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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Eastern European pp here. I am actually from former Yugoslavia and thought it was more Slavic thing this negativity and it is, imo, but I am from area that was Austro-Hungarian Empire, so I wonder if German/Austrian influence plays a part in it? Or it could be just the personalities. Once I asked my mom how come she never says anything nice about me and raising my kids, and she said that why would she talk about things I am doing right, that is useless, but that it is her duty to correct the wrongs. I love my mom, but she is a difficult woman for sure.[/quote]

I absolutely don't think this is reserved for Eastern Europeans! Have you met other grandmas? Ours are both of Italian descent and constantly criticizing. My friends' parents all have the same problems and they are from all over the world. The worst I've ever heard was my friend's MIL from China. Not only is it constant criticism, but it gets into physical fighting! This problem is absolutely universal. I know so many recent immigrants from India and China that have told me horror stories about their parents and in-laws. [/quote]

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