The same could be said of the relationship between niece and uncle—that bond can no doubt form the strongest of friendships and some of the greatest mentorships. Whether you're a niece looking ...

my husband’s nieces and nephews, who are in their early 20s, stopped participating in the prayer. I am OK with that, but they talk and mock our prayer while we are praying. How can we handle this?

Because the family has condoned your niece’s behavior for years, I don’t think saying anything to her now would help the situation. For a quick exit, make sure your car is parked somewhere ...