- Couple’s anniversary trip raises concerns over in-laws’ parenting of their children
- Panic ensues when communication with in-laws is lost during vacation
- In-laws disregard parenting rules and prioritize their own methods, leading to final decision not to trust them again
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- My husband’s parents disappeared with my kids for 2 days while we were on vacation. We never left them again. (insider.com)
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A couple traveled to celebrate their anniversary and left their children with their respective sets of grandparents. While the author’s parents followed the rules, the husband’s parents did whatever they wanted.
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The author describes the feeling of panic when they temporarily lost sight of their children while being 1,000 miles away, without the convenience of cell phones.
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The author explains that their in-laws didn’t adhere to their parenting rules. While the author’s parents respected their family dynamic, the husband’s parents believed their own parenting methods were sufficient.
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The husband’s parents did some harmless but ridiculous things, like dressing up their daughter in extravagant dresses and giving their son excessive suga. However, some of their actions were disrespectful and gave the author cause for concern.
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Although the author didn’t want to leave their children with the in-laws, they trusted their spouse’s judgment and believed the kids would be safe.
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While on vacation in Cancún, Mexico, the author and their spouse struggled to get in touch with the in-laws and their children. Despite leaving multiple messages, there was no response.
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On the third day, the spouse called the in-laws’ home phone in Pittsburgh and was relieved to hear that everyone was fine. The in-laws had driven 340 miles and six hours back to their own home without notifying the author and their spouse.
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The in-laws had disregarded the children’s stability, such as missing preschool and soccer practice, due to the mother-in-law’s eye problems. This incident was the final straw, and the author and their spouse decided not to trust the in-laws with their children again.
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The article concludes with a link to the original source, Insider.