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[quote=Anonymous]Fellow youngest offspring in their family, I need your input/support.  DH's mother does not seem to realize his actual age (older than she was when she had him), and tries to treat him as if he is still 10 years old.  I need to know what fellow youngest offspring in their family have done to correct this problem.  In other words, I really don't need posters who are NOT the youngest in their family to pile it on, thanks anyway.

I am looking for problem solving ideas, ways to be short and sweet when DH is attacked for no reason, doubted, ordered around, demanded from, told what to do, constantly taken down a few pegs rather needlessly, etc.  I think the problem is that DH is too nice and also too generous with his family.  The mom is kind of on the bitter side, and tends to not treat DH as if he is as much part of the family.  As far as I know, there is no real reason for this, other than she may need a scapegoat for her perception of her life.  For example, she treats strangers as if they are more family than DH (I am a by product, apparently, but I try to take her with a grain of salt, as she is less significant to me).  As for me, I try, I am kind, but I keep it brief.

I realize DH should be standing up to her, but he tries to be kind because of her age.  She has always been this way, and it is getting worse.  As I mentioned, I believe she takes advantage of his kindness and generosity.  Ideas? [/quote]

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