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A woman's in-laws criticized her for "giving in" to her toddler to avoid a meltdown at a restaurant – and internet readers are divided over the family drama.

The mother took to a popular Reddit channel last week to seek input on whether she made the wrong move during the dinner with her young daughter, her husband, his parents and his sister.

"My 3-year-old was getting cranky, and I could already feel a meltdown brewing," the mom wrote. "I tried crayons, snacks, everything. Nothing worked."

FAMILY VACATION DRAMA ERUPTS OVER GRANDMOTHER'S REQUEST FOR DINNER WITH HER GROWN KIDS ONLY

Finally, she gave the girl an iPad to watch cartoons on a low volume.

"She immediately calmed down and started eating," the mom said, addin

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