Mother Asks Her Mom To Not Buy McDonald’s For Her Toddler Without Permission, But Grandma Says The Request Was Mean And Controlling

Original story by: Twistedsifter.com Last updated: Oct 22, 2025

Context: A mother is questioning whether she was wrong for telling her own mother not to buy her two-year-old fast food without asking. The grandmother surprised the child with McDonald's, leading to frustration from the parents who felt it was inappropriate. When the mother requested she ask next time, the grandmother reacted defensively, accusing her daughter of being unfair and mean.
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Detailed Summary:
- The incident occurred when a grandmother picked up her two-year-old grandchild from daycare and bought them McDonald's on the way home.
- The child's parents were displeased with this, considering fast food inappropriate for a toddler.
- The following day, the mother asked her mother to check with her before buying takeaway for the child again.
- The grandmother reacted emotionally, accusing her daughter of being unfair and mean, and questioning her ability to be a "natural grandmother."
- The mother recounted a previous instance where the grandmother had asked for permission to buy McDonald's for herself and the child.
- The mother, who struggles with confrontation, felt her request was reasonable and was surprised by the strong negative reaction.
- The post sought opinions from Redditors on whether the mother was in the wrong (AITA - Am I The Asshole).
- The general consensus from Reddit users was that setting boundaries regarding food for a child is reasonable, and the grandmother's reaction was disproportionate.