Bath- im glad u post this... it reminds me that i must hold my tongue... my situation is similiar...
My mum talks down about her mother(its all totally understandable, but non the less hard to hear)... my sister bad mouths my mum in front of her children, my step daughters mother bad mouths her husband in front of her.. yet all these people then expect the person they are badmouthing to be respected as family elders/ responsible adults...
I guess you have learnt from this and hopefully when ur daughter is even older you can teach her on another level your mistake...
i see this in all levels in my family from all different generations and relationships... it makes family gatherings some times unbearable..
I have learnt to hold my tongue, be respectful and appreciate everyones life and where they are at
Thanku so much for bringing this to my attention again, so i am reminded myself...
It is so hard tho, often these people make it impossible not to vent whenever we feel safe to, big hugs to you lovey... and great that you are aware of it and trying to mend it. Im sure plenty of people dont get what you are trying to instill in ur children.