We've all heard stories about overbearing in-laws, but this one takes the cake! A 31-year-old mom and her husband, J, have a 10-month-old daughter, C. Since C's birth, the mother-in-law (MIL) has been obsessed with getting the baby's ears pierced. But the mom isn't having it, and she's not backing down. The situation takes a dramatic turn when the mom overhears MIL's secret plan. 😱👂💍
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Battle of the Ears: Who's Right? 🥊
In a world where piercing a baby's ears is a hot topic, this mom is standing her ground against her MIL's piercing obsession. After overhearing MIL's secret plan to pierce her daughter's ears, the mom refuses to let her see the baby unsupervised. With mixed reactions from the family, the question remains: is the mom overreacting, or is she right to protect her daughter's ears? Let's see what the internet has to say about this piercing predicament... 💭👩👧
NTA. Piercing a child without consent is assault and unacceptable.
InvestigatorOk2275 | InvestigatorOk2275
NTA. Piercing an infant's ears is unnecessary and unfair. MIL lacks respect.
TinyRascalSaurus | TinyRascalSaurus
Mom-in-Law's piercing obsession: NTA mom stands up to bulldozer.
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MIL's piercing obsession raises red flags for NTA commenter 😲
NUT-me-SHELL | NUT-me-SHELL
Mom-in-Law's piercing obsession: Red flags and ridiculous arguments 😲
Taleya | Taleya
MIL won't apologize or respect wishes. Demanding promise in writing.
BikingAimz | BikingAimz
Grandparent oversteps boundaries with piercing obsession. NTA seeks advice.
Lux_Brumalis | Lux_Brumalis
Protective mom sets boundaries with piercing-obsessed mother-in-law. 😍
whatsmypassword73 | whatsmypassword73
Protective parent threatens mother-in-law with felony assault charges. 😱
Andre-Louis_Moreau | Andre-Louis_Moreau
Protect your daughter and have a plan B through Z 😲
JCWa50 | JCWa50
Setting boundaries with in-laws can be tough 🤷♀️
hereforthesnacks2 | hereforthesnacks2
Debating the ethics of piercing babies' ears 🤔
Physical-Energy-6982 | Physical-Energy-6982
Grandma's mistake leads to uneven piercings. NTA sets boundaries. 🙏
Guppy_the_puppy | Guppy_the_puppy
Setting boundaries with MIL's piercing obsession. NTA wins. 👏
Strict-Picture-5390 | Strict-Picture-5390
Mom-in-law's piercing obsession: crossing the line? NTA stands firm.
singing_stream | singing_stream
Protecting babies and their ears: NTA's stance on piercing
Bipolar_Bear_84 | Bipolar_Bear_84
Protecting your child's well-being is always the right choice 👍
we-are-all-crazy | we-are-all-crazy
Professional piercer with a needle is the way to go 👍
RebeccaMCullen | RebeccaMCullen
Asserting boundaries with mother-in-law's piercing obsession. NTA.
InsaneMisha77 | InsaneMisha77
New parent struggles with overbearing mother-in-law 😓
Specialist-Clue9452 | Specialist-Clue9452
Responsible parenting and piercing regulations. 👍
Wiser_Owl99 | Wiser_Owl99
MIL disrespects decision on piercing daughter. Trust broken. NTA.
saahaw | saahaw
Don't pierce babies' ears without their consent, it's not okay. 😠
NoRecommendation4777 | NoRecommendation4777
Mom-in-law's piercing obsession raises concerns about child's safety. 😱
bradjanetrocky | bradjanetrocky
Stand your ground! NTA for setting rules for your child 💪
t_a_degen | t_a_degen
Respect for boundaries and body autonomy. MIL needs supervision. 🙏
taxpants | taxpants
Childhood trauma from mother-in-law's piercing obsession. NTA.
Direct_Candidate_454 | Direct_Candidate_454
MIL's piercing obsession crosses the line. NTA sets boundaries.
Positive_Mango_2783 | Positive_Mango_2783
Boundary-crossing MIL causes trust issues and potential legal action. 😱
bwb888 | bwb888
Don't let your MIL's piercing obsession get under your skin! 😲
fruskydekke | fruskydekke
Husband's mom obsessed with piercings, but who will intervene? 🤔
RelativelyUnruffled | RelativelyUnruffled
Protecting babies from unnecessary pain and scarring 🙏
Revolutionary-Yak-47 | Revolutionary-Yak-47
Mom-in-Law's piercing obsession crosses the line. NTA needs support.
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Piercing pain: memory fades, but the in-law doesn't relent 🤮
fuckifiknow1013 | fuckifiknow1013
Debate on legal age for piercings sparks in comments 🤔
nuttyNougatty | nuttyNougatty
NTA dad stands up to in-laws' piercing obsession 💪
EquivalentTwo1 | EquivalentTwo1
Piercing debate: To pierce or not to pierce your own kids?
smeghead9916 | smeghead9916
Setting boundaries with toxic family members. NTA 🙌
gjm40 | gjm40
Spouse's normalizing mother's piercing obsession? NTA says commenter.
EsmeSqxalor | EsmeSqxalor
Support for not being the a**hole in piercing dispute 👍
Multifanfandomgirl | Multifanfandomgirl
MIL disrespects boundaries, OP chooses not to trust her. NTA 👍
bamf1701 | bamf1701
Debating infant ear piercing: NTA takes the lead 😎
ialwaysplayhealer | ialwaysplayhealer
Protecting your daughter from piercing-obsessed in-laws. 😲
KittyKittyKitten3 | KittyKittyKitten3
Overhearing MIL's piercing plans leads to child care dilemma. 😬
shoek_ | shoek_
Childhood piercings without consent? NTA, body autonomy matters. 🙏
dmhatery | dmhatery
Redditors support OP's reaction to MIL's piercing obsession. NTA 👏
Notwastingtimeiswear | Notwastingtimeiswear
Protecting children from dangerous and unhygienic piercings 🙏
Confident_Profit_210 | Confident_Profit_210
Controversial parenting: piercing babies' ears 🤷
Elnuggeto13 | Elnuggeto13
Trust your gut, not your mom-in-law 🤔
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From DIY piercings to proper piercers: a mother's journey 🤩
legal_bagel | legal_bagel
Protecting body autonomy for minors during body modification procedures. 🙌
foxxtrott1976 | foxxtrott1976
Don't let your mom-in-law's obsession cross the line! 😱
dita_von_toes | dita_von_toes
Debating the ethics and safety of piercing babies' ears 🤔
momophie | momophie
Piercing obsession gets a pass, OP is not the a**hole 😊
Aggressive-Sample612 | Aggressive-Sample612
NTA stands up to entitled mother-in-law's piercing obsession 😲
Thranduil_ | Thranduil_
Mother-in-law's piercing obsession is a red flag. 🚩
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Mom-in-law's piercing obsession: a boundary-crossing NTA situation. 😍
GothPenguin | GothPenguin
Taking legal action against piercing-obsessed mom-in-law? NTA
Safe_Frosting1807 | Safe_Frosting1807
The lasting impact of childhood pain. Food for thought. 🤔
innerkinder | innerkinder
Protecting baby from MIL's piercing obsession with a clever plan 🤔
DolphinRx | DolphinRx
Allergic to everything but silver or steel? NTA
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Baby's aversion to piercings saves them from MIL's obsession 😱
Kitcatzz | Kitcatzz
Parental consent matters! 👏 Good job standing up for your child.
Glum-Money-6763 | Glum-Money-6763
