Is it ok that kids don't live with parents?

You are right. I also don't think it is good that the children will leave away from their parents for a long time. Especially young children do need the care from their parents. Sometimes the grandparents may spoil them because of love. And the close relationship needs the time. If the children don't live with their parents, soon they will regard them as strangers and it is difficult for them to treat you as the parents. And it is also too difficult for them to listen to you. I love China

I have heard of people sending their kids to live with the grandparents and don't understand this. If you have the child, it is your responsibility to parent that child. I would never think of having my parents raise my children. They are suppose to go to the grandparents for fun visits, not to live there forever.

Hi Cindy! I agree with you that it would be better if your 5 years old daughter stays with you, instead of staying with grand parents. You would be able to bring her up in a more rational, practical and positive way. Her grand parents may alwyas pamper and love her and may not be so strict with her, as you would be with her. So make a request to your parents that you want that your daughter should stay with you and whenever possible, you both can go and meet them.

hi dear friend it is not good that kids living without their parents but in vacation it is ok no problem let them enjoy dear have a nice day

maybe she is more comfortable with you, but if your parents have enough time then you can do one thing take her with you to your parents and live for 2-3 days and then when they become familiar with them you can leave her for some more days....it happens that when children face new people thay are bit hesitant...but ocne they become friends then its ok....

children is the parents need guidance. children living with a grandmother or grandfather is usually friendly and it is not very good. so more children living with both parents.

While I agree it is best for children to be raised by their parents I also sympathize with your situation as I have been there myself before. Sometimes income can effect your ability to properly provide for your children and if you are not able to currently then living with grandparents is a great alternative until you can. If they are able to provide for the child better then you would be able to at the time then I see no harm in it. You can still keep a close bond with your daughter if you visit often, call, write, etc. At 5 she probably won't understand why she has to stay with her grandparents for a while, but no one says it has to be permanent either. Once you are financially capable of providing the proper care you can start the transition back. Sometimes you just can't be selfish about your children and must do what is needed for them to have the things they need.

cindy a child that age needs her mommy and you sound like 'you need your little girl.the grandparents mean well but its not their child, shes yours and she needs you move heaven and earth if need be but keep your daughter with you, you willboth be happier. the grandparents can visit but she is not their child. their child rearing days are over.

i think if the kids like going to grandparnet's house and grandparnets dont mind. i used to go and spend summer with my grandparents and i loved it, to get away from home for a few months.

not good for children.we all should take more time on your children than others.Though my parents love them,I would stay at their home with my children.we all get together to play and talk with them.we have to live with them,also can teach them more useful things.

i do agree with you that it would be better if your daughter will be stay with you, even though, their grandparents have a lot of times to take care of her very well, but there are different between with partents and grandparents. for young kids,not only need more attention for caring,but also need a litter strict, to let them know as well which one they can be playing, which one is forbiden. good luck and have a nice day!

Every situtation is different. My 8 year old has a good friend that is being raised by her Grandmother becasue her own mother need time to get her life together. Even my own childhood is filled with wonderful memories of living with my Grandparents every weekend. It was by no default of my own parents, my brothers and I just really loved the "adventure" of living outside our own home. My own children often spend days at their friends house during the summer and it's very common for us to have a few extra kids staying with us thru the summer. So long as the child is happy, safe and loved...... should it really matter where they lay their heads?