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Adopting a child can sometimes be complicated.
Inthis storys case, a man adopted a young girl who tragically lost both of her parents.
But that didnt stop his sister-in-law from conducting a secret DNA test on the child out of sheer nosiness.
The author responded by mocking his brothers wife, subsequently resulting infamily drama.
He now asks the AITAH subreddit for validation on whether or not he went too far.
The DDC states that testing wouldnt be possible without said document.
Such protocols are necessary to prevent the mishandling of DNA, especially since law enforcement canuse it as evidence.
In the worst cases, this could lead to false accusations and potentially ruin lives.
Paternity laws vary in states and regions, and the author didnt specify his location.
Therefore, it isnt clear if the woman committed violations.
However, her actions to satisfy her curiosity and rub it in her brother-in-laws face is a bad look.
Theres also nothing wrong with dodging questions youre not comfortable answering.
Its an excellent way to set boundaries, as long as you keep it diplomatic.
We can discuss at another time, social psychologistDr.
The author probably could have avoided laughing in his sister-in-laws face.
However, he responded straightforwardly and did not make retaliatory remarks.
His sister-in-law likelyembarrassed herself, causing her to storm off.
Why would she be so such a thing?
The authors reaction was quite possibly one of defence and a form of denying her accusations by laughing.
He was almost certainly deflecting attention away from the painful reality his SIL had callously dredged up.
Dr. Sarah Meehan OCallaghan
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