Hi Rita,

This is a tough one and hugs to you. I think people are critical are because they are hurt inside or are not happy with themselves in some way, with or without their awareness. They are projecting their inside. Show him love and kindness. It seems ironic, but give it a try. With no added fuel, a fire dies down naturally; love and kindness might just act like water. Also, try not to react to it (thinking he’s hurting should help with this.) When my little kid bothers his big sister, I advice her to show no interests. Sometimes, people do something because it brings out reactions in other. I’d say to try different things, and one of them, or might be their collective effort might just work out. Also, your peaceful energy itself has an influence in the collective energy in your family.

“Sometimes the hardest people to love are the ones who need it the most.” Laura Wiess

I also found this nice article:
http://personalexcellence.co/blog/critical-people/

Much love to you.