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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Your kids and/or you don't have any after school activities?  You are all home every day starting at 4pm?  Sounds like you guys need some hobbies & activities [/quote]

Agree, this is bizarre. What's it like to have nothing to do from 4 until bedtime with 10 and 12 year olds for an entire school week?! Do the kids normally just watch TV for hours on end?[/quote]

NP. On nights that my kids don’t have Cub Scouts, they do homework, read, sometimes play with kids across the street, help with dinner (or set the table if it’s something complicated), and watch one TV show after dinner. I think your attitude that kids need “an activity” every night is bizarre! Whatever happened to enjoying home life? [/quote]

So they do have some things to do.  Homework, playing with friends, very limited chores.  So then yes, they should be hanging out with the grandparents some.  Both sides need to compromise.

Kids = "Grandparents, I'm going to read on the hammock outside, do you want to bring your newspaper out there too?"

You/Spouse = "We are cooking hamburgers on the grill tonight.  Do you & Larla want to prepare the side & set the table?"

You/Spouse = " Larlo is going down the street to play with friend.  Do you all want to walk down there too.  Then we, the adults, can walk around neighborhood."

Kids="Grandparents, can we come swim in the hotel pool then go out to dinner.?"[/quote]

Honey, again. Some more. I identified myself as “NP” on my post. That stands for NEW POSTER. I am not the OP! LMAO[/quote]

Dear "NP", even though this thread isn't about you, your situation may have some similarities in that the OP's family has lots of after school down time.  OP may be able to use some of the suggestions garnered from your attention seeking post to their situation.  [/quote]

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