Navigating Grandparenting: A DIL’s Dilemma on Balancing Family Visits with Child Engagement
New York, NY — A concerned mother recently expressed her frustrations over her in-laws’ frequent visits and apparent lack of engagement with their grandchildren. The couple, who reside a four-hour flight away, makes five to six trips a year to see their only grandchildren, yet the mother feels their priority lies elsewhere. During their stays, the parents of the children note that their in-laws’ focus appears to shift predominantly toward attending concerts rather than bonding with their grandchildren. While the grandparents claim to love spending time with the kids, the mother questions whether this is … Read more