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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] So I adore my brother and sister-in-law, but I cannot stand their kids – their behavior is horrendous and every time my kids are around them my kids start emulating their behavior. I have started to refuse all invitations from them but we live very close to each other and it's getting extremely difficult to refuse almost weekly invitations to do things together.
What would you do in the situation?  I've used all excuses under the sun, too busy with activities, illnesses, our kids have different interests, but I'm running out of valid reasons to not see them. I think brutal honesty would severely damage our relationship.
Thoughts? Ideas? Thanks. This is stressful.[/quote]

We need more info OP.  Also, their kids are not responsible for your kids behavior.  If you KNOW your kids start emulating, that is when you tell them that behavior doesn't fly in your house.

I agree with the others that say if your kids are younger, just bite your tongue.  I have a great friend whose son was really sheltered and lived with a bunch of adults overseas.  We got together shortly after they returned and everything my kids did clearly got on her nerves.  She didn't say anything...but, her body language was LOUD.  We just held off on the playdates.  Fast forward two years and now that HER child acts more like a child (vs a mini-adult), things are all good.

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