Dear Annie: Reader writes about importance of raising well-mannered children

Dear Annie: You recently said you rarely get letters praising mothers-in-law. Well, here is one! I grew up in an abusive family with a mother who has severe borderline personality disorder and refuses to get medication or therapy. When I met my mother-in-law, I was naturally very distrustful of her. Mothers were not safe to me, and mothers-in-law were supposed to be even worse! I am happy to say that 15 years later, I love the woman dearly. She has helped me heal that little girl who needed a mom...