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Mother-in-law Who Won’t Stop Helping

Speaker A

Who is Emily?

Speaker B

She is a young mother.

Speaker A

Why was Emily on bed rest?

Speaker B

Because of her pregnancy.

Speaker A

Who did the laundry for Emily?

Speaker B

Her mother-in-law.

Speaker A

Did Emily appreciate the help at first?

Speaker B

Yes, she did.

Speaker A

Does Emily still want her mother-in-law to do laundry?

Speaker B

No, she doesn’t.

Speaker A

What does Emily want her mother-in-law to do instead?

Speaker B

Spend time with the kids.

Speaker A

What else does Mrs. Brown rearrange?

Speaker B

The dishes.

Speaker A

Is Mrs. Brown strong-willed?

Speaker B

Yes, she is.

Speaker A

Does she respect Emily’s parenting?

Speaker B

Not always.

Speaker A

What is Emily trying to do?

Speaker B

Tell her mother-in-law to stop helping.