I Said I Wanted to Be a Grandmother. Now I'm Backing Out.
Briefly

You told your kids for years that they could count on you for child care-that you were so looking forward to grandparenthood, you couldn't wait!-and now that the grandchildren have started appearing, you've announced that you have no intention on following through.
Your daughter-in-law is too particular about her baby's care! Your own kids take her side in 'parenting decisions' ... And you're shocked, shocked, that they're mad at you? What did you think was going to happen?
Read at Slate Magazine
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