Grandparent Gets A Ton Of Heat From Granddaughter's Parents For Getting Her A DNA Test
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On the r/AmIthe A**hole subreddit, a grandparent shared that they want to know whether their granddaughter is the biological daughter of her mom, so they suggested her parents get an ancestry test, but they refused.
The granddaughter then sought advice from her biology teacher and bought a DNA testing kit. Curious about what happened next? Scroll down to read the entire story!
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The OP asks:
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Because OP's granddaughter, Lindsey, has a distinctive appearance, so OP suggested her parents an ancestry test, but they refused
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Through a DNA test, Lindsey found that she is not her mother's biological child, but she is daughter of OP's son and a different woman
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The OP added aditional info:
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Commenter supports the OP's decision to help their granddaughter get a DNA test, criticizing the son and his wife for lying to her
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Commenter expresses hope that the adoptive family has the biological mother's medical history
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"Lying about it is selfish and cruel"
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OP explained that the son and his wife informed them, with Lindsey calmly explaining her mom is not her biomom
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Due to a family history of miscarriages, it was common to share news late in pregnancy
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The parents' anger stems from being discovered, not from any wrongdoing on the part of the OP
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The granddaughter already knew something was amiss and needed to find out the truth
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OP was not in the wrong because the granddaughter requested the DNA test to uncover a secret her parents were keeping
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Granddaughter's distress stemmed from her parents' poor handling of the situation
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What are your thoughts after reading this story? Have you or someone you know embarked on a similar journey of self-discovery? Share your insights and experiences below; we'd love to hear your perspectives on how these tests impact familial relationships!
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