Grandparents treat bio grandkids and step grandkids differently, mom goes behind their back to keep things fair, family drama ensues.
One woman couldn’t believe it when, five years in a row, her parents would lavish gifts on their bio grandkids while the step-grandkids went without. Having had enough of the unfair treatment, the woman decided to step in, but family drama soon erupted.
First, discuss expectations with the parents – you want to avoid overrunning boundaries, so clear communication is key. Third, be a “grandfriend”—being fun and kind will go a long way to gaining your step-grandkids’ trust. Finally, err on the side of generosity when it comes to holidays, treats, and gifts.go , there’s not much they can do unless they can prove in court that their grandkids are not being cared for, or are at risk of harm. Not much chance of that, then.
We asked Dr. Kovanen how she’d suggest OP move forward with her parents to try and bring some equality to the gift-giving situation and she responded, “She could try to explain the impact of differential treatment to her parents. However, just based on the fact that the grandparents have not been very welcoming to the family, it may be that they are not very open to hearing the consequences of their actions.
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