My dad is becoming a 24/7 babysitter, what should we do?

Question

Well I care for my stepfather a lot, and since he has three grandchildren who live with us along with their . One couple which I strongly say that they are irresponsible don't have their responsibilities straight. She had gone out with her boyfriend before but they broke up, and now they have two children together, 4 years and 3 months. I seriously think she is a dumbass for even having another child with him. But he treats her like ****. My other sister who is much better has a child and she works also. Leaving him with four kids to watch (3 grandchildren + 1 younger sibling). So back to the problem the boyfriend is a correctional officer at a facility and he ends work at around 2:30pm or so, and the mother finishes at 7pm. But the problem is he doesn't come home straight he goes out and sometimes goes to partys and come home aroun 12 am in the morning. So that leaves my dad with their two children. Plus my dad has to work in his lab in the house. Leaving him to time to relax!

Answer 1

Let me guess -- your Dad doesn't charge them a dime for the care of the children, right?

Talk to your Step-dad and find out how he feels about the chaos. That is a lot of activity/responsibility to deal with and I'm sure that you are being effected also.

Perhaps the children could go to Day Care a few times a week giving your Dad some time to himself.

Thanks for caring about your Dad!!!

Answer 2

have a talk with your family, dont be afraid to raise your concern. As your dad how he feels, if he is ok with that,, then dont bother,, if he is not,, discuss this matter with your sister and her bf.