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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd consider two things:
Behavior on vacation isn't always indicative of regular life
These kids are adjusting to a new father figure (and may not be over the split)[/quote]

They've been married since February, these boys are like this all the time. We do sunday family dinners and my BILs family comes to those often.

I will give you that this *might* be because of the new situation, but honestly the video game and junk food addictions plus the rude talking back and laziness didn't happen over night.[/quote]

I'd just caution you that grief takes all forms. Comfort food and games they can control seem like coping to me. Try your best to remain compassionate. Imagine the rage they must have buried within them. They lost their mother.

Hold onto the hope that, in time and with the positive influence of this family arrangement (summer and Xmas with extended family, Sunday dinners) they'll find their way.

Wait a minute. Uh? Are these your new SIL's children? Your BIL is the widower and these are her kids? Oh. Well. I guess you need to take it as it comes, hon. This would bother the living shit out of me. Do what you can and hope for the best. Sorry.

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