Ask Amy: Grandparents’ choice to joy-ride is not safe
Dear Amy: Seven months ago, my-in-laws took my not-quite five-year-old child for an overnight, and broke the one rule that my spouse and I set for our child’s time with them: NOT to ride their ATV.
We do not feel it is safe, particularly on public roads.
We reminded them of this rule as they were leaving for the outing.
Immediately upon their return, our child spontaneously shared that they had ridden the ATV, including on the roads.
My in-laws did not apologize, nor acknowledge wrongdoing. They believe it is safe and within their rights to make that decision.
An additional concern I have is that they have unsecured firearms in their home and refuse to get a gun safe to lock their weapons.
I believe that two matters show very poor judgment on their part, and that my young child is not safe in their care.
I don't feel that my in-laws are trustworthy, they don't respect us as the parents, and they have poor judgment in regard to safety.
My spouse is more inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt, despite these and other differences.
Your take?
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