I am worried about my grandson

She must have some serious needs if she moves the new one in one week after the other one.

The shouting from a new male in the household to an 8 year old would worry me. Things might escalate. But what do do if you are estranged from your daughter OP?

At least you are allowed to occasionally see your grandson. You might find (with very gentle probing) that he confides in you.

His mother should be wary. It is her duty as a parent to keep her child safe. Let’s hope she takes her responsibilities seriously and puts her son’s needs before her own.

Some people are loud and sweary, doesn't necessarily mean they are bad. Her love life is her business. Not sure what you could do about either if she doesn't talk to you so probably better to stay out of it.

A good way to sort genuine concern from gossip about parents veiled as concern for their kids is to say "oo if its as you sau that sounds bad! So what have you done about it? Have you told the authorities?"

The gossips back track
The genuine agonise about whether or not they should.

I have used that line on gossips it works.

One of my daughters habitually swears a lot. My other three kids don't. I really don't think that it's important at all. I rarely feel the need to and I've never personally heard her children swear - although they must know all the words by now.

I don't believe that somebody who swears would be more likely to be physically aggressive. Perhaps you are anticipating trouble needlessly. I'd just keep a close eye on things and maintain regular contact with your grandson.

Some people shout AT people (bad).

Others have "shoutey" demonstrative dialects (not bad).

Could the gossip be digs at the mother for dating veiled as concern for the boy (who may be well cared for and happy).

Or is the mother vulnerable or neglectful and providing a volitile environment for the child.

If the aunty had genuine justifyable concerns, wouldnt they get onto school/safeguarding/SS, or get round there to help, rather than onto the blower to talk about "what she's done now"?

Sorry re reading now, its one week between partners. Nice.

Cheers, soda, but really does old " dad " move out and new one move in , int a period of 2 weeks and then start abusing kids? Ah well happy days

At this point, it sounds like whether the swearing is aggressive and accompanied by agressive shouting or not is a matter of chinese whispers.

Doesnt sound like OP has met the chap.

Helpful comment inkcog I think Stumpy is aware of that..

I agree with notanan2 don't listen to gossip, try and get to know the new man. I can understand your concerns and your grandson must be your priority. It's difficult to stand back sometimes I know,

I can't understand at all a woman that would let a stranger shout at her child.

Sorry, I know that's no help.

Cross posted, Notanan2

People have very different attitudes to swearing. Some people just don't see an issue, whilst others are very upset by it. Maybe this chap is in the former camp, and is not being aggressive in his choice of language, just has a different attitude from yours?

I would be a lot ore concerned about the shouting (although not entirely comfortable with the swearing,I would try not to judge). Shouting is aggressive, and I wouldn't like to think of an 8 year old, who can't really answer back, having to take being shouted at by someone bigger than him.

I don't know that there is much that you can do, though - particularly as all you have to go on is hearsay, and as you are not allowed to see your grandson's mother (your DIL?). Is there a reason for that?

Does he come to visit you at all? If you got a chance to speak directly to him, without putting words into his mouth, you might find that it puts your mind at rest, or that he tells you something more concrete that you can act on in some way. Alternatively, you could contact his school and ask them to keep an eye on him, but I would do that only as a last resort.

Swearing isnt necessarily considered rude or aggressive in some regions and groups. In fact its seen as friendly by some. That by itself isnt much to go on.

Youre basing your opinion of him on second hand gossip. If you really are well intentioned, invite him for lunch and get to know him yourself!

2 weeks, kinda short turnaround.