Has anyone had to have a conversation with an older parent about why you’re reluctant to let then take your kiddos on their own for a few days? My dad is approaching 80 and is definitely slower, less strong, and with hearing deficits compared to when my brother had young kids (15+ years ago). He used to take my nephews for days to give my brother a break and he offers to do the same for me (two kids under 5) but I just don’t think he’s up to it and don’t know how to convey this delicately.

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Honestly, the same way I would tell them I’d rather them not take a roadrip on their own. Just have to be honest about my concerns and hope they realize their age, limitations, and the energy it would require to take care of the kids. Hopefully that would make them realize that they would be a bit overburdened

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Just be honest

My way isn’t necessarily the right way, but I just left the kids there for 3 hours. When I came to pick them up, he understood.

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