🧒 Raising children (tarbiyah) · #194
My in-laws love the grandchildren from the other side more than our children. How do I handle our children's feelings?
Favouritism from grandparents really does hurt, but you can protect your children's hearts without damaging family relations. Do not make a big deal of it in front of the children; instead, strengthen their sense of being loved at home. Explain to your children that grandparents sometimes show love differently, without planting hatred. Discuss with your spouse whether this issue needs to be raised with the family tactfully. Avoid retaliating by keeping the children away from their grandparents. Pray for fairness and focus on the love you are able to give. Children who are full of love at home are more resilient. See educating the family.