yourself.

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08/21/2019 18:34

Subject: If a woman is older than 50, is it safe to assume she is the grandmother or nanny?

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Anonymous

Anonymous wrote:I’ve been called grandma many times and I can’t think of a single time that I liked it. Do you really think grandma takes the kids to preschool orientation?

In some cultures, yes.

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08/21/2019 19:19

Subject: If a woman is older than 50, is it safe to assume she is the grandmother or nanny?

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Anonymous

I was a preschool teacher and had a mom/dad couple in their late 50s early 60s with twins. First kids for either.

I have a friend who had her first at 56.

Both used donor eggs. Both breastfed and were quite defensive about it.

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08/21/2019 19:28

Subject: If a woman is older than 50, is it safe to assume she is the grandmother or nanny?

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Anonymous

Anonymous wrote:I was a preschool teacher and had a mom/dad couple in their late 50s early 60s with twins. First kids for either.

I have a friend who had her first at 56.

Both used donor eggs. Both breastfed and were quite defensive about it.

No doubt thanks to people like OP.

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08/21/2019 19:48

Subject: If a woman is older than 50, is it safe to assume she is the grandmother or nanny?

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Anonymous

Assume what you want, and face the consequences.

I would cut you dead if you suggested my children were my grandchildren. It wouldn't be worth the faux pas. Promise.

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08/21/2019 20:14

Subject: If a woman is older than 50, is it safe to assume she is the grandmother or nanny?

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Anonymous

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Parents are beyond ancient now. Never assume.

But at least they are wiser, more civil, and better-mannered than you.

You should be ashamed of yourself.

I don’t say it to their faces, but just getting started having kids in your mid to late 40s is OLD. And risky for the mother AND the child. It seems to require a certain level of self-absorption that does not go unnoticed.

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08/21/2019 20:18

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Anonymous

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Parents are beyond ancient now. Never assume.

But at least they are wiser, more civil, and better-mannered than you.

You should be ashamed of yourself.

I don’t say it to their faces, but just getting started having kids in your mid to late 40s is OLD. And risky for the mother AND the child. It seems to require a certain level of self-absorption that does not go unnoticed.