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[quote=Anonymous]  My in-laws do this too which is why we tell them very little. I found a strategy that works, bit it makes them crazy angry. I have used it on my gossipy neighbor too...

I have THE LOOK I give my kids when they have done something that goes against our values like saying cruel things to or injure eachother or when they act rude with a playdate. My mom has the same look. It communicates "I am so disappointed. I thought you were a better person than this., You should be ashamed of yourselves."
 My kids automatically feel guilty after THE LOOK. The apologize and change their ways (usually, sometimes I have to go to consequences).

Oh man do mean-spirited adults get pissed when you give them THE LOOK. My neighbor and my in-laws reacted the same way. Something to the effect of "How dare you give me that look. You think you are better than I am?! " I play dumb and say something like "What do you mean? I am giving you a look?" It enrages them, but they stop and now all gossiping stops when I enter the room. Sure they are probably talking about me, but at least I don't have to hear the endless gossip.[/quote]

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