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Gabija Palšytė

“Meals Aren’t Cooked Every Night”: Mother-And-Father-In-Law Cross A Line By Threatening CPS Over Messy Home

We often think that the biggest thing parents stress about is childcare. However, an untidy home can cause just as big a headache as deciding which parenting strategy is best. Surprisingly, 60% of parents say that the cleanliness of their home is a major stressor in their lives.

Sometimes, their fears of guests seeing it are founded. This couple, for example, faced threats of CPS from the grandparents because their home looked too messy for the in-laws’ standards. According to them, it was hazardous to the new baby. But when the couple shared their story online, people deduced that the in-laws had grossly overstepped boundaries.

In-laws threatened a couple with calling CPS if they didn’t get their messy house under control

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