Is it normal to not let your kids see your family

As long as your family doesn't bring any serious harm to your children, don't keep them away from their family. If crtique and judgement are the only reasons, start standing up against your family and set milestones on what they can and can't do, but verbally, don't threat them to never see their grandchildren. Let them know you're a reponsible adult now and have your own way of doing things, though listen and respect advice nonetheless.

My mother kept us from our family because she felt they never liked her, in other words, she was selfish. We were always torn between our grandmother and mother, had to sneak out to visit our grandmother who might have disliked my mum, but loved us and would do anything for us. Same with all her sons and daughters, they're here for me when I need them, something my mother can't always do.

Please don't make the same mistakes. Think about all the good things family can bring, for you and your children.

You know what's best for your kids,they are your kids. Honestly, I don't think our opinions will really make a difference. Do what you feel is best.

Thanks y'all but you all don't know the whole story. I am still not taking my kids around my idiot family

It's sad when parents can not accept that their children have grown up and that the choices they make are theirs to make and live with.
I'm sorry that they are such asses, but it seems you've got it under control, so continue on doing what you're doing and your parents will be the losers.

Hmm, it's not normal as in, it's not common. BUT I guess it's normal to want to protect your kids... that's what's happening here in a way. You're trying to protect yourself and them from your family because you feel they're a negative influence. It could get out of hand and suddenly five years have gone by and your kids haven't seen their grandparents. So maybe just see them for short amounts of time? Rather than committing to seeing them for hours on end at a time. Hope you find a way round this and manage to make it work!

Even though you have problems with your family, you shouldn't use your children was weapons. You shouldn't deprive your children of grandparents just because you have problems. It has nothing to do with you. Think for your children and don't be so selfish.

No matter your beef with your parents you should let your kids see their grandpops and moms and uncs and unts.