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[quote=Anonymous]My dad just remarried and my siblings and I are grown with children of our own.  His new wife wants my dad's grandchildren to call her "Grandma" and it is not going over well.  The children want to call her "Mrs Smith" (they are all over 5 years of age) and it is making my dad's new wife very upset.  My dad, not wanting to upset the apple cart, has asked the children to call her "Grandma Larla" as to make her happy, but they are uncomfortable with that as well.  My parents have been divorced for many years, my mom and dad have a great, friendly relationship, so there is no pressure from that end.

There are 15 grandchildren in total and all use "Mrs. Smith", much to her chagrin.  I can see the children's perspective as they do not know her well at this point, but I don't think this is a fight worth having -- if the children are old enough to offer a preference, that should be honored in this situation.  (Meaning, if they were all infants or if the marriage took place prior to the birth of the grandchildren, this would be a moot point.)  Any advice?[/quote]

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