When a woman tells her mother-in-law that she’s having a girl, she gets a disappointing response. Her mother-in-law tells her that she should have tried harder to have a boy instead and that a daughter is just going to be given away. The woman tells her mother-in-law to brush up on basic biology.
The husband defends her, but he also tells her that she shouldn’t have spoken to his mother like that. The woman is unsure if she should apologize to her mother-in-law or not. Read on to find out what happened next in this situation .
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A woman shares her experience on Reddit of being blamed by her mother-in-law for having a daughter instead of a son. Despite her attempts to explain that the gender of their child was beyond her control, the mother-in-law insists that she should try harder for a boy next time. This causes tension between the couple, with the husband defending his wife but also feeling uncomfortable with the way she spoke to his mother.
The woman is left wondering if she should apologize for her reaction, even though she was insulted by her mother-in-law’s comments. The situation raises questions about gender expectations within families and the pressure to have a certain gender of child.
The comments and reactions to the post reveal the different ways in which people have dealt with similar situations, offering support and advice to the woman. It also highlights the importance of setting boundaries and standing up for oneself in difficult family situations.
Mother-in-law devalues granddaughter for not being a grandson.
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MIL thinks daughter is a failure; OP wins with science

MIL values men over women, but OP and husband stand up for daughter

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Breaking gender norms and rejecting legacy expectations

Celebrating a well-deserved victory

MIL blames woman for having a daughter instead of son. NTA.

Husband mad you refused to take MIL’s abuse? NTA ♀️

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Respect begets respect. Don’t tolerate misogyny

Husband as mediator: A fair solution for a difficult MIL

Stand up for your daughter’s equality, NTA

Defending daughter against sexist MIL earns NTA title

Commenter supports OP’s response to MIL with diplomacy

Standing up to a ridiculous MIL with humor

Biology lesson shuts down MIL’s sexist comment

Celebrating daughters ❤️ NTA for something beyond control.

MIL hits a double play in AH-ery, devaluing daughters and blaming

Defending her unborn child, justified OP shuts down MIL ♀️
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Setting boundaries with a difficult MIL, NTA response

MIL’s sexist attitude towards granddaughters. NTA for setting boundaries.

Educating with humor: Color chart comeback shuts down MIL’s sexism

Mom-in-law blames woman for daughter not son. Woman claps back.

Breaking the cycle of misogyny: a powerful message

Mother-in-law blames OP for having daughter instead of son

Clapback at r/confidentlyincorrect MIL’s gender disappointment

Standing up to bullying is never wrong. NTA

Breaking gender stereotypes with science!

Have a serious conversation with your husband about MIL’s sexism ❤️ ✊

Handling a difficult MIL with a daughter vs son bias ♀️

Breaking the gender stereotype with science

Standing up to a misogynist MIL

Commenter hilariously blames the husband for having a daughter

MIL upset for having granddaughters instead of grandsons

User defends woman’s response to MIL’s sexist comment.

Ridiculous suggestions on how to ‘try harder to have a son’

Hilarious reply to a ridiculous comment about gender selection

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Defending science and shutting down insults like a boss

Breaking down sexist MIL’s comments – NTA stands up

Empowering response, show him the support you have.

Breaking outdated gender roles with snark, NTA wins.

Mom-in-law’s sexism exposed, daughter-in-law not at fault. NTA

MIL’s gender bias gets called out with a witty reference

Science shuts down MIL’s sexism NTA wins!

Clap back at MIL’s sexism with science

Cutting ties with toxic MIL over daughter’s gender. #NTA
