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Lazy son in law

(28 Posts)
Whitewavemark2 Wed 02-Oct-19 16:13:50

Being a parent isn’t easy, but there are times when you must stay quiet and let them sort out their own problems, and this is definitely one of them.

You could mention your concerns about the grandchild, but are you absolutely clear that his behaviour is as a result of what’s happening at home and not something else?
It is easy to read something into a situation.

Don’t forget your daughter is under pressure so mentioning the grandchild would only add to it.

Difficult times.

Ilovecheese Wed 02-Oct-19 15:53:09

Could you pay for a cleaner for her.

gagsville Wed 02-Oct-19 15:51:28

My daughter is so unhappy that I don't know what to do. She had our second Grandson a year ago and we have a 6 year old Grandson as well. Her husband s a very good Father. He has always been extremely lazy around the house which has caused endless rows over the years. Then they have a good talk and he improves for a while then reverts back to type. The problem has been exacerbated since my Daughter went back to work four days a week. Also the baby still doesn't sleep through the night and consequently my poor Daughter is permanently shattered and bad tempered and tearful. She says she hates him at the moment and they are always rowing. Their house isn't big and the six year old is becoming increasingly withdrawn and tearful. He is a sensitive child anyway. Myself and the other in laws have the children occasionally at weekends to give them a break, but they tend to go out in a crowd so it's not really 'sort it out' time together. I know I can't interfere in their marriage but am terrified that they will separate. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!