Is it normal to not like your grandchild?
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Is it normal to not like your grandchild?
Not liking your grandchild can happen for several reasons. The new baby might look all wrong – ugly even, not the sweet little creature you imagined. ‘I don’t feel like a granny,’ one woman posted about her first grandchild. ‘I felt nothing when I met my grandson – except disappointment that he had such huge ears.
What to do when you don’t like your grandkids?
When you don’t like your grandchild
- Acknowledge your trigger points. The first step is asking yourself why you feel as you do.
- Accept your grandchild’s core traits—especially if they don’t align with yours.
- Let go of expectations.
- Be honest.
- Share activities.
How do you deal with a bratty grandchild?
- Love Them Unconditionally. Our community members frequently mentioned the importance of showing unconditional love for the grandchildren, even if they have a temper tantrum, misbehave or make a mess.
- Give Them a Job.
- Teach Empathy.
- Change the Subject.
- Leave Them Alone.
- Send Them Home.
Why do grandparents like to spoil grandkids?
Why Grandparents get away with spoiling their grandkids Grandparents are greedy for the pleasure that being with their grandkids brings and if this means being greedy in the pursuit of overindulgence of unhealthy snacks, lax bedtimes and far too many presents then so be it.
Why does my child not like their grandparents?
If they seem unwilling to bend or meet you half-way, just know you have done all you can and make sure your children don’t feel snubbed. Another reason that your children may not like their grandparents is because they don’t get to spend enough time with them.
Why is it important for children to stay close to grandparents?
Children have a lot to gain by staying in touch with and remaining close to their grandparents. Although they may not be nominated for the grandparent of the year award, there is something that your children can learn from them.
Why do grandparents pour masses of enthusiasm into their grandchildren?
You might pour masses of enthusiasm into one grandchild because they remind you of your own children (or because they don’t!). One grandfather, Ian, adores one of his grandsons, Sam, who always liked messing about in ‘Grandpa’s workshop’.
Do your grandchildren have a favorite grandparent?
They might not admit it to your face, but secretly, grandkids have a favorite grandparent. (Admit it: You did, too.) The favorites are willing to try new things, suggest kid-friendly activities, and go with the flow. They’re the ones who laugh freely and hug closely, who—cliché as it is—have the most cookies on-hand. Rule #3: Offended?