Siena:
How long is too long? An overnight stay is as long as it gets, or a weekend. No more.

My wife and myself have never had inlaws stay over more than a weekend. I will NOT encourage my wife's or my relatives to park themselves upon us for longer than a weekend. We like our personal space.

This may not work for others, who may have inlaws as a permanent or long-term arrangement at their home. If it works for them, great. I know I could not tolerate inlaws living with us long term, my wife feels the same way too, so it all works well for all of us. We're happy, our kids are happy.

What more could we ask for?

Ogojohn:
Though it is your right to hold an opinion whether positive or negative. But i must tell you. These are some of our heritage as Africans. Your absence for a long time from the continent are really eroding your values as one of us and sometimes your comments and reactions really shows that you are really transfiguring to a westerner and most our values are no longer with you. You need not comment on every post hence some will begin to emulate your values as if it is the right thing. Thanks.

Siena:


Your comment makes no sense.

In one sentence, you say my opinion is my right, positive or negative, then you go on to state I shouldn't have commented. Make your mind up!

My absense from Nigeria has nothing to do with my opinion - I lived in Nigeria for 13 years, my parents were born and raised in Nigeria too. They too did NOT have inlaws to stay long term, and our household was a happy one. Stick to what works for you, and quit playing the "heritage" card! Otherwise it makes you come across as a hypocrite when you wear Western clothes, use a cellphone, or even drive a car.

My values are fine, myself, wife and children are happy. So please, mind your own goddamn business, and practice what works for you!

Ogojohn:
Hmmm, you lived in Nigeria for thirteen years? No wonder. What and what must you have known then? . I still maintain that your mentality and concept is too western to comment on this thread. Please stop confusing our younger families who might think that your choices and options are the best. Just as your neighbours and host has tried for year to convince us that there is nothing wrong with homosexuality.

Ogojohn:
Hmmm, you lived in Nigeria for thirteen years? No wonder. What and what must you have known then? . I still maintain that your mentality and concept is too western to comment on this thread. Please stop confusing our younger families who might think that your choices and options are the best. Just as your neighbours and host has tried for year to convince us that there is nothing wrong with homosexuality.

Miami11:

But who are you to tell people how to run their homes based on your believes.
I think everyone is free to run their homes as they wish.

sirp2007:
TOO LONG IS WHEN U FEEL IS TOO LONG,
as to hw to ask an inlaw to leave,very simple.
''in-law abeg time don reach wen u go waka,abeg ready make l go drop u for park.greet evry bodi for me when u reach house.call me whn u reach.

MULLAH123:

Must you abuse him before you pass ur point across. Truly kids full nairaland aswear. SMH