So when we went to court earlier this month, the Guardian Ad Litem basically dismissed anything we had to say about my step-daughter's behavior, the fact that nothing has changed as far as how she neglects our granddaughter, etc. One of the other things she told us is that "If she needs anything for the kids and you have it, you should think about what's best for the kids and GIVE her what she needs for them." Ok WHAT?!? You're telling me that you're ok with my step-daughter sitting around begging and expecting everyone else to give her everything she needs to care for her kids while she does nothing but collect child support, and government assistance on them?
Here's where I'm torn. I KNOW my step-daughter is not likely to change. She's made that very clear to us long ago. We WANT to take care of our grandchildren. They deserve better than their mother is ever going to give them. They deserve someone who wants to take care of them, and sacrifices for them, and lets them know that they are loved and worth loving and providing for. By providing for our grandchildren, we are enabling my step-daughter to continue to be a poor excuse for a parent. We are allowing, encouraging her even to be lazy and expect hand out's from everyone, while she collects welfare. Don't get me wrong, welfare is a great program for someone who NEEDS it, not for the lazy. But that isn't what this post is about. This post is about me not knowing rather I should help provide necessities for our grandchildren, or not.
What would you do?
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