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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Young parents have this notion that everybody owes them the world, especially grandparents, simply because they provided grandchildren. We might have been that way, but we quickly got over it. Now we role her eyes at SIL who still has this notion. Elderly people can’t provide hotel accommodations plus free babysitting.

Washing the dishes (20 mins to load the dishwasher and scrub a few pans?) and stripping the bed (5 mins?) aren’t unreasonable, especially if OP and DH share the jobs.[/quote]

That’s fine as long as grandparents don’t ask for a visit. Ever. I mean what are they thinking even dreaming of asking for a visit when they can’t host kids?[/quote]

Because you’re the parents and your job is to take care of your own kids. The entitlement here is stunning.  :roll: [/quote]

Right, and taking care of toddlers in an unsafe environment with various fragile items and none of the comforts of home is way more difficult, so someone who isn't entitled wouldn't be expecting visits if they refuse to provide any assistance. [/quote]

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