Should I Let the Grand Mother See Her Grandchild?

Updated on November 13, 2007
T.O. asks from Lithonia, GA
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Hello Everyone,
I have been contiplating on telling my daughters grandmother on her father's side know that I am back in the states. I had a child with a person who has not been their for my child. It got to the point that he would not even come to visit my child and he works for the airlines and gets free tickets... Anyway. His mother has been quite decent. She would call to find out my daughter is doing and ask if I need anything.. We have great conversations and she sounds so interested in hearing about my daughter.
Now I was living in the islands for a little while with my family getting help. Then I had to move back up because I could not find a job in the islands. When I return to the states I did not want to tell him nor his family that I was back.. I was trying to get back on my feet and he would just give me drama and my child. My child would cry when he came over and when I spoke to him on the phone and we do not argue in front of her.
I would love for my daughter to have a good relationship with anyone who wants a relationship with her... This looks like it would be her grandmother on her fathers side however I feel that her son would try to destroy it.

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So What Happened?

I just wanted to say that I did tell the grandmother and she could not come even though her son (my daughter's father) works for an airline and travels for free. My daughter's father did come to see her one day and never came back. He said that he had a soar throat and that he did not want to get her sick... This was the day before thanksgiving and he had to work on thanksgiving day. I have a feeling that he did not come by because he wanted to spend the time with his GF however, 2 hours or less would not harm any special events they could have plan for that day.
Oh well.... my baby is still beautiful and happy. That was my last chance reaching out to them, which I told them, and if they want to be in her life they will have to make the effort....
Thanks for all your comments

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C.H.

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I dont think you should punish the grandmother for something her son done to you.And I also think that you should let him know that you have come back seeing as it is his child and that you should make every effort to reunite them eventually.He may give you grief but your daughter may not hold the same feelings about him as you do and as her mother you should let her make her own decision about him based on how she thinks he treats her.She wont get that chance if you keep everything a secret and not let anyone know your back and give him another chance to see her.

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C.K.

answers from Columbus on

How old is your child?

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M.H.

answers from Atlanta on

HI T.,

In a perfect weorld I would say yes...but this is not a perfect world. You never said how old your child was so letting your daughter chose would not be an issue. I say protect the child at all costs. Remember this is the woman that raised the father. She may be a wonderful woman now (you said somewhat decent?) She may not be proud of her son but with mistakes comes responsibility. It is not punishment for either if they don't see each other. When your daughter is older she can make some decisions but I know my daughters know my role is to protect them at all costs.

This is truly a matter of prayer and what you decide to do is what you have to live with. Please consider the cost and options and do the best you can. "Love covers a multitude of sins" and if you do the wrong thing and your daughter knows your intentions, you'll maintain that bond!

I will definitely keep you in prayer. This is an awesome responsibility and a decision I'm sorry that you are forced to make.

Regards,

M.

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S.B.

answers from Spartanburg on

Hi T.,
Most may disagree with me. If her Grandmother wants a relationship with her, why not try it? If her biological father starts up, hopefully your daughter & her grandmother will love each other enough to get through it. I have gone through alot with my 16 yr old son. I wish his paternal grandmother & family wanted him to be a part of their lives. And so does he. Embrase it, for your daughters sake. GREAT LUCK to you! S.

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C.H.

answers from Columbia on

Hey to you...I truly hope that she(the grandmother) is truly wanting a relationship with this child...Some people tend to play both ends against the middle...If all is true and she does really care, i think it would be great to happen...I found that in the past, i got played against the middle and ended up getting used...It is sad when grown people use children like that...If she is true to you, the relationship would be ok and she wouldnt let him interfear with that..I wish you good luck with this...

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K.P.

answers from Charleston on

absolutely let her see your child. If she hasn't done anything wrong, then let her love her grandchild. My ex-sil did this to my mom. We have had to beg to see her. We found about after my neice was 8 years old that she wasn't even my brother's child. They were married when she got pregnant and had a child a year after my 1st neice was born. Even after finding out that she wasn't "blood"...she is my neice and is my mom's first grandchild and nothing will change that. My ex-sil is a complete and total nightmare. My neice loves us and knows that we love her, but her mom lives a horrible lifestyle and is terrible to her. sorry to ramble...just let her be loved.
K.

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J.D.

answers from Atlanta on

I certainly don't think that grandmother should be punished for what her son has done. If he may try to start trouble, set it up where he doesn't know about it, if possible. DOes grandmother acknowledge this or does she defend him? If she acknowledges his behavior as being insavory she should set him straight, if she doesn't acknowledge this then she needs to be told that if her son will be starting trouble then there will be a hold on her visiting with her grandchild-she needs to understand that if she is to see her grandchild that every step needs to be taken not to put her grandchild in a compromising position so to speak. Hope this helps

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