A woman who escaped her strict religious upbringing in Saudi Arabia and found freedom in Canada is now facing a new challenge. She and her husband, both ex-Muslims, are struggling with their in-laws’ attempts to impose religious beliefs on their young children. The couple has decided to ban their kids from their in-laws’ house, sparking a family conflict that has left them questioning their decision.
Escaping Oppression

Tasting Freedom

Marriage and Family Life

Blamed for Husband’s Atheism

In-Laws’ Treatment of Kids

Hoping for Change

Disturbing Discovery ️♀️

Hidden Pictures

Symbol of Oppression

Setting Boundaries

Brainwashing Attempts

Banning Kids from In-Laws’ House

Finding a New Babysitter

Protecting Their Children’s Freedom ️
This couple is facing backlash from their extended family after banning their kids from their in-laws’ house. They discovered that their in-laws were secretly imposing religious beliefs on their children, including making their daughter wear a hijab. Determined to protect their children from being brainwashed, they’re willing to face the consequences of their decision, even if it means finding a new babysitter. How do you think they should handle this situation? Share your thoughts.
Protecting your kids from forced religion is not being an a**hole

Respectful parenting or overstepping boundaries? NTA comment section debates.

Debate over grandparents’ rights and child welfare standards.

Parents ban kids from in-laws’ house over religion. NTA!

Ex-Muslim shares her experience and warns to keep kids away.

Discussion on the appropriateness of young girls wearing hijabs

Respect boundaries set by parents, NTA.

Protecting kids from in-laws’ religion, NTA.

Forcing religion on kids? Not cool . Muslim and Christian agree.

Support for OP’s decision to ban kids from in-laws’ house

Respectful parenting or no grandkids

Concerns raised about SIL’s safety and support for OP’s decision.
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Supportive comment and inquiry about in-laws’ hypocrisy

Family’s deceitful behavior leads to justified ban on in-laws.

Setting boundaries as a parent is important

Husband supports wife’s decision to ban in-laws over religion

Parents’ rights violated by in-laws’ forced religion. Trust broken. NTA

Commenter empathizes with escaping forced religion, movie reference follows

Protecting boundaries and teaching fairness. NTA

Debate over hijab for children sparks discussion on cultural practices

Taking control of your children’s religious beliefs. NTA

Standing up for your beliefs and your children’s rights

Respect for individual beliefs, NTA for standing up against coercion

Forced religion on kids? NTA for banning them from in-laws’ house

Agreeing with the commenter’s frustration over hidden photos

Respectful boundaries are key NTA for enforcing them.

Heartwarming welcome to Canada for NTA commenter ❤️

NTA parents ban kids from in-laws’ house over forced religion
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Choosing to not force religion on kids, NTA

In-laws crossed the line, wise to ban unsupervised visits

Setting boundaries with in-laws over religion. NTA
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Respect for one’s beliefs is important, regardless of family pressure.

Spouse’s opinion is the only one that matters

Commenter not at fault for banning kids from in-laws’ house
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Respectful disagreement on religion and parenting boundaries. NTA
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Respect parent’s boundaries. Grandma’s mistake about diet is common

Commenter believes Islam is toxic but Muslims are great

Supportive comment with strong language against religious coercion.

Forcing religion on kids? NTA! Your kids, your rules

Setting boundaries with in-laws over religion. NTA

Former Muslim agrees with NTA’s decision to ban in-laws’ religion.

Stand your ground! Your kids, your choice on religion

Former Pentecostal shares experience leaving religion and setting boundaries.

Parents stand up for their right to choose their children’s religion

Breaking Muslim stereotypes: Not all Muslims are like this
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Standing up against sexism in the name of religion

Christian parent stands up to radical family member’s hate speech

Protecting kids from in-laws’ forced religion. Legal advice recommended.

Cutting off in-laws over forced religion. NTA wins.

Support for setting boundaries and subreddit recommendation

Parents force religion on son’s family, causing ban
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Commenter is not the a**hole for banning kids from in-laws’ house
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Setting boundaries and enforcing them is key.

Respectful boundaries deserve respect. Cut toxic ties.

Boundaries crossed: NTA stands up to in-laws’ religious pressure

Stand up for your child’s beliefs and protect their freedom!

Stand up for your beliefs and leave behind the hate

Stand your ground! Your children, your rules
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Setting boundaries with in-laws over religion, NTA ♀️ ♂️

Protecting children from forced religion – NTA!
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Grandparents overstepped boundaries, NTA. Can relationship continue?

Muslim commenter supports OP’s decision to ban in-laws’ religion imposition

Worried about ultra-conservative MIL baptizing kids behind back

Respect your children’s freedom of choice and don’t force religion
