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Grandparents rights or lack of.

(28 Posts)
Germanshepherdsmum Sun 29-May-22 12:46:20

It should be about the child, not the grandparent. At 8 years old she needs to socialise with her school friends and join in family activities.

Elizabeth27 Sun 29-May-22 12:45:23

It is very sad for you but your granddaughter should not be seeing you crying. It is good for her to be at after-school club with her friends so she will not be suffering as much as you are, it is better for her if you do not make a fuss in front of her.

You have to stop asking in the hope that after a while your daughter will ask you. Only go to their house when invited.

angiexx Sun 29-May-22 12:27:46

Hi, I’m new to this so please bare with me, long story short, my only grandchild was born 8 years ago, my daughter went back to work and I quit my job to look after my GD full time, 10 hours a day 5 days a week and of course the weekend babysitting duties. I loved it, my GD and I have a special bond… then my daughter married last year and since then has placed my GD in after school club and I literally have to beg to see my GD which is usually a NO as too busy, I live just around the corner from them… my heart is broke, when I do see my GD maybe for 5 minutes when I drop magazines or sweets for her she asks me why we can’t see other, she cries and that sets me off but I’ve no answers, my daughter sees this but it’s like she has a brick instead of a heart.. it’s all about her new husband and his family now. I’ve asked my daughter many times but she doesn't reply either. I sent her begging texts, angry ones and tearful ones but to no avail… I’ve written to her but nothing. I’m at a loss and can’t believe that grandparents have no rights at all. This isn’t right! Any advice would be grateful. Thanks