In Slate's parenting advice column, a mother recounts a distressing incident involving her mother-in-law, Diane, who disregarded her wishes by taking the children to a movie without informing her. This led to a worrying delay where the mother and her husband feared for their children's safety, contemplating calling the police. Diane's response was dismissive, forcing a confrontation about boundaries. The mother faces a struggle to assert her authority while navigating her husband’s leniency towards Diane's actions, illustrating the complexities of intergenerational parenting dynamics.
"I told her she was not going to be taking the kids on any more outings, to which she said my word wasn't final because the kids were just as much her son's as mine, and left."
"While my husband was initially angry with his mother for not letting us know where the kids were all that time, he says she 'meant well' and thinks I'm being too harsh."
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