I’m a few years older than you, and my kids are 8 and 11. I 100% understand this struggle. I will say, however, that over the years it’s gotten better. We had to have a few hard conversations, but we got there. In part because my MIL now has another grandchild which dilutes some of that pressure, and in part because my kids are older and the gifts they want are a bit more expensive (no plastic toys anymore...LOL). However, there can at times be a clash over boundaries and family rules. Hang in there!
Thanks so much!! This helps to know. I honestly don't know if there will ever be another grandchild for my parents (my brother has said he doesn't want kids for his entire adult life, and we're One & Done) but hopefully continued conversations and aging up will help.
I’m a few years older than you, and my kids are 8 and 11. I 100% understand this struggle. I will say, however, that over the years it’s gotten better. We had to have a few hard conversations, but we got there. In part because my MIL now has another grandchild which dilutes some of that pressure, and in part because my kids are older and the gifts they want are a bit more expensive (no plastic toys anymore...LOL). However, there can at times be a clash over boundaries and family rules. Hang in there!
Thanks so much!! This helps to know. I honestly don't know if there will ever be another grandchild for my parents (my brother has said he doesn't want kids for his entire adult life, and we're One & Done) but hopefully continued conversations and aging up will help.