Mom Bans Son’s Guide Dog from Home: Heartless or Justified?

Picture this: a mom who loves her blind son dearly, a stepmom who’s a little too involved, and a guide dog caught in the middle. Sounds like a recipe for family drama, right? Well, that’s exactly what unfolded when a mother put her foot down and told her blind son that he’s not welcome in her home if he gets a guide dog. But before you jump to conclusions, let’s dive into the story and find out what led to this emotional showdown.

The Family Setup

Milo’s Vision Struggles

Stepmom Mary’s Involvement

Mary’s Suggestion

Milo’s Enthusiasm

Mom’s Concerns

Clean Freak Dilemma

Fear of Dogs

The Ultimatum

Family Sides

Defending Herself

On Mary’s Involvement

A Change of Heart?

Guide Dog Research

Mom’s Final Thoughts

A Mother’s Struggle: Clean Home or Guide Dog?

So, what do we have here? A mom who’s a clean freak, a stepmom who’s a little too involved, and a blind teenager who wants a guide dog. The mom, fearing the mess a dog would bring and her own fear of dogs, told her son that he’s not welcome in her home if he gets a guide dog. The family, including the stepmom, took the son’s side, leaving the mom feeling cornered. After much debate, she did some research on guide dogs and realized they’re well-behaved. Although she still doesn’t like her ex’s partner, she begrudgingly admits that the guide dog might be a good idea. So, what do you think? Was the mom being too harsh, or was she just trying to protect her home? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…

YTA for denying your son independence and relying on family friends.

OP is trying to control her son and is holding him back. YTA

Commenter calls out OP for prioritizing pristine house over son’s independence

Denying son a guide dog for independence makes OP the a**hole

Commenter calls out OP’s selfishness in banning son’s guide dog. Replies confirm commonality of family obstacles in service animal community.

Mom refuses to let her blind son have a guide dog YTA.

Commenter calls out parent for potential abuse and refusal to compromise.

Commenter calls out OP’s priorities with humorous misunderstanding

Commenter calls out mother for denying disabled son guide dog.

Teen’s mom prioritizes clean house over his guide dog. YTA.

Commenter calls out OP’s fear of dogs and lack of accommodation.

Commenter calls out Mary for banning guide dog, sparks agreement.

Commenter calls out OP’s controlling behavior towards ex’s family.

Commenter defends guide dog, questions mother’s motives.

Commenter asks tough question, gets sassy reply.

Comparing blindness to other disabilities, YTA is heartless.

Commenter calls out heartless mother for banning son’s guide dog.

Commenter calls out parent for being controlling and insensitive

“Neglecting your son’s independence, YTA. Step-mom is better.”

Commenter defends use of guide dogs for disabled individuals. Replies suggest mom is overprotective.

User defends the idea of a guide dog, calls out jealousy

YTA for prioritizing your own preferences over your son’s needs

Commenter calls out OP for jealousy and lack of support.

Commenter calls OP ‘YTA’ for banning son’s guide dog.

Commenter calls out mom for denying son’s independence with guide dog

Denying a disabled person help? Definitely YTA

Heartless parent refuses blind son’s guide dog. YTA.

Commenter calls out mother for denying son’s independence with guide dog

Commenter calls out mom for denying son’s independence with YTA.

Commenter calls out parent’s lack of empathy towards disabled son.

Commenter calls out mother for banning son’s guide dog, hopes for cut contact

Commenter calls out mom’s selfishness in banning son’s guide dog.

Commenter calls out mom for banning son’s guide dog.

Commenter calls out mom’s cruel ultimatum, supports son’s independence

Mother refuses guide dog for blind son, called out for selfishness

Stepmom accused of taking over mother role, defends actions ‍♀️

Commenter calls out mother for banning son’s guide dog.

Son wants independence and respect, not to be treated like baby ‍

Commenter calls out OP for being jealous and heartless

Commenter calls out OP for infantilizing son with disability.

Commenter calls parent YTA and receives no replies.

Commenter calls out OP for not mentioning guide dog.

A mother’s refusal to allow a guide dog for her son sparks controversy. Commenters call her out for prioritizing cleanliness over her son’s well-being.

Blind son needs guide dog, OP is TA. Stubbornness hurts relationship.

Mom faces backlash for banning son’s guide dog. Commenters say YTA.

Commenter calls out OP for being controlling and recommends independence.

Commenter calls out parent’s ableism, sparks discussion.

Guide dogs are not pets but mobility aides for the blind. YTA.

Commenter predicts a bleak future for a heartless mother.

Commenter calls out parent for preventing son’s independence with service dog