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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He "winds her up"?  I'm not sure I see anything you've written as a problem to be dealt with.  Maybe make sure he doesn't come over close to bedtime?  Does it really matter if he wants to keep interacting with her after dinner?  Maybe I'm not understanding, but...so what?  Let them interact?  Cackling?  What do you mean, a loud laugh?  Again....so what?  The fake crying seems like the biggest potential issue but does she realize it's pretend or does she get upset about it?  That one might bother me (depending on how she's reacting), but for the rest, I'm not really seeing the problem other than that he's annoying.[/quote]

I just want to add that I see a real advantage in showing your daughter (she won't understand until she gets older) that your family values including continuing to love and interact with family members who are ill.  I'd weigh any issues you have with his behavior against that and be sure you aren't limiting time unnecessarily.

I have an aunt who was mentally ill and most of the family does not interact with her.  I really love and respected my mom for continuing to have a relationship, despite the difficulty.[/quote]

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