Redditor’s MIL Loses Her Cool After Grandson Chooses To Attend His Senior Prom Over The Family’s Mother’s Day Dinner

Life is all about priorities.

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• July 30, 2023

Mothers are undoubtedly essential members of society, as they influence children to lead fulfilling lives and make positive contributions to society. 

Many mothers are also the sole parent of their kids and provide every kind of support their children could ever need, even though this may sometimes require them to make huge sacrifices.

Given how important mothers are to society, it’s only normal for them to get celebrated. One day, every year, mothers are celebrated for their immense sacrifices and contributions.

Many children ensure that they celebrate Mother’s Day with their mother, either by giving her a gift or just simply expressing their gratitude for her efforts.

Mothers also look forward to this day, and many hold it in high esteem. We found one Redditor whose mother-in-law (MIL) seems to be one such person. 

OP shared on the r/entitled parents subreddit that their MIL got upset with their son for choosing to attend his senior prom instead of the family’s Mother's Day dinner.

Although OP explained to her that the senior prom was an experience their son would only enjoy once in his lifetime, while Mother’s Day was a recurring event, she still wouldn’t budge.

She complained throughout the dinner, which got OP frustrated. Consequently, they couldn’t help but bring the matter to the court of Reddit for urgent deliberation.

Scroll down to find out the interesting opinions that were shared on the matter.

Let's dig into the details

OP's son has chosen his senior prom over mother's day, and their MIL is not happy about it

Here's how the Reddit community reacted to the story:

Seems MIL complains about everything

"The entitlement your MIL shows hints at her not even being active in your sons life"

"She can have Mothers Day be all about her just like son can have his senior prom be all about him."

"Just giggle and walk away when she complains."

"If my mom or MIL acted like this I’d just gather the rest of my family and leave"

Not everyone would have tolerated OP's MIL's complaints in that situation

"A high school prom is a special occasion she needs to get over it."

"Would SHE have given up her prom for a stupid mother's day dinner??"

"Every time she complains about something, you should too."

"It does seem a bit short-sighted of the school to book Prom on Mother's Day"

"If you have a good relationship with your parents, you don’t need forced days of appreciation."

"Why does that even concern her it’s not her day."

Asides from the opportunity to show off incredible dresses and tuxes, prom can be a time for teens to have one last get-together with friends. Indeed, no teen wants to miss celebrating the end of their high school journey.

This is why many Redditors understand OP’s son’s decision to miss the Mother’s Day dinner, and they believe OP’s MIL should understand this too.

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Jesse