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✓ SBS AustraliaCulture & Curiosity

Veena draws the line at regular babysitting

Veena set a firm boundary of no regular babysitting after becoming a grandmother to twins. Research shows about 13 hours of childcare per week is the tipping point where grandparents feel trapped and lose their sense of choice.

Why it mattersGrandparents who enforce boundaries stay healthier and happier, and their own wellbeing matters as much as their grandchildren's needs.

AustraliaMany Australian families rely on grandparents for childcare; clear boundaries help all three generations thrive without resentment building up.

✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 3 d ago

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