Picture this: a family naming tradition that’s been passed down for generations, but one mom-to-be decides to break the chain. The tradition involves giving the first child born after the loss of a family member the late family member’s name as their middle name. The protagonist and her sister both have such middle names, but when it comes to naming her unborn son, she decides to go against the tradition. Her sister, who recently lost her 2-day-old son, Philip, is devastated by this decision. The mom-to-be and her husband don’t like the name Philip and don’t want to continue the tradition, but their family is far from understanding.
The Family Tradition
A Heartbreaking Loss
A New Beginning?
Sister’s Surprising Request
The Dilemma
Family’s High Hopes
Breaking the News
Sister’s Heartache
The Accusations Fly ️
Standing Their Ground
Family Fallout
Feeling Terrible
Husband’s Support
Family’s Verdict ⚖️
A Broken Tradition: Insensitive or Justified?
Our mom-to-be finds herself in a whirlwind of family drama after deciding to break a longstanding family tradition. Her sister, who tragically lost her baby boy, Philip, wants her to continue the tradition and give her unborn son the middle name Philip. However, she and her husband don’t like the name and feel it’s time to end the tradition. The family is outraged, accusing her of being insensitive and not caring about her late nephew. With emotions running high, the couple stands their ground, believing they should have the right to name their child as they wish. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotionally charged situation…
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“NTA I hate that tradition. It immediately colors the name for the baby.
ETA I’m not against honoring someone by naming your child after them. My own son has my fathers name as his middle. I just think this is too much considering how recently this family suffered the tragic loss of of a newborn. What if the child doesn’t live up to some expectation perceived by the parents due to his name? I think it could easily become a responsibility and obligation for the child. It’s too soon and too close, IMO.”
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