Question of the Month
My mother-in-law sends me and my kids 20 e-mails a day. Most of them are silly chain letters or jokes, but I consider some of them offensive and biased — about immigrants not speaking English or racial and religious stereotypes. I’m worried that her values will seep into my children’s minds. Am I being an uptight daughter-in-law who should just let it go, or should I confront her?
– E-mauled

Dear E-mauled,
Does your husband share these ignorant points of view? If so, you have more to worry about than Grandma’s influence. If not, share the offensive e-mails and your concerns with him, and ask him to have a little talk with his mother — or give her a time-out.