Stressful Times for a Six-Year Old

I am so very sorry for your troubles. I will keep you, the little guy, your daughter and the rest of the family in my prayers. I will pray that things work out for the best. Our grandkids are our life, we have to protect them the best we can. Good luck and take care.

I'm so sorry to hear your grandson is having to go through this at the holiday season. It has to be hard on him. However, I'm glad he has a good grandmother like you to take him in. I'm sure he will settle down and realize he is in the best possible place for himself at this time. I will keep you all in my prayers. I hope he finds peace with this new development and can be happy. All kids should be happy.

That fact that he has got such loving and understanding grandparents makes all the difference, but even so in the world of a six year old his life has come crashing down and he can't understand what is going on, and how, at that age do you help him to comprehend? The poor little mite, it won't be easy for any of you, least of all the child. Especially at this time of the year too when he should have his mum there for him. Slowly with love, help he can get the support he needs, it will be a very traumatic time for everyone and you obviously have the love and bucketloads of patience for him.

It must be terrible for a six year old to go through this trauma.Its heart wrenching.This is the age when they should be carefree with no worries and have a good time,enjoy their childhood.Thank God this child has caring grand parents to look after him.I will remember you and your grandson in my prayers.

This really pulled hard at my heart strings because I have a grandson the same age and I know what my grandchildren mean to me (Both of them) I know they love me very much but if my daughter refused or couldn't look after them I just can't imagine what that would do to those poor little children. I also was raised by my dad and grandparents in my mothers absence. God Bless your heart that you are in a position to care for this little boy and for anyone reading this let's say a prayer today perhaps at bed time that this little fellow will be OK. Take Care my friend!!!

You know that really saddens me because this is the time of the year a child should be most happy,and i know for you to see this really brakes your heart. and i have a stck of respect for you,for stepping in like a great granda!!!. im sure he is thankfull but at this time ists not easy to show it.. maney that the therapiost will do him some good.. i hope so and i wish you guys all the best!

He is lucky to have grandparents willing to take him in. Hopefully your daughter will get some help and realize what she is doing. In the meantime, I think you are doing the right thing by talking with his Dr.. Things will get easier for him. I will pray for your family and sorry you are having such a rough road right now.

It is said that if kids are the principle (as the principle amount deposited in banks) then the grandkids are the ‘interest’ of life and the ‘interest’ is always more sweeter than the ‘principle’. Most grandparents have a very strong bonding with their grandkids and would like to be involved directly in their daily lives. Though the situation is certainly very bleak and depressing for your grandson and I can (as a mother of an 8yr old) feel his inner turmoil, his sense of being ‘lost’, I am yet sure that he will be brought up better by you than your daughter. As young parents, we make many mistakes ourselves, our lives are stressed out by the fast pace of modern living and try as we may, we somehow lack in our parenting skills. But as grandparents, your generation is more sedate, mature and can understand a lot of situations in the correct perspective. If you do get guardianship of the kid, I think it would be better for all. And its not an unheard of situation either…many parents in India work in cities while their kids are brought up back home in the suburbs or villages by the grandparents. Its like sending your child to a boarding school but with the distinct touch of immediate family around you.

Thank God he has you in his life. I worked in a hospital for troubled children and many had no one who wanted them when the parents were unable to care adequately for them! What he needs most is structure and love. I'm confident that you can provide both. May God bless you and keep your daughter safe.

let him stay in bed with you feed him well tell him nice stories help his mom to get better so she can help him too

Its so hard for kids when parents have kids when they're not prepared or ready - when they have demons haunting them. I think its one thing to invite "demons" when you're by yourself - not healthy - but a choice - but quite another when these problems take up residence and you let them with a child. I don't know if the demons are some kind of chemical substance she's staking or a chemical imbalance she's dealing with, either way, its lucky she has you. Thankfully its not, like with some grandparents, because you disaprove of your daughter living with another female. What a great grandparent you are, If anyone can help him through this youc can.

I am sorry for what is happening to this little boy. It is at this age that they have separation anxiety. Just like when they go to prep school- they also cry a lot. I recommend that you just give him love and reassurance. Hope and pray that everything will turn well with his mother soon.

I think that all of us who read this and who know how are praying for his peace. He is blessed though. It may not be easy to see, but some are in his situation without grandparents to keep him, care for him, and love him. It won't be easy, but your love will help to heal many wounds. God Bless...

Oh this is heart breaking. Brought tears to my eyes. I'm glad your there to comfort him and give him the love he deserves. Your doing the right thing to remind that his mom loves him.

Children at this age are so impressionable also. You're doing the right thing in seeking out a child therapist for him. Good luck and may the powers above help in this matter as well. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

Oh, how sad. I'm so sorry he is having to go through this. I know you will take great care of him though. What's going on with his mom if you don't mind me asking? Is his dad not around either? I hope it gets easier on him and that he starts resting better.

It's very sad to hear this is happening to all of you. I hope she will get through this and that your grandson can manage through this situation. I will pray for you your daughter and grandson. I really hope things end well for you guys.

Some people are just not ready to grow up and be parents. Maybe one day she will some around to see that she has a wonderful son. And I think that it is great of you to take care of him like you are doing. I do not know if I would ask about a therapist just yet. I would see how he is for a little while and if he is not better, then I would look into it.

KNow where you are coming from. My 7 Yyo GD just literally had a melt down the other day while with me and told me how she doesn't feel loved. Her daddy always plays with his live in girlfriends little boy more than her and they had a baby recently so she is always told to look after the baby and when with mommy (divorce here) is always on the computer at night and she has to watch movies all by her self and they run errands all the time . and I am the only one that spends time with her and she doesnt get to be with me that much and she just doesn't understand why no one wants to be with her and spend time with her. Don't know what to do about it. My daughter thinks she is just a drama queen and was more concerned that I didnt' take her shopping to buy gifts for mommy instead of trying to calm her down and make things right..at least a little bit. She always has stomach aches and they all say she is just faking to get out of school. but it is because of stress - (been there done that, know all about it!) and they think that is stupid for me to say it is stress.

KNow where you are coming from. My 7 Yyo GD just literally had a melt down the other day while with me and told me how she doesn't feel loved. Her daddy always plays with his live in girlfriends little boy more than her and they had a baby recently so she is always told to look after the baby and when with mommy (divorce here) is always on the computer at night and she has to watch movies all by her self and they run errands all the time . and I am the only one that spends time with her and she doesnt get to be with me that much and she just doesn't understand why no one wants to be with her and spend time with her. Don't know what to do about it. My daughter thinks she is just a drama queen and was more concerned that I didnt' take her shopping to buy gifts for mommy instead of trying to calm her down and make things right..at least a little bit. She always has stomach aches and they all say she is just faking to get out of school. but it is because of stress - (been there done that, know all about it!) and they think that is stupid for me to say it is stress.