US EditionDear Abby: What can I do about grandchild being raised in my son’s filthy home?
- A grandparent described their son and his girlfriend's home as 'disgustingly filthy and filled with trash and the smell of cat urine,' affecting their grandchild's well-being.
- The grandparent shared they care for their grandson frequently, but the situation in the home remains unresolved.
- Dear Abby suggested three options: do nothing, hire a cleaning crew, or contact child protective services for the child's safety.
- The reader mentions feelings of isolation in the family and a lack of compassion regarding their health issues.
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New Hampshire Union LeaderDear Abby: Grandparents fear for toddler's safety in unsanitary home
DEAR ABBY: Our son and his girlfriend had our first grandchild 18 months ago. We helped them move out of their rental house before the baby was born and buy a cute little house, which we made sure was in good shape before they moved in. (They had ruined the rental property with a couple of cats they had and their refusal to clean it at all.) We told them they had to keep the new house clean for themselves as well as our new grandson.The new hous…
DEAR ABBY: Grandparents fear for toddler’s safety in unsanitary home
DEAR ABBY: Our son and his girlfriend had our first grandchild 18 months ago. We helped them move out of their rental house before the baby was born and buy a cute little house, which we made sure was in good shape before they moved in. (They had ruined the rental property with a couple of cats they had and their refusal to clean it at all.) We told them they had to keep the new house clean for themselves as well as our new grandson.
Dear Abby: Grandpa considers calling child services on son to keep grandbaby out of pigsty house
DEAR ABBY: Our son and his girlfriend had our first grandchild 18 months ago. We helped them move out of their rental house before the baby was born and buy a cute little house, which we made sure was in good shape before they moved in. (They had ruined the rental property with a couple of cats they had and their refusal to clean it at all.) We told them they had to keep the new house clean for themselves as well as our new grandson.
Dear Abby: I don’t want to report them, but their house is too foul for kids
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