It just feels as if I’m missing an opportunity to provide a little guidance that seems lacking from other adults in their lives.
For years, I have been driving my grandson’s carpool once or twice a week. The three involved are good kids, and I have no problem providing this much-needed service. I know how hard it is for parents who work full-time to drive somewhere in the middle of the afternoon, especially when there are siblings on different schedules in other schools. The benefit for me is that I see my grandson more often than I would otherwise.
I know it would be futile to insist on actual conversation, but wouldn’t it be nice if they could just greet me politely when they get into my car? And say goodbye as they depart? I could say something to the parents. However, if they take offense, they might say something like, “If you don’t like it, you don’t have to drive.” I already know that, and still want to do it.
While your grandson may secretly roll his eyes at his eccentric grandparent, Miss Manners has no doubt that he will appreciate the effort – at least eventually.
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