For many couples this isn't a problem at least not at the beginning of the relationship but when children come along difficulties with partners' families often crop up. Difficult decisions have to be made about parenting and a competition between 'my family' and 'your family' can arise. Often each of you wants to raise the children in the same way as you were brought you up. It is important to remember that grandparents can be a support to you and your children. Research shows that most ...