[shelimcallister]

Yesterday, my DH and I had planned on going to our family's houses separately and my mom wanted to see Max so I brought him along. To make a long story short, I ended up at my in-laws with Max. I knew my niece and nephew would be there but I thought I could either hold Max or take him in another area away from the kids (2 and 4 years old).

I decided to take little Max out back and away from the kids while my DH spent time with his family INSIDE. My nephew ran outside to see Max and I immediately scooped Max up. I told my nephew to pet him nicely and he did. Then, my nephew slapped him and ran away. I told my nephew that I would put him in time out if he did that again. My sister in-law said "sorry!" We left after that and I will never allow my baby around them again under any circumstance. I couldn't help wonder your opinion on

1) Do you provide consequences to your non-immediate family members (nieces and nephews) ?
2) Would you tell your dear, loving sister-in-law (from DH's side) that her kids are out of control and she must get a grip? They are aggressive and behaviorally a major problem!!

Thanks!