9 Play good cop/bad cop with parents.
Grandparents get to do all the fun stuff with their grandkids without having to do the actual childrearing, meaning that parents and grandparents often find themselves at odds with one another. This tends to worsen when grandparents take a “good cop/bad cop” approach with parents, arguing for later bedtimes, extra treats, or calling parents out on those times when they’re forced to prioritize their child’s safety over non-stop fun.
