I had a big falling out with my mum who often takes care of my baby. She has a whole range of superstitions and strange habits that are increasing in number and absurdity.
The other day, she told me not to take my baby out after 4pm because it gets dark. She got quite upset, nearly tearful when I pointed out this was absurd and not happening.
She frequently gets angry at me for breaking one of her 'rules'- these have included never buying frozen food without traveling by car in case it defrosts on the way (10 minute walk), not eating meat with dairy products, never going into lifts alone, never doing certain things on certain days e.g. getting a haircut on a Wednesday. Every month something new has been added.
She's generally angry and tells me off in front of my child saying quite harsh things, like we (siblings and I) have never done anything for her. Interactions with her are stressful as she is becoming more emotional and unreasonable.
I'm a single parent and need the extra childcare but this is not good for my child is it? I am worried that she will a) get sucked into conspiracy theories, b) has an early form of dementia.
Just to add, I will certainly have to change jobs without her childcare and take on a much lower salary. I can't really afford to do this.
AIBU to not put my child in her care anymore and tell her why?