However, her son and his wife hated the idea.

This was true whether the grandchildren lived with both grandparents, their grandmother, or their grandfather.

As some of the commenters pointed out, it could have been cultural differences that caused the tension.

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But in India, she sees childrengrowing upin joint families and developing a sort of independence from their parents.

Maybe the Redditor and her mother-in-law can still figure something out that works for everyone.

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Text exchange about MIL’s comment on taking the baby, causing fear and concern.

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