Kids notice when things are not equal and it deeply affects them, even if they don’t say anything.

That’s one thing that keeps therapists in business these days.

See why the kid in this story did say something – and decide if you think they were wrong to do so.

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AITA for not punishing my daughter for what she said?

My husband and I are slightly more well off than my sisters family.

Because of this my parents do more for them than they do us.

It’s pretty extreme.

My daughter (Maddie 7) get things from the dollar store while my nephews get whole Lego sets, iPads and even Disney trips.

If my sister needs babysitting they will drop everything for her last minute.

If I need it I have to give them a two week’s heads up as well as proper payment.

Because of this clear favoritism, my daughter doesn’t have a good relationship with them.

If you as her about her grandparents her mind automatically goes to my husband’s parents because she forgets that she has two pairs.

Earlier today we having a rare meet up with my parents.

My daughter asked if she can go on the trampoline outside.

My dad said no because it’s for my nephews.

My daughter begged but dad still said no.

Then their granddaughter speaks up.

Maddie then stomps away and said “This is why I like my other grandma and grandpa more.”

My parents looked at me expectantly but I didn’t do anything.

I recently got off a call with my mom saying I should have told Maddie that was wrong to say.

I told her what do you expect?

She he thinks y’all hate her and y’all do nothing to dispel those thoughts.

She just got quiet for a bit then said I still shouldn’t let her say something like that to family and hung up.

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My husband is on my side but he also isn’t a fan of my family so I need an outside opinion AITA?

Here is what folks are saying.

The why doesn’t really matter, though.

The truth hurts.

Mom should do better protecting her.

Are the grandparents really that obtuse?

Some grandparents aren’t worth your time.

This little girl has already figured that out.

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.