Pregnancy & Parenting

grandparents raising grandchildren

Pregnancy & Parenting

Posted by: Lilibet

6th Nov 2011 11:34am

Today many older Australians are finding themselves in the unenviable position of having to care for and raise their grandchildren, due to family trauma or unstable and at risk lives the kids would have if they stayed with their irresponsible/missing parent. With little or no support available, these loving 'oldies' are forced to use their retirement funds and time and to revisit parenting in a far more demanding enivromentthan that in which they raised their own children.

jules 1
  • 23rd Jul 2012 12:21pm

Yes, - I agree with all what Lil has said to you. I think the authorities are 'out of touch' sometimes with the real world.
I hope all goes well for you and your and your grandson. Knowing he is loved and cared for, and one day when he is older, he will thank you.
Bless you.


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