When a 35-year-old woman and her husband, Joey, got into a furious disagreement about a priceless family heirloom, she turned to Reddit for support. Emily, her biological daughter, was the intended recipient of the emerald necklace, which is often given by a mother to her eldest child on their fourteenth birthday.
As a token of acceptance into the family, Joey, however, insisted that the necklace be given to his daughter Sophia from a prior marriage. This concept contradicted a long-standing family custom.
Emily was thrilled to receive the necklace, and the woman was determined to carry on her family’s custom. Because she could simply find someone else to replace Emily, Joey said she was biased.
As the situation worsened, Joey’s sister and mother joined him in telling the woman that she had to give Sophia the treasure. The majority of Reddit users agreed with the woman and criticized Joey’s remarks for being hypocritical. They also recommended that she find Sophia a new prise and give Emily the heirloom.
Most internet users concur that the woman’s wish to respect family customs and history shouldn’t have an impact on her relationship with her biological child.