Question:
We have a wonderful son-in-law that we love very much. Our concern is that he yells at his children, not just in a loud voice, but in a thundering voice that even scares my husband and me. It is a learned habit from his father. I think it is so ingrained in him that he doesn’t realize he is even yelling. It is something we didn’t see until they had their children. Our daughter is concerned, and they have discussed it, and I know he is trying to change, but it just seems like the slightest irritation sets him off.
To me, this is bullying, and my fear is that it could turn physical. I don’t want my grandchildren to grow up thinking this is normal and how they should treat their own children. Is there hope and help for him to change this habit?
Answer:
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