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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]+1 on I see you mentioning your grandparents, but not your parents, OP.

What’s their role? Then I’ll comment. [/quote]

OP here. My parents are divorced. My Mom still works full time and has an hour commute on either end so we don't see her much on weekdays. On weekends, it's her shift to take care of my grandparents. I try to help with this as much as possible and bring my kids there. She is involved with my kids as she can be (much moreso than my in laws even with her work and family responsibilities).

My Dad tried to commit suicide when I was 18 and our relationship never recovered fully. I tend to keep him at arms length. He does enjoy being a grandpa but his love language is gifts definitely not quality time.[/quote]

Sorry to hear all this OP … your poor father. Depression is an actual disease and can make normal relationships close to
Impossible.

Your mother sounds very strong and devoted but she must be tired.

Is there some way you could encourage your children to show kindness to both sets of grandparents. This way they are passive receivers of grand parental attentions but active givers.

You do sound like a very caring and devoted mother. Intergenerational dynamics are hard. Good luck. [/quote]

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