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By: Julee Ware
Unfortunately, our adult children do not always make wise choices which place our grandchildren in dangerous situations. Marriages sometimes don't last and all of a sudden your adult child has a love interest with someone with a questionable character and your relationship with your grandchild changes. It is unthinkable that your son or daughter could be involved with a sex offender or drug addict, or worse, but sometimes it happens.

I'm a grandmother and a licensed private investigator in the State of Texas. Not only have I had personal experiences with this issue in my own family but I see this quite frequently in my professional work.

Often I get frantic calls from grandparents wondering how to protect their grandchildren. Many times there are signs that something is wrong long before I get involved.

Here are 11 common signs that a grandparent should watch out for:

1. Your grandchild is reluctant to go home to their parent's house and is unwilling to tell you why they feel uncomfortable in doing so - often the child is coached by the parent to remain silent.

2. Your grandchild tells you that "a new friend" has been staying with them that you have no knowledge of while their parent isn't home, or perhaps they have a new babysitter that spends the night with mommy or daddy.

3. Your grandchild begins using language or gestures you've never seen before, such as swear words or obscene gestures. Additionally, your grandchild may have an unusual interest in issues involving sex or has knowledge of sexual issues that are not age appropriate.

4. Your grandchild begins to lose focus in school, may have several unexplained absences, and his or her grades begin to drop.

5. Your grandchild is adamant about staying with you but may give frivolous reasons due to coaching or brainwashing by the parent.

6. There has been any police involvement at the parent's household or your grandchild may complain to you that their parent fights often with their "new friend."

7. You hear from a friend or neighbor that your grandchild's parent is acting erratically or that your grandchild is often left alone at the house.

8. Unexpectedly your grandchild's parent may make excuses as to why you cannot visit your grandchild, or comes up with other reasons why you are not welcomed in their household.

9. Your grandchild becomes secretive about what's happening at Mommy's or Daddy's house.

10. Your grandchild may start calling you by your first name instead of your title, such as 'Mi Mi' or 'Memaw.'

11. You just sense something is wrong.

I realize that calling a private investigator is something that can cause most grandparents a great deal of stress. Most people who call me have never ever considered calling a private investigator in their life, but the peace of mind they get from knowing for sure what is going on can be priceless. Nearly always, when a grandparent has hired me, they are absolutely correct that there is something to be concerned about.

So, listen to your grandchild and watch for the signs that something may be wrong. If there is, calling a private investigator may be an answer to your solution. Often times, a few hours of surveillance and a simple background check can illuminate the situation.


Julee Ware is a caring grandmother and Austin private investigator who specializes in divorce, cheating spouses, and child custody issues. Click here for the best Austin Texas Private Investigator.


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