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"Sister-in-Law Banned from Babysitting for Unauthorized 'Crunchy Mom' Ear Infection Treatment"

A mom banned her sister-in-law from babysitting her daughter after the sister-in-law used breastmilk to treat the girl's ear infection without permission. The mom was enraged and argued with her sister-in-law, leading to hurt feelings all around. Commenters agreed that non-parental figures should not make medical decisions for children without consent, and advised the mom to set boundaries with her sister-in-law while acknowledging her good intentions. Trusting parental intuition is important, and while breastmilk may have healing properties for the baby it's biologically designed for, consequential decisions should not be made for other people’s kids without their active consent.

1 year ago•Source: YourTango

Grandma's Rule-Breaking Sparks Parental Dilemma

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2.53 min•2 years ago

Grandma's Rule-Breaking Sparks Parental Dilemma

A frustrated mother seeks advice on how to handle her mother-in-law, "Grandma A," who consistently disregards the rules set for the care of her children. Despite explicit instructions to limit junk food and prohibit social media use, Grandma A continues to ignore these guidelines. The mother wants to limit visits to once a week and have the other grandparents cover the rest, but her husband disagrees. The columnist advises the husband to remind his mother to respect the rules, and emphasizes the importance of the children understanding and adhering to the guidelines as well.

via MLive.com

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