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Naming a baby is a rare privilege and not something to be taken lightly.

In short, its one of lifes most momentous decisions.

Irked, the guy turned to the web for advice.

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When OP said no, his dad threw a minor tantrum but never brought it up again.

OP tells the readers that his stepmom passed away three-and-a-half years back.

When OP told him that wasnt the case, his dad flipped.

A woman in a sweater, seated at a table with a coffee pot, talking to a man, capturing a moment of connection.

After all, what business is it of his who his son chooses to name his own kid after?

Surely thats a parents right?

So, how should OP handle his demanding dad?

Text discussing dad’s grief related to children’s naming decisions and family dynamics.

We went looking for answers.

In short, entitled people believe that the world owes them something.

Text about a dad discussing adoption with his child, expressing feelings of grief and emotional strain.

A man in a suit mournfully stands by a casket in a wooded cemetery, symbolizing dad grief.

Text discusses grief of a dad questioning wedding plans after child’s mother’s death.

Text discussing dad’s feelings about naming their child.

Dad and expectant mother sitting together, hands on her belly, with a cat by the window.

Text discussing dad’s grief about naming children after his late wife, highlighting family tension around the decision.

Text discussing dad’s grief over name choice for children, expressing tension and personal considerations.

Text expressing dad’s grief and feeling of insensitivity about children’s names.

Man on a sofa showing dad grief, wearing a beige coat and glasses, with his hands clasped in contemplation.

Online discussion about dad and emotional grief between children, highlighting family dynamics.

Reddit post discussing dad’s reactions to grief over his children’s mother.

Reddit comments discussing dad’s grief and need for therapy, highlighting issues with understanding children.

Reddit discussion about dad’s animosity affecting children and their grief.

Reddit comment thread discussing dad grief and protecting children from negative influences.

Reddit conversation discussing dad grief, children, and family respect issues.

Reddit thread discussing dad’s need for therapy related to grief.

Reddit conversation discussing dad grief related to naming children, with user comments and scores visible.

Reddit discussion about dad, grief over ex-wife, and name of children.

Reddit exchange discussing dad grief and refusal of therapy after losing a child.

Reddit comment discussing respect and grief in context of family dynamics.

Comment discussing dad’s reaction to a disagreement over naming a child, suggesting to limit contact.