Grandson Won't Talk To Us

It's quite normal!

Unless I've missed it, I notice that no one has asked how the little boy's mother gets on with YOU? Presumably you have him after school for her convenience? If so, how does she treat you when you drop him off or she collects him? If I'm wrong about that, do you have any sort of contact with her, only I get the distinct impression that she's probably bad mouthing you, to him, and possibly even encouraging this behaviour, and it's quite possible that your son is aware of this but doesn't want to stir up a hornets nest for fear of not being allowed to have contact with his son.

Oh dear, I really feel for you minstrel. I am also the granny of a 5-year-old and he can be very cheeky indeed but is not allowed by anyone to get away with it. He is good at saying "sorry" when scolded. It really does sound to me - as some others have said - that there are other issues going on here. This poor boy's world is falling apart, and perhaps he is fearful about his stepdad as well. I would imagine the only thing you can do is reassure him that you love him, but I would also insist on manners. His fears and upset feelings are still no excuse to be rude.

I agree with his mum on one thing: no tv during the week! Kids watch it far too much and many even have one in their room...sorry but I'm strictly old-fashioned here. But in any case you are wise - even if you don't agree with that rule - to respect her wishes.

Just wanted to point out that this thread is two years old and the discussion ran out in May 2013.

I do wish GNHQ would archive threads after a certain date - we keep getting these old threads brought up and in most cases the OP has either long gone or the problem is no more...

I would try to talk to Mum. It's rude and must hurt you a great deal Sometimes one of my grandsons ignore me, he is three, and I tell him it's very rude behaviour which it is. I would tell your grandson this, and also that you love him and know that times are tough for him. I hope it resolves and your son takes a stand too.

Oh dear! Why aren't old threads deleted??? ��

The content within an old thread is still useful to newcomers.

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My grandson started kindergarten this year, turning six in September. He used to be so loving and affectionate and now he rarely acknowledges me. He loves his school, but I feel hurt at this seemingly sudden change. Advice?

My grandson started kindergarten this year, turning six in September. He used to be loving and affectionate toward me, but now he rarely acknowledges me. He enjoys his teacher and classmates, so no problem there, but I feel hurt at this sudden change. Any thoughts?

This thread is 12 years old The child was 5 when the thread was started so he’s now an ‘almost’ adult 18 years old !!!
Why not start your own thread
It’s silly to write on such an old one as people are still going to try and find the answers for this particular young man the time of which had long, long gone

Some children are just quiet. My gs is 16 now and has never started a chat with me even when I looked after him.If I ask a question he will answer but he never tells me anything about school or friends and I don't know what he thinks about.