After years of raising my son, I saw him repeatedly belittle his wife, criticizing her cooking, housework, and career. It broke my heart, especially since she never complained but clearly felt the hurt.

Determined to teach him a lesson, I gifted my daughter-in-law a frying pan… and a two-week trip to Hawaii, hidden inside the pan. My son’s reaction was a mix of anger and embarrassment, and the laughter that followed made him realize the message I was sending. Now, I wonder if I did the right thing, or if I should have stayed out of their marriage.