Dear Abby: Mom says we’re ‘breaking up the family’ because we won’t let kids be near child predator
May 18, 2026
DEAR ABBY: A close family member was arrested for child pornography. He is now out of jail. My husband and I have decided he is not to be around our children under any circumstances. My husband’s mother is having a hard time with this and says we are “breaking up the family.” She says our fami
ly should be able to be around this person as long as our kids are supervised. However, we feel this isn’t her decision to make. My husband and I agree on the boundaries we have set, but she continues to question them and guilt us for our decision. What’s the best way to move forward? -- PROTECTOR IN TEXAS ...read more read less