We moved back in with my parents to save money for a house down payment but my kids are getting too comfortable with my mom doing everything for them and I am losing my authority as their parent.
More people experience this than they realize.
Economic survival strategies that involve extended family create power dynamics that complicate parental authority and child development.
“Where Are You with Money and parenting — financial pressure and class?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.