Married Couple Accused Of Favoritism After They Gifted Their Daughter A Puppy Despite Their Son's Grief Over Their Family Dog's Passing

Their son hasn't moved on, but the couple got the puppy anyway.

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• Published in Interesting
• August 8, 2023

After the passing of the cherished family dog, who had been beloved for years, the emotional pain can be particularly challenging for certain members. It's especially true for children who have formed a deep attachment to their furry friend who has now crossed the rainbow bridge.

As much as it pains us to think about replacing our furry friends, sometimes deciding to adopt or rescue another pet is the best way to keep their memory alive. No matter who in your household is pushing for a new pup, everyone should join together in this decision-making process, ensuring that all members of the family are comfortable with bringing home a new member – which could mean taking time to heal before doing so.

Today's story is about a family who recently experienced the pain of saying goodbye to their beloved pet. Although the rest of the family has moved on, one boy is still in pain.

The person who shared this story on the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) is the mother of the grieving boy. According to the original poster, she and her husband decided to get another dog.

But her son has strong feelings against their plans. He said that a new dow would only remind him of the family dog who passed away.

The OP, together with her husband, decided to gift their daughter a puppy anyway. This angered their son, who stormed away from the house in tears.

Now, her in-laws are accusing her and her husband of favoring their daughter.

The OP asked the community about her and her husband's decision to get a new dog despite their son still grieving for their family dog who passed away.

She tells the community that her son is still in pain about the dog's passing.

The boy vehemently refused to get a new dog the moment he heard about it from his parents.

The boy cried after seeing the new family dog. His grandma needed to calm him down.

In the end, the family decided to keep the dog. It seems that the boy has accepted it.

A dog shouldn't be given as a gift. It should be a family discussion.

Most people called her and her husband the a-hole because their decision brought a fresh pain to their son.

Getting a dog with a son still grieving over the family's dog death is simply a terrible idea.

We're pretty sure the daughter can do without a dog. But what they didn't consider is the pain it would cause their son.

The son will remember this pain for the rest of his life.

They should've consulted his therapist first before bringing in a new dog to the family.

These parents messed up big time. They brought something into the family that led their son straight back to therapy.

They could've taught their daughter the value of patience as they waited for their son to heal first. Just by gifting the dog to their daughter, they created a traumatizing experience for the poor little boy.

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