How old is your step daughter? and like someone mentioned what was her involvement before you entered the picture? Did your step daughter live with her ? Does this child have a mother? Is the childs mom deceased ? If she was her primary caretaker then I can see why she is at a lost. I am 49 yrs, myself and your MIL is not much older than I.Thank God I have plenty of energy but I don't think I would want taking care of young children as a steady diet.. lol There is probably more to it. Apparently she is attached to this child. Like anything else time will heal, your step daughter should tell grandma if she is older that she would like to spend time with her dad and you. She should give grandma one day on the weekend and spend time with her. She shouldn't just abandon her. I hope this helps |