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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am from the south and OP's inlaws sound incredibly rigid.

I would work with your kids and teach them to say "yes sir" and "yes ma'am" to their grandparents and to most adults. It might take them a while, but work with them. Some older southerners do expect this, especially from anyone younger (including children and grandchildren.)

I would also call the inlaws what they want to be called, whether that is Mr. and Mrs. Jones, or Miss Larla. Lots of older people are called Miss Larla or Mr. Larlo, as well as people who work with younger children. Not sure why, they just are.

The MIL rephrasing what you have just told her to a "more polite version" is impolite in and of itself. Not sure what you can do about that, she needs to respect you as well.

It sounds to me like your inlaws have real control issues, have to maintain the upper hand at all times, and that they are wrapping themselves up in southern manners to do so.

it's best if your kids do learn "yes ma'am" "yes sir" at an early age, because it will be more automatic later. And, calling the inlaws what they want to be called. Any other rephrasing requests from you or the kids are bogus and insulting.

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So basically OP should be pushed around by her inlaws?[/quote]

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