Grandma Refuses to Hire Nanny for Party-Hungry Teen Mom: Heartless or Fair?

Being a teen mom is never easy, but when you have a supportive family, it can make all the difference. One grandma thought she had the perfect arrangement with her 17-year-old daughter who has a 1-year-old child: they’d cover all childcare expenses while the daughter focuses on school. But when the daughter wanted to attend a party and asked for extra nanny hours, grandma put her foot down. Was she being too harsh, or is this a fair deal? Let’s dive into the story. ‍

The Family Deal

Education First

The Deal Details

Nanny vs Daycare

Extra Hours Offer

Daughter’s Request

Grandma’s Response

Confronting the Daughter

The Bed She Made

Part-Time Job Suggestion

Wife’s Agreement

Original Choices

Daughter’s Decision

Tough Love or Unfair Expectations?

This grandma thought she had a fair deal with her teen mom daughter: they’d cover all childcare expenses while the daughter focuses on school. But when the daughter wanted to attend a party and asked for extra nanny hours, grandma refused, saying this was the bed she made. The daughter is now upset, feeling overwhelmed with school and baby duties. Is grandma being too harsh, or is this a reasonable arrangement? Let’s see how the internet reacts to this emotional dilemma.

NTA, daughter needs to take responsibility for her child first.

NAH. Daughter needs occasional fun and social outings for wellbeing.

Supportive comment reminds grandma to let teen mom be a kid

Parents’ punishment of young mother may breed resentment all around

Motherhood requires sacrifice. Sensitively handled by NTA grandma.

Grandma’s dilemma: to pay for a nanny or not?

Commenters offer to pay for nanny, call situation abusive.

Grandparents’ refusal to let teen mom have a night off: fair or heartless? Commenters side with the mom, calling out grandparents’ negative attitude towards the baby and pushing for adoption.

Confusion and shock over grandparents offering to help find baby a family.

Teen mom gets tough love from grandma. NTA wins.

NTA comment suggests teenager should face consequences of her actions

Teen mom unfairly judged for wanting a break. YTA

Resentment towards daughter? Let’s unpack this comment section.

Grandma’s insistence on giving away granddaughter makes her TA

Supportive comment suggests mental health day for hardworking teen mom

Supportive comment suggests giving teen mom a break to avoid burnout

Commenter calls out OP for mistreating daughter and grandchild.

Commenter defends teen mom and criticizes lack of empathy in replies

Supportive comment on teen mom’s need to adapt.

Commenter calls out grandma for being too strict with daughter.

Commenter calls out grandma for being TA and not realizing daughter needs social connections.

Confusion over a comment leads to hilarious exchange in replies

Grandparents refuse to hire nanny for teen mom, sparking debate. NTA.

Supportive comment defends teen mom’s right to party occasionally.

Grandma’s suggestion to give away grandchild sparks heated debate. YTA?

Compassion is key. Everyone needs breaks and social time.

Who pays for the extra shift?

NTA. Tough love for teen mom.

Commenter calls out grandma for lack of support, accuses her of hoping for adoption

Commenter calls out YTA for offering up baby.

Commenter sympathizes with teen mom needing a break from parenting ‍ ‍

Teen mom deserves a break too! ESH for not communicating.

NTA commenter suggests modifying agreement for teen mom’s mental health.

Grandma’s push for adoption causing tension with daughter (YTA)

NTA sets boundaries with teen mom’s presumptuous request.

NTA. Daughter needs to clear extra days with parents first. Suggestions given.

Teen mom needs help balancing motherhood and school. ESH.

Commenter suggests tough love for struggling teen mom.

Commenter suggests occasional night off for young mom, calls her out

Supportive grandma helps teen mom without enabling partying lifestyle

Defending teen mom and advocating for empathy and support ❤️

NTA: Grandma holds teen mom accountable, offers alternative solutions

ESH – Daughter needs help, but OP needs to accept grandchild.

Time for a chat: NAH comment suggests a peaceful solution

Motherhood means missing out sometimes. NTA for setting boundaries.

Teen mom judged for wanting help with partying, NTA response.

Parenting is tough, but communication is key. ️

NTA comment receives support, but replies reveal family dysfunction.

Grandpa’s support for teen mom deserves appreciation

A poignant comment on the harsh reality of teen pregnancy.

Commenter calls out grandma for being petty and unsupportive. YTA.

NTA commenter says teen mom has responsibilities, but someone asks about the father’s responsibility

Teen mom shirks responsibility, grandma not heartless for setting boundaries

Mom needs to take responsibility. NTA. ‍♀️

Parenting responsibilities and consequences for teen moms explained. NTA but YTA for using baby as punishment.

Commenter calls out OP for slut-shaming and pressuring teen mom. YTA

Young mom pleads for a break, grandma suggests giving away baby