Yeah, Right, Whatever

I have a story for you guys, and I'd like you to keep a few questions in mind as you read it: #1- was the family being selfish?; #2- were the grandparents being impolite?; #3- did everyone make a mountain out of a molehill?; and #4- if applicable, who was right, and who was wrong? (Yes, I want you to be honest. Dad- shush... you know too much of the story to be... impartial.)

Here's the tale:

There's this family with pre-teen boys. Their grandparents decide to come and visit. At the last minute, they decide to bring along the 6-year-old nephew/cousin. They told him that it was ok, but they didn't ask the family first. Now, the family loves the little boy, but he's very clingy and the sons feel overwhelmed by him following them around and having to be right with them, doing whatever they're doing most of the time. So, the family feels a little stuck (not wanting to seem like total meanies), but they really didn't want him coming- they just wanted to spend time with the grandparents. When the grandparents did finally ask if it was ok for the little boy to come along, they were shocked and angered to be told, "no, not really." The grandparents brought up stuff "it's family- we shouldn't have to ask" and "well, the kids will just have to deal with it- it's the right thing to do". The family pointed out that it was incredibly rude to put them in this position, and they don't want their kids to be annoyed (or miserable) for a few days when there were compromises that could have been made.

Now, everyone's mad at everyone.

Well... there it is... thoughts? Please... I know some of you guys... keep it civil, ok?