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[quote=Anonymous]Oh OP, don’t be sad! I am a millennial so more in your adult children’s shoes…these are their own choices! Don’t feel bad that you can’t provide free childcare. No one is forcing them to take on that big mortgage, to be endlessly ambitious at work, to guilt you so they can save a few dollars by wringing as much free labor out of you as they can. Not saying your children are exactly like this, but the people I know who expect this kind of thing from the grandparents really can be entitled in a way that makes me sad. And I get that it was something you really wanted to offer to them, but this is supposed to be your golden age in life to slow down, relax, enjoy yourself, have cute sweet little visits with the grandchildren on your own terms. You will think of different ways to bond with the grandchildren, to help your kids, to make the time together meaningful.

On the flip side I also have friends who sadly are already caring for parents with degenerative conditions associated with age, and that happens too. Sounds like this is not you right now, and that is a grateful position to be in! Just focus on being the best and healthiest version of yourself, and let them know what you can offer.[/quote]

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