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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I grew up atheist, and we never said grace before meal, but I can see where someone who has said it every time before they eat would want to say it no matter where they are eating, especially when they are older and set in their ways.  My MIL and FIL are catholic and say this at their house before meals, and I politely bow my head (and grit my teeth), but luckily they don't do this at our house.  I can see where it would be irksome, but I say live and let live, it is a small thing really, it just takes 20 seconds and it's not hurting anybody.  [/quote]

Absolutely right on! If this poster can live and let live, then so can OP. Because, OP, is this really the battle where you intend to make your big stand? Is this worth driving off the in-laws over? Not worth it. By lettiing the in-laws say grace when they come, you model tolerance and understanding for your kids. Unless the in-laws are shoving it down your throats by insisting you and the kids say it along with them every time, I don't see the harm. Turning this into a fight only shows your kids a my-way-or-the-highway attitude; is that what you want to model?

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