OP’s 11-year-old son had longed for a pet, ultimately choosing a hamster named Amy. However, when OP’s sister-in-law discovered she was naming her daughter Amy, she demanded they change the hamster’s name, sparking a heated debate. Despite attempts to compromise, the son refused to rename the hamster, leading to tension between the family members. OP defended their son’s choice, arguing that the connection was harmless and that forcing a name change was unnecessary. While the sister-in-law and brother accused OP of selfishness, OP stood firm, emphasizing the importance of their son’s feelings in the matter.
So keep scrolling down below to read the whole story narrated by OP and make sure to read it till the end otherwise, you won’t be able to connect to the story below.
1. OP asks users if she’s an A-hole for not forcing her son to rename his pet. Let’s see what the real deal is.
2. OP’s son was begging for a family pet so OP finally gave it a thought because she felt they were ready and she was expecting her son to want a dog or a cat as a pet but he wanted a hamster. So OP spent a week helping him study hamster care.
3. They finally went to the pet shop to get the pet and the lady who was in charge of their suggested OP that she should get him a boy if he wanted. Right at that moment OP’s son was thrilled and they took Amy home. Moreover, OP’s sister-in-law found out that she was pregnant and was having a girl.
4. The problem was raised when they were picking out names for the baby and they narrowed it down to Amy OP kinda made a joke to the SIL saying that they already have Amy at home and listening to this she said the joke was in bad taste and suggested OP to change the pet name.
5. OP told her that her son might not like this idea but she demanded that it has to be changed whether he likes it or not. OP talked to her son but he didn’t want it to be changed.
6. OP tried convincing her son but he didn’t want any name but Amy.
7. OP told SIL that her son isn’t going to change the name and she blew listening to this. According to her, it was embarrassing as she will always remember the connection in her mind.
8. Now OP wants to know whether she’s an A-hole because her brother thinks she’s an A-hole for not forcing her son to change the pet name. Let’s see what users have to say then we’ll decide.
9. This is sad to know to be honest.
10. I mean she’s an adult and she should understand that it’s not a big deal instead she’s throwing tantrums like a 8-year-old.
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