A mom goes behind her husband's back to buy a door for her son's room, sparking a heated debate about respect within the family. While the dad insists on keeping the room open and monitored, the mom thinks her son should have some privacy. Was buying the door disrespectful to the husband's authority or was it a reasonable decision for the son's well-being? Join the discussion and share your thoughts on this delicate topic.

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Husband's strict rule challenged by mom buying son door 🚪

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Teenager's freedom limited by strict father, no door for privacy 🚪

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A mom secretly buys her son a door for his room, but her husband doesn't approve. The couple has been at odds over whether their son should have more privacy, and the mom decided to take matters into her own hands. However, her husband feels disrespected and is refusing to sleep in the same bed. Was the mom wrong to make this decision without consulting her husband? Let's take a closer look at this family dilemma and see what people have to say about it in the comments below.
NTA. Husband's controlling behavior is abusive and a fire hazard 🔥

IllustriousPomelo152 | IllustriousPomelo152
Breaking the cycle of abuse - empowering the son with a door 👏

LadyNorbert | LadyNorbert
No privacy? No way! NTA for buying your son a door 💪🚪

EmpressJainaSolo | EmpressJainaSolo
NTA for installing a door against husband's toxic, controlling behavior 🚪

FoolMe1nceShameOnU | FoolMe1nceShameOnU
Mom buys son door behind husband's back - commenters debate ESH vs NTA

Arsenicandtea | Arsenicandtea
Standing up against an abusive, controlling husband 💪🏼

dmbase | dmbase
Husband's age gap and beliefs questioned in door debate 🤔

Allaboutbird | Allaboutbird
Mom buys son a door, husband has serious issues. 🚪

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Husband wants respect but acts like a donkey 🤦♂️

krczm | krczm
Mom buys son a door without husband's permission. Commenter advises.

DrWhoop87 | DrWhoop87
Commenter suggests calling CPS to protect child from abusive behavior

jdogx17 | jdogx17
Mom stands up to controlling husband with door purchase 🚪

Cheap-Explorer-9711 | Cheap-Explorer-9711
Breaking the cycle of abuse. It's time to reevaluate.

stressrelief375 | stressrelief375
Standing up against abuse 💪🏼 You're NTA!

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Mom defies husband to buy son door. NTA wins.

Peasplease25 | Peasplease25
Privacy is important for kids, removing the door is wrong 👎

HotBoxBakes | HotBoxBakes
Husband's authority red flag, son deserves privacy 🚪🛡️

Loco_Grant | Loco_Grant
Giving your child privacy is important. NTA for buying the door 🚪

mrsf16 | mrsf16
Removing a child's door is a violation of privacy 😡

Acrobatic-Whereas632 | Acrobatic-Whereas632
Buying a door isn't just about privacy. It's about trust 💜

oftheocean13 | oftheocean13
Giving your child privacy is important 👍

jcovington0818 | jcovington0818
Husband's controlling behavior over son's privacy is unacceptable 🚪

JEFFinSoCal | JEFFinSoCal
14yo deserves privacy. Husband's behavior is concerning. 👀

bullmoosse | bullmoosse
Standing up against overbearing parenting with NTA judgement 👍

krazy_187 | krazy_187
Commenter calls out gift-giving failure with a YTA verdict 👎

Rude-Culture-6102 | Rude-Culture-6102
Teenage privacy is important, but communication is key 👌

gsp1991dog | gsp1991dog
🚪😂 Priorities set straight, who needs a husband anyways?

miscellany3020 | miscellany3020
Commenter expresses strong negative sentiment towards spouse.

cherry__12345 | cherry__12345
Mom stands up for son's privacy against old-fashioned husband 🚪

Few-Entrepreneur383 | Few-Entrepreneur383
Curious why the son didn't have a door before 🤔

l8millenial | l8millenial
Standing up to abuse takes courage. YTA is called out.

schedulejay | schedulejay
Husband's outdated views threaten marriage and son's privacy 😔

Several-Plenty-6733 | Several-Plenty-6733
Buying a door doesn't excuse letting abuse continue 👀

blooger-00- | blooger-00-
Husband's overbearing parenting is straining the relationship. NTA.

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Teen's privacy is important. NTA for standing up.

Whole-Neighborhood | Whole-Neighborhood
Standing up to abusive behavior 👏🏼🙌🏼

Cheezemerk | Cheezemerk
Privacy for teens 🚪👦

TheNobodySupreme | TheNobodySupreme
Husband's controlling behavior could harm their son's mental health 😔

ebrum2010 | ebrum2010
Encouraging independence is important for young adults 👍

SunnyBunnyHopHop | SunnyBunnyHopHop
Encouragement to seek help and stay safe ❤️

encephaleocholocrate | encephaleocholocrate
Respect your child's privacy, give them a door. 👍

Mrsgingerbread | Mrsgingerbread
Mom stands up to controlling husband and gives son privacy 🚪💪

PhePheLaFrou | PhePheLaFrou
Mom buys son door but faces husband's abuse. 😔

bizianka | bizianka
Serious situation. Abuse is never okay 💔

TATastyFood | TATastyFood
Supporting a son's independence and privacy. 🚪

Dangerous-Emu-7924 | Dangerous-Emu-7924
Strict parenting can have long-lasting consequences 😢

awkwrdaccountant | awkwrdaccountant
Teen felt dehumanized without a door; father's parenting is toxic 🚪

JinxTheEdgyB | JinxTheEdgyB
Curious commenter questions why woman allowed husband to control for so long 🤔

FumiPlays | FumiPlays
Commenter calls out abusive behavior and lack of action 🚪❌

Pinky1010 | Pinky1010
A parent's decision to deny their teenager a door 🚪

torigoya | torigoya
Mom's late response and poor choice of partner criticized 😕

b3jabbers | b3jabbers
Teen's privacy violated by parents. Left home at 18. NTA

happylilstego | happylilstego
Breaking the cycle of dorlessness 🚪🙅♀️ #NTA

Furious_Wolf_Taco | Furious_Wolf_Taco
Empathize with the commenter, 🤝support their stance against controlling husbands

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Protecting your child's boundaries is the hill to die on ✊

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