In-Laws are SNOBS!!!

[Gimmethebag]

Originally Posted by ZippyWho

I think we are all snobs somewhat. There will always be something that we eat/like and not eat certain things or not use certain thing because we like certain brand better. I agree with others. This is their parenting style.

This is so true. Sometimes, if you grow up eating certain things... nothing else will do. Upgrading to a certain pizza chain certainly cannot be more than $10, right?

Everyone has their "thing." It sounds like your in-laws have made keeping their offspring on the payroll, their "thing." It doesn't make them bad people. You may not agree with it. You probably won't do the same for your children. And that's okay too.

My in-laws are kind of the same way. They expect a lot from each of their children and will give them the world as long as they play by their rules (grad degrees, etc.). But I wouldn't call them snobs because of it... my MIL's saying is "I would rather give with a warm hand than a cold hand." She would rather help us out with our first homes, cars, "extras" while she's alive to see us enjoy them. And we have an advantage: my SO will be graduating law school with absolutely NO debt.

If your SO decides he wants to move to CA, then that is a problem with HIM. He needs you to be the most important woman in his life.

[madamefifi]

Originally Posted by bagnshoofetish

ditto ditto ditto. chances are, they feel your bf is able to take care of himself. the other kids may be floundering in their eyes and as parents, it is their choice to help them out. as for the pizza, I would have brought some humor into the situation to break the tension and tell your bf "well, until Tiffany's starts delivering pizza, they'll eat what we order!"

Perfect!