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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Reading some of the comments.  Why are your parents and Il laws responsible for providing time so you can work on your marriage?  Why can't you swap with friends or hire out?

I always thought the primary purpose of have helpful and engaged grandparents was fostering the relationship between the grandchild and grandparent- not providing couple time for the parents.  This must be a relatively new concept- post Gen X.[/quote]

The two usually go hand in hand. My grandma babysat on Friday nights and that was date night for the parents. When my parents are in town, we spend most of the time all together but they usually encourage us to get out and go on a date. Yes, they want alone time with the grandkids but they also pitch the importance of date night. My dad brings this up pretty much every time he sees me - DH & I need to take time for ourselves, it's good for the marriage, good for the kids, etc.

So I don't really see it as two separate things. Anyway, it's not about the grandparents owing us anything.[/quote]

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