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Mother-in-Law Pierces Baby's Ears Without Mom or Dad's Permission

Family drama at its finest and the argument of differing parenting styles.

Mother-in-Law Pierces Baby's Ears Without Mom or Dad's Permission

When it comes to kids and parenting, there are numerous ways to approach it. Whether you have family traditions, specific beliefs, or simply want to do things your way, you have some sort of parenting style.

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It's no secret that in-laws often present stereotypical challenges when you have children, and in this mom's case, that was precisely the issue. Sometimes, differences in how we were raised and how our grandparents raised children can create tension within families, making it difficult to agree on what to do with the kids.

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That being said, it's fair to assert that parents should have the final say when it comes to their children, and anyone who cannot respect that is the problem. For in-laws, grandmothers, aunts, and uncles, this can be challenging to accept, and we see this frequently.

This mother's story revolves around her three-month-old daughter and how her mother-in-law decided to pierce her ears without the mother's consent or even her knowledge that it was happening. Let's delve into this mother's story to understand why the mother-in-law pierced her ears without permission and what transpired afterward.

She starts off telling the story on Reddit.

She starts off telling the story on Reddit.PatientEase
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She discusses their cultural differences.

She discusses their cultural differences.PatientEase
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If her husband isn't worried about it, then they do as they please.

If her husband isn't worried about it, then they do as they please.PatientEase

This is common among many different cultures.

This is common among many different cultures.PatientEase

She talks about ear piercing and what she and her husband are comfortable with.

She talks about ear piercing and what she and her husband are comfortable with.PatientEase

She explains her perspective on the matter.

She explains her perspective on the matter.PatientEase

She states that she has expressed these feelings to her mother-in-law.

She states that she has expressed these feelings to her mother-in-law.PatientEase

It's never been an issue until this one time.

It's never been an issue until this one time.PatientEase

Then she explains that when she came to pick up her daughter, she saw the piercing.

Then she explains that when she came to pick up her daughter, she saw the piercing.PatientEase

Next, she describes how she and her husband felt about the decision that was made.

Next, she describes how she and her husband felt about the decision that was made.PatientEase

She decides she doesn't want her mother-in-law alone with their kids for this reason.

She decides she doesn't want her mother-in-law alone with their kids for this reason.PatientEase

This mother wants to know if she is the a*shole in this situation.

This mother wants to know if she is the a*shole in this situation.PatientEase

Then the first comment rolled in, stating that she's NTA.

Then the first comment rolled in, stating that she's NTA.wigglebuttbiscuits

I definitely agree with this comment.

I definitely agree with this comment.RickGrimesBeard23

It clearly seems that people are on her side regarding this.

It clearly seems that people are on her side regarding this.loki93009

Your family should respect your decisions about your child, and if they can't, then they shouldn't be around your child.

Your family should respect your decisions about your child, and if they can't, then they shouldn't be around your child.ConcreteQuixote

Another commenter stated that she's NTA. It seems that most are in agreement.

Another commenter stated that she's NTA. It seems that most are in agreement.bumdermcchunder

Traditions can be newly created. You don't have to adhere to the same traditions your family had; create your own.

Traditions can be newly created. You don't have to adhere to the same traditions your family had; create your own.snow_angel022968

People are asking about the culture because, apparently, that's a common tradition among many families.

People are asking about the culture because, apparently, that's a common tradition among many families.Maxguevara2019

It's nice to see all of the comments in unison about the situation.

It's nice to see all of the comments in unison about the situation.abitdark

After reading this story, I think we can all agree that the mother-in-law was definitely in the wrong. Parents seem to constantly have to fight about decisions made for their children, but they shouldn't have to do this.

What do you think about this story? Was the mother or the mother-in-law in the wrong?

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