Summary
A woman set up a savings account for her son and refused to share the account details with her mother-in-law, which led to a disagreement. The mother-in-law wanted direct access to contribute money, but the woman preferred to keep the information private until her son is older. This situation has led to a family conflict and discussion about trust and privacy.
Key Facts
- A woman opened a savings account for her son to which she and her husband contribute regularly.
- The woman controls access to the account, though her husband can view it through a banking app.
- Her mother-in-law offered to deposit money monthly but demanded access to the account details.
- The woman refused to share the account details, suggesting her mother-in-law could give money directly to her instead.
- This refusal upset the mother-in-law, leading to a silence between them since December.
- The situation sparked debates on Reddit about privacy, trust, and financial account management.
- Some Reddit users argued that providing the account number would only allow deposits, not withdrawals.
- The conflict has prompted discussion on whether reactions were appropriate or overreactions.
