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[quote=Anonymous]The fact that the in-laws sent gifts to the kids despite being estranged from the parents is not, in itself, evidence that they don't respect boundaries. It could be a gesture of goodwill, a way of saying that they still love their grandchildren and want to be a part of their lives despite any differences they have with the parents. It might just be a way of saying that they miss their grandchildren. It could be an attempt to reopen the lines of communication and try to reconcile. I don't know why the OP cut them off--that's a really extreme choice that I personally think should be saved for truly toxic behavior--abuse, endangerment, etc. If the in-laws are truly bad for the grandchildren, then I would return the gifts. But some people get really het up about "boundaries" and every disagreement or personality clash is seen as "not respecting boundaries," so I can't take it for granted that the OP is in the right here. [/quote]
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