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Grandparentsoften enjoy spoiling their grandkidsa little sweetness here, a fun treat there.

However, these well-meaning gestures dont always align with parents standards.

For example, one grandparent recently shared her experienceonlineafter their homemade cookies led to a family dispute.

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The authors health-conscious daughter-in-law discarded the freshly baked batch, calling them unhealthy.

Keep reading to find out how this family conflict unfolded.

Usually parents figure things out as they go.

Homemade cookies being prepared on a wooden board with flour and cookie cutters.

Its like a balancing actyou want to do whats best, but sometimes its just about trial and error.

They bring so much energy and joy into my life.

Her days light up whenever they visit, as shes always eager to make their time together memorable.

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I enjoy cooking so much; I like to make all sorts of dishes that make them smile.

Nothing brings me more happiness than watching them savor every bite, she says.

On the other hand, she says shes had the chance to try someunique foodsthanks to her teenage grandkids.

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I enjoyed tasting things I never would have thought to try, like takoyaki and cronuts, she laughs.

She admits, though, that sometimes her love for cooking can lead to alittle tension.

Thats what grandmas are for, right?

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Grandparents hold aunique bondwith their grandchildren.

In this particular incident, the author baked homemade cookies for their grandkids.

Who do you believe was in the right in this situation?

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