Picture this: a 49-year-old woman, her 21-year-old son, and his 21-year-old pregnant girlfriend. They’ve had their ups and downs, with the parents helping the young couple financially. But when the girlfriend hands over a list of ‘dos and don’ts’ for the grandparents-to-be, things take a dramatic turn! The list contains some reasonable requests, but also some over-the-top demands. So, the soon-to-be grandma decides to clap back with her own list of requirements for financial support. Let’s dive into this family drama and see how it unfolds!
The Baby Rules List

Over-the-top Demands

Taking Issue with the List

Extreme Rules

Grandma’s Clapback List

Financial Support Stipulations

The Ultimate Condition ⚠️

Son and Girlfriend’s Reaction

Trust Issues

No Baby Access?

Edit: Harsh Messages

Edit2: Mini Update

Reflection and Future Plans

Defensive, Not Petty ️

Waiting for the Right Time ⏳

A Battle of Lists: Who Will Emerge Victorious?
So, there you have it – a family drama fueled by two lists of demands. The pregnant girlfriend’s list of baby rules was met with resistance, leading the grandma-to-be to create her own list of financial support requirements. Tensions are high, and the future of the family’s relationship hangs in the balance. Will they be able to find common ground and resolve their issues? Only time will tell. In the meantime, let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA claps back at entitled grandparents-to-be with perfect response

Boundaries and expectations clash between grandparents-to-be and pregnant couple. Communication is key.

Commenter questions if GF’s list applies to both grandparents.

Grandparents-to-be demand rules, but get hit with fair boundaries.

Engaging discussion on whether the grandparents-to-be or the young parents are the immature ones.

ESH, but communication and compromise are key in this situation

Communication is key, but seems lacking in this situation. ♂️

Grandparents-to-be’s retaliation to pregnant girlfriend’s demands deemed petty. YTA.

Commenter defends themselves against controlling grandparents-to-be

Grandma and commenter agree NTA, and share humorous anecdotes

Engaging discussion on boundaries and expectations for grandparents-to-be.

Commenter calls out OP for unreasonable demands, suggests communication instead.

Curious if there are underlying issues causing the demands and backlash.

Grandparents-to-be issue thinly veiled warning to pregnant girlfriend.
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Don’t let petty bickering ruin your relationship with your grandchild
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Commenter sympathizes with OP but acknowledges overreaction, while predicting financial issues for demanding grandparents.

Grandma claps back at YTA for punishing new parents’ boundaries

Commenter questions why unemployed people have babies, receives classist reply.

Grandma-to-be gets called out for defensive attack on pregnant girlfriend
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Grandma and pregnant girlfriend exchange petty demands. NTA.

Setting boundaries with grandparents is important, but a written list is insulting

Grandma stands her ground and withholds financial support.

Redditor advises OP to defuse the situation with grandparents-to-be.

First time parents overprotective, but list is ridiculous and insulting.

Generational disconnect over parenting styles. YTA vs. NAH clash.

Commenter advises to calm down and have a rational conversation.

Engage in a conversation instead of writing a ‘clap back’

Confusion and disbelief over strange family dynamics in the comments.

Grandma’s son may have been involved in the list-making process

Both parties need to chill out and deescalate the situation

Commenter defends new parents’ rules, criticizes petty response, calls out YTA.

Setting boundaries is good, but communication is key. Talk it out

Grandma’s response to pregnant girlfriend’s demands deemed immature by commenter.

Commenter suggests standing up for oneself against controlling grandparents.

Commenter calls out controlling behavior and suggests apology and dialogue.

Grandma’s response to pregnant couple’s demands seems petty. YTA.

Is everyone in this situation an a**hole?

Grandma’s entitlement leads to petty games and YTA judgement.
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ESH in a list of demands feud between grandparents-to-be.

Boundaries vs control: both parties have reasonable expectations. ESH.

Commenter calls out controlling behavior in demanding grandparents-to-be.

Discussion on whether OP is NTA or NAH for budget stipulations.

Don’t be quick to judge, listen to the reasoning

Grandma’s financial controls are petty and risking her relationship.

Grandma’s overreaction to grandparent rules earns her YTA judgement
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Tough love for entitled son. NTA for cutting financial support.

User defends DIL’s list of demands, says YTA for not complying.

Grandma’s attempt to spoil grandchild leads to family rift. ESH.

Grandma claps back at entitled pregnant girlfriend. NTA.

Engaging in the debate over parenting boundaries and sweets.

Commenter calls out manipulative behavior, deems OP ‘YTA’

Grandparents-to-be receive a list of demands, but is passive-aggressiveness the solution?

Grandma’s financial requirements deemed petty by comment section.

Is baby talk really harmful? Let’s discuss!

Reddit user questions if everyone was raised by narcissistic wolves.

Conditional love and unnecessary rules lead to ESH situation ♀️

Communication is key for resolving conflicts in family dynamics.
