It's The Mother Load: Family Issues

Thursday, October 22, 2009

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Posted by Cara

What do I do if a close family member wants to take my son for the weekend and "give me a break," but I completely disagree with the way she is around him? It also makes me nervous because some of her lifestyle choices don't go with the way I parent my child. I'm also a little uncomfortable with him in her house and driving with her. Nothing really big, but I just don't feel comfortable with him at her house and with some of the people she associates with. Is this something I need to get over or am I right to be overprotective in this situation? A break would be nice, but I know I'd be worried the entire time that he was okay.

Stacey P. Newark NJ

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