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Psychologists Urge Parents to Stay in Control of Grandparent Care

Original: Different Patterns of Care with Grandparents, Psychologists Remind Parents to Keep Control

Psychologists are reminding parents to remain the primary decision-makers when grandparents help raise children, as different generations often apply different patterns of care. Experts say grandparents may be more lenient or rely on outdated parenting practices, which can create inconsistency for children. The advice is for parents to communicate boundaries clearly while still valuing the grandparents' role in family life.

Why now: Ongoing debates about intergenerational parenting differences keep this advice relevant to families.

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