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Grandma Gifts A Cat Tree And Son Gets Upset– Hilarity Ensues

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    No Apology Necessary

    Font - I mostly use Reddit for the birdwatching and animal videos, so apologies if this old lady doesn't quite fit in. Unfortunately when I was younger, birth control was frowned on in many circles, and I ended up having two children due to the pressures of society and family. I am so glad the younger generation has more of a choice. John and Amber were very good kids and I did everything I could for them. Kissed boo boos, told fairytales, held them through scary tantrums, helped with homework,

    It sounds like this woman from the get-go has some serious issues in her personal life that she needs to work out. She's very fixated on the idea of not wanting a family, even though she already has adult children and grandchildren. Nothing is going to change with having a family now! Still, we can understand why maybe she's feeling a little antsy. We're not understanding where the problem is in this situation though? 

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    Oh, That Is An Issue

    Font - Onto the issue. John has three kids, my grandbabies. I was never all that interested in being a grandma. I'd hoped to be done with the burden of young children. But I do my best. Amber does not have kids, but she has a dog and a cat she loves. I jokingly call them "the grandpuppies" and though I know it's silly, I get them little gifts at the holidays too. John recently came to me upset because I bought a new cat tree for Amber, who is fostering kittens. He said that I have never done any

    Hmmm, we get where John is coming from, but at the same time, is he serious? This almost seems like the type of petty sibling stuff that he and Amber should've been doing as children. Now that they're adults, does he need to transfer his own traumas about his upbringing onto his own children? Somehow, these two images alone make us think that the whole family needs to head to therapy together.

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    We're Still Pretty Confused

    Font - I talked to his wife, and she relayed that John is upset that I don't do all the grandma things you expect. Art projects, day trips, sneaking them candy, etc. He thinks I am cold and unfeeling and always have been. To me, getting a cat tree is more for me to show Amber that I respect who she is and will never push her to be a mother if she doesn't want to be. But to John, I guess it is a sign that I value kitties and puppies more than babies. Am I the ass?
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    This Helps Clarify A Little At Least

    Font - (The question of if I ever buy presents for the grandchildren has come up a few times and I want to confirm that yes, I do buy them gifts at appropriate times. They are not left out, but no, I have never gone out to spend $1,000 at random for jungle gym) (I'm editing this post again because I'm seeing a lot of strange comments that have created a much different story of what has happened. I do not dote on the animals. They get little gifts at the holidays like the grandkids do. I don't ha
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    Comparing Apples To An Orange Tree He Says

    Font - No-Rub15446 days ago Certified Proctologist [20] There is a Huge price difference between a cat tree and jungle gym He is comparing apples to oranges NTA (Also, I think its cute you call them your grandpuppies) 9.6k Reply Give Award Share Report Save Follow DeusXMathematica 6 days ago Partassipant [2]] He's comparing apples to an entire orange tree. A jungle gym is wildly more expensive than a cat tree and the kids probably get gifts more often and of greater value than the pets. TU
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    Don't You Just Love Jungle Gyms?

    Font - riyusama 6 days ago • NTA a cat tree is VERY different from a jungle gym, money wise. 2.4k Reply Give Award Share Report Save Follow
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    Every Grandma Is Different

    Font - laude_nam 6 days ago edited 5 days ago Asshole Aficionado [17] NTA Not every grandmother is a "let's bake cookies and have sleepovers" grandparent. You raised your family. It's time me to enjoy your life. As for your son, a cat tree vs a backyard play area are not comparable. You have nothing to apologize about if he wants to sulk, let him sulk. Edit: I am enjoying all of your comments and feedback. My grandmother's had passed by the the me I was born. My grandfather's were lovely men. On
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    It's Never About The Cat Tree

    Rectangle - spicey_tea 6 days ago Its not really about the cat tree and the gifts its about the fact that your son's vision of what he wanted you to do as a grandparent doesn't match your vision of being a grandparent. Maybe you and he could come to some understanding of what you are willing to provide in terms of emotional or financial support or gifts or etc. You aren't obligated to meet all his expectations - he's a grown man - but if you want to know his family you probably need to find a wa
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    Way Way Above The Paygrade

    Font - SDstartingOut 6 days ago Professor Emeritass [77] NAH. This is above reddit's paygrade. Way above it. I want to call out a few things from your post: 1. You stated you never wanted kids, but due to society, went through with it. You were relieved when they left. 2. Their father "thankfully" passed away; that doesn't exactly give me the warm and fuzzies about a happy home life. 3. No where in your post do you mention also buying random gifts/spoiling the grandchildren; just the cats. And i
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    One Last Piece Of Sound Advice

    Font - Forward Squirrel8879 6 days ago Colo-rectal Surgeon [30] NTA - It is your job to provide love and care for your children. It is their job to provide love and care for their own children. Is it nice when grandparents fit the stereotypical ideal that he seems to want? Yes! But you are not obligated to fill that role. If they were counting on you acting a certain way as a grandma, then you should have been given a say in whether or not they had kids. Will his kids grow up thinking grandma wa

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