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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 440949" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I had to deal with extreme criticism and this is what I decided:</p><p> </p><p>What they think doesn't matter. They raised me the way they wanted to and I will raise my k ids the way I want to. If they start on me I politely but firmly say, "This is not up for discussion. If this continues, you will have to leave or I will have to leave or I will gently hang up, but we clearly can not discuss this. And I WILL not discuss this." Then (and t his is the hard part) you have to stand your ground.</p><p></p><p>It would probably be better if you could find non-family members to help you with your house. There is absolutely nothing you can do to make them understand your son unless they want to (then there is a lot you can do).</p><p></p><p>Keep your chin up and ban any topics that involve your son. If they try to discipline your son, ban that too. He is your child, not theirs. They may get angry, but they are not listening to you so maybe a break is a good idea.</p><p></p><p>Please take care...this is common.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 440949, member: 1550"] I had to deal with extreme criticism and this is what I decided: What they think doesn't matter. They raised me the way they wanted to and I will raise my k ids the way I want to. If they start on me I politely but firmly say, "This is not up for discussion. If this continues, you will have to leave or I will have to leave or I will gently hang up, but we clearly can not discuss this. And I WILL not discuss this." Then (and t his is the hard part) you have to stand your ground. It would probably be better if you could find non-family members to help you with your house. There is absolutely nothing you can do to make them understand your son unless they want to (then there is a lot you can do). Keep your chin up and ban any topics that involve your son. If they try to discipline your son, ban that too. He is your child, not theirs. They may get angry, but they are not listening to you so maybe a break is a good idea. Please take care...this is common. [/QUOTE]
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