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An Elderly Lady Put Her Cheeky Daughter in Her Place, Who Decided to Use
Her As a Free Babysitter for The Kids The Reality of Parenthood and Expectations from Family
A viral Reddit post sparked debate: A new mother asked her 64-year-old homemaker mom for childcare help to return to work. Her mom, retired from parenting since 1992, refused, suggesting she stay home like a “traditional” mom. As the breadwinner in an expensive city, she couldn’t.
Her mom offered to babysit for $20/hour, plus fees and baby gear demands. Daycare became a cheaper, closer option. With no other help, the couple struggled. She wondered if expecting free care from her TV-watching mom was wrong.
The story highlights generational gaps, financial pressures, and work-parenting challenges.
