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[quote=Anonymous]There is nothing more unsatisfying that manipulating a young child into a stiff forced hug they clearly do NOT WANT to give. There is nothing more wonderful than when a young child runs into your arms with a warm greeting of loving hello. The first is what your MIL is getting. The second is what she wants. She is destroying any chance of having what she wants be forcing it on him. He should be taught to be polite to grandma. He can give her a high five, a handshake, or just a verbal greeting of "hi grandma nice to see you". That's the polite thing to do. Genuine affection is saved for those who've earned your son's trust, which clearly Gma hasn't. She can work on that if she wants, but that's up to her. Perhaps OP's parents don't manipulate and coerce the small child, which is why he's more open with affection when they are around.[/quote]
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