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No thats my inlaws. Yesterday I was sitting on their couch resting after a big meal and saw my FIL playing with their dog. Dog straight up had his whole hand in her mouth and was biting. By instinct from what I've been doing with my dog I shouted No Bite! My FIL said "its ok she's just...

I'm not too concerned about him not wanting to hug me. I could always ask him next time if he would prefer just a handshake. We could even have a special handshake between just me and him. Its the rudeness and lack of empathy that concerns me.

I completely agree with you. He definately must have a deeper issue that needs to be addressed. Ive tried talking to my sister and telling her that she needs to step up with him and not let him get away with everything. If hes having a tantrum...listen. Ask him why hes upset and then explain...

Its a two way street. I think parents relt too much on schools to teach being social to their children. My mom always told me to go out in the neighborhood and find some friends. This was terrifying to me. Still is. I've never been good socially. I guess thats why all my friends are here...

He loves to read. He loves violent video games more though :thmy sister is already considered the "fun aunt". She lets them get away with everything

Excellent advice! Yea I'm not sure he needs any more toys especially since he feels entitled to them. My other niece and nephew wont be here so it will be just him and his little brother. But it might be best not to single him out. Maybe I will get them both a book.

If they aren't willing to take the time to raise the kid right it's going to continue to be a problem. I fully agree with what others are saying about meaningful time. I really wish they would but it's not my job to parent their kid:idunno

Just got back from the inlaws so I'm catching up. He does say things like that all the time which is why I'm concerned. I'm definately leaning toward the manner book. Maybe I'll hide a gift card in it so he has to read it to find it

We only give gifts to the kids. The whole holiday is just for them anyways. We always do something special as a family but its usually just a little get together and we watch the kids open their gifts. I think you appreciate things more as an adult then you do as a kid

Omg yes. This would be perfect.

He's definately at the age of the tantrum. He's unfortunately getting used to just getting what he wants

Also to be clear, he would still get the gift he wants. He'd just get the coal first.

I've just bought him clothes before. Something to help his parents out. Not even a thank you. He tossed it to the side to open the toys

I totally agree with you on this. I have heard my sister in law say "I'm raising an ***hole". To which I want to say "well...dont. Do something about it" :barnie but its not my place. I have no children of my own and I know giving advice would just make her angry.

"From the mouths of babes" I agree with you. Their youngest child is still uncorrupted. I think they have given up on this one. I asked the littlest one what he wanted and he said "I make my list with mommy and I dont want to ask" he's so sweet. He told my brother "daddy you dont need to...

I dont get to spend much time with the boy other than family gatherings. His parents just drop him in front of the TV or the Xbox. My own father has complained to my brother that the child is becoming greatly disrespectful. I think the one on one time needs to come from his parents. I have...

I think children need to earn respect.:idunno What have they done with their lives that makes them so important? Dont get me wrong, I love my nephews and niece. I just think it's important to that kids know that there is value in wisdom. I was never spoiled as a child and lived off of mostly...

He's 9 I think. Might be 10 now though. They grow up so fast.

Its not that I require hugs to get a prize. I simply didnt ask what he wanted for christmas because he didnt hug me. You should respect your elders. I would have taken a hand shake or a goodbye. He just kept playing his xbox. Didnt even pause it.

I was down on my luck last year. I found out I was losing my job a week before Christmas. I told my niece and nephews I couldn't afford to get them a gift based on this. My oldest brothers kids hugged me and my niece tried to give me her piggy bank. The nephew in question just asked if he...