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[quote=Anonymous] When I had kids I decided that every single relative in their lives is free to forge their own bond with my kids. Which meant that I did not interfere with how they interacted with my kids (except for the no smoking, drinking, cussing, excessive TV or excessive junk food rule).  So, both sides muddled along and figured out how they wanted to interact with each other.

I also did not use my relatives for babysitting duties or as care providers, unless they wanted to spend time with my kids.  I always took care of the kids myself. So, I bypassed the resentment that I find many grandparents have - when they are used as babysitters.  My MIL and FIL have very different parenting style than me, however I figured that they have done a good job with DH so it can't be bad. But, at the end of the day I am the mom and my kids are my responsibility.

DH and I are from different cultures. So each set of grandparents actually try and feed the kids their food, listen to their music, celebrate their festivals. I am fine with it because my kids can say "no" to them when they don't like something.

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