Mom-in-Law’s Piercing Obsession: Crossing the Line?

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.

MIL’s Piercing Pressure

Mom’s Piercing Past ‍♀️

MIL’s Argument: No Memory, No Problem?

MIL’s Secret Plan Exposed!

Mom Puts Her Foot Down

No More Unsupervised Visits

Family’s Mixed Reactions

No Police Involvement… Yet

Piercings: Not a Cultural Thing

MIL’s Selective Piercing Obsession

MIL’s Constant Criticism

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.

NTA. Piercing an infant’s ears is unnecessary and unfair. MIL lacks respect.

Mom-in-Law’s piercing obsession: NTA mom stands up to bulldozer.

MIL’s piercing obsession raises red flags for NTA commenter

Mom-in-Law’s piercing obsession: Red flags and ridiculous arguments

MIL won’t apologize or respect wishes. Demanding promise in writing.

Grandparent oversteps boundaries with piercing obsession. NTA seeks advice.

Protective mom sets boundaries with piercing-obsessed mother-in-law.

Protective parent threatens mother-in-law with felony assault charges.

Protect your daughter and have a plan B through Z

Setting boundaries with in-laws can be tough ‍♀️

Debating the ethics of piercing babies’ ears

Grandma’s mistake leads to uneven piercings. NTA sets boundaries.

Setting boundaries with MIL’s piercing obsession. NTA wins.

Mom-in-law’s piercing obsession: crossing the line? NTA stands firm.

Protecting babies and their ears: NTA’s stance on piercing

Protecting your child’s well-being is always the right choice

Professional piercer with a needle is the way to go

Asserting boundaries with mother-in-law’s piercing obsession. NTA.

New parent struggles with overbearing mother-in-law

Responsible parenting and piercing regulations.

MIL disrespects decision on piercing daughter. Trust broken. NTA.

Don’t pierce babies’ ears without their consent, it’s not okay.

Mom-in-law’s piercing obsession raises concerns about child’s safety.

Stand your ground! NTA for setting rules for your child

Respect for boundaries and body autonomy. MIL needs supervision.

Childhood trauma from mother-in-law’s piercing obsession. NTA.

MIL’s piercing obsession crosses the line. NTA sets boundaries.

Boundary-crossing MIL causes trust issues and potential legal action.

Don’t let your MIL’s piercing obsession get under your skin!

Husband’s mom obsessed with piercings, but who will intervene?

Protecting babies from unnecessary pain and scarring

Mom-in-Law’s piercing obsession crosses the line. NTA needs support.

Piercing pain: memory fades, but the in-law doesn’t relent

Debate on legal age for piercings sparks in comments

NTA dad stands up to in-laws’ piercing obsession

Piercing debate: To pierce or not to pierce your own kids?

Setting boundaries with toxic family members. NTA

Spouse’s normalizing mother’s piercing obsession? NTA says commenter.

Support for not being the a**hole in piercing dispute

MIL disrespects boundaries, OP chooses not to trust her. NTA

Debating infant ear piercing: NTA takes the lead

Protecting your daughter from piercing-obsessed in-laws.

Overhearing MIL’s piercing plans leads to child care dilemma.

Childhood piercings without consent? NTA, body autonomy matters.

Redditors support OP’s reaction to MIL’s piercing obsession. NTA

Protecting children from dangerous and unhygienic piercings

Controversial parenting: piercing babies’ ears

Trust your gut, not your mom-in-law

From DIY piercings to proper piercers: a mother’s journey

Protecting body autonomy for minors during body modification procedures.

Don’t let your mom-in-law’s obsession cross the line!

Debating the ethics and safety of piercing babies’ ears

Piercing obsession gets a pass, OP is not the a**hole

NTA stands up to entitled mother-in-law’s piercing obsession

Mother-in-law’s piercing obsession is a red flag.

Mom-in-law’s piercing obsession: a boundary-crossing NTA situation.

Taking legal action against piercing-obsessed mom-in-law? NTA

The lasting impact of childhood pain. Food for thought.

Protecting baby from MIL’s piercing obsession with a clever plan

Allergic to everything but silver or steel? NTA

Baby’s aversion to piercings saves them from MIL’s obsession

Parental consent matters! Good job standing up for your child.