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[quote=Anonymous]DD13 confided in me that her grandma (MIL) is becoming increasingly more and more critical and judgmental of her.

I can’t think of everything but these are the latest, and similar to the criticisms in the past:

Offers to take her to Starbucks. If DD tries a new drink and doesn’t love it, and doesn’t finish it, MIL will get angry and tell her she’s never taking her to Sbux again. Takes her to Sbux. DD will get a “safe” drink. MIL will criticize her for being boring and not more adventurous.

Offers to take her back to school shopping. Brags that she will let her get whatever she wants. Proceeds to criticize every article of clothing and all but force the things SHE likes on DD. Will reluctantly purchase the things she doesn’t like, and will then criticize them to DD.

Very passive-aggressive.

DD is a precocious, feisty one and will stand up for herself, to a respectful degree, but I think MIL brushes it off. I think it’s time for DH to step in, but he is weird about his mom, who has a history of histrionics. DD sees MIL for what she is and doesn’t seem bothered, and almost finds humor in it; sort of makes it a game. But I hate it and don’t want DD exposed to it.

Since DD let’s it roll off her shoulders, should I even bring it up with DH?[/quote]

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