AIBU to ban my 2yr old grandson?

Blencathra, have you also counted how many times it has been pointed out that this is tongue in cheek?

I suggested that posters should read the whole thread, only to be shouted down.

I was just wondering if there isn't some sort of academic study to be done here about what happens to the human male between 2 and 20 to make the majority of the adult version completely unable to perform any cleaning task without direct instructions.

I think this talent of Readymeals's DGS should be nurtured
He could be usefully employed to go into people's homes and point out cobwebs that have been missed, corners that remain unscrubbed, smeary windows, ovens that may not be pristine etc.

He's have a wonderful time here.

Can’t believe this thread is still running! Well done Readymeals for creating the most surreal thread in ages! ???

Too many to count Marydoll!
When it is on 4th day with lots of posts you would think people would check if their point had already been made or whether it had moved on.

I would say definitely ban him! How dare he show you up at two years old, whatever next! I used to keep the bread crumbs from breakfast, when I knew my neighbour would be coming over with her grand daughter, then scatter it, give her the toy vacuum, then we enjoyed a coffee while she cleared up. Unfortunately my three grand daughters, just make a mess, and I love!

Or perhaps just find it enough of a giggle to keep it up!

Count yourself blessed Readymeals,and make the most of it.
I asked my dd (some years ago,she may have been around 10) to wash the dishes to which she replied “I washed the dishes once and decided I wasn’t I wasn’t ever going to do it again!”
The time she was talking about was when she was three years old and ASKED to wash them,so I collected up a few safe plastic bits and bobs and left her to it. She didn’t “wash” them all but left most in the sink.
She’s 17 now and is as good as her word.
Good thing I now have a dishwasher!!!

At first I thought you were critic ising your SiL or son! Surely you're joking? Make it into a game, he certainly won't be doing this when he's a teenager.

Sorry, is this a joke?

Haha well done Gran. Ban him and his mum will understand.

Sorry again, I am guilty of not reading all the posts. So it is, right?

I have had so much fun reading this thread.
Now this is a little sad and I obviously have too much time on my hands.
This is for Blencathra, I have counted 59 comments, stating that this is a joke!

Marydoll

Thank you for that - well done!!

(and still some posters take it seriously)

"what happens to the human male between 2 and 20 to make the majority of the adult version completely unable to perform any cleaning task without direct instructions."

There are numerous studies.
The answer is women, often mothers who say, 'It's quicker and more efficient to do it myself', and thus the men are never taught how to feed or take care of themselves (the only species in the animal kingdom with this problems). It applies to girls as well.

If you don't learn early, you don't learn at all and then when you really need those skills, you're lost.

Well done Marydoll - you may not have finished yet!

I have another problem now. I think someone must have told him I've been badmouthing him on social media. He plays with an old dolls house I have, and he's started a game where he gets the doll that looks like an old lady and puts her at the top of the stairs and lets her fall down them. Over and over again. So now when we're going down stairs I am torn between going first in case he falls, or last in case he pushes me! Should I tell the police I am being threatened?

No doubt somebody will be suggesting Age Concern/SS before long.
Sounds a right little hooligan.
Have you considered boarding school?

Ah, well now ReadyMeals, I doubt you'll get much in the way of responses to your last question.
You don't say whether you've considered actually throwing him down the stairs, but I expect it has crossed your mind. My advice would be to pick him up and carry him, that way you'll both stay safe and you won't be tempted to give in to the urge to push or throw him down the stairs.

I wish I could! The little tyke is top percentile and my knees simply won't cope with him and stairs at same time!

My recommendation is a 'short, sharp shock' (remember that?) in the form of a year in Borstal. He'll reemerge at the age of three as the perfect gentleman.

I’d suggest Eton, but he might turn out like Jacob Rees-Mogg.
Mind you I am sure he has lovely manners and as he adores his Nanny, presumably adores his granny too.

Yes he has lovely manners - always makes sure to share food - after pulling whatever it is out of his mouth half chewed. I guess he knows my teeth are not as good as they were.

ReadyMeals with my GS it was always the baby that got thrown down the stairs. The grandmother was always put to bed and told to stay there!