Trouble with the grandparents on not vaccinating....

October 8, 2008

Hello! So, I was inspired by the man's email last week that he was

drafting to send to his in-laws regarding why he wasn't vaccinating his

daughter. I decided to write a similar email to my parents including

some of his various points as I thought it was very well written. You

see, I have an 11 month old, unvaccinated son whose grandparents are

all very weary of the decision we made to not vaccinate. After reading

my email, my father wrote back saying " Go to this website:

What do I say? This is so hard for my husband and me to talk to them

because they are so supportive of the AAP, CDC, etc.

October 8, 2008

" Your concern is appreciated, your approval is unnecessary "

A very nice woman on another group I am on shot this quote out years ago, I

loved it so much, and I have used it nicely, like saying " your concern is very

appreciated, I know that you care, and thank you.....but we are his parents, and

your approval of our parenting decisions is not necessary, no offense, and we

love you very much "

It shouldn't be a discussion at all if they have not done the same homework that

you have. End of discussion. (nicely). Although it's hard, with parents who

dissagree with your choices, you have to be firm, or choose to make no

discussion about it at all.

Good luck, I know it's tough.

Cassie in Wa.

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