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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's no fun to have to treat your parents like they're toddlers. I grew up feeling intensely embarrassed by my mom, and yes, still OFTEN feel that way.

Now that my mom is in her 80s, I'm training myself to see her as an elderly, Sometimes addled old woman. Sounds terrible, but in general, I'm pretty tolerant of old folks; may as well extend that to my own mom. (Mind you, she hasn't slowed down much, and is as mentally alert as ever. I'm just pretending that her actions are due to aging so I don't feel so embarrassed all the time). [/quote]

^^I could've written this. My mom does the same thing- at concerts, games, etc.

I cut her off or turn away or walk away when she starts criticizing other kids. Sometimes just a quick - 'no, not now' is enough and then I tell her later why I shut her down.

I agree with others that just don't tell them when events occur. Or don't tell them for a week or two and then go back to telling them. You need a reprieve and you don't owe it to them to invite them to ALL events. Esp if you are trying to establish some friendships. I am a little envious when I meet my friends' parents and they just sit quietly and enjoy a game/performance/ etc. [/quote]

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