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When in-law relationships undermine parental authority

My mother-in-law criticizes how I raise my children and my husband won't defend me because he says I should respect her wisdom.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Competing claims to family authority are creating marital strain and undermining your confidence as a parent.

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