“We understand it’s stressful, but words and actions have consequences. We hoped you’d value family and love over material things.” Eloise said, “You don’t understand! Can’t we forget this? I need that money, Grandma.”
Eloise then threatened not to come to Christmas, saying they were excluding her. Jen said, “We love you. This isn’t about cutting you off. We hope you’ll think about this and understand our decision.”
Another TikTok Story: A Grandmother Who Doesn’t Bring Gifts
DeeDee, from the TikTok account MoreThanGrand, gives advice to new parents and grandparents. One of her posts caused a stir on social media.
The grandmother, who lives away from her family and sees her grandchildren a few times a year, decided not to constantly buy them gifts. She said, “I’m cheap and don’t want to waste money on things that will be tossed aside.”
But her main reason was to make her grandkids excited to see her. She didn’t want to be just the gift – giver but the grandmother they could turn to for support. Sometimes, she’d read to them or play board games, bringing the game along so they’d look forward to her return.
Some people criticized her methods, while others praised her. One person commented, “I had a grandma like that. I thought she was stingy.”
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