When a mad mother-in-law can become an excellent grandmother: 10 signs

Every married woman has one problem - her mother-in-law. Although you do not like it, it can be a good example for imitation and a teacher for your children. Her imperious nature and inability to keep her thoughts to herself can be good qualities to keep the child from getting into trouble. First of all, remember that she brought up your husband. What signs indicate that your mother-in-law will get along fine with your children?

Playing cards

She perfectly and confidently feels at the tables in the casino, always invites you to her weekly game. Her mother-in-law also loses her sense of time when she plays table games.

But she also knows a bunch of games that your kids love, and will sit and play with them for hours. Games such as checkers, lotto and "Monopoly" are easy to learn and attract children as well as adults. Grandmother knows the rules better than anyone else. It does not support scammers, so children do not cheat and always play fair.

Constantly suffering from nostalgia

Does she bring antique items to your home, does the ancient tradition remember almost every time you invite her to visit? She does not accept any modern machines, still keeps in the closet piles of diapers and various diapers of your husband, insists that electric canning knives are a useless thing in the kitchen.

Do not ignore her methods, but do not forget that you live in the 21st century. Nevertheless, your grandmother also pays much attention to the practical approach to household management. Of course, it is not worthwhile to sacrifice all the benefits of civilization, but this is not an excuse for quarreling with your mother-in-law, who does not want anything bad to you, she's just a person of another formation. Your child gets so many sweaters, homemade dishes and some interesting knick-knacks made by themselves, not to mention the "antique" toys. Believe me, this is not so bad.

Likes animals

Yes, your mother-in-law has three cats, a dog, a hedgehog, a parrot and a fluffy rabbit - it's a small farm in her house. Every time you come to visit her, it is not easy for you to find any space for rest, because one of the permanent animals is curled up on cushions. How does she cope with all creatures? And just imagine her spending on food for all pets!

But this has its positive aspects. When the children go on vacation to their grandmother, they will be able to play with the animals. They will also learn to bear some responsibility. The mother-in-law will instruct them to perform certain duties, so your kids will learn how to take care of these fur or feathered babies.

She always worries about your health and the health of your grandchildren

Grandmother - as a therapist. Everything that you say or do, can (and will) be analyzed. But do not be surprised, because it's in her blood, it's, you can say, her work.

But the day will come when the teenager will need support and counseling, because at that age, peer pressure, stolen lunches, hooligans that can threaten or beat up are unavoidable. And here the grandmother "therapist" will be able to apply her talent, she will approach the solution of this situation as a professional.

The desire to have grandchildren above all

She gave you baby booties and matching children's outfits on the day you married her son. And where is the fire in your eyes? Why do not you shine with happiness, as your mother-in-law expects? Yes, you are ready to think about planning pregnancy soon, but do not want to harvest children's items for a few years before you are ready to enter the regime of mummy.

But before you say anything, think about it well. Yes, she does not care if you need these things, but offers them very persistently, your mother-in-law is too excited, looking forward to replenishment in the family. She will give you too many different items by the time your little man is born, you have not even heard of some of them. So just take all these things with a smile and save them until you are ready for it.

Her mentality can play into your hands

Your grandmother from the old school. She does not like to spend extra money. She tries to use discounts and bonuses, she always knows where everything is fresh and inexpensive. But it happens that it drives you crazy.

On the other hand, when the children stay with their grandmother, they will find out where and how to save, how to properly bargain with the sellers. They can even teach you how to handle money correctly. Perhaps this will save you an extra penny and you?

Bookworm is not so bad

She is either a teacher or a pensioner. She always has a bookmark in the book, she constantly fixes your grammar. For you, your mother-in-law seems a grumpy retiree. You graduated from school a few years ago, you do not have to worry about what awaits you at the end of this semester. This attitude of mother-in-law is simply annoying.

But the positive thing is that she is a free personal mentor for your children, which can be called at any time. Your children with such a clever grandmother will successfully cope with the multiplication table! And all other children will envy all the skills of your son or daughter, and it's all thanks to your mother-in-law.

Syndrome of "calm mother"

She was a mother who allowed a drink in the house, and never pointed out to her growing up son what to do, when to go to bed, with whom to be friends. There was no control, there was, so to speak, democracy and freedom of choice. What you would never decide to discuss with your parents was the norm in this family, they could talk here on any topic. But you do not want to discuss your hard periods with your mother-in-law or go out with her.

Such walks suit your child. She will be very glad that she found herself an interlocutor, but she will also use you as a watchman. Eliminating the child from direct and narrow responsibilities from time to time is not so bad, but if different liberties go too far, you will always be there to fix everything and take control of the situation. Continue to strengthen your moral rules, because it will be good for your child. By the way, you can spare time for yourself, while it will be next to your baby.

Big child

She is quite peculiar, has her own views, loves freedom, like many people who were born in the 1960s. All is well, my mother-in-law always lives on her wave. In your opinion, she is too free to choose a way of life. Let's face it: peace and love are concepts that are perceived by everyone in different ways. Are you really surprised that your hubby ended up choosing a decent job, not a career in anti-war protests?

The most remarkable thing is that she has amazing stories that she can tell children. If your child wants to play the drum as a hobby, his mother-in-law will be his biggest fan. She will always be unbiased and will support him, no matter what your little one wants to explore.

The ideal mother-in-law

Perhaps your mother-in-law is a tyrant, but do not forget that she raised and raised your husband. But, fortunately for you, her skills are transmitted (in a good way) to your baby. In general, your mother-in-law can be your partner in punishment, when it comes to raising a child, if, of course, you let her do it. Who knows, perhaps you will even accept some of her skills and interests.