Topic : 05/03 Lay Down the Law

I dont know what makes the inlaws and anyone else think they can raise children. They didn't do such a good job with one son who is in jail and not taking care of his own responsibilities.

I wish the in laws could be on the same side as the mother and support her as much as possible. They can be a good role model and teach the child good values by example. Not by fighting and criticisms, bashing and controlling.

These grandparents are obviously lying. Their claims are just too outrageous to be true. I'm not saying the mother is or has been perfect, but I believe her when she says the accusations aren't true. The grand-parents are coming across as extremely bitter, spiteful, and mean people. Don't they see what they're doing to those kids??? I was so glad Dr.Phil pointed out that they were only talking about their biological grandchild and not the other child. I don't buy the grandmothers excuse about that either. If the mother is really that awful, shouldn't they be just as concerned about the other kid too???  As for them accusing her of being a lesbian, first of all, so what if she was? That doesn't make someone a bad parent. I'm friends with a gay man who adopted a child with his partner and he's a wonderful dad. Second of all, a kiss on the cheek makes you a lesbian??? Huh??? Well going by that theory, I guess I should break out the rainbows and join a gay pride march. Won't that be news to my husband...Those people disgust me. There are so many kids out there with unfit parents who do commit the acts they accused the mother of. Instead of making up these lies they should thank God she isn't one of them if they truly care about the child's welfare. But I'm not convinced they do. It seems more like a control issue or a way to hurt the mother to me. Having been through a custody battle myself where the other party did nothing but lie, I understand the mother's frustration.

I don't have a degree like Dr Phil does, and no offense, but I have been around long enough to know that these inlaws need some help. They failed miserably with their own son and so now they are trying for a second chance at parenting with their granddaughter. That grandfather has a temper that needs help. From the pictures that are shown, the kids appear to be fine. As far as the life style of the daughter in law, as long as it isn't unlawful, illegal etc. it isn't any of their business. They need to get a dog or a cat, raise goats or something and get a life.