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Entitled DIL Demands Grandma Babysit Her Kids For 5 Days, Gets Angry When Kids Are Taken To Disney
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Entitled DIL Demands Grandma Babysit Her Kids For 5 Days, Gets Angry When Kids Are Taken To Disney

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Grandparents are often the lifeline of a family, bringing together different relatives. It’s no wonder that parents rely on them for guidance and support when dealing with life’s learning curves. Sometimes, entitled parents may lean on grandparents for help a little too much, which can lead to problems.

A grandma on Reddit shared that she was forced to do babysitting duties for days, and once the children’s parents were back, a simple misunderstanding between them created a huge problem. 

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Grandma is forced to babysit her son’s kids and takes them to Epcot one day, but when her daughter-in-law finds out, she loses her mind

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Woman was forced to babysit her grandkids for 5 days while their parents were in Mexico, DIL didn’t ask her own mother, saying the “woman’s family is more important than the man’s”

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The grandma decided to babysit after her son got emotional, but since she was invited to a birthday party at Epcot during one of the days, she took the children along

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When her son and DIL returned, they were enraged at missing their kids’ first Disney trip and called the grandma entitled, saying she “robbed” them of the experience

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The son asked her to apologize and also forced her to share the story online because he believed she was the jerk in the situation

Bored Panda reached out to Original Poster (OP) u/Simple-Band-9096 to understand how she felt about the situation that unfolded between her son and daughter-in-law. She shared, “I feel great and have no regrets.” She also clarified more about the events in the comments saying: “My son originally wasn’t going to go to Mexico with her, but they decided they desperately needed alone time. They were both pretty emotional when they left about how badly they needed a break, so I’m assuming that’s why they didn’t call.”

After the son and his wife returned from their trip, they were shocked to hear about the visit to Epcot. The DIL felt that she was robbed of seeing her children’s first visit to Disney and she took her outrage out on the grandmother. The poster’s son even demanded an apology from her. When asked whether she had spoken to her daughter-in-law after that interaction, the poster shared, “She has not spoken to me, thank god.” It seems that they have a difficult relationship that has been building up for some time.

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It might seem like a shocking thing for an adult to get mad about something as simple as a Disney trip, until you realize that there are many Disney adults who are extremely passionate about the brand and place. A survey of 1,300 Disney adults found that at least a third of them engaged with the company as a child, and others developed a connection with it because of their parents. In fact, they are so passionate about it that 91% of the respondents said they would be a Disney adult till the day they die.

So, along with the shock they displayed because of the Epcot trip, the author also told us that her son was angry for a different reason. “He is upset because I told people the truth that they only care about my husband’s money.” She explained more about it in the comments of the post, saying: “They believe they will get my husband’s money. They absolutely will not, but he’s still my kid, and I still love him. I wouldn’t call him unwanted family. I have told them they will never have that money.”

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With more context to the situation, it’s easy to see that trouble was already brewing between the grandmother, her son, and her daughter-in-law. With an already shaky relationship, it’s no wonder that a simple visit to Epcot might have caused tensions to rise even more.

In this situation, the parents decided to go on a trip and leave their children with the grandmother. Despite her saying no, they forced her to babysit for 4 nights and 5 days. An article about uninvolved grandparents states that some of them can have other work and commitments, so it’s often hard to fit in time to babysit grandchildren. It’s not that they don’t want to look after their grandkids, they might just be too tired to manage. In this case, the extended babysitting duties must have put a strain on the poster, considering she did not want to do it in the first place.

It’s interesting to note that studies on grandparents’ health and longevity found that the more they pitch in with babysitting, the better their odds of living longer. This is because childcare pushes them to stay active, and it can have many health benefits. Also, it’s been observed that helping behavior has been associated with better health, which can lead to a longer lifespan.

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That being said, grandparents aren’t free babysitting machines that parents can turn to whenever they want. It’s important for there to be mutual respect so that both parties feel heard. The post received 12k votes and 8.1k comments. Netizens were divided, with some people siding with the author and others feeling like some part of the story was missing. Do you feel that the grandmother was right to take her grandkids to Epcot without asking the parents? Let us know your honest thoughts in the comments.

Commenters asked for more information because many felt that there was more to the story than the poster let on, others felt that the grandmother was right 

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LakotaWolf (she/her)
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8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The kids' parents DIDN'T EVEN CALL OP during their "vacation" to CHECK ON THEIR CHILDREN. That's all I have to hear. I don't give a rat's patootie about the rest of it; if you have a 5- and 4-year-old and you LEAVE THEM with someone for FIVE DAYS, you can at least send a text and be like "hey, have the kids stuck any marbles up their nose or anything?" at SOME point during your vacation to Mexico. The last time I went on vacation to somewhere that wasn't nearby (Vegas, for three days), I boarded my cat at at boarding cattery she's stayed at before. I called them every day to see how Kohl was doing XD it wasn't a lack of trust in the cattery staff, it was because I love my cat and want to make sure she's okay. Apparently, she's a staff favorite because she's so chill XD (All my other vacations that are day-trips/overnight, I take her with me as she is my Adventure Cat and loves it!)

Ken Beattie
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back in the before times :D I'd get left with grandparents on school holidays (not all but some) usually with my sister too. I don't recall my parents every calling while we were on holiday. It was a treat to spend a week with the grandparents (and as an adult I realise it was a treat for my Mum and Dad too). No one cared about not getting a phone call. Why would we? We were having fun, we were fed and cared for and we knew our parents would be back sooner or later. I suppose given the prevalence of mobile phones now people kinda expect a call or text, but I still don't believe it's necessary. Unless something is wrong, we'll see you in a week, BYE!

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C.O. Shea
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh noooo, you bought the kids their first milkshakes before mommy could? See what I did there? Absurdity follows entitlement.

fu yu
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The daughter in law sounds incredibly exhausting and what's worse is the son sounds like he found his soulmate. What a wuss.

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Chez2202
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP is a legend in my eyes. After being constantly overlooked as a grandparent because DIL thinks her parents are more important then agreeing to take the children on very little notice when DIL’s parents are unavailable, I would not have taken them to the Epcot party. I would have taken them there THEN done a few days at Disney to make sure they knew I was the ULTIMATE grandma. If DIL was so obsessed with Disney and with wanting her children (aged 4 and 5) to experience it with her first she would have taken them before now. They live a few hours away. If they can afford a 5 day holiday they can afford a day trip.

Kate
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, as someone who lives an hour from Disneyland, that mom is ridiculous. My dad's parents lived even closer. Like, we'd watch the fireworks from the park every night from the backyard when we stayed with them. And yes, when my sister and I stayed with them, there was almost always a trip to either Disneyland or Knott's Berry Farm. Guess what? The parks are even more fun when you've been there and know your way around.

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Hphizzle
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let me get this straight, the parents left the kids with a caretaker and LEFT THE COUNTRY and CUT OFF COMMUNICATION with said caretaker?? And they’re whining about a day trip to Epcot?? How bout a few nights in jail for neglect?

Papa
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When the daughter-in-law told her the wife's family is more important than the husband's, what she really meant was HER family was more important than HER husband's.

K. LNU
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! And the fact that her dear son (aka husband) didn't say s*** about that comment - definitely Grandma is NTA!! Plus, they didn't even call to see how the kids were? Psht.

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Jeevesssssss
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not familiar with the particulars of Disneyland but from context Epcot is less kid-orientated and more geared toward adults and not a main park? The main points I take from this (having read through your replies to the featured comments) are: 1) you were unwilling to babysitting in the first place, but having agreed to do so (context lacking here); 2) there was no contact from the parents so you could run a day trip by them; 3) you say you only had a couple of drinks and presumably were safe to drive home, and made sure the kids had a couple of rides - they had a responsible caretaker and weren't ignored; in your position I would have seen it as a nice opportunity for them and would have expected their parents to be happy their kids had had that opportunity (at your expense, I assume); your DIL is a bunting (yes I did look that up lol) of red flags.

Chez2202
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. I’m British so bunting is one of the mainstays of our culture. I’m almost in tears here. I also think that the DIL is a complete See You Next Tuesday if she is obsessed with Disney, lives 2 hours drive from it and still hasn’t taken her 4 and 5 year old kids. Obviously life is all about her.

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Fran
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm seeing a lot of negative comments here, well I don't think you did anything wrong. It doesn't matter the circumstance, you and the kids were left with each other for 5 days, during that time you were "responsible" for their well-being and safety, they were safe, they had fun and made it back home unharmed, so I can't see no problem. If your Dil didn't want you doing stuff with the kids , she should have told you so. Did they help you with expenses???? 5 days of food, electricity, water etc is a lot of money. They are the entitle ah for expecting you to be locked in the house with 2 children while they were having fun x

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Burst into tears" - seriously? Disappointing, maybe, but not exactly tragic. But then, if the DIL was a relatively normal human being, it wouldn't be posted here ;)

bElLa sTairZz
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

feel like the mother would be way more valid if the kids were left with someone she knew way less, and for a way shorter time. The grandma didnt know that she sould under no circumstances take them to disneyland because the mum wanted to do it first. was she mean to ask before taking them to a restaurant, or some other kids thing too?

Huntress of Artemis
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA.OP is awesome.She took care of the kids for five days for free despite being told that the other set of grandparents are more important.Seriously,this is not a big deal.Her DIL and son are making an issue out of nothing.

Shane P
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it when people leave their kids with grandparents but then don’t expect them to actually do anything. Like they’re just going to sit around for a week. You can’t be mad that they took them some place fun.

Bowtechie
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know I won't get an answer to this, but I'm curious and no one in the comments seems to have asked. Did the parents PAY grandma for this babysitting? My guess from the son's attitude is probably not, but for that long they really should have.

DarkViolet
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, you agreed (under duress) to watch two small children for five days without any compensation, no contact whatsoever from the parents, and get read the riot act for (GASP!) taking them to Epcot. If I were you, I would make myself as unavailable for babysitting as possible, without alienating the grandkids.

Fatmeow
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At 4 and 5 the kids aren't going to remember much anyway. Grandmas big party is about all they'll get from the experience.

Stacy Jones
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Page One, OP's son is a bad son for allowing his wife to repeatedly tell OP that she wasn't important. He followed that up by disrespecting her autonomy and insisting on using her as a babysitter when she said no. Anything that comes after that should not be a surprise. Those people were NEVER going to be satisfied with the job they forced her to do, because they don't love or respect her as a person; they have so much contempt for her, I wouldn't have been surprised if they had complained even if she had just kept them home and safe for the 5 days.

Bobbi Lichtenfels Hughes Duncan
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My guess that the ONLY comment reaming OP was probably posted by son/dil. They didn't even call to check to see how their kids and OP were doing. OP is NTA! Son/DiL, however, are MAJOR AH.

Shesa
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is Disney stuff really that big of a deal among American adults?Or is it just that they never grow up but reproduce anyway?

Lizzy D
Community Member
8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

DIL is really only pissed off that grandmother OP didn't wait and pay all costs with DIL in attendance. I wouldn't be surprised if DIL tried to find a way to exclude OP but still make her pay. DIL family will continue to one-up the OPs activities with the grandkids. Massive insecurity and lack of class in DILs family if they have to have the first dibs on everything and have to spell out their specialness at every opportunity.

LakotaWolf (she/her)
Community Member
8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The kids' parents DIDN'T EVEN CALL OP during their "vacation" to CHECK ON THEIR CHILDREN. That's all I have to hear. I don't give a rat's patootie about the rest of it; if you have a 5- and 4-year-old and you LEAVE THEM with someone for FIVE DAYS, you can at least send a text and be like "hey, have the kids stuck any marbles up their nose or anything?" at SOME point during your vacation to Mexico. The last time I went on vacation to somewhere that wasn't nearby (Vegas, for three days), I boarded my cat at at boarding cattery she's stayed at before. I called them every day to see how Kohl was doing XD it wasn't a lack of trust in the cattery staff, it was because I love my cat and want to make sure she's okay. Apparently, she's a staff favorite because she's so chill XD (All my other vacations that are day-trips/overnight, I take her with me as she is my Adventure Cat and loves it!)

Ken Beattie
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Back in the before times :D I'd get left with grandparents on school holidays (not all but some) usually with my sister too. I don't recall my parents every calling while we were on holiday. It was a treat to spend a week with the grandparents (and as an adult I realise it was a treat for my Mum and Dad too). No one cared about not getting a phone call. Why would we? We were having fun, we were fed and cared for and we knew our parents would be back sooner or later. I suppose given the prevalence of mobile phones now people kinda expect a call or text, but I still don't believe it's necessary. Unless something is wrong, we'll see you in a week, BYE!

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C.O. Shea
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh noooo, you bought the kids their first milkshakes before mommy could? See what I did there? Absurdity follows entitlement.

fu yu
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The daughter in law sounds incredibly exhausting and what's worse is the son sounds like he found his soulmate. What a wuss.

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Chez2202
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP is a legend in my eyes. After being constantly overlooked as a grandparent because DIL thinks her parents are more important then agreeing to take the children on very little notice when DIL’s parents are unavailable, I would not have taken them to the Epcot party. I would have taken them there THEN done a few days at Disney to make sure they knew I was the ULTIMATE grandma. If DIL was so obsessed with Disney and with wanting her children (aged 4 and 5) to experience it with her first she would have taken them before now. They live a few hours away. If they can afford a 5 day holiday they can afford a day trip.

Kate
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, as someone who lives an hour from Disneyland, that mom is ridiculous. My dad's parents lived even closer. Like, we'd watch the fireworks from the park every night from the backyard when we stayed with them. And yes, when my sister and I stayed with them, there was almost always a trip to either Disneyland or Knott's Berry Farm. Guess what? The parks are even more fun when you've been there and know your way around.

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Hphizzle
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let me get this straight, the parents left the kids with a caretaker and LEFT THE COUNTRY and CUT OFF COMMUNICATION with said caretaker?? And they’re whining about a day trip to Epcot?? How bout a few nights in jail for neglect?

Papa
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When the daughter-in-law told her the wife's family is more important than the husband's, what she really meant was HER family was more important than HER husband's.

K. LNU
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! And the fact that her dear son (aka husband) didn't say s*** about that comment - definitely Grandma is NTA!! Plus, they didn't even call to see how the kids were? Psht.

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Jeevesssssss
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not familiar with the particulars of Disneyland but from context Epcot is less kid-orientated and more geared toward adults and not a main park? The main points I take from this (having read through your replies to the featured comments) are: 1) you were unwilling to babysitting in the first place, but having agreed to do so (context lacking here); 2) there was no contact from the parents so you could run a day trip by them; 3) you say you only had a couple of drinks and presumably were safe to drive home, and made sure the kids had a couple of rides - they had a responsible caretaker and weren't ignored; in your position I would have seen it as a nice opportunity for them and would have expected their parents to be happy their kids had had that opportunity (at your expense, I assume); your DIL is a bunting (yes I did look that up lol) of red flags.

Chez2202
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. I’m British so bunting is one of the mainstays of our culture. I’m almost in tears here. I also think that the DIL is a complete See You Next Tuesday if she is obsessed with Disney, lives 2 hours drive from it and still hasn’t taken her 4 and 5 year old kids. Obviously life is all about her.

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Fran
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm seeing a lot of negative comments here, well I don't think you did anything wrong. It doesn't matter the circumstance, you and the kids were left with each other for 5 days, during that time you were "responsible" for their well-being and safety, they were safe, they had fun and made it back home unharmed, so I can't see no problem. If your Dil didn't want you doing stuff with the kids , she should have told you so. Did they help you with expenses???? 5 days of food, electricity, water etc is a lot of money. They are the entitle ah for expecting you to be locked in the house with 2 children while they were having fun x

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Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Burst into tears" - seriously? Disappointing, maybe, but not exactly tragic. But then, if the DIL was a relatively normal human being, it wouldn't be posted here ;)

bElLa sTairZz
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

feel like the mother would be way more valid if the kids were left with someone she knew way less, and for a way shorter time. The grandma didnt know that she sould under no circumstances take them to disneyland because the mum wanted to do it first. was she mean to ask before taking them to a restaurant, or some other kids thing too?

Huntress of Artemis
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NTA.OP is awesome.She took care of the kids for five days for free despite being told that the other set of grandparents are more important.Seriously,this is not a big deal.Her DIL and son are making an issue out of nothing.

Shane P
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love it when people leave their kids with grandparents but then don’t expect them to actually do anything. Like they’re just going to sit around for a week. You can’t be mad that they took them some place fun.

Bowtechie
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know I won't get an answer to this, but I'm curious and no one in the comments seems to have asked. Did the parents PAY grandma for this babysitting? My guess from the son's attitude is probably not, but for that long they really should have.

DarkViolet
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, you agreed (under duress) to watch two small children for five days without any compensation, no contact whatsoever from the parents, and get read the riot act for (GASP!) taking them to Epcot. If I were you, I would make myself as unavailable for babysitting as possible, without alienating the grandkids.

Fatmeow
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At 4 and 5 the kids aren't going to remember much anyway. Grandmas big party is about all they'll get from the experience.

Stacy Jones
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Page One, OP's son is a bad son for allowing his wife to repeatedly tell OP that she wasn't important. He followed that up by disrespecting her autonomy and insisting on using her as a babysitter when she said no. Anything that comes after that should not be a surprise. Those people were NEVER going to be satisfied with the job they forced her to do, because they don't love or respect her as a person; they have so much contempt for her, I wouldn't have been surprised if they had complained even if she had just kept them home and safe for the 5 days.

Bobbi Lichtenfels Hughes Duncan
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My guess that the ONLY comment reaming OP was probably posted by son/dil. They didn't even call to check to see how their kids and OP were doing. OP is NTA! Son/DiL, however, are MAJOR AH.

Shesa
Community Member
8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is Disney stuff really that big of a deal among American adults?Or is it just that they never grow up but reproduce anyway?

Lizzy D
Community Member
8 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

DIL is really only pissed off that grandmother OP didn't wait and pay all costs with DIL in attendance. I wouldn't be surprised if DIL tried to find a way to exclude OP but still make her pay. DIL family will continue to one-up the OPs activities with the grandkids. Massive insecurity and lack of class in DILs family if they have to have the first dibs on everything and have to spell out their specialness at every opportunity.

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