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Does it annoy you when..?
You ask your parents to babysit and its like, they will If they have nothing else to do by then but arent doing anything at the moment?
What do you say to them when you go ahead and organise a sitter that will cost you money and they come back to you a few days later and say they will?? I felt terrible saying ive organised something already, but still annoyed at them.. How would you explain what you feel in the nicest possible way??
We do something 3 times a year, no jokes and its only ever for a few hours. I have 2 kids one with special needs. Maybe I think more of family than my parents do but I spose I would want to hope they would rather spend time with their grandkids, and not worry about themselves for a day.
3 Answers
- JulesLv 51 decade agoFavourite answer
I think it's fair enough to expect a straight up answer at the beginning. Either Yes or No is fine and then lock that answer in. How else are you to be expected to make any arrangements?
And I note some people seem put off by the idea of asking them in the first place... the whole "don't expect them to take care of your kids" thing.
It's perfectly reasonable to ask the grandparents if they are available for babysitting or not. If not, then obviously one accepts the answer & makes alternative arrangements.
- ldyblucplLv 41 decade ago
Hope you don't think this is too harsh but, it is your child-your responsibility. You shouldn't expect your parents to watch your kid whenever. I doesn't sound like they are thrilled with the idea of watching him/her or they would be more enthusiastic. Since they can't be relied on, I would take the time to find a sitter you can trust. As far as dealing with your parents, that can be tricky. If it were me, I would no longer ask them, then if they bring up the subject you could say something like, "Well, I don't want to impose on your plans" or " I found the most wonderful sitter so I have just been using her". Good Luck
- Anonymous1 decade ago
They spent half of their lives going to school, half of their lives raising you kids. They have earned a break. Just because they are your parents and your kids grandparents doesnt mean that it is their obligation to be your babysitter. They have earned the right to have a life and make their own decisions. You are being a very spoiled little girl to 'expect' them to jump everytime you say the word 'babysit' because you want to go out and have fun.