I have a problem

[anna.]

I like who I am. I have moved beyond who I was.

With that said...my grandson is not being treated fairly by his step father and I'm fixing to intervene.

Now my oldest daughter is the the light of my life and I'm afraid it will hit her wrong being she thinks her husband is the man, and what he says is it,,,, thats what her church teaches her. But they are fixing to find out "ole poppy" is fixing to have his say.

My question is would you risk making your daughter mad by speaking up for your grandson?

I think the risk is worth it but I'm seeking opinions.

YES.

 

[anna.]

Had my grandson all weekend which is what started all this.

He's 8. To be more clear... He gets home from school at 3:15,, he is sent to his room, he plays alone until 5:00 and comes out to eat supper then back to his room to play alone until 7:00 then its bed time

Even in summer when it doesn't get dark until after 9:00, bedtime is 7:00 after being in his room alone.

I bought him a new bike for christmas and he hasn't got to ride it but once at home because he gets stuck in his room. Thats the step dads rules.

Its ridiculous!

It sounds abusive. Red flags all over the place. You may be the only advocate this boy has.

 

[Sand Dancer]

Because he is the head of the house and the head of the family. Their church teaches the man is the head/boss.

But does he dislike the child? What a horrible person. Sadly, patriarchal households do tend to have a higher incidence of abuse.

 

[Quagmire]

I'm sorry you have to deal with something like this, WNK.

No idea what I would do in your place. I think my first thought would be to contact CPS, not to report, but just to see if I could get some advice on how to proceed from here.

 

[We Never Know]

Just a quick up date.... At 7:15 tonight, a Saturday night, no school tmorrow, I video called my 8 year old grandson tonight to talk with him... and couldn't speak to him because he was sent to bed a 7:00. It just pisses me off.

And thanks for everyone's replies. I'm not sure what to do but I think I will call my lawyer Monday.

 

[JustGeorge]

And thanks for everyone's replies. I'm not sure what to do but I think I will call my lawyer Monday.

Good idea.

Poor kid...

 

[Sand Dancer]

Just a quick up date.... At 7:15 tonight, a Saturday night, no school tmorrow, I video called my 8 year old grandson tonight to talk with him... and couldn't speak to him because he was sent to bed a 7:00. It just pisses me off.

And thanks for everyone's replies. I'm not sure what to do but I think I will call my lawyer Monday.

I am so sorry to hear about all of this. You're a good grandpa.

 

[anna.]

Just a quick up date.... At 7:15 tonight, a Saturday night, no school tmorrow, I video called my 8 year old grandson tonight to talk with him... and couldn't speak to him because he was sent to bed a 7:00. It just pisses me off.

And thanks for everyone's replies. I'm not sure what to do but I think I will call my lawyer Monday.

Did you end up calling your lawyer? I'm concerned for your grandson.