From Slate Magazine · Nicole Chung · · 50s
Mother-in-law denies dessert to one child
Grandma's body shaming over dessert sparks parenting conflict.
In brief
Grandma's body shaming over dessert sparks parenting conflict. Mother-in-law refused dessert to 6-year-old Monica because she was 'too fat', causing family tension over her treatment. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Mother-in-law denies dessert
My mother-in-law let Harry have cake but not Monica because she said Monica was 'too fat'.
“Monica is a little on the chunky side, but not seriously so”
Daughter cries after refusal
Monica cried when her mother-in-law refused dessert, saying she was 'too fat'.
“Monica told me that Pam let Harry have cake for dessert, but not her”
Mother-in-law defends action
Pam said she meant well and that she did a better job of watching Monica's health than the parents.
“We should be grateful to her for doing a better job of looking out for Monica’s health”
Family conflict escalates
The family plans to cancel Halloween trick-or-treating after the incident.
“We had planned to have Garrett’s parents join us and the kids for trick-or-treating on Halloween”
Husband's response
Husband says his mother 'meant well' but the mother-in-law hurt Monica's feelings.
“My husband says his mother 'meant well' and I’m being overly harsh”
Parenting advice
Experts say the mother should protect her child from cruel family members and set boundaries.
“Your husband should tell his mother that she needs to apologize to Monica”
At a glance
Mother-in-law refused dessert to 6-year-old Monica because she was 'too fat', causing family tension over her treatment.
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