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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 442789" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>Susie</p><p></p><p>Pure and simple control and manipulation by both your mom and your bro. </p><p></p><p>I learned the hard way the only one who was going to take care of my immediate family (my kids and husband) was ME. Notice who I did not put into the immediate family category. They are extended family once you move out and start your own family. In other words, they come in second to the needs of immediate family.</p><p></p><p>You need to sit the kids down and tell them whenever they find something on the doorstep they are to bring it to you to be thrown away. No "gift" is worth that amount of emotional garbage, I don't care how poor you might or might not be.</p><p></p><p>I'm a little stumped as to uncle causes them so much ptsd yet they still wore the clothes and ate the bunny..........I think I'd have to talk to them about that, as it's sort of odd behavior. </p><p></p><p>As for mom...........you know how I feel about that. I agree with Beth whole heartedly. Just because she's your mom doesn't mean she gets to constantly disrespect you or your kids. I don't care if she's 102 yrs old. If you refuse to tolerate the behavior, no matter how she chooses to behave, it will stop........or she'll keep her distance and you still won't have to put up with it. Win/win for you and the kids.</p><p></p><p>Same with bro. And I hate to say it cause I know you care about your niece but you may want to reconsider giving her gifts, as bro may see it as an open door to do the same even though you've told him to stay away. </p><p></p><p>Hugs</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 442789, member: 84"] Susie Pure and simple control and manipulation by both your mom and your bro. I learned the hard way the only one who was going to take care of my immediate family (my kids and husband) was ME. Notice who I did not put into the immediate family category. They are extended family once you move out and start your own family. In other words, they come in second to the needs of immediate family. You need to sit the kids down and tell them whenever they find something on the doorstep they are to bring it to you to be thrown away. No "gift" is worth that amount of emotional garbage, I don't care how poor you might or might not be. I'm a little stumped as to uncle causes them so much ptsd yet they still wore the clothes and ate the bunny..........I think I'd have to talk to them about that, as it's sort of odd behavior. As for mom...........you know how I feel about that. I agree with Beth whole heartedly. Just because she's your mom doesn't mean she gets to constantly disrespect you or your kids. I don't care if she's 102 yrs old. If you refuse to tolerate the behavior, no matter how she chooses to behave, it will stop........or she'll keep her distance and you still won't have to put up with it. Win/win for you and the kids. Same with bro. And I hate to say it cause I know you care about your niece but you may want to reconsider giving her gifts, as bro may see it as an open door to do the same even though you've told him to stay away. Hugs [/QUOTE]
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