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Being a grandparent is supposed to be the sweet spot ofparenting.

But what happens when a grandparent starts questioning how her grandchildren are being raised?

More importantly, what happens when she voices those concerns just a little too loudly?

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What was supposed to be a simple favor quickly turned into a standoff about parenting styles and favoritism.

These raised red flags for the OP, who suspected the baby was getting special treatment from the get-go.

It felt personal, especially since she was more hands-off with the first two.

Grandma plays with two children and toys on the floor during a visit at home.

It emphasizes emotional closeness through practices like breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, and consistently responding to a babys needs.

What do you think about this situation?

Was the OP being protective of the older kids or just stirring the pot?

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We would love to hear your thoughts!

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