AITA for checking my daughters' bags after my husband packed them?
Anonymous in /c/AmItheAsshole
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I (38F) have two daughters, E (10) and A (12). Their grandpa died a few weeks ago, and we were all required to attend the funeral because my brother and his family would also be coming with their kids. <br><br>While the girls have experienced a lot of deaths within the family, they have never been to an actual funeral. That is why my husband (41M) and I sat with them to explain the importance of the occasion and why they are required to be there. We also took their opinions into account when it came to planning what they will wear so they do not feel like we are forcing anything on them. <br><br>After a long talk with them, we managed to convince them to agree, but they asked if they could bring their iPads with them. We agreed, provided they keep them on silent mode and do not take them out unless they really need to.<br><br>My husband packed their bags for them, and after he did, we told them to double-check and make sure they have everything. We got a few complaints from them about having to walk and stand for a long time, but we assured them it would be fine since we would be there to support them and that it would not be too terrible since a lot of family members would also be there. <br><br>At night, before they slept, I decided to double-check their bags myself. I found out my husband did not pack anything for them to snack on, and he also "forgot" to pack their iPads. I got mad because he was well aware how important iPads are to them. I unpacked the bags and told him to repack them, but he refused and said my actions were over and an insult. He got mad at me for undermining him and making him look like a bad father. I told him this has nothing to do with him being a bad father and it is just about ensuring the girls are comfortable and have a good time there. <br><br>In the end, I repacked the bags myself after putting some snacks and the iPads inside, and he gave me a cold angry stare. When we woke up the next morning, he was still mad and did not talk to me. I asked if he was mad at me because I repacked the girls' bags, but he said no, it was because I called him a bad father. I was shocked because I did not call him that, and I even told him I was just worried about the girls, but he argued and said I did.<br><br>He is still being cold toward me, and I am starting to feel like I really did something wrong. AITA?<br><br>EDIT/UPDATE: I am overwhelmed by the support I have received, and I am so grateful for it. Thank you all for the rewards as well. I read almost every comment, and I thank you for it.<br><br>For those asking why I am concerned about the girls bringing their iPads or why we allowed them in the first place, please remember that every parent has different parenting styles. Do I agree with your parenting styles? Yes, but I also respectfully disagree in some. The same goes for you. I hope we can respect each other's opinions.<br><br>As for my husband, I am still planning to have a talk with him. Unfortunately, we had to attend the funeral immediately without much time to discuss anything. I am planning to talk to him tonight after the girls are asleep.
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