DEAR SOMEONE ELSE’S MOM: My daughter-in-law’s parents got a sandbox for our mutual grandkids to play in this summer. I would never let our kids have one because I know how dangerous they can be. Critters get into them and if the sand gets wet it can get moldy. I remember one of my neighbors growing up got ringworm for the one they had.
My son tells me they keep the thing covered overnight and whenever the kids aren’t in it and they rake it out before each time the kids get into it, but I think it’s just asking for trouble.
I know my son and his wife are good parents, but why would such good parents let their kids play in such a germ factory? --- NOT SAFE IN THE SAND
DEAR NOT SAFE IN THE SAND: While I can see your point, it seems from what you said that your son and daughter-in-law are taking reasonable precautions that will hopefully lead to keeping the sand in the box relatively clean and safe for your grandchildren.
If you come across any further safety tips beyond what is already being routinely done, you might want to share them with your son and his wife. Beyond that, you’ve offered your well-meant opinion; now it’s up to them to do what feel is right.