Picking up DGD from school

Will you still see your granddaughter if you don't do the pickups?

I'm not sure it's healthy to slot her into the role of being a lifeline, so perhaps look at other things you can do.

We don't know if we would still see her. This has only just been mentioned.
We have two other grandchildren, but in another part of the country. We haven't seen them since January.
We don't do very much else. I have an online class, but otherwise we stay at home, as we have been doing since March.

Maybe it's a tentative attempt at sounding you out as to whether you might prefer to give up?
The R rate is rising exponentially so they might be concerned about risking your health
Perhaps they feel they're taking advantage and that you wouldn't necessarily speak up?

I know how you feel. Seeing my GC is the highlight of my week. Now they're growing up I know I'll soon feel redundant. Why does the time go so fast! I'm sure, even if you don't pick up your DGD from school, you will be heavily involved with her life for many years to come. Grandparents are vital to young children as I know only too well.

Talk to your daughter. Ask why she is thinking if changing arrangements and listen to her. Then talk, not in terms of a lifeline. Talk in terms of how much you love seeing your GD, how you treasure the lovely relationship, so you are wondering how you can all keep that going when you are no longer picking her up weekly. Maybe arrange little visits, face timing, send little parcels or letters etc. Talk to your daughter and work it out together.

Thank you for all your replies. We have been texting with DD and have agreed to continue with picking her up. We will closely monitor cases in our area and let her know if we feel the risk is too great.

Glad it is sorted

Thank you Madgran77

Also Antonia download the new NHS app. if you can. We pick grandchildren up from school and observe simple rules.

Thanks Furret we both have the app.