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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I understand why they don't want your kids to invite friends to their house.

However, I don't understand why they're not willing to do things outside the house with their grandchildren. Do they expect every interaction to take place in their home? Most grandparents enjoy going places and doing things with their grandchildren, I would think. Is there a spouse in the picture here?

And BTW, if they picked up your children from daycare twice a week and played with them until you got home from work, that IS helping. Did you thank them for that? It sounds like they haven't wanted to help since then, which makes me wonder if they believed their efforts went unappreciated.[/quote]

I agree that it's not at all surprising that they don't want your kids to invite friends to their house.

Do they otherwise get out and about a lot?  How is their general health and mobility?  How old are they and are they starting to get frail?  Will they come to school plays, recitals, sports games, etc.?  Will they come to your house for dinner if you invite them?

Also, try making going to Grandma's more fun--maybe get some games or have your parents teach them card games.  Bring over the stuff for a sundae bar or taco bar.  [/quote]

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