My in-laws always bad mouth my parenting style...

Mom, I just need to vent a bit... Why does my mother-in-law always make hurtful comments about everything I do for my child? She always seems to belittle and... well, suggest strange things. For example, from the moment my child was born, I didn't want to swaddle them too tightly. She used to get angry and say I didn't love my child, that their legs would become crooked... When my baby was around 3 or 4 months old, she insisted on giving my baby honey on their lips because she said their lips were dry... I clearly didn't allow it and got angry at her. But she said I was a cruel daughter-in-law and mother, and she would tell other relatives that I'm old-fashioned and weird. Isn't she the old-fashioned one? Now that my child has started eating solid food... she always criticizes the meals I cook. If my child doesn't want to eat, she says, "Well, who would want to eat that, it looks disgusting." Oh, I can't take it anymore...

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It’s okay to be weird! MIL will never share their experience of how weird they were when they were first time mothers. 😂 At this century we need we watch videos to prep ourselves to be a better mom each day. Their time watch others and just do what it out rationales. Maybe question her back honey on lips on a 3 month old so weird who would do that. Solids not so tasty? A baby have not even eaten a chicken rice how will a baby know what is taste. Never keep quiet when anyone doubt or question your parenting. You are the best and greatest mom your child can ever get! He or she will definitely love what you do for them!

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