We all know that one overprotective parent who just can’t let go, but this mom takes it to a whole new level! A 21-year-old woman recently had a huge fight with her mom over her younger brother’s (17m) lack of privacy and independence. The mother’s favorite child, he’s been coddled his whole life, but things took a turn for the worse when their mom ruined his first date in the most embarrassing way possible. ♀️
Mom’s Favorite Child

Coddled for Life

No Privacy Allowed

COVID-19 Under Control

A Date to Remember

Caught Red-Handed

Bathroom Barging

Escalation Alert ⚠️

Overprotective Overdrive

Public Tears

Mom Won’t Let Go

Standing Up for Brother

Parking Lot Drama

Seeking Refuge

Mom’s Reaction

Dad’s Disapproval

Overbearing Mom vs. Frustrated Siblings
This poor teen’s first date turned into a nightmare when his overprotective mom followed him to the cafe, hid nearby, and even barged into the bathroom to break up a kiss between him and his date. The girl called their family a bunch of creeps and left, leaving the brother in tears. His older sister swooped in to save him, but not without a heated confrontation with their mom in the parking lot. Now, the brother is staying with his sister, and their mom is furious, claiming she was only trying to protect her baby. Even their dad thinks the sister’s approach was wrong. What do you think? Was the sister right to stand up for her brother, or should she have handled the situation differently?
Brother tries to cut apron strings from overprotective mom

Commenter calls out overprotective mom’s emotionally incestuous behavior.

Sibling offers clever solution to overprotective mom ruining date

NTA. Research emotional i****t. Mother’s behavior is possessive and creepy

Commenter defends teen, mocks misspelling, and sparks humor.

Overprotective mom treats teen like a perma-toddler NTA
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Blessed to be the favorite, even if it’s overbearing

Helpful suggestion for teen’s future independence. Grateful OP.

Teen’s overprotective mom drives him away, brother seeks refuge with him. #NTA

Commenter offers to take in teen after overprotective mom interferes

Commenter calls out overprotective mom for creepy behavior

Commenter empathizes with OP and predicts future problems with mom.

Concerned comment suggests mom’s behavior is unhealthy for all involved.
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Mom ruins brother’s date, commenter calls out her disrespectfulness.

Teen’s mom’s overprotective behavior is deranged and disgraceful. #NTA

Commenter sympathizes with the boy, calls out overprotective parents.

NTA. Brother needs to plan and strategize for dealing with mom

Teen’s situation is serious. NTA offers solutions and support.

Standing up to an overprotective mom: 100% NTA

Supportive comment acknowledges emotional abuse and encourages therapy

Commenter suggests mom needs therapy for overprotective behavior

Commenter jokingly questions mom’s behavior with playful tone

Dad calls out OP but not overprotective mom? NTA

Overbearing mother ruins dating life. Sister is NTA

Supportive comment, recommends therapy for overprotective mom. NTA.

Commenter suggests scholarship to escape overprotective mom’s grasp

Commenter uses humor to support NTA verdict with helicopter reference.

Curious Red Heart: Commenter wants update on NTA’s story

Bros before helicopter moms You stepped up for your brother

Supportive commenters encourage OP to help brother escape overprotective mother

Overprotective mom goes too far, good for the person standing up. NTA

Commenter empathizes and offers advice to help younger sibling escape.

Escape plan advised for teen against overprotective mother

Mom’s overprotectiveness will push her son away. NTA.

Brother’s overprotective mom is too possessive and jealous

Mom goes too far on teen’s date, commenters shocked

Commenter sympathizes with teen, calls out mother’s behavior.

Mom’s behavior called ‘creepy’ by commenter

Commenter jokes about overprotective mom’s behavior, advises OP to prepare for future.

User suggests scaring overprotective mom to loosen reins.

Commenter sympathizes with teen and hopes for mother’s therapy

Sibling rivalry takes a turn, commenter not the a**hole

Teen’s overprotective mom embarrasses him on date. Commenter advises escape plan.
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Standing up to an overprotective mom

Supportive comment encourages easing into normal social behavior

Heartbreaking story of an overprotective mother and her son

Brother plans to cut off parents due to controlling behavior
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Mom’s overprotectiveness is suffocating, NTA for standing up.

Brother’s escape may trigger overbearing mom to want another baby

Supportive commenter offers help to NTA, great parenting advice

Overprotective mom’s behavior deemed toxic by commenter. #NTA

Sibling protection or parental abuse? NTA comment sparks debate

Encouraging response to overprotective mom, suggests therapy and action

Brother needs to stand up to mom’s overprotectiveness

Supportive comment suggests confronting overprotective mom for healthier relationship

Empathetic comment supports teen’s independence and family dynamics.

Overprotective mom’s behavior is outrageous

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s brother and calls out mother’s behavior
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Teen’s overprotective mom causes family rift.

Brother needs to escape overprotective mom

Supportive advice for dealing with overprotective parents

Commenter sympathizes with brother, suggests he date in different timezone

Standing up to an overprotective parent. NTA

Sibling support and mental health awareness.

Commenter sympathizes with the brother and criticizes the overprotective mom

Commenter sympathizes with teen whose mom ruined date.

Overprotective mother turns son into a human pet

NTA. Overprotective mom ruins teen’s date. Brother is nearly an adult.

NTA commenter offers advice on overprotective mother and suggests showing dad r/justnoMIL.

Last Updated on May 31, 2023 by Diply Social Team