Even the strongest of boundaries can seem like mere suggestions for some people who just think they know best.

When a grandmother took it upon herself to cut her grandchild’s hair against her daughter-in-law’s clear wishes, the fallout was anything but clean cut.

Read on for the full story.

AITA for freaking out because my MIL buzzed my sons head

For the past couple of weeks, my MIL has been saying she’s gonna cut my son’s hair.

I clarified that that she is not going to cut my son’s hair because I have a specific haircut and that’s what he wants.

My son is three years old and me and my husband both agree that we enjoy his haircut.

She’s concerned because her MIL has a history of overstepping boundaries.

This isn’t the first time that she has cut one of her grandchildren‘s hair either.

10 years ago, my nephew had a mohawk when he was a little kid and she went behind my SIL’s back and cut his hair too.

Soon, her worst fears were realized.

When my son just came back on Sunday night after staying there for a couple days, he had a buzz cut.

I flipped out and basically said why would you cut my son’s hair?

She can’t even begin to process how angry this makes her.

I already told you you were not allowed and right now I’m not speaking to her.

I would never take my kids’ grandmother away, but I cannot talk to her right now because I am extremely upset.

The husband, in “mama’s boy” fashion, refuses to defend his wife.

My husband is mad I reacted in this way and says it isn’t a big deal, but to me it is.

My husband won’t defend me against his mom.

Currently I am wondering what to do or say because I don’t want to be rash, but I am so mad.

Her MIL decides to twist the knife and provoke her even further.

She also texted me this, “Karlie if you have a problem with me or my actions you need to talk to me. Do not put Mick in the middle. You are an adult so please act like one when it comes to these matters. I will be home the rest if the night and all day tomorrow.”

UGH. AITA?

By picking up the scissors, the MIL showed a clear lack of respect for her DIL’s wishes.

What did Reddit think?

This commenter can’t believe her husband refuses to defend her in this matter.

The couple’s disjointed strategy for handling the MIL is a clear sign their relationship needs professional help.

This commenter doesn’t think the mother is overreacting and, in fact, suggests she take even more drastic measures to ensure it doesn’t happen again.

The MIL deserves to be punished for what she did.

The cut may have been quick, but the fallout will likely last for months.

Trust isn’t as easy to regrow as a buzzcut.

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