Being constantly on call is exhausting even for work. But when you’re retired and it’s your family who treats you like a free on-demand nanny, the strain can feel much heavier.
Last week, one Mumsnet user made a post on the platform, asking others if she was being unreasonable for wanting to reduce the amount of time she spends caring for her grandchildren.
The woman explained that while she agreed to help with school and holiday childcare, the arrangement has left her feeling “trapped,” unable to visit friends or see her son in London.
