Bad habits that needs to be broken.
By cream97
@cream97 (29085)
United States
November 27, 2009 8:54am CST
I have this problem. And it is a major problem. It is concerning the woman that is the grandmother of my kids. You've guessed it right. It is my mother-in-law. You see, she has this issue with hair. I know that this topic may sound dumb but it is her issue, not mines. You see, my 4- year- old daughter has very thick and long hair. At this time, my daughter's hair was not fixed, so it looked a little messy. Well, my mother-in-law saw her hair this way, and she told my daughter that her hair was bushy. Bushy means kinky, hard, nappy, peezy or whatever word that can describe frizzy hair. I thought that this was very mean of her to say to my daughter. My daughter is only a child. And she loves her grandmother dearly. I could not even bring myself to say this to my child my ownself.
Now, I want you to see how bad habits spread quickly..... Last week, I asked my seven year old son how does his sister hair looks. He says it looks bushy, her hair needs to be fixed... Now where did he get this from? His grandmother of course. Don't you see how much of a negative vibe that my mother-in-law can have around my kids. Mind you, when she told my daughter that her hair as bushy she had a snide look on her face. I don't understand why she does this to me and my kids. I never tease her about how she has a head full of gray hair at the age of 58... I know that some people age quicker than others... I am tired of her picking and trying to be funny when it comes to my kids. She wants to be around them, but then she doesn't treat them right. What should I do? I have talked and talked to this woman, but nothing I can say will stop her from making us feel bad. And can you all tell me why she does this to me? And why does she make fun of my kids?
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@ersmommy1 (12587)
• United States
27 Nov 09
SOme people may not know how their behavior effects others. You may explain to your son that his words are hurtful to his sister. I would tell your mom in law that she is hurting her grandkids. I hope things work out.
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@cream97 (29085)
• United States
27 Nov 09
Yes, you are right, ersmommy1. I did talk with my son about what he said to his sister, I told him that he should not say mean things like that. Even if it is true or not.. I also told him that he is not allowed to repeat any mean things that he hears his grandmother say.. I was not at all pleased with his behavior, and he knows that. But, I was mostly displeased with my mother-in-law for being so rude to her own grandkids.

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@kellyjeanne (1576)
• United States
27 Nov 09
That is absolutely appalling! Your mother in law sounds like a very selfish, inconsiderate and cold person to say this to her grandchildren. I would have her shot for saying such a thing to someone that she knew adores her!
Introduce her to me. I'll take care of her for you!
Purrs,
Catwoman=^..^= & Mija
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@cream97 (29085)
• United States
28 Nov 09
That is alright kelly. I will let Karma and the Lord Almighty take care of her. When he is finished with her, he will not leave a trace of his existence.
Being married to my husband is my heart but being married into a relationship with my mother-in-law is a broken heart.
Being married to my husband is my heart but being married into a relationship with my mother-in-law is a broken heart.
@mishyyu (217)
• Philippines
12 Apr 10
grandmothers sometimes make humorous comments to their grand kids especially if they find them really cute.. I just think its normal for grand parents to be that way, I didn't grew up with grand parents always around, but I remember when my grandma lived with us for awhile when I was 7 yrs. old, she was very strict especially when it comes to table manners, and one time, she saw me so messy and my hair was also untidy, she told me how messy I was and girls should always make themselves look pretty neat, so she gave me a pearl necklace for me to wear so that I would look pretty despite I was a mess. I didn't take her comments so harshly because I just take it as something to look back and remember of my grandma, although she's still alive but we haven't seen each other for almost two decades now because she's been living in U.S, and since then I've been treasuring the pearl necklace she gave me and the story behind it.. I think what is important is what your daughter or kids feels about it, if she wasn't hurt from her grandma's comments, then it's not really something to make a big deal out of it, however, if it affects her behavior and self-esteem, then that is when a mother should do something..
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
27 Nov 09
cream 97 I can see you really dislike your mother-in-law,so what is she doing now in your apartment.Every thing she does seem to upset you. herein the US bushy only means one's hair is very thick. I think you are being overly sensitive. you said yourself your daughter had thick hair. Don't you see you are letting her get to you with her remarks? and what the heck is wrong with grey hair, mine is white but then I am a lot older than her. but bushy does not mean anything bad at least here.I am sorry but I do think you are overreacting.I ask again you moved into an apartment, also while you are always upset with her yet she was kind enough to take you and your husband and kids in,whats that all about? Cream try to be more patient with her as I think she does not intend to upset you she is just the way she always was and probably treats other the same way. Maybe I am all wrong but older people get stuck in their ways and she probably thinks she is just funny. I really dont know what to say but if she upsets you so, tell her about it but do not be mean to her. as for snide looks do you really know what she was thinking? I think she loves your kids but is probably from the old school where if you are embarrassed about something you cover it with your idea of a joke. You could tell her gently not to make remarks about you children. but you can either let her get to you or you can let it roll off you which is a better choice. since she is your hubby's mom tell him to talk to her about her bad jokes with your kids.
@cream97 (29085)
• United States
27 Nov 09
I want to clarify that I love my mother-in-law, I just dislike her ways that she has about her. I wanted to ask her what the heck is wrong with my daughter's hair. Most women that are of African descent can have kinky hair. She has kinky hair and has even admitted to it. I have been patient with her. It has been eight years that I have put up with her mess without physically trying to harm her. So, I think that I have done an excellent job of dealing with her mess! If she does not want anyone to make fun of her hair, then she should not make fun of mines.. She says that she knows that her hair is gray and it would not upset her if someone told her so. Well, everyone is different. They don't take things the same way as others. People's feelings are not the same. I am not being overly insensitive at all. My mil is a very offensive women, she means me no good.

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@cream97 (29085)
• United States
28 Nov 09
I know that she has to change for the better, Hatley. As far as my heritage is concerned, I am African American. I am mixed with Indian. My dad's mom favored and Indian. And her mom was an Indian. I have long black hair. It is very thick but it is natural. If my hair gets wet it will curl up and become wavy. Women of African descent hair does not do this, not unless they have a relaxer or jerry curl in their hair. My kids have the same hair as I do. It is a mixture of wavy and thick hair. If someone says that a persons hair is bushy then they mean that their hair is hard and messy like. I have even asked my mil what does bushy mean to her and she said that it means kinky and wild like hair. But she and I know just what she really meant. I wished that she would stop at being so nasty and just be a great mil to me and a grandmother to my kids.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
11 Apr 10
I don't know what else she has said or done but i really think u are over reacting. If your daughter's hair is bushy it 's just bushy. It's up to u to take care of her hair & make it look nice. I think u have a mother-in-law thing. She is your husband's mother & it would be nicer for everyone concerned to get along. I know your husband would be happier. I have never understood people being jealous of thier there mil's but so many people are & try to find fault w/everything they say or do.So what if her hair is gray. I'm sure she has earned every gray hair she has probably the hard way. Don't mean to sound crital of u but think u need to grow up & accept her as she is & her do the same w/u.





