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Grandson is a nightmare to look after

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Babs03 Sun 16-Nov-25 18:38:55

You need to discuss this with his parents. I had trouble with my GS up until he was 3, he really didn’t want to play with me or come near me, and would shout or scream when I went near him. Now he is 3 and a half and is a different boy, aways coming for cuddles and wanting to do stuff with me.
6 is a bit old for this which is why I said you should talk to the parents, is he like this with his parents or perhaps just one of them, or other members of the family?
I think you should ask your DH to be the rule maker giving you the chance to relax more and possibly then your GS will lean in to a more relaxed and fun side to your nature.
Tbh he will probably grow out of this as my GS did, but is horrible whilst it lasts.
All the best x

Youngnanny Sun 16-Nov-25 18:17:09

My six-year-old grandson stayed over and he was an absolute nightmare from start to finish. Walked through the door shouting, kicking off, giving me filthy looks. In the car he when we were taking them home he blasted music full volume just to get a reaction, and when I took the iPad off him he screamed in my ear so loud it actually hurt.
He’s always been like this, probably since he was around 3 years old.
He’s ok with my hubby, his Grandad, still a challenge but with me? Totally different story. His sister (she’s eight) even came out with, ‘He doesn’t like you because you’re mean.’ All because I’ve got a few basic rules — nothing out of the ordinary. The minute I said that, he kicked off again.
He actually knows what he’s doing, as in school he well behaved 😞
And I’ll be honest… I’ve had my own kids, helped bring up my little brother, looked after nieces, nephews, and a whole load of kids over the years. I’ve never met a child I couldn’t deal with…until him.
He’s the only one I genuinely struggle with, and I’m finding it really hard to even warm to him.
His sister has a lovely fun nature, loves a chat, he makes her upset, as sometimes he’s like this at home, definitely a challenge for his poor parents 😔
I’d love to have more sleepovers for them, but I really can’t cope with my grandson.
Has anyone else had a grandchild like this? I feel awful saying it but I’m completely out of ideas.