Dear Abby: I know what to do about the tardy child, but I've been told to butt out
Briefly

The article addresses a serious issue of a son-in-law's consistent lateness, affecting his child's punctuality for school. The concerned mother-in-law feels frustrated, having attempted lighthearted approaches to address the problem without success. Despite their efforts, the son-in-law's patterns of tardiness remain unchanged, prompting the grandmother to consider taking the child herself. In a separate letter, loss and grief are explored as a family navigates tragic circumstances, with the grandmother struggling with how to communicate difficult news about a new pregnancy amidst ongoing mourning.
Your grandson should not have to suffer because of his father's irresponsibility. It is important that he get to school on time, with no black marks for tardiness on his record.
Over the last few years, my family has faced a lot of loss, especially my mother. In the span of three years, she has lost her parents, my father and my brother.
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