A Reddit user is asking for guidance regarding their first Mother's Day. Their spouse desires to remain at home with their infant, but their families are not content with this decision.

Americans celebrate Mother's Day as a special occasion to show appreciation and gratitude towards mothers for their hard work. Mother's Day 2023 falls on May 14th, and people are planning their family activities for the day. A Reddit user sought advice after his wife, who recently became a new mother, expressed her desire to spend the day with only her husband and baby. The user posted on the "Am I the A--hole" subreddit, explaining that their decision not to attend a large family gathering for the occasion was met with disapproval from their Hispanic family, who believe that every festivity should be spent with family.
The Reddit community criticized a mother who left her crying babies alone to get some fresh air, causing her to feel frustrated. Despite her mother's disapproval, a user asked if they were being impolite for making this choice. The majority of Redditors agreed that the mother should be able to spend her day as she pleases, as it is also her day.
A Reddit user suggested that a person should do whatever their wife wants to do on a particular day. Another user shared a similar experience where their mother-in-law emptied their daughter's college fund to keep their dream house in Malibu, causing their teenager to be angry. The user advised the couple to prioritize their own family.
According to a Redditor, parents should not have control over every holiday and should allow their adult children to spend time with their significant other and child. A licensed psychotherapist, Amy Morin, stated that just because the wife's family is trying to make her feel guilty, it does not mean she is doing anything wrong. Morin believes that a new mother has the right to set boundaries with people around her and honor her wishes. The mother in this situation is likely focusing on her new child and realizing her expanded role.
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According to Jayme Albin, it is important for the family to support the new mother during this phase of her life. Albin suggests that the extended family should be flexible and adaptable as the nuclear family grows, and should understand that each family needs time to bond and establish their own traditions. Although there may be family traditions surrounding spending every holiday together, Albin notes that times have changed and some traditions may no longer be relevant. Fox News Digital has attempted to contact the Redditor for further comment.