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[quote=Anonymous]We have MIL (spouse died a long time back) who is late 70s. Staying with us for several weeks.

Keeps saying to our kids (their grandkids) that "you do not care about me because you used to do xxx a few years back and not now anymore". Child is 7 years and they dont do the things they used to do when they are 4 years old. Child is very sensitive and really kind. Telling kids that we live in a small house because we do not want to spend money. Telling that we drive old cars because we dont want to spend money. We live in a house that is around $1 million. We do live in a smaller home by choice and drive old cars by choice. This goes on at least twice a week.

Tells spouse many times that they do not take care of her. I find infuriating because we support him/her financially.

My main concern is the impact her comments would have on kids. I do not want them to feel guilty. I do not want them to feel ashamed of where they are living and what we are driving.

I saw in my spouse how much guilt her mom created and really want to avoid that with my kids. Both our kids are sensitive and kind and as a parent I cannot be happier with them.

What would you recommend?

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