My grandmother shocked us by declaring that she no longer wanted to take care of him

My husband and I live in a rented apartment and have always worked full-time to cover our expenses . 🏠For this reason, I had to go back to work soon after the baby was born , and we entrusted the care of our six-month-old baby to my grandmother. 👶Everything seemed to be going smoothly and well until one evening, my grandmother shocked us by declaring that she no longer wanted to take care of him 😱. When we found out why she made this decision, we simply stopped communicating with her 👇

Starting a family in your 20s or 30s can be incredibly tough, not only because of the new responsibilities and household chores but also due to the difficulty of balancing work and family life.

For many young families, support from prolonged family members, especially parents or in-laws, is essential. Without such assistance, it’s nearly impossible to make ends meet. This is the case for one particular family.

The couple, both working full-time jobs to make a living, had a young child. They relied on the grandmother to look after the 6-month-old baby while they were at work.

Everything seemed to be going smoothly until one evening, when the grandmother shocked them with these words:

“In fact, I should be paid for babysitting this child and spending my time.”

She explained how she was the one doing everything—nursing, cooking—and that she could no longer handle it without compensation.

The husband, somewhat stunned but willing to keep the peace, agreed to pay her for her time, leaving his wife in complete shock.

This situation raises an nutting question about family dynamics and the value of caregiving.

On one hand, it’s clear that grandparents play an important role in supporting young families, but is there a line between helping out of love and expecting payment?

The situation has left many wondering if it’s fair to expect payment from family members for help that is often given freely out of love and support.

What do you think? Should family members be compensated for their time spent caring for children, or is this just part of being a family?