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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, most teenagers have awkward relationships with their grandparents.  You are projecting the reasons for it completely, however.  [/quote]

Not true.  My DCs have a fantastic, completely NOT awkward relationship with their grand parents, and it's because they live near by and have been involved I their lives since birth.  They are 14 and 16 and are out shopping with grandma now, while I'm at work ?[/quote]

+1 I was extremely close to one of my grandmas growing up and loved hanging out with her even as a teen. She was extremely involved in our lives so there was nothing awkward about her relationship with her grandkids.

OP, I get why you're upset. The grandparents sound very self-involved. I understand wanting to just let things be and even telling MIL why they don't have a relationship with your kids. However, I think this is an instance where it's best to let the past be the past and help the in-laws foster relationships with their grandkids. I'm not saying you have to do all of the work, but you can try to help them find ways for them to connect with your kids. I think in the end this will be a positive for everyone involved, your in-laws, the kids, and you and your DH.  [/quote]

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