To think that it's fine for a grandma to sleep in the same bed as her 8yr old grandson?

[FourArms]

Background to story: my MIL's friend happened to mention on the phone to her MIL that she had to go as her grandson wouldn't go to bed without her. MIL questioned whether she actually slept in the bed with the grandson, she said yes. MIL was outraged and rung up the boys mother to 'inform' her (she knew already and isn't at all bothered), and has informed SS. Apparently SS will be investigating. Mother of the boy rang her aunt who is a social worker to ask if it was a problem and she said yes, it would not be considered right for somebody to do that, and in fact, she wouldn't even let her 3 yr old sleep in her bed (her own daughter!!!). This boy stays with his grandma once a week as childcare whilst the mother works.

Am I completely out of touch, or is this PC or whatever gone mad???

FGS - this is silly. My son still chooses to co-sleep most nights (nearly 6) and will probably have the odd night when he's 8. If he stays over with my Mum then he chooses equally to co-sleep with her and may have the odd night when 8.

I don't have a problem with this and would be surprised if SS did either.
It will be investigated now but SS are more than able to recognise stupid referrals when they see them.