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re: Parents of the OT: How do you deal with child going to grandparents for the summer?
Posted on 6/9/23 at 12:47 pm to 7thWardTo314
Posted on 6/9/23 at 12:47 pm to 7thWardTo314
My son (10) has spent the past 2 summers and is spending this summer with my parents. They live out in the country with no internet so he spends the summers much like I did as a child. Learning to garden/farm, hanging out with all the old men at the local gas station (drinking coffee), swimming, fishing, target shooting everyday, etc... Every school break he begs to go hangout at their house. Think of all the memories he is making and all of the experiences that 99% of kids these days are not exposed to any longer. He truly is lucky to have this opportunity!!
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Posted on 6/9/23 at 12:47 pm to 7thWardTo314
Why does your 8 year old have an iPhone?
Posted on 6/9/23 at 12:50 pm to 7thWardTo314
8 YO with an Iphone and you pawned her off on her grandparents for the whole summer?
Dad of the year candidate.
Dad of the year candidate.
Posted on 6/9/23 at 12:51 pm to 7thWardTo314
quote:Mine are there now, probably the 5th or 6th summer. It's fantastic, and the 2 months is perfect. The 1st month is a dream, doing what I want, not having to wake up early for school, etc.
Parents of the OT: How do you deal with child going to grandparents for the summer?
Then once the 2nd month hits, you really start wanting them back. It's just a perfect amount of time imo
For my boys, almost 12 and twins, this will be the last summer as they're a bit older and it's now a bit boring for them and the it cousins are also 18 and leaving for college, so they don't have much to do.
quote:Yes, 100%.
Do you welcome the break from parenting?
Posted on 6/9/23 at 12:51 pm to 7thWardTo314
You can leave the door open during boom boom.
Posted on 6/9/23 at 12:52 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
quote:this is true. My pops was one of those. Military, workaholic. I understand he did what he had to do to make sure his family had food and shelter. I do wish that he could have made it to more events and celebrations, or just be there more. We’ve talked about it. He wishes the same, we have a good relationship now that I’m older.
Not that long ago, many fathers used to be at sea, war, the mines, etc for months/years at a time. Boarding school used to be common too
I was a pipeliner when I found out I was going to be a dad. I left that world to find stability at home so that I could make those events and be present.
quote:
soy boy
Those who know me IRL, or know me by my previous username(7thwardtiger) knows that I’m MAGA AF. Not sure how missing my child makes me a soy boy but whatever.
Posted on 6/9/23 at 12:53 pm to Ikneauxnuffin
quote:shite, mine go halfway across the country.
Go visit a few times and let her enjoy some time with family
It's fine, not a big deal at all.
Posted on 6/9/23 at 12:55 pm to tigerinthebueche
quote:
8 YO with an Iphone
I think it's telling that OP didn't give us the excuse for why an 8YO has a goddamned phone.
Posted on 6/9/23 at 12:55 pm to tigerinthebueche
quote:Ignore the trolls
and you pawned her off on her grandparents for the whole summer?
Posted on 6/9/23 at 12:56 pm to 7thWardTo314
quote:See my post right above
Those who know me IRL, or know me by my previous username(7thwardtiger) knows that I’m MAGA AF. Not sure how missing my child makes me a soy boy but whatever.
Posted on 6/9/23 at 12:57 pm to LemmyLives
quote:It's not relevant to the story.
I think it's telling that OP didn't give us the excuse for why an 8YO has a goddamned phone
It's pretty telling that you can't seem to grasp that.
Posted on 6/9/23 at 12:58 pm to 7thWardTo314
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How far away are they and can you visit when you want
about a 12 hour drive. The invitation to visit is open.
I suggest taking some time off when you can and going for a visit or two.
This post was edited on 6/9/23 at 1:41 pm
Posted on 6/9/23 at 1:03 pm to 7thWardTo314
We've been sending my kiddo back to Louisiana every summer to spend time with his grandparents, just two weeks usually, but I welcome a few weeks to not have that responsibility, plus he loves it.
We plan on doing it every summer, it's usually the most time he gets to spend with his grandpa who doesn't come visit as often.
We talk to him most nights to see how he's doing, but half the time he just wants to get back to playing.
We plan on doing it every summer, it's usually the most time he gets to spend with his grandpa who doesn't come visit as often.
We talk to him most nights to see how he's doing, but half the time he just wants to get back to playing.
Posted on 6/9/23 at 1:34 pm to shel311
quote:
It's not relevant to the story.
OP included it. There's a decent chance his kid rarely knows he's in the same building if he's glued to his phone unless kid is hungry.
Ergo, no reason to feel upset, because he stopped being an involved parent long before this summer trip.
Posted on 6/9/23 at 1:36 pm to 7thWardTo314
I use to love going to my grandmothers house in the summertime. She spoiled me with everything
Posted on 6/9/23 at 1:37 pm to LemmyLives
quote:You whined he didn't include it and your retort is that he did include it? Well then, he included it, why are you whining?
OP included it.
quote:There's a decent chance you just jump to conclusions to be an internet badass trying score internet points for some odd reason.
There's a decent chance his kid rarely knows he's in the same building if he's glued to his phone unless kid is hungry.
Ergo, no reason to feel upset, because he stopped being an involved parent long before this summer trip.
This post was edited on 6/9/23 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 6/9/23 at 1:38 pm to 7thWardTo314
do what i did
get all the banging you missed out on with your wife and surprise them with another sibling on the way
kids are awesome
whoa missed this part
not good bro. kids dont need phones until they're driving. guess you're not putting the toothpaste back in the tube on this one
get all the banging you missed out on with your wife and surprise them with another sibling on the way
kids are awesome quote:
8 year old with an iphone
whoa missed this part
not good bro. kids dont need phones until they're driving. guess you're not putting the toothpaste back in the tube on this one
This post was edited on 6/9/23 at 1:41 pm
Posted on 6/9/23 at 1:39 pm to 7thWardTo314
quote:
Parents of the OT: How do you deal with child going to grandparents for the summer?
Agree, its tough for me to fit in all the activities i have planned to do in such a short amount of time
Posted on 6/9/23 at 1:41 pm to barry
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Agree, its tough for me to fit in all the activities i have planned to do in such a short amount of time
Nailed it
My kids are gone for the summer. Took a half day, heading out with the wife now. Got the NBA Finals later. Trying to figure out when I'll be able to squeeze some time racing on the wheel today. Like you said, it's tough!
Posted on 6/9/23 at 1:49 pm to 7thWardTo314
I wouldn't even turn off the car when dropping them off.
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