'MIL's Neglect Killed My Child..' -- Reddit Story Reaction 

Not even just child neglect she KILLED that baby.

@@NameName-yj7lp Meant to say criminal negligence lmao, my point still stands though

@@mackattack315 Yeah totally but still how the hell did they think 3 years was ok? Shoukd make sure to add it on her record so she can never get a babysitting or daycare job ever

I wouldn’t doubt she “washed clothes” on purpose so the baby drowned. Who tf washes clothes with a 2 year old outside. just take them with you inside if it’s that important.

@@Amanda-hl7xk idk but maybe ur right likeeee maybe she REALLY wanted a grandson instead 😬

Ikr! I hate mommy’s boys!

I totally agree with u i mean in my opinion the grandma would deserve 20 years in prison for letting her own neace Drown for sum LAUNDRY

@@atlantis-noah2897 granddaughter** but 100% agreed

I thought that exact thing.

I mean she let her DROWN for sum LAUNDRYYYYYY

True

she just let her drown for DRY laundry. like for real? my laundry stays in the dryer for DAAAAYS sometimes if I do not have enough time to fold it etc. and she could not wait a few hours until the parents come take their baby?

@@majacorik6384 I KNOW NOT EVEN WET LAUNDRY, still no excuse

When the kid goes to school or daycare whatever they go to the parents would be stupid not to put down on his enrolment that this woman is not allowed to come into the school or daycare and Definitely not allowed to pick him up or see him. You don’t need to get a restraining order to stop that it’s definitely better because if they show up and police are called multiple times for it they will get arrested or go back to prison

@@mackenziebruere593 you would think it would be this simple. I have a daughter, I have full legal and sole custody of. I signed her up for school, I was there everyday to drop her off and pick her up, the only person listed to do such…her father was not. Out of nowhere, I picked her up (she was five) and she starts telling me about how her dad came and took her out of school and took her away to hang out. I went immediately to the school and asked what was going on?! He did NOT have permission to show up and take her out of school and especially that I was NEVER notified of this, instead I am hearing it from my five year old. Long story short, principal said “if he’s the father he can do what he wants” I was enraged, I had sole custody to protect my daughter. I had to go to the HR department of the school district, who went to the attorney of the school district and they went after the principal for his complete lack of concern that they were supposed to be caring for my daughter while she was in their possession, and instead basically anyone could walk in off the street and take her as long as they say “they know her”. Principal got in huge trouble for going against a court order, and only after he was brought in and told this by the head of the school district and the attorney was it put in place that her father was not to step foot on the school property without my permission. He did it a few times before I got it to stop. It was really difficult for my daughter, she didn’t like it (he had been absent most of her life) and I was so stressed even letting her go to school because I didn’t know if when I went to pick her up if she would be there or not. Her father is a narcissist a lot like this MIL. It’s such a difficult thing to deal with, they never stop.

@@shannons9963 that’s so messed up, the school should not have allowed him to do that. Most schools, or at least schools in my town, won’t let a student leave with someone who isn’t in their system. Pretty much, at the beginning of the school year the parents fill out a sheet saying who is allowed to pick up/sign out the child. The school won’t let students leave with someone who isn’t on that list. However, when I was in school, I had my mom call a few times to give the school permission to let me leave with someone who wasn’t on my list. But that’s the only exception I’ve ever seen. I’m so sorry that the school system betrayed you like that

@@mackenziebruere593 I think you overestimate the school/daycare system. I wouldn't trust either to always turn away a grandparent. I would've gotten the restraining order for even showing up at the house, especially after she had "seen" them out with a baby stroller even though the couple is pretty much estranged with the mother. That was a red flag for me.

@@JuliaJiggs I know for a fact that in New Zealand and Australia where I’ve both lived and currently live in Australia if you do not have a parent or guardian on enrolment form the only way that the child can be picked up or see that person is if the parent who is on the form has contacted the school or daycare to let them know that this person is coming to pick them up. Obviously the system in the US is completely different I believe that’s where the story comes from.

This sounds horrendous.. wow.. and I thought this story was bad..

@@TwoHotTakes The Coconut Story is one of those stories that are imbedded in Reddit history. Like you reference it in a comment section and people will know exactly what you're talking about

Omg WHAT?? The grandmother knew about her being allergic and did it anyways and put literally ALL OVER HER HEAD??🤬🥺 I hope that grandmother got charged with murder cause you know she purposely did that to hurt the child 🤬

@@b_jean755 She put it all over the childs head (who was like 3 or 4) then when the child was having a reaction, gave her benadryl which made then child sleepy, then unable to communicate or react to her throat was closing up. The whole thing was messes tf up

@@b_jean755 it was even worse than the previous comment makes it seem. The grandmom put it all over her head, saw that she had a rash, gave her benadryl (which made her sleepy obv), DIDNT WASH OUT THE OIL, and sent her to bed where unfortunately her airways swelled shut and she died. It was horrendous

i’m so glad that you’re okay and completely agree that it wasn’t an accident. it was more than neglect too. also i can’t help but be curious about the medical details on how you survived

Oh girl you are a living miracle

So glad youre okay! Is there a name to what happened to you/your brain? I find that fascinating

When i was a kid maybe 3-4 years old we went to a amusement park that had a mini golf course. I was walking around with my cousin (same age) and i didn't want to hold his hand, so he pushed me into a small pond , deep enough for me to drown. I tried to stay afloat and wildly splashed my arms while doing it, my dad saw something splashing in the water, dropped his stuff and yelled " A CHILD IS DROWNING" and jumped in to drag me out. After he got me out he realised, it wasn't A child drowning , it was HIS child that was drowning 😂. I was fine and running around like 30 minuted later again, This didn't have any long term effects on me either, so i got extremely lucky. Thank you dad.

Brain reverted back to being inside the womb? The only reason babies don’t drown in the womb is because they don’t breathe by themselves. They get their oxygen from the umbilical cord/placenta. Also, baby sitter got seven years even though you didn’t die? I don’t think think any of those things are possible to be honest, sorry if that is rude but if you’re telling the truth that is miraculous.

She’s probably a narcissist. The excuses are very on par with type 2 personality disorder

Only a idiot would leave a child near water unsupervised. I am beyond protective of my grandchild, when I watch her I watch her like a hawk. Thankfully so do my grandchild’s other set of grandparents do so too. I can’t imagine allowing any child near water alone.

I'm so paranoid about this. I know my SO would love a house with a pool someday, but I'm like. . . maybe when the kids are in their teens and then we'd have to sell the house when we had grandbabies.

@@wendynecaise2499 listen. Pool gates and SWIM LESSONS. They can start around 10 months.

God that’s so irresponsible, I hope your daughters ok

So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Awww xx thanks for sharing 🥰 so selfish of her though.

@@estherhuston5600 That's drugs for you. 😔😔 Barely heard from her for two weeks after while I planned the funeral alone too.

absolutely. they need to bring this to court and to put a restraining order against her, before the MIL tries to find some legal loophole to demand access to the grandkid.

Yeah, that’s probably why she’s so delusional so that she doesn’t have to deal with waking up with it on her mind as well as her heart.

Maybe I’m confused, but since when do you have to rush to suddenly take clothes out of the DRYER!?!?! The washer……mmm maybe (OBVIOUSLY take the baby with you regardless)….but the dryer? This is the most bizarre story ever.

@@Tori.S. even the washer wont stink up the clothes ASAP. LIKE... you can take the kid with you and take it out

Is did anybody else find it weird that it sounded like she had A neighbor go Get the child out of the pond instead of her jumping in herself. She literally wasted precious time if she had jumped in immediately perhaps the little girl would still be alive

@@kimberlyjones8152 yea like wtf you didn’t instantly grab her

@@kimberlyjones8152 yeah, like I cant swim but I know Im gonna try to get the kid out of the water

That’s what I thought!!!

Good POV

Like, she left a child near water unsupervised for God nows how long. 7 minutes is all it takes to lose consciousness. I don't understand her thinking she could walk away for even half that. Into the house, mind you. And not think "hmm, maybe I should bring the child with me"

Not insane at all. That wording was intentional as fuck. She sounds insane honestly for thinking that would be met with anything but a restraining order.

Exactly 💯

WHAT ON EARTH... tried to get custody for herself?! Sounds like you went through it.. hope all is well now!

How the fuck did she break his femur??? 😳 Like wow I thought my mother in law was bad but damn that's horrible!! I'm so sorry your baby had to go through that 🥺

@@b_jean755 she decided to mix a medication she was on with alcohol she never drank. She claimed she was holding him cleaning out a bottle to feed him, and he threw himself back but the injury couldn’t have occurred without a twisting motion that’s consistent with abuse injuries. The police had her go through what happened with a doll while she filmed, and she ended up throwing the doll and having a meltdown, so not great… He’s okay now, but it definitely stunted his development and he had to go through occupational, speech and physical therapy after being in a full body harness for a month, where he should have been hitting 6-9 month milestones, he was in bed. He didn’t walk on his own until he was almost 2. My ex husband after 6 months of not talking to her wanted to let her back into our lives and forgive her and it was a huge driving force in what lead to our divorce. I’m forever grateful for the social workers who helped me navigate this situation. The woman in this story has a wonderful husband, and she’s so lucky to have someone whose not ready to forgive something so awful. It’s extremely hard when it’s your own parent.

@@b_jean755 You're being stupid by bringing another child into the world with him. You should have left when you found out. He is not fit to be a father. He is defending his dad over his daughter. He is willing to let his daughter be abused by his father. You need to think more. Your decision to make another child does not add up with your claims of you wanting to keep children safe. You are a pathetic excuse of mother.

@@b_jean755 you took a pause and still decided to make another baby with a man who wants to reunite with his child's abuser....I have no words for this

I don’t think it is real life. It’s not even a thing where someone who isn’t a legal parent, go to court and demand to see a child who isn’t theirs. Blood related/legal or not- not hers.

@@luke32442 I believe there is a thing for grandparent rights I’ve heard it before

@@DarkWidow1110 yes your right some states have what is called grandparents rights. Thankfully our state had it abolished in 2017.

@@luke32442 my state has grandparents rights. They usually grant it in cases one parent is deceased though. If both parents are against the grandparent they tend to just look at it as a disagreement and move along

Exactly!! She should never be alone with any child again

This sounds kinda like she did it on purpose, like...it's hella suspicious

I don't want to let a toddler out of my view for five seconds even if there is no danger around... how could you just leave a toddler unattended?

@@marymohr2799 right? Like… how did OP’s husband survive this long?

@@peacechickification Either he was very lucky, his mom got a lot lazier and negligent later in life, or she just cared less about her grandkid

@@peacechickification Maybe Op husbands dad was a good parent. I don't see how else he is alive.

I don't think I'd leave a child that age alone in a fenced yard outside with no body of water.

@@wendynecaise2499 yea the woman is so dumb. Take the kid with you, don’t leave a child alone

I was camping with some now-ex friends of mine, and they have a 3 year old. The camp was situated within eyesight of a lake. Maybe 40’ away. They tried to put the baby in *her own tent!!!* I was like “absolutely not. Are you insane?” And their response was “Well, she knows how to swim.” I don’t have words for how flabbergasted I was. I offered to let her sleep in my tent with me, but they refused. The only reason I didn’t leave on the spot was because I was going to stay up all night to watch the kid. My god, some people need to be shot. Later, the guy was charged with child neglect for leaving the, again, *three year old* home alone when he went to pick up her mother.

@@jendubay3782 oh my god. People are idiots. Thank god you stayed up to watch the tent. Some people should not be allowed to have children!

I think it was purposeful..

That woman shouldn't be in care or control of any life... clearly unfit. Despicable

Hell find out one day and when he does it'll break his heart

Exactly!!!

ya literally all she had to do was just pick the child up and take it in the house with her wtf

LEGIT.

More than.

i know you mean a psych evaluation but i just imagined someone with a crystal ball deciding how guilty she is

That’s only a thing when the grandparent can prove the child is suffering without them in their life. The grandparents can’t just demand to see a child there needs to be a reason

There has to be a history of visitation that refusing the contact will detriment the kid.

There would have to be precedented cases where a grandparent won rights with two healthy parents and their aren’t. Most cases come from a deceased parent and surviving spouse not allowing visits, abuse parents withholding visits as punishment, or something along those lines.

That’s narcs for you. They don’t think other people are real. Think about how people treat their Sims.

Same. The MIL gives traditional vibes, by means traditional, like sons are favoured over daughters.

I suspected this when she said she wants to "take care of the child" it just sounded wrong to me

Wouldn’t a criminal record and history of neglect that got another child killed be taken into consideration? You’d think that they have a good reason to keep son away from her, as she’s proven she cannot be trusted to keep any child safe & has not shown any semblance of taking responsibility for her actions

@@princesslulu5795 yep that’s why I said she’d never get them. I was just talking about how the laws vary by location and it’s for visitation and not custody

@@princesslulu5795 I think she means if your child, the parent of you grandchild, died you can get visitation with your grandchild.

What’s a MIL?

Paige Morkel MIL means mother in-law