"...As I grew older, I realised that some some elderly people believe they cannot apologise to someone younger than them, even when they are wrong..."

Say what? I wouldn't embitter my grandchild, and I wish I will have one some day. I'd be tempted to slap him silly and see how his pride liked it. But first the truth must exhibited, "The cousin has something important to say." As you can see, I'd love to have a grandchild.

!LADY