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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My mom does this.  What happens in she shares all of her life's woes with the kids---and it is not appropriate to dump on them emotionally.  not saying kids should be sheltered from life, but they should not be expected to be grandma's therapist.

My mom also treats the kids like very little ones--and they just aren't into those activities anymore.  Is it just a sleepover thing, or is your mom just annoying and not a great grandma?[/quote]

My parents do this to. My daughter is young and very kind, so she often goes along with it because she wants to make them happy.

As the adult, I have to step in and say “Larla’s not allowed to do that” Then my parents harass me instead. My kid looks like a huge weight lifted off her shoulders. Of course I want her to learn to stand up for herself, but it’s a bit much to expect a 6 year old to tell both grandparents “no” when they’re pressuring and overwhelming her with their demands.

She’ll figure it out in time. Until then, I’m perfectly okay with being her shield. [/quote]

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