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A new mom is facing a frustrating situation with her mother-in-law, who refuses to acknowledge her granddaughter’s chosen name. Instead, the grandmother insists on using a different name, claiming it’s a “strong family name” and telling others, including her church group, that the baby was named after her.
The conflict began shortly after the baby’s birth, during a small family gathering. As the father began to announce the baby’s name – a “simple and beautiful” choice carefully selected by the parents – his mother interrupted and declared the baby had a different name entirely.
The new mom was taken aback, describing the situation on a social media platform. She revealed that her mother-in-law dismissed the chosen name as “too trendy.”
Despite both parents firmly correcting the grandmother and explaining the inappropriateness of her actions, she continues to use the wrong name, even going so far as to send a personalized Easter bib with the incorrect name. The mother is now seeking advice on how to handle the situation, expressing a desire to maintain respectful communication while asserting her parental rights.
Online commenters offered support and suggestions, ranging from limiting contact with the grandmother to mirroring her behavior by calling her a different name. Many emphasized the importance of the husband taking the lead in addressing the issue with his mother, suggesting that visitation privileges should be contingent on her using the baby’s correct name.