Imagine leaving your children with their grandparents for a few hours, only to find out they’ve done something you explicitly forbade! That’s what happened to one mom when she left her three kids with her in-laws while she and her husband went shopping. Little did she know, her in-laws would take matters into their own hands and make a decision that would shatter her trust in them forever.
Tense Relationship with In-Laws

Leaving Kids with In-Laws

A Shocking Discovery

Defying Parents’ Wishes

Angry Confrontation

Husband’s Reaction

Calling In-Laws

In-Laws’ Response

Banning In-Laws

In-Laws’ Reaction

Husband’s Thoughts

Friends’ Opinions ️

Removing the Piercings

Update: Moving Away?

Decision Made: Tactical Retreat

Trust Shattered: Mom’s Stand Against In-Laws’ Overstep
After discovering her in-laws pierced her baby daughter’s ears without permission, this mom is taking a stand. She’s banned them from being alone with her children, and now she and her husband are considering a big move to put some distance between them. While some friends support her decision, others think she’s overreacting. What do you think? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this dramatic situation…
Mom’s in-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission. Commenter supports mom.

Commenter receives support for rational decision regarding in-laws’ behavior

NTA mom sets boundaries with in-laws over baby’s pierced ears

Commenter supports mom’s anger over in-laws’ illegal action.
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Avoid piercing guns, go to a tattoo parlor for safe piercing

Setting boundaries with in-laws who pierced baby’s ears without permission

In-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission. NTA’s reaction and concerns.

Parental autonomy defended in baby ear piercing debate

Protecting your child’s autonomy: NTA, in-laws crossed the line

Unconsented piercing on a baby is child abuse. NTA.

In-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission, NTA suggests legal action

Furious mom considers assault charges over baby’s pierced ears

In-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission, NTA 100x over

Parents have the right to decide for their child’s body . NTA for pressing charges.

Don’t let anyone convince you to forgive and forget

Betrayed and pierced! Can trust with in-laws be regained?
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Ex-tattoo parlor employee advises against mall ear piercing

In-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission, NTA is furious

In-laws pierce baby’s ears without permission, NTA calls out breach.

Mom’s justified anger after in-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission

In-laws cross the line, mom rightfully upset

Respectful boundaries are crucial, especially with children’s bodies

Parent outraged after in-laws pierce baby’s ears without consent

In-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission, NTA for being furious

Mom holds in-laws accountable for piercing baby’s ears without permission. NTA

In-laws think they know everything, put adult cream on baby’s rash

“Pain is negligible if you want it!” – Getting ears pierced

In-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission and signed up mom for work. NTA.

Consider legal action for in-laws piercing baby’s ears without consent

In-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission, lied about it. NTA.

Grandparents pierce baby’s ears without permission: NTA sets boundaries

Reassuring NTA commenter supports mother’s anger over pierced baby ears
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Removing the earring is important, don’t trust them alone

Violation of trust. 100% NTA. Consent is necessary

Supportive comment defends OP’s decision and criticizes best friend.

Invasive piercing without consent caused lifelong health problems. Heartbreaking.

Parents have the right to decide on their child’s body.

Don’t back down, you have every right to be angry

In-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission, commenter advises cutting contact

Mother’s anger justified as in-laws pierce baby’s ears without consent

Protect your baby! Consider a restraining order against in-laws
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In-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission, doubled down when confronted. NTA

Parents should have the final say in piercing their child’s ears

Mom’s in-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission – commenters support

Parent raises valid concern about in-laws’ potential overstepping boundaries.

In-laws pierce baby’s ears without permission, OP not overreacting. NTA

Protecting your children is the top priority. NTA

Move away, in-laws committed assault, set boundaries, husband supportive

Enforce a Sheldon Cooper-style agreement with grandparents. NTA victory!

Press charges and let them know. NTA.

Setting boundaries is important. In-laws disrespected them. NTA.

NTA, in-laws disregarded parenting style. Trust needs to be earned.
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Mom takes legal action after in-laws pierce baby’s ears
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Best friend’s betrayal adds insult to injury for NTA OP

Protect your child’s rights: take legal action against ear-piercing salon

Step-mom stands up for baby’s autonomy against pushy MIL

Grandma faces consequences for unauthorized ear piercing


Mom stands her ground after in-laws pierce baby’s ears

Assault on baby’s ears without permission. Report and raise h**l.

NTA suggests not putting earrings on baby after in-laws’ mistake

Mom not at fault for in-laws’ unauthorized piercing

Mom defends baby’s rights, earns NTA judgement

In-laws pierced baby’s ears without consent at unsanitary mall

Mom stands up to in-laws after unauthorized piercing

Set boundaries to avoid in-law overstepping.

Trust broken. Spouse supportive. Best wishes to angry NTA mom.

Piercing consent forms? This NTA comment is a mood

Legal action possible for in-laws piercing baby’s ears without consent

Parents’ rights violated, tattoo parlors better for piercing kids’ ears.

Mom’s in-laws shrugged her off, assaulted baby, didn’t get ice cream, and attempted to gaslight her. Stick to your guns!

Commenter expresses outrage at in-laws’ behavior with profanity

Grandparents pierced baby’s ears without permission, NTA but communication is key

In-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission, NTA for being angry

In-laws pierce baby’s ears without permission. NTA! Stick to guns

Support for mom’s anger at in-laws piercing baby’s ears.

Mom not at fault for in-laws’ unauthorized piercing

Supportive comment with no replies. NTA all the way!

Outrageous! In-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission

Parent outraged as in-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission. NTA.

Expert warns against removing baby’s pierced ears to avoid infection.

Mom approves of piercing, but in-laws crossed a line

Respect for body autonomy and cultural differences clash over ear piercing ♀️

In-laws pierced baby’s ears without permission, disrespected mother’s wishes

Protect your family. Move away from those abusive in-laws!
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Family tradition of mother-daughter ear piercing ruined by in-laws

Mom refuses to pierce daughter’s ears, ex might do it anyway

Document the incident: File a police report. You’re NTA.

Last Updated on May 19, 2023 by Diply Social Team