New Delhi, July 31 -- A father on Reddit said that he feels "disconnected" from his newborn baby because his mother-in-law is not allowing him any bonding time. He also listed some specific concerns he had faced ever since the MIL moved in to help with the child.

In a lengthy rant post, a 33-year-old Indian man shared that his mother-in-law has been staying with him to help with the newborn. However, he said, while he truly appreciates her support, "her involvement is starting to create serious tension in our home - especially between me, my wife, and even my connection with our baby".

The man said that limited bonding time, disregard for their parenting approach, and emotional manipulation were among the key issues that bothered him. ...