Relationships
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2 weeks agoAsking Eric: I think my friends' focus on their grandchild is not healthy
Engaging a child in conversation is beneficial for their development, even if it limits adult interactions during visits.
My parents thought nothing of going out for dinner with friends, leaving my siblings and me at home alone. My sister was 8 when she started 'babysitting' my brother (6) and me (4). We had the phone number for the restaurant, but that was about it. Today, that would be seen as neglect!