I agree with Jennifer Eccles.
I became a grandmother for the first time in March. I didn't have any grandparents, all had passed before my siblings and I were born.
I was very pleased when I happened upon this site expecting advice, tips and support. I read a few threads that left me wondering about the too often sharp tones. I read a thread with unpleasant comment after comment about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. I commented how it made me feel and decided not to use the site.
Thought I'd give it another go today but the word 'sneering' sums up too much of what I read, even when someone is just asking advice. Not every comment of course but too many. Maybe that is the reality of social media. Speaking to and about people, usually people you don't know, in a way you would not ordinarily do so. For me it is not attractive, useful or constructive, and I don't think it is going to assist me in being the best grandmother I want to be. This comment is not intended to be be sneering at all, it's an observation from my perspective. I don't do social media as I find the tone too often sharp, and bordering on bullying at times and leaves me confused as to the necessity of that. I think I had assumed that it would be different with women of my age group.
Being the best grandmother I can be - I think I'll use my time differently and make it up as I go along.
Please don't feel the need to respond. I won't be back to read the comments.
I wish you all and your families the very best.
