My ex daughter in law has just moved back to Michigan. She has visitation rights to my 4 year old grandson every other weekend. She is only renting a room (1) and expects him to share a bed (twin size) with her. Are there any Michigan laws about this?
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I don't know anything about her history with the boy. However, being a person devoted to human services, I am always pro-reunification. I think that as long as you don't suspect any type of inapproprate behavior, you should be supportive of your grandson building a relationship with his mother. I have 4 children, ranging in age from 1-14 and I can tell you that every one of them ends up in my bed from time to time and there is nothing inappropriate going on other than some too loud snoring. Your grandson will most likely benefit more from spending time with her than he would from losing his mother at such a young age. Money and large homes are not what makes a family. If you suspect abuse, act by contacting the authorities. If you just worry when you aren't caring for him, then you are a good grandparent, but you need to let his mom in too.
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He is only 4. Unless you have reason to suspect she does things to this boy, leave it be. She is is mother and probably loves him very much. If anything, suggest getting an inflatable mattress that either one of them can enjoy. I say either one, because as a kid, sometimes inflatable mattresses are more fun than beds!
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there is nothing wrong with a 4 year old sleeping in the bed with his mother unless she is a pedophile.
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If you love your grandson as much as it seems, allow his mother to rebuild a relationship with her child. Be kinder to her than is really necessary. She is probably fighting a battle that fortunately you and I will never know. I see nothing at all wrong with a four-year old sleeping in bed with his mom every other weekend.
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