Recent content by GrandmaS

Thank you so much for your response. I am glad that not all of my children's age group have lost what in my opinion, are basic parenting values. I applaud You for raising your kids like this. I know there are some discrepancy's between generations. But some things should never change.

For me it was ending an abusive relationship. When he told me over and over that it was my fault and that I had to change, I finally did make the change. I changed my husband. I changed the father figure for my children. I tried for over 15 years and finally realized it was up to me to break the...

Thank you so much. You have been very helpful.

Thank you for this. It is something I should know, but need a reminder every now and then.

We have two major issues that have been stressing me out. We are a blended family of eight kids. We were strict parents but I don't think unfair. With both my husband and I working full time and all the kids in sports, we had to have rules and be organized in order to make it through the teen...

Yes, they are Christian, but they don't go to church. Their kids have been Baptized and introduced to to God's teaching but not enforced a lot. I try to work on that too.

Thank you, I really like this site. I'm new here. It helps to run things by a third party. I always try to do the right thing, but if I'm wrong I want to know that too.

Thank you all for your thoughts. The grandkids I am talking about are 12, 6, 5, 3 and 3, from two different families that live in our town. They always come to our house because I do daycare and have toys and all baby and child items that I would need here. The kids love to play with different...

We are a bit strict on some things. More lenient on others. We had a grandchild fall off a bed, hit her chin on a night stand, and need stitches. We have a rule now that's no jumping on beds. They are allowed to at their house so our kids think we are too strict. We let them have sweets but not...

I need advice. We love to have our grandkids come and spend time with us. Our grandkids seem to love it too since they are always asking to spend the night. Our problem is our kids, parents of said grandkids, are very critical with our methods. It may be discipline, eating, bed times, whatever...