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In reply to the discussion: Grandfather Writes Letter To His Daughter After She Kicks Out His Gay Grandson [View all]AnneD
(15,774 posts)I know because I witnessed Grandpa tear my dad a new asshole one day (they didn't know I was nearby and could hear them.)
Dad made a snide remark about how Mom raised us (they divorced when we were young). He was absent in both presence and financially. Mom never said much -nothing to his family but word got back.
When he said that, Grandpa never raised his voice but he was beet red and shaking with anger. "I don't know where you got your ideas of what a father is suppose to be or do for his children, but you never got them from me. Bobbie has done the best with what she had, no thanks to you and I will not have you say a bad word about her in my presence ever again." I loved him even more after that, but I never said a word about what I had seen.
I deal with young kids every day and I am amazed that parents toss their kids out of the house for this. We have had kids couch surf at friends houses (ours too) because of this. They basically 'sleep over' at a friend's house to stay off the streets while trying to finish school.
I am amazed at the way people think their kids are disposable.