Anonymous wrote:OK Im confused. You first said this was your sister and BIL, but then mentions your SIL... Who is the SIL here?
Anonymous wrote:Yeah agree standards are more lax in own home than outside. I'd object if my kids were breaking someone else's family heirlooms or tearing books or drawing on the walls or something, but I really wouldnt care if they were climbing on someone's couch. Sorry
Anonymous wrote:Oh my god. Why am I so addicted to this thread when same stuff gets repeated over and over again..... I think OP left the room.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP, are you still reading? Have you spoken to your sister? How are things now with the family? Hopefully things have smoothed over some.
op here. I had stopped reading because some of the posts were so nasty. We left my sister on decent terms that weekend. We were smiling and having fun at the party, and we said amicable goodbyes. We have not talked since (this was very recently).
Oh and he most certainly DID scream. Not yell or talk loudly, but screamed. And no one said anything to incite him. My DH was saying "it's okay" to my 6yo.
Therein lies the problem. No, it wasnt ok. Your younger daughter did something in someone elses home that is unacceptable and neither you or your DH address that issue. You walked out, Your DH followed and i suppose your older daughter followed. NOBODY addressed the issue your BIL had. no wonder he was yelling, both you and your DH need to get a clue. I am sure they will be happy not to have to have you visit again
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP, are you still reading? Have you spoken to your sister? How are things now with the family? Hopefully things have smoothed over some.
op here. I had stopped reading because some of the posts were so nasty. We left my sister on decent terms that weekend. We were smiling and having fun at the party, and we said amicable goodbyes. We have not talked since (this was very recently).
Oh and he most certainly DID scream. Not yell or talk loudly, but screamed. And no one said anything to incite him. My DH was saying "it's okay" to my 6yo.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP, are you still reading? Have you spoken to your sister? How are things now with the family? Hopefully things have smoothed over some.
op here. I had stopped reading because some of the posts were so nasty. We left my sister on decent terms that weekend. We were smiling and having fun at the party, and we said amicable goodbyes. We have not talked since (this was very recently).
Oh and he most certainly DID scream. Not yell or talk loudly, but screamed. And no one said anything to incite him. My DH was saying "it's okay" to my 6yo.
Anonymous wrote:OP, are you still reading? Have you spoken to your sister? How are things now with the family? Hopefully things have smoothed over some.
Anonymous wrote:BIL way overreacted. Do not stay there again.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OMG I can't believe some of you people. You are going to find yourselves with teenage kids who feel like they aren't supported by you and can't count on you. I truly feel sorry for them.
+ a million
+ another million
Actually, you are wrong. People who parent like you are going to end up with rebelious teenagers who do whatever they want, or precious snowflakes who melt tue first time they have a coach correct them or a teacher grade them harshly or a boss who lets them know that the world does not revolve around them.
If my kid faces adversity, he will know that he can come to me and he will fell safe and supported and loved. But your kids will not. Your kids are going to end up with kids who feel they can't turn to you. They will need to fend for themselves. They are learning that early, based on what some of you post here. They will not feel close to you, though.