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It's strange that I'm asking for advice since I'm usually the advice giver.
But I digress.
My boyfriend's (father of my daughter) mom (Brenda) has a 7 year old son who is completely out of control and my "in-laws" never discipline him.
They just let him get away with everything.
Which really bothers me since I'm always worried he's going to hurt her or be mean to her if she's left alone with him.
I've tried voicing my concerns with her but she always basically brushes me off saying I'm silly.
She doesn't think he ever does anything wrong.
She's really naive when it comes to him.
And I can't ever threaten if he doesn't behave that I won't bring my daughter over because she's our only babysitter.
My mom works 7 days a week and my dad lives far away.
If I didn't take her over there my boyfriend and I would never get our much needed adult time.
I rarely bring her over because of my concerns and it's really taxing on me to hardly get any breaks.
I've asked my boyfriend to talk to her for me since obviously he knows her better.
But he refuses.

Has anyone ever been in this situation or have any advice?

If she is as stubborn as she sounds then there is nothing you can do. She won't listen to her son's girlfriend because you are just that, an outsider who isn't her blood relative. Even if you were she probably wouldn't listen to you since you are younger.

I don't really have that issue because my husband's mother and her husband and their daughter's have been cut from our lives and his bio father and his girlfriend and children live far away. Depending on how young your daughter is she may start sleeping more.

My daughter will be two in August and she'll sit down and watch tv or go play with her Uncle Boo Boo while my husband and I have relations. Have you tried putting her in her crib or bassinet and let her play with a musical toy? I know my daughter would love it when we would play rock music and turn the lights on her mobile on.

It's all about finding out what works for her to make her comfortable and give ya'll some time to yourselves. After all, his mother won't always be there and obviously she will do nothing about her son which could potentially put your daughter in danger.

shes going to be 4 months the 6th.
sex isnt the issue.
shes finally sleeping for 6+ hour blocks now.
its more like going out to a club or the movies.
we barely go out once a month.
it really gets to me.
i need time away from everything.

it sucks because i cant get a break from her.
i feel trapped almost.
i wouldnt bring her to the movies until shes a bit older.
shes only 4 months.

Not to be rude, but if you have 'concerns' about the people watching your daughter, you shouldn't be leaving her with them. No matter how bad you need a break rolleyes

If you have concerns about the in-laws, hire a babysitter. If you can't afford that, then you don't get nights away from you daughter. I haven't had a break from my son for the 5 months he's been alive, let alone have alone time with my boyfriend. We can't afford it, and there is no one I trust willing to do it for free.

I honestly am not trying to be rude but if you have concerns about your in-laws your child should not be with them alone.

im going to give you future advice.
just because you say youre "not trying to be rude" doesnt mean youre not.

if you dont put yourself first sometimes you arent the best mother you can be to your child and can be mean or neglectful.
so "im not trying to be rude" but child experts would agree with me.

sorry.
im touchy about people judging my parenting.


i dont trust babysitters.
and his mom is a good person and is good to my daughter.
her son is the problem.

I didn't mean to seem like I was judging you. I'm sorry I've been really pissy the last few days.

Musical - Baha I wouldn't even leave a fish in my in-laws care.