"The baby isn't even here and Delilah is already lecturing me on feeding and napping times, and telling me that I am not allowed to feed her child "crap" like my other grandchildren get. My other grandchildren have perfectly normal food and screen time. Goldfish crackers and apple slices have never hurt anyone. Neither has turning on Sesame Street when I am cooking or need to do other chores. I read to all my grandchildren and encourage them to go outside and play."
"I hit my breaking point when Delilah told me I would need to remove my three elderly cats because she refused to have these "creatures" around the baby. I told Delilah the only thing I would "rehome" would be my offer to watch the baby after she needed to go back to work. She could hire a nanny then. Dear Grandma, This majorly upset my son and daughter-in-law, with Delilah going on a social media tear about how awful, racist, and horrible I am."
A grandmother in Oklahoma has raised five children and currently cares for nine grandchildren. A pregnant daughter-in-law, Delilah, has imposed strict rules about feeding, naps, and screen time, and has lectured the grandmother, treating her as inept. Delilah demanded removal of the grandmother's three elderly cats, prompting the grandmother to refuse and offer only to stop watching the baby instead. The disagreement prompted Delilah to post harsh accusations on social media, which she later deleted after relatives of color and LGBTQ family members confronted her. The grandmother fears losing connection to her son and new grandchild and seeks advice.
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