A survey revealed tensions exist between parents and grandparents regarding baby names. While 69% of grandparents feel entitled to share opinions, most accept the names eventually. Only a minority remain upset, with 15% of parents noting discontent from grandparents about their name choices. Interestingly, 9% express passive-aggressive sentiments, and some even lie to avoid conflict. The piece suggests that handling disagreements with subtlety, like feigning approval, can ease familial relations during this sensitive period of naming a child.
A survey of 2,000 grandparents and parents found that while many grandparents voice their opinions on grandchild names, only a small percentage actually hold strong negative feelings.
69% of grandparents believe it's appropriate to give their opinions on grandchild names, but the majority accept the parents' choices, with only 4% not coming to terms.
Though 15% of parents feel their chosen baby name is disliked by grandparents, most families manage to look past disagreements, suggesting a strong capacity for acceptance.
Some grandparents may express passive-aggressive feelings about baby names, but the article suggests that lying about liking the name can avoid unnecessary conflicts.
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