SPECIAL FROM Grandparents.com
Sometimes grandkids can say something inappropriate—about your age or jiggly arms, and we’ve all come to expect that. But when other adults start making comments, it often has a hint of “Are you sure you’re doing things right?” “Though often unintentional, certain comments hit below the belt,” says Fran Walfish, Psy.D., author of The Self-Aware Parent. Here, eight comments that can drive you crazy, and what to do if someone says them to you.
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“I hope your kids appreciate how much you do for the grandchildren."
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“Your grandson is so wild.”
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“Enjoy your grandkids now because they won’t want to be with you when they’re teens.”
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“If you want to be in touch with your grandkids, learn how to use Facebook.”
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"Do you ever do anything for yourself or is it always about the grandkids?"
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“We’re taking our grandkids on vacation. Are you?”
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“Do your kids know how much you spoil their kids?”
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“Are you sure your grandkids want you at every soccer game and school play?”
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