The Price of Parental Pride: When Grandparents Get Caught in the Crossfire The recent advice column in Slate's Care and Feeding section has sparked a lively debate about the boundaries between grandparents, parents, and children.
A reader, "Play Ball," shared their dilemma with columnist Michelle, who responded with a mix of empathy for the grandfather's desire to be supportive and frustration with the wife's reluctance to justify the expense.
At first glance, this seems like a typical tale of generational conflict: grandparents wanting to spoil their grandkids, parents trying to set boundaries.