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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP -
YOU are the parent.  Figure out a stance on this with your partner and make that gently clear to the grandparent.  Diplomatically, of course.

You do not need validation from anyone else here.  You are the parent and must do right by yourself and your intuition.[/quote]

PP here.  I agree but remember that OP cannot have it both ways.

The stance you take may have consequences to your relationship with the IL's and their interaction with DC.  Do what you feel is best for you and your child but do not be surprised if their reactions are not favorable.

In my own life, I once had to "talk" to my own mon about how she interacted with my newborn/toddler - her first grandchild.  I was not very diplomatic and it was not a good conversation.   It was 10 years ago and I now see some of the repurcussions of it. My mother is much more physically affectionate to her other grandkids with the kisses, hugs and squeezes.  She is lovingly guarded around my kids. Problem is that my kids have picked up on it "Grandma never hugs us like she hugs Cousin X."  [/quote]

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