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  I mean, they wouldn't be normal without one
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  I think it’s just that they get all the rewards (love, fun, cute kids) and none of the responsibilities (discipline, 24/7 care, paying for everything and being stressed out at all times). Grandma can watch the kids for a weekend but then they go back to their parents and gma gets to rest. >
  
  Kids also save their “worse” behavior for their parents, who they feel most comfortable with. >
  
  Not just that but also being able to parent without stress tends to make people more relaxed. >
  
  This is it.  Grandparents who are not primary caregivers don't have to think about the child's college fund, insurance coverage,  the money needed for next semesters band trip. They aren't the ones waiting up until 2 a.m. when someone breaks curfew or cleaning all the messes left around the house daily. It's much easier to be sweet and gentle when you aren't carrying all the responsibilities. With that being said,  some grandparents do all of this,  God bless em.
  Also responsibility and stress do not justify being a twat to your children so consider this an explanation not an excuse. >
  
  Why should you have to justify being a twat to your children? You can do it just for funsies. >
  
  Do you want your kids to develop a complex? 'Cause that's how kids develop a complex.