AITA For kicking my brother in law out after he made my 10 months old son spend the night in a stroller?
In the fragile quiet of a small apartment, a young family adjusts to new rhythms — a ten-month-old son finally sleeping in his own room, a mother often away on work trips, and a brother-in-law seeking refuge under their modest roof.
The father's uneasy acceptance of this arrangement masks a deeper tension, as the cramped space strains the bonds of trust and privacy.
One restless night shatters their tentative peace when the father, roused by his son's cries, confronts the unsettling reality lurking within the walls meant to protect them.
What began as goodwill teeters on the edge of betrayal, threatening to unravel the fragile sanctuary they have built together.
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The husband (OP) acted decisively to protect his infant son and maintain the agreed-upon boundaries in his small living space, leading to a severe conflict with his visiting brother-in-law (BIL) and subsequent friction with his wife and in-laws.
The core emotional clash stems from the OP prioritizing his child's safety and his own discomfort against the perceived ent*tlement of the BIL and the pressure from his wife's family to be accommodating.
When household boundaries regarding guests and infant care are clearly v***ated, is the OP justified in immediately enforcing consequences, even if it causes significant family backlash, or should he have prioritized maintaining temporary peace with his wife and in-laws by handling the situation more discreetly?
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