We’ve all heard of the saying, ‘It takes a village to raise a child,’ but what happens when one member of that village causes harm to the child? In this shocking story, a mother is left to deal with the aftermath of her husband’s grandmother’s careless actions, which led to her 3-month-old son suffering a head injury. The mother’s lie to teach the grandmother a lesson has now sparked a family feud.
Grandma’s Carefree Attitude

A Disturbing Call

Grandma’s Dismissal

Taking Matters Into Her Own Hands

The Terrifying Truth

Hospital Drama

A Close Call

The Lie That Started It All

Grandma’s Guilt

Family Outrage

A Mother’s Decision

A Mother’s Lie Exposes Family’s True Colors
In a desperate attempt to protect her child, this mother lied about the severity of her baby’s injury, caused by her husband’s grandmother’s carelessness. The lie sparked a family feud, with some members outraged by the deception, while others supported the mother’s actions. The mother now refuses to let the grandmother near her son again, hoping this will serve as a wake-up call for the elderly woman to be more cautious with children in her care. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Red flags raised on grandma’s childcare abilities

Doctor calls out grandma’s neglectful behavior towards baby

Grandparents’ negligence causes injury, no forgiveness even after MIL’s passing

Nurse defends mom’s reaction to baby’s head injury

Childless person defends mom’s lie to MIL, calls her NTA

NTA drops baby down stairs, downplays it, and faces consequences

Family dynamics and elder care challenges discussed with empathy.
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Lying to grandma about baby’s injury – ESH.

Honesty is the best policy, even in scary situations

Grandma’s carelessness causes family drama, but baby’s safety comes first

NTA, Grandma’s carelessness could have killed the baby

Similar experiences with mother-in-law’s carelessness, NTA.

Grandma’s negligence causes family drama and baby’s injury

Mom receives support and validation for calling for help.

Grandma’s carelessness causes family drama. ESH, but baby’s okay

Parent empathizes with NTA commenter and expresses anger towards careless grandma.

NTA sets boundaries for careless grandma with a touch of humor
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Mom defends not allowing unsupervised visits due to similar incident.

Leaving an infant with elderly great-grandma leads to drama. ESH.

Mom’s carelessness puts baby in danger, commenter suggests consequences.
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Parent expresses concern over baby’s injury, sparks agreement and worry.

ESH behavior is atrocious, but blaming someone for baby’s death?

Mom receives support for prioritizing her baby’s safety over grandma’s carelessness.

Grandma’s carelessness caused baby’s injury, NTA for being upset
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Grandma’s dangerous mistake causes family drama, commenter supports mom’s reaction.

Grandma’s negligence causes family drama. NTA for protecting baby

Honesty is the best policy, especially when it comes to babies

Mom defends decision to protect baby after grandmother’s negligence.

NTA calls out grandma’s carelessness after baby’s skull fracture.

Parent shares 5 minute rule for emergencies, criticizes GMIL’s carelessness.

User defends mom’s lie to protect baby from unfit grandma

ESH for endangering baby, but dirty trick wasn’t justified

NTA. Concerns raised about elderly caregiver’s capabilities and attitude.

A fractured skull and a careless grandma. NTA’s decision justified.

ESH- Shaming grandma was justified, but lying about son’s injury wasn’t.

Lying to chew out grandma was unnecessary, but understandable. ♀️

Parent avoids custody loss due to grandma’s carelessness.

Great grandparent’s carelessness and age raises concerns for baby’s safety

Thankful for small mercies – NTA comment with no replies

NTA. Grandma’s careless behavior could have caused serious injury!

A terrifying incident that could have been fatal. NTA.

NTA defends lying about injuries to teach grandma accountability.

Parenting advice: Don’t drop and ignore your fragile baby

Furious support for mom after grandma’s carelessness injures baby

User expresses anger and support for injured baby’s mother.

Lying about baby’s injury caused family drama. NTA/NAH.

NTA called out the grandmother’s carelessness and lack of accountability.

Grandma’s neglectful behavior and lack of apology is unacceptable. NTA.

Parent’s nightmare: baby injured due to grandma’s carelessness. NTA.

Heartbreaking! Grandma’s carelessness causes baby’s skull fracture. NTA.

Parent shares experience of daycare negligence, emphasizes child safety.

NTA stands up for her child and considers legal action

A vigilant babysitter is worth their weight in gold

Grandmother’s carelessness and father-in-law’s deflection sparks family drama

Justified AH case, deserved to feel fraction of neglect’s impact.

Grandma tries to deflect responsibility for baby’s injury.

Teacher threatens to report negligent parent of disabled student

Heartbreaking comment reveals baby’s serious injury and fragility

Heartfelt support for mom whose baby was dropped by grandma

Mom considers extreme punishment for careless grandma. NTA verdict.

Great grandma’s carelessness sparks family drama. NTA for lying.
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Grandfather’s fear of holding baby sparks discussion on age and safety

In-laws’ carelessness puts baby in danger, NTA takes action

Protecting your child from potential harm is always justified

Red flags raised as grandma’s careless comment sparks concern

Heartfelt sympathy for baby’s injury due to grandma’s carelessness

Grandma’s negligence sparks justified anger and family drama.

Mom not at fault for baby’s injury, but danger remains

Delay in seeking help for baby’s injury sparks justified anger.
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Protecting your baby is never crazy. NTA for sure!

Grandma’s sociopathic response to baby’s injury is chilling

Grandparents as childcare can be dangerous due to outdated knowledge.

Grandma’s carelessness causes serious injury. NTA for being upset.

Warning sign: Grandma not fit to look after baby. NTA.

NTA justified in calling out grandma’s carelessness

Mom stands up for child’s safety against careless grandma.

Great grandma’s babysitting days are over after dangerous incident

Parent expresses sympathy and support for NTA OP with newborn.

Serious advice: Contact police and file charges for child endangerment.

Grandma’s negligence causes baby injury, commenter calls her out.

Heartbreaking fall, supportive community, and a careless grandma. NTA.

Grandma’s recklessness causes family rift. No more alone time.

Angry commenter suggests pressing charges against careless grandma.

Mom’s quick thinking saves baby, NTA for calling ambulance
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Mom receives support after baby is dropped, family drama ensues.

NTA commenter highlights severity of baby’s injury and suggests reporting to DFS/CPS.

Mom’s safety concerns for her baby ignored by great grandmother

Grandma’s carelessness sparks justified anger and family drama. #NTA

Lying about baby’s injury makes everyone s**k here

Last Updated on March 21, 2024 by Diply Social Team