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AIBU to ban my 2yr old grandson?

(306 Posts)
ReadyMeals Wed 13-Feb-19 11:14:14

He comes to my house and immediately points out any bit of crumb or fluff on my floor, to make me feel like an inadequate housekeeper. He fetches the dustpan and brush to clean them, which I should feel thankful for, except to add injury to insult he make more mess and mayhem trying to clean than there was already. Would it be unreasonable to stop him visiting until he can accept my home as it is? He turned two last month and has been doing this since he was about 20 months old.

Marydoll Sat 16-Feb-19 07:40:24

Blencathra, have you also counted how many times it has been pointed out that this is tongue in cheek?
grin
I suggested that posters should read the whole thread, only to be shouted down.sad

trisher Sat 16-Feb-19 10:44:21

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.

Jalima1108 Sat 16-Feb-19 10:56:07

I think this talent of Readymeals's DGS should be nurtured grin
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.

Squiffy Sat 16-Feb-19 11:03:56

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

Blencathra Sat 16-Feb-19 15:38:08

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.

Foxyloxy Sun 17-Feb-19 08:13:58

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!

Foxyloxy Sun 17-Feb-19 08:16:43

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

HiPpyChick57 Sun 17-Feb-19 10:10:46

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!!!

CazB Sun 17-Feb-19 11:33:24

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.

ReadyMeals Sun 17-Feb-19 15:03:22

smile

anxiousgran Sun 17-Feb-19 19:05:02

Sorry, is this a joke?

Lovetopaint037 Sun 17-Feb-19 19:18:59

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

anxiousgran Sun 17-Feb-19 19:27:29

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

Marydoll Sun 17-Feb-19 19:37:20

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! grin

Jalima1108 Sun 17-Feb-19 19:50:26

Marydoll grin

Thank you for that - well done!!

(and still some posters take it seriously)

BradfordLass72 Sun 17-Feb-19 21:33:55

"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.

Blencathra Mon 18-Feb-19 06:27:41

Well done Marydoll - you may not have finished yet!

ReadyMeals Wed 20-Feb-19 10:36:53

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?

MawBroon Wed 20-Feb-19 10:39:23

grin

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

grannyactivist Wed 20-Feb-19 11:11:42

Ah, well now ReadyMeals, I doubt you'll get much in the way of responses to your last question. hmm
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.

ReadyMeals Wed 20-Feb-19 11:43:13

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

SueDonim Wed 20-Feb-19 12:42:43

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. grin

MawBroon Wed 20-Feb-19 12:45:33

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.

ReadyMeals Wed 20-Feb-19 12:54:26

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.

trisher Wed 20-Feb-19 14:58:34

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!