17 daughter is a mum, but..

nannynoomy late DD was 17 and pregnant and she felt the looks and stares very keenly and to add insult to injury it was a mixed race relationship,and the comments from people where upsetting and hurtful in these so called enlightened times....especially the ones about the council flat and benefits.....my mum had her share of digs as well,I cant give any advice but please dont let their ignorance spoil your happy time with your beautiful grandson...there is a lot worse things that can happen in this world than a beautiful unplanned baby xxxxxxx

Do you mean that complete strangers tut and say things. Or just people you know?

Why do people always think they have the right to judge others and comment on their lives
DH and I had fertility problems and were married 12 yrs before having DD.
I got fed up with people saying "Oh, so you don't want children then" I wanted to scream at them "Yes, I do !!"
I agree, broad grin and say how beautiful he is and how proud you are of your daughter being such a good mum. Congratulations

My son and his now wife had their first at just 17. I used to say 'I know arnt we lucky. He's a wonderful gift.! He wasn't a mistake, he was a blessing and remains so at 14. The best thing that ever happened to my family. We were truly blessed.

Some people just love to judge. My DD has been married nearly 7 months and is 6 months pregnant. She says she still sees people mentally adding up the months almost wanting to be scandalised !

Congratulations on your beautiful DGS and congratulations to your DD.

I agree vampirequeen
They are sad, discontented individuals probably jealous and having miserable lives.
I bet your DGS is gorgeous!

Every child is a blessing. Some people (my youngest daughter included) just get a blessing slightly earlier than they intended.

Ignore those that sneer. They're not worth the energy.

You have a wonderful daughter and grandson. If other people are not able to see the wonder and joy of a baby then they lead very sad lives.

Maybe Im looking at iit from the wrong point of view. I will bore them with tedious things that only a granny could love!

Congratulations on your lovely grandson.

People can be horrible. It is really none of their business, but like you I would want to make a comment back. The way to go is with a smile and a comment on how adorable he is and how much joy is now in your lives.
Then I'd be tempted to 'bore' then with every detail of his sleeping and waking moment!


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I would say "isn't he lovely?", with a big smile on my face, so much the same as ll and Coolgran.

I think if you have to do it often enough, you will be ready for it, and lose your annoyance.

This is......., He's my grandson, isn't he beautiful.
Don't make a sharp retort, keep happy vibes, perhaps your joy will be infectious

Im too annoyed by then!

Just smile sweetly and say 'He's gorgeous isn't he?'?
Unfortunately those likely to criticise tend to be impervious to others' feelings.