Image credits: The mom argued that money isn’t the only thing that matters and her own family seems to be doing fairly well financially. However, her primary concern seems to be the fact that her son would take the surname of a man “who didn’t want him, see him, or love him.”
The mom’s feelings are perfectly valid here. But so is the desire for financial stability. Many parents would leap at the chance to secure generational wealth for their child given the chance. And that’s the sentiment reigning in the AITA thread. Some Reddit users phrased it spot on that the child’s grandparents appear to want a genuine relationship with him. So much so that they’re making him their primary heir. Others noted that it’s important to remember that the surname isn’t just the boy’s father’s, but his grandparents’, too. So the surname has a positive connotation, not just a negative one.
And there are no real shortcuts here. At the core of any solid relationship lies a simple fact: people need to spend, regularly. Sometimes, physical distance or busy schedules get in the way. So carving out a few hours whenever you can is well worth it.