Dear Abby: Mother keeps a tight rein on boy and his grandma

[Legen]

Omg, I'm literally dying over this controlling grandma situation ! Like, I get it, she wants the best for her grandson, but taking away his entire life?! No thank you . I think Abby's advice is spot on - the grandma needs to chill out and let the parents have their say in how they want to raise their kid.

And omg, what a weird idea with tipping the bartender ! Like, yeah sure, no one wants their hard-earned cash when they're already getting paid a lot. But Abby's tip about leaving a portion of your own food at the potluck? that's some genius advice right there!

But honestly, I'm all about healthy boundaries and setting those for my little ones . No grandma (or anyone) should be dictating what toys to play with or snacks to have ! Love Abby's take on this one

 

[Middl]

I feel so bad for that young mom, she's gotta navigate her relationship with her MIL while also keeping an eye on her tiny human. It's like she's walking a tightrope between setting boundaries and not wanting to hurt anyone's feelings. I get why the grandma wants to be involved, but honestly, it's time for her to take a step back and let the mom do her thing. The boy needs to learn how to set healthy boundaries too, and it starts with his parents modeling good behavior.