Imagine having twins and someone in your family starts playing favorites with them. That’s exactly what happened to one mom, who had to step up and protect her daughters from their own grandmother’s shocking favoritism. The twins, Anne and Rachel, were supposed to have a joint Sweet 16 party, but their mother-in-law (MIL) decided to treat them differently, leaving one of them heartbroken. Let’s dive into this dramatic story and find out what happened.
The Twin Sisters

MIL’s Growing Favoritism

Sweet 16 Party Planning

A Surprise for Anne…

Rachel’s Heartbreak

Confronting MIL

MIL’s Lies Exposed

Uninvited and Access Revoked

Anne’s Understanding

FIL’s Disapproval

Mom Takes a Stand Against MIL’s Favoritism
In a dramatic turn of events, a mother had to confront her mother-in-law for playing favorites with her twin daughters, Anne and Rachel. ♀️ The MIL took Anne to get a custom dress made for their Sweet 16 party, leaving Rachel heartbroken. The mom took a stand, uninviting the MIL from the party and revoking her access to the twins until further notice. Despite the father-in-law’s disapproval, the mom’s actions were supported by her husband and even Anne, who apologized to her sister. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA, great job parenting and showing support for both daughters

MIL played favorites, hurt one grandchild, and damaged relationship with both. NTA.

NTA comment and reply suggest MIL is dishonest.

A+ parenting and mature response to blatant favoritism

Sisterly love wins! NTA for standing up for your daughter

Grandma’s favoritism towards one twin is unacceptable and hurtful. #NTA

Protecting your child from favoritism, NTA

Letting twins have individuality is equality, not identity.

NTA commenter advises OP to stand firm and seek couples counseling.

Twin connection is a myth? ♀️

NTA for standing up against MIL’s favoritism, but was uninviting her too extreme?

Encouraging communication and sisterhood with grateful NTA approach

Standing up for your child and setting boundaries

Standing up to blatant favoritism. NTA, but MIL is.

MIL gets what she deserves! NTA

Daughter gets custom dress for 16th, MIL plays favorites

MIL shows blatant favoritism, NTA calls her out

Mom stands up against favoritism in family

Supportive comment applauds OP for standing up to MIL’s favoritism

NTA defends daughter’s weight gain due to stress and applauds OP.

Cheers to a loving momma who stands up for her twins!

MIL’s favoritism crosses a line, NTA for revoking access

MIL shows shocking favoritism, body shames granddaughter. NTA stands up.

Standing up for her daughters, NTA gets praise.

MIL’s favoritism sparks outrage, NTA stands up for twins
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Mama bear puts her cubs first #NTA

NTA for revoking MIL’s access due to favoritism
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MIL’s favoritism caused tears. FIL defends her, husband doesn’t.

Equal treatment for twins important. MIL should show interest in both.

Standing up against favoritism – NTA mom is a hero

Standing up for daughter: NTA shows MIL favoritism is wrong

Protecting your kids: NTA comment gets straight to the point

Supportive comment applauds family for standing up against favoritism

Fairness is key . Custom dress for one twin? Give both! NTA.

Fairness is key, favoritism is not. NTA

Heartfelt comment about childhood favoritism and gratitude for support ❤️

FIL misses the point, MIL played favorites to point of tears. NTA

Grandma’s favoritism backfires, NTA mom protects her twins

NTA. FIL is wrong. Treat them equally or don’t bother.

NTA agrees with OP and criticizes MIL’s favoritism
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Empathetic Anne apologized for MIL’s favoritism, NTA parenting goals

Inclusive parenting wins! Protect your child’s self-esteem
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Good parenting and fairness should go hand in hand

Spouse support against MIL’s favoritism. You’re awesome

NTA. Consider talking to MIL later to address favoritism.

NTA, MIL may not have realized favoritism. Communication is key
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Supportive husband and great family! NTA, congrats!
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Maturity wins. Teen daughter apologizes to sister, OP is NTA

Twin shares experience of favoritism, supports OP’s decision.

FIL called her wrong for wanting daughters treated equally

NTA, protecting both kids from MIL’s favoritism

MIL’s favoritism exposed, but mom and twins come out strong

Twin shares experience, praises Anne for apologizing

Anna supports Rachel’s decision, NTA wins the day

Family stands up to MIL’s favoritism, kicks her out

Twin shares experience of favoritism, praises parent for support ❤️
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Great parenting recognized in NTA comment and replies.
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Cheering for ninja mama in the fight for her girls

Agreement with commenter’s judgement of ‘NTA’

Clear and concise judgement.

NTA! MIL’s favoritism is cruel. Good on you for protecting Rachel.

NTA praised for being a badass

Fair treatment matters, even for seamstresses. MIL and FIL crossed boundaries

Encouraging reply to mom’s decision to protect her twins
