A grandmother expresses concern over her son's expectations regarding her relationship with his stepson, a child with special needs. She feels pressured to treat both grandchildren equally despite limited experience with the new child, leading to tension with her son. The response emphasizes that it's natural for relationships to develop at different paces and acknowledges the complexities of the new family dynamic. It reassures her that it's acceptable to take time to build a bond with her step-grandson while also maintaining a connection with her own grandson.
It's natural for your relationship with your new step-grandson to look a little different right now. You two are just getting to know each other.
If this new child in your life requires any kind of special care, of course that's going to take you a while to feel confident about.
Your son expects these relationships to be identical right away, I think that's both unfair and unrealistic.
Taking your time to acclimate to new family dynamics and adjusting expectations is essential.
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