Week 13 The In-Laws
Let's get down and honest about this. Had I had this lesson and learned a few of these things a few weeks ago, I would have not caused undue hardships in my relationships with my children's spouses. Live, Learn, ask for forgiveness, move on. DO NOT REPEAT. I learned this week in my class that being a good mother-in-law means listening closely, offering only advice when asked and making sure that my child has gone to their spouse before asking me. I also learned your adult child will make decisions for themselves for their family that is needful for them. The more I put my 2 cents in the more I may drive them away from me all together. Married children need to have their own experiences and solve their own problems, unless parents are invited for input or support. In Creating Healthy Ties with In-laws and Extended Families , James Harper and Susanne Olsen say that, "Parents who try to create a climate of safety in which children can express their fe...
