“You’re Taking Away My MEMORIES!” DIL’s Bizarre Babysitting Demands Stun Grandma

Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a doozy of a dilemma on our hands. Meet Grandma, the loving and devoted babysitter who’s found herself in a bit of a pickle with her daughter-in-law’s strict “firsts” rule. ‍♀️ With a bored toddler on her hands and a seemingly endless list of off-limits activities, Grandma’s wondering if she’s the a-hole for wanting to loosen the reins a bit. Let’s dive into this family drama and see if we can’t sort out this babysitting brouhaha!

Babysitting Blues: Grandma’s Dilemma

Family Ties: Living Just a Mile Apart

Meet the Adorable Grandson!

Super Grandma to the Rescue! ‍♀️

The Great “Firsts” Debate

‍♀️ Respecting the Rules… But at What Cost?

Mystery at Home: What Do They Do All Day? ️‍♀️

️ Grandma Speaks Up: Time to Relax the Rules?

‍♀️ No Overstepping Here! Just a Bored Toddler

‍♀️ AITA for Wanting to Make Babysitting Fun?

The Great Babysitting Showdown: Grandma vs. DIL’s “Firsts” Rule!

Well, well, well… looks like Grandma’s found herself in quite the predicament! With a daughter-in-law who’s got a mile-long list of “firsts” she wants to be present for and a grandson who’s bored out of his mind, it’s no wonder Grandma’s at her wit’s end. She’s tried to reason with DIL, suggesting a little relaxation of the rules, but that only led to accusations of memory-stealing and blackmail! Yikes! It’s a classic case of good intentions gone awry. Now, let’s see what the internet has to say about this family feud…

Grandma gets clever with her babysitting tactics

Grandma is NTA for refusing daughter-in-law’s bizarre babysitting demands

Grandma praised for babysitting, but should cut back a bit

NTA stands up for child’s development over selfish DIL.

Babysitting shouldn’t come with bizarre demands. NTA

Grandma not allowed to make memories with her grandchild. NTA.

Son should mediate between MIL and DIL for a resolution.

NTA! Set boundaries and let DIL spend quality time with son

Grandma’s babysitting offer met with unreasonable demands. NTA.

Grandma is NTA for questioning the DIL’s parenting skills

Grandma’s reasonable solution to DIL’s babysitting demands

NTA, but set boundaries. Ask DIL for a list of allowed activities

Set boundaries without being sneaky or blackmailing. Take a break.

Suggests giving a schedule to DIL to avoid drama

Sassy solution to DIL’s babysitting demands

NTA’s happy memory with grandparents and Santa

Babysit but do what you want and deal with moaning

SAHM needs to compromise for the babysitting arrangement to work

Former nanny defends need for enrichment and variety in childcare.

Grateful for free childcare? NTA has some advice for DIL

Grandma gets praised for her reasonable advice to a demanding DIL.

Language barrier leads to amusing NTA comment.

Grandma is not the a**hole for DIL’s bizarre demands.

DIL’s overprotective demands are making everyone miserable. NTA.

Grandma offers a tough but fair solution to DIL’s demands

Parenting challenges and ‘firsts’ in school. NTA wins.

Grandma should enjoy making memories with her grandson. NTA

NTA Grandma sounds great, but is DIL struggling with depression?

SAHM with ridiculous babysitting rules? NTA. Cut down time

Life is too short to deal with entitled people

Grandma’s not the a**hole, DIL needs to step up!

Grandma is NTA for not wanting to follow bizarre babysitting demands

Bonding with the little guy is important for his development

Grandma deserves to enjoy time with her grandchild, NTA.

Helpful suggestion for DIL experiencing postpartum anxiety.

Grandma is NTA and the DIL is entitled

Suggest approved activities or invite DIL to join for ‘firsts’

Grandma suggests getting a list of approved activities

NTA. Suggest fun activities outside the house for the kiddo

Possibility of trust issues with driving/parenting skills

Involving your son and limiting babysitting may help. NTA

Grandma is NTA. DIL’s control issues are creating problems.

NTA parent’s entitled demands stun babysitting grandma

Offering options and explaining importance of new experiences.

Grandma shouldn’t have to cater to DIL’s bizarre demands. NTA

Mil enjoys babysitting once a week, suggests more crafts activities

Grandma accused of laziness by entitled DIL

Jealous DIL demands too much from grandma. Commenter says NTA.

Parent agrees DIL’s demands are ridiculous, suggests compromise. NTA

Grandma accused of bizarre babysitting demands, not at fault. NTA

Grandma stands up to entitled DIL’s weird demands

Dad shares how his wife prevents him from creating new memories with their special-needs child

Setting boundaries and finding alternative babysitters is reasonable.

Stand up to entitled DIL: have a conversation. NTA

Grandma’s DIL demands excessive outings for babysitting. NTA stands up.

Grandma deserves gratitude, not bizarre babysitting demands from DIL.

Set boundaries but don’t sneak around. Is DIL depressed?

Grandma sets boundaries with DIL’s bizarre babysitting demands. NTA

Confused commenter questions DIL’s bizarre babysitting demands.

Suggest inviting her to come along and get out more

Stay-at-home dad gives helpful advice to overwhelmed grandma.

DIL’s controlling demands are unnecessary. Missing a first taste isn’t catastrophic

Compromise with DIL by giving her a list well in advance

Grandma’s financial constraints lead to babysitting issues

Grandma sets boundaries with daughter’s babysitting demands

Record memories or take pictures for compromise with first-time parent. NAH

DIL’s bizarre demands stun grandma, NTA suggests compromises.

Grandma is giving a lot of support, NTA. Just tell her.

Grandma accused of bizarre babysitting demands, but commenter defends NTA.

Engaging ideas shared for indoor activities with a child

Grandma should have a heart-to-heart with DIL and set boundaries. NTA

Grandma gets clever with babysitting demands

Grandma’s role is to spoil, not babysit. NTA suggestion

Stand your ground with reasonable compromises. NTA

Grandma gets accused of crap, but is doing a favor

Grandma gets advice on setting rules for babysitting

Grandma not responsible for every single first in child’s life NTA

Grandma’s babysitting demands are bizarre, but DIL is ridiculous

Let them handle their child until firsts are out of the way

Grandma stands her ground against bizarre babysitting rule

Grandma is NTA for refusing bizarre babysitting demands

Grandma sets boundaries with unreasonable DIL, NTA

Grandma is not your free personal assistant, lazy DIL

Inviting DIL to first library trip can avoid conflict.

Grandma is NTA for setting boundaries on babysitting expectations.