AITA for not wanting our daughter left alone with my parents anymore after they did som**hing w/o permission?
In the fragile early months of parenthood, the walls between love and conflict often blur.
For this young couple, the joy of welcoming their daughter Thalia was quickly overshadowed by a painful breach of trust—when their own parents defied their wishes and pierced their baby’s ears without consent, shattering the sanct*ty of their family boundaries.
Their decision was simple and heartfelt: to let Thalia choose for herself when she was ready. Yet, the betrayal cut deep, forcing them to sever ties with those who should have protected their choices.
This is a story of standing firm in the face of disrespect, of fighting for a child’s right to autonomy, and the heartbreaking cost of family fractures born from broken trust.
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The original poster and their fiancée are firm in their decision regarding their daughter's ear piercing, viewing the act as a v***ation of trust and consent.
This has created significant conflict, leading to a breakdown in communication with the poster's parents and disapproval from extended family members who minimize the significance of the boundary v***ation.
Given that the grandparents acted against a clearly stated boundary regarding a medical/cosmetic decision for their grandchild, is the decision to restrict visits to supervised-only settings a necessary measure to enforce respect for parental autonomy, or is it an excessive punishment that risks alienating the family?
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