There are a lot of firsts that are quite important for parents to be there to experience in their children’s lives, such a first word, first step and first haircut.

In today’s story, one woman misses out on experiencing her baby’s first haircut because of her mother-in-law, and she’s not sure if she can ever forgive her.

Let’s read all the details.

AITAH for packing bags and leaving MILs house with baby

Arrived at MILs house last night (flew ~7000 miles) and less than 15 hours later I packed our bags and left.

We woke up this morning to find our 20 month old daughter’s hair cut (first hair cut).

I told her how upset I was as that’s a first I can never get back.

SO also furious and was shouting – I don’t condone this but I understand.

She’s okay with never seeing her MIL again.

We are now staying at a hotel.

She was meant to come on holiday with us for a week next week, but at this point I’m cancelling her ticket and we’re done.

SO text her 10 hours ago and no reply, no trying to meet up, nothing.

I feel justified in saying I’m done forever (this is not the first boundary cross) but feel like maybe I’m a bit dramatic as I know it’s hair that grows back.

AITAH?

What was her MIL thinking?

She was completely out of line, but cutting her out of their lives forever might be going too far.

Let’s see how Reddit reacted.

Boundaries are important.

This person’s mother-in-law did the same thing!

This person calls the MIL a “psychopath.”

This is a funny idea!

This person is completely on her side.

This grandmother ignored a very big boundary!

Everyone knows you don’t take that moment away from Mom.

If you liked that story, read this one about grandparents who set up a college fund for their grandkid because his parents won’t, but then his parents want to use the money to cover sibling’s medical expenses.