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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. My nephews have major speech delays but are very bright boys. However, they are so micromanaged and "worn down" by instructions they communicate like little robots. The three year old until recently did not say two word phrases.

I don't think y'all get it. This is like excessive "yes ma'am". Not normal.

For example DH on the phone with parents (they call on the house phone so they can both talk):
DH: Hello sir. Yes, ma'am, we were at church. DS, want to talk to granddad and grandmommy?
DH: Yes sir.
DH: Yes ma'am.

Every sentence is punctuated with that formality. Do you understand? It is not "normal" at least not what I am used to and I lived with 100 women in a sorority house from all walks of life/SES and work in different countries and with many different cultures.

Me talking to my dad:
Hi dad! How was your day? Did you see X in the paper? Want to talk to DS?

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It seriously does not matter how many DCUM posters agree this isn't normal.  It only matters what you're willing to do & not do re: your in-laws.

And for real, stop being such an ass about your nephews.  This isn't about them and it's not your business.[/quote]

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