February 12, 2025 at 1:21 pm

She Noticed That Her Husband’s Mother And Siblings Didn’t Acknowledge Her Kids Birthdays, So She Called Them Out And Said They’re Being Unfair

by Heide Lazaro

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When it comes to family, everyone should be treated equally, especially the kids.

This woman noticed that her in-laws do not treat her children from a previous relationship very well.

Even her children started noticing this.

Read the full story below and find out more.

AITA for calling out my in-laws family for not acknowledging my kids’ birthdays?

My husband and I have been married for over 8 years.

We have been together for almost 10 years.

I have 2 sons from a previous relationship.

This woman noticed that her in-laws don’t acknowledge her kids’ birthdays.

His mother and siblings don’t ever acknowledge my kids’ birthdays.

But they expect me to acknowledge their kids’ birthdays.

And go to celebrations for them.

I always make sure to give gifts and show up.

Her mother-in-law gave gifts to her SIL’s daughters, but not to her sons.

It’s not about the gifts.

But at least, an acknowledgement would be nice.

At Christmas, my MIL gives tons of gifts for my SIL’s daughters but didn’t even acknowledge my sons, at all.

Even her sons started noticing the difference in treatment.

For context, my sons are 14 and 16.

They are polite and respectful kids.

My sons have pointed out that my husband’s family treats them differently then their step-cousins.

This is sad. It would be nice of the mother-in-law to get the kids at least a little something so they don’t feel left out.

Let’s check out what others have to say about this on Reddit.

This user shares some meaningful advice.

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Your kids deserve better.

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There will be a fallout, says this person.

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Short and straightforward.

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Finally, this user advises to do damage control immediately.

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I feel bad for the kids.

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