I Refused to Babysit My Grandkids — I’m a Grandma, Not a Free Nanny

A grandmother wrote to share her struggles with her son and daughter-in-law (DIL), who frequently took advantage of her kindness by expecting her to babysit their children. Things escalated when they demanded she babysit on Christmas so they could attend a party, ignoring her own plans for a long-awaited trip with friends.