September 2nd 2023.
A woman has shared her story of being disowned by her mother due to her parenting methods. Writing on Mumsnet, the mother-of-one detailed the fraught weekend of the vow renewal ceremony she and her family attended.
The woman's step-father had told her husband to physically restrain their four-year-old son should he misbehave at the table. Although she didn't believe her son was naughty, she was left 'devastated' by the suggestion. To make matters worse, her step-father then shouted at her son and accused them of letting him 'run wild'.
The woman admitted her son was 'very excited and very tired' and had difficulty staying seated. She said she was trying to control the situation without making it worse but her step-father lost his temper.
After the ceremony, the woman's mother gave her a thank you present, which her son was eager to open. When he ignored her instructions, her step-father shouted at him to listen to his parents.
The woman said she received an apology from her mother and step-father the following day, but then was told via WhatsApp that they had 'ruined their special occasion'.
The woman was left 'devastated' and 'confused' by her mother's unexpected decision to cut off contact. Posters on the forum offered words of reassurance and advice, though some disagreed with her parenting methods.
The issue of having children at weddings has become increasingly contentious, with many couples choosing to ban children outright in an effort to avoid any potential drama or fallout. Wedding planner Alison Rios McCrone has stated that while it is impossible to please everyone, there are ways to communicate the decision 'respectfully and minimise potential conflicts'.
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