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[quote=Anonymous]I also think you're overreacting.

We had a conflict at one point and needed help.  We were looking for someone that could come with us and help us care for the kids while we took care of other business (my spouse was having surgery out of town and I needed to be at the hospital while she was there and take her back and forth for doctor's appts).  We had a similar situation where a family member suggested that we send the kids (then 3 yo twins) to her for 2 weeks.  I simply told her that they might enjoy it, but that I wasn't ready to send them away from us so that was not going to work.  And that was the end of the story.  We found another solution.  It was simple and ended the conversation and there was no need to be insulting to my family member who as trying to help.

I understand and sympathize why you won't consider it, but many people would consider it and I think you're being unreasonable calling her delusional or that the idea is far-fetched or crazy.  Many people do this and have no problems with leaving their children (even young children) with trusted family members.  Many people trust the children's grandparents to this point.  So, I would just tell her that you are not ready to consider that option and are going to find another option.[/quote]

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