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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, her demand for all or nothing is bizarre. When you ask her why she only wants to be alone with dad for hours and hours, what does she say? [/quote]

OH please, there is nothing, bizarre, wrong, or creepy about a grandmother wanting to have a special day alone with her granddaughter.
Some of you people really need help![/quote]

She’s not really planning a special day, just normal seasonal activities from the sound of it. Nothing that would require a full day. And she’s turning down other opportunities to spend time with the child while lamenting not getting to spend time with her.[b] It’s like a starving person turning down a sandwich because they want a 3 course meal. That’s what’s bizarre, not that the grandma wants to spend some time with a grandchild[/b]. [/quote]

This. Perfect description.  [/quote]

Because with a full day you aren't rushed.

I'm an aunt but I prefer to spend time with my nieces & nephews without their parents becuase when their parents are around the a) turn in little horror shows that do nothing but pout and whine or

b) mo/dad coach them through entire conversations.  it's a performance. I feel like I've gotten to them on our auntie days .

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Then don’t complain about limited time. You get what you get if you’re going to put those restrictions on how you’ll visit someone else’s kids.

Also, coaching kids through conversations is how kids learn manners and social norms. It might not be a life lesson you want to help the kids learn, but it’s valuable nonetheless. [/quote]

Fortunately, their parents aren't as uptight as you and I have no problems scheduling auntie days.

And hold  off on your snug the conversation coaching is not about manners and social norms it's strictly the parents interjecting  their thoughts and brags.[/quote]

Well then, I’m glad what you’re doing works for you. Sorry your sibling is a braggart, but glad they’re simultaneously not uptight.

I stand by what I said earlier though. If someone demands specific amounts of time with someone else’s child, and turns down other offers they deem insufficient, they shouldn’t complain that they don’t get to see the kid often enough. If it were important enough, a few hours after school wouldn’t be scorned. [/quote]

Insufferable control freak. PEople must think and act the way I wnt them too and you wonder why Grandma wants alone time, she can't stand you OP.[/quote]

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