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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  I think it's pretty obvious that 95% of the people posting here read only the headline and not the actual post.  Let me clarify.

DH and I have offered to take the baby to church before or after the service to show her off/socialize with my IL's friends.  We told them this - we said we'd go before or after, whatever they prefer.  But they are insisting we go to the actual service.  We understand that they want to show her off and we're fine with that, we like showing her off, too!  I just don't get why if we're willing to take her to show her off before or after (their choice), they still insist that we go to the actual service?  What's the point of that?  It's not like people are going to be looking at/playing with/talking to the baby at mass.  [/quote]

They want you to go to the service because it's rude to show up say hello and then leave without cause. I'm sure you can grasp how judgmental it comes across, to not stay for the service. It's the same as telling a friend you will only go to their wedding reception but not service because it takes place in a church / temple. It's ok not to share your inlaws religious beliefs - they aren't trying to convert you! Babies cry no big deal, if she becomes fussy you then leave not before hand. [/quote]

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