My DIL Refuses to Let Me See My Grandkids Because I’m “Too Poor” for Gifts
When special occasions come around, we do the best we can for our family members. And even though our grandchildren might love our gifts, our kids aren’t always on the same page. One of our readers reached out to share her experience.
This is Lily’s story.
I live off my pension and struggle to make ends meat most months. For the last few years, when it comes to special occasions, I make gifts for my 2 small grandkids and apologize to my son and DIL for not getting them anything.
In all this time it had never been a problem, but it seems like this year the dynamic shifted. Last week, my DIL called and told me that she would be hosting a massive family dinner, with both sides being invited. I was very excited about it because we hadn’t had a big celebration in ages.
But at the end of the call, she said, “If you’re even thinking about bringing crocheted gifts, don’t bother coming. My kids deserve more!” I was shocked. She had never spoken to me like that before. It wasn’t like I didn’t try my best, and they knew exactly what position I was in financially.
I understand that her parents are well-off and that they always spoil the kids, but I don’t think it’s fair to try to force me into the same boat. And I wasn’t planning on just letting this behavior slide. So I decided to do the best I could with what I had.
