Taking them out and about all adds up and I'd like to ask my son for say, £30 a day to cover ice creams and entries to zoos and attractions.
Asking is different from demanding: you are creating a space for a conversation. If your son seems reluctant to meet your request, try to understand why. They might say that they would rather you do something more local, less expensive, to avoid those costs . You might feel unhappy or hurt or angry about the fact they have not offered any money for sundries. It could be that because they are at a very different stage in life and financial situation, and are not retired, they haven't thought about the financial implications of your situation.
'Expecting' grandparents to be generous sets up a bad dynamic in which we are not grateful when they are. Also, generosity doesn't have to be financial: you taking care of the children so they can have free childcare and go to work is also an act of generosity. So it's important that generosity is not assumed and it definitely should not be causing financial strain.
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