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    Dear Therapist: I Don’t Approve of My Daughter-in-Law’s Parenting

    I think my grandson needs some help, but I’m not sure how much advice I’m allowed to give as a grandparent.
    by Lori Gottlieb May 30, 2018 4 minutes
    Source: The Atlantic

    Editor’s Note: Every Wednesday, Lori Gottlieb answers questions from readers about their problems, big and small. Have a question? Email her at dear.therapist@theatlantic.com.

    Dear Therapist,

    I am 65 and have two grandchildren who live nearby. I’m concerned because the 5-year-old is still suckling at night before bed with his mom (even though there is no milk).

    Problem is, he has been having trouble at preschool, kicking and hitting and biting his classmates. He had to leave school for a short time, but is back without issues. At home, though, now he will literally screech, throw tantrums, or bolt away at a high rate of speed when he doesn’t get his way. He

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