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@monsignor I never said parents don’t owe children anything. I said parents don’t owe their adult children regular childcare. There are many ways to contribute to relationships, families, and communities besides regular childcare.

@eagerbeaver My comment actually does not come from being okay and oblivious to what it's like to struggle. I just see this differently than you. You call it selfish. I would say that attitude is entitled.

@eagerbeaver Of course it’s great for grandparents to offer help… if they want to! But they are also their have their own full lives, their own goals, their own things they want to do, and they are not obligated to give any of that up to help with childcare on the regular. Ultimately, when you...

@roseforchrist I hear you. You're in a tough spot and he was a lot more fortunate about getting help. But your grandparents got to make their choice about how to spend their time and energy. Your dad also gets to make his own choice. It's tough because you shouldn't have to do it alone. One of...

@roseforchrist I really hear you about doing it without help and doing what you know is right for you and your mental health! You absolutely should stick with your one and done plans. Sounds like time to firmly tell your friend to drop it. But I also want to say your comment about your dad...