An Elderly Lady Put Her Cheeky Daughter in Her Place
Who Decided to Use Her As a Free Babysitter for The Kids
Parenting is tough, and many new parents expect help from family, especially grandparents—but that support isn’t guaranteed. A viral Reddit post sparked debate: a new mom asked her 64-year-old stay-at-home mother for childcare help to return to work as the family’s breadwinner. Her mom, a homemaker since 1992, refused, saying she’d already raised her kids and suggested the mom stay home like she did. Financially unable to do so in their pricey one-bedroom apartment, the mom was stunned when her mother offered to babysit for $20/hour plus extra fees and demands for baby gear. Daycare became a cheaper, closer option. The mom wondered if she was wrong to expect free help from her TV-watching mom while she and her partner worked to survive.