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Un interactive grandparents

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Pinkgrass · 19/04/2023 08:20

Just need to rant and see if anyone is in a similar position.
My parents constantly bang on about their love for their grandchildren (age 1 and 4) constantly talk about how they can't wait to see them next and how much they miss them etc.
We see them probably once every 2 weeks and alternative between mine and their house. The problem is they just want to sit on the sofa drinking tea/coffee while seeing the kids from a distance. They never want to take them to the park or play games with them or be interactive. It annoys me so much, miss them so much but don't do anything with them just watch them and take a couple of.photos to post on Facebook to look like the most doting grandparents in the world!! For context they are in their 60s and in good health.

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Sortyourlifeout · 19/04/2023 08:22

Maybe they are waiting for you to take the lead, not wanting to step on anyone's toes?

Have you suggested doing some playdoh together? Asked them to take them to the playground?

DisplayPurposesOnly · 19/04/2023 08:26

Talk to them? Mum, Dad how about actually playing with the kids? Or wait til they get to yours, announce we're off to the park, now we're here, grandad you take one on to the roundabout, granny you're supervising the slide.

Basically, don't wait for the penny magically to drop. Ask or direct.

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