When grandparents aren't involved

All parents have their own established rules for their children. When grandparents disagree or disregard parents rules and go against the parents, they can become toxic. Check out these 7 red flags of toxic grandparents!

Each generation has its own norms for parenting. Arguing over the differences can be an emotional minefield.

Toxic grandparents may engage in behaviors that leave a grandchild feeling hurt, trapped, or burnt out (such as disregarding boundaries, micromanaging, punishing, or expressing jealousy of other relationships). Dealing with a toxic grandparent involves setting clear boundaries; engaging in self-care; practicing acceptance; reinforcing progress; or, in some cases, ending the relationship altogether.

Yes!!! You can’t expect to be hateful to your child or child’s spouse (or both), or to have not been there for your child growing up and/or as an adult and think you automatically get to be in your grandkids lives because you’re “a grandparent”. That’s like expecting to be a grandparent to kids that belong to a child you placed for adoption. Doesn’t make sense. If you’re toxic to means my husband and treat us poorly, we don’t want our kids around that or to see someone treating us that way…

Modern parents don't need meddling grandparents who disrespect their parenting! But how do you deal with toxic grandparents who overstep boundaries? Know the signs of toxic grandparents and don't be afraid of setting boundaries with grandparents who undermine your parenting.

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Even the most well-meaning grandparents sometimes overstep their bounds. But there are certain things grandparents should never do.

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