Son Fights To Reclaim Birth Certificate As Mother Insists On Withholding It Until Her Last Breath

The birth certificate serves as a direct link between the newborn and their identification, evidence of birth, and citizenship. It is an important document for the family to keep. Apart from being a fundamental human right, birth registration supports the safeguarding of other rights for children, including the right to be protected from harm and access to essential social services such as justice and healthcare.

In a thought-provoking Reddit post, a Reddit user grappling with a complex family dynamic shared a deeply personal story of clashing ideals surrounding his own birth certificate. An innocuous request to keep the document for himself as he transitioned into adulthood unraveled into an intense disagreement with his mother. While she adamantly argued that the birth certificate should remain in her custody until her last breath, OP asserted his right to claim a piece of his identity. Scroll down for more details!

Apparently, OP took his birth certificate and his mom was not happy about it. He didn't know if he was wrong or not.

Here are some of the top comments from Redditors in response to this story:

Agree! OP is an adult already.

Same question.

Sounds like a control issue.

It belongs to the person named on the document.

It doesn't matter who paid for it. Think about it, can newborn babies pay for their papers themselves?

Can't agree more!

Sounds like an idea.

True though!

It cannot get anymore “yours”, OP!