Boundaries and parents
Do we have a right to put rules and boundaries on our parents? Growing up I’ve always been a rule follower and did what my parents wanted me to do.
Now that I’m a mom and pretty type A, I have specific rules and boundaries I’ve placed for my kids and my family. This means I’m constantly telling my parents what I want, what they’re doing wrong, etc.
My parents think I’m controlling. And they think everything revolves around what I want now.
Nothing is sitting right with me. This all feels so weird. Advice pls!
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Yea it’s your baby ! You make the rules. I’m the same way feels weird setting boundaries but you have to remember your in charge.
You have a right to put rules. But if they are not risking their life or objectively damaging their health, I would not stress about it.
Relationships with grandparents are different and children need to learn that different people/environments have different rules. That is also healthy. Being too strict also creates issues.
Also remember that if you need someone to follow all your rules, you need an employee. They are not your employees, they are grandparents and have a different role from yours in their life.
Totally normal to set your rules.
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