Who Deserves To Be In Front Seat- Mother In-law Or Wife?".

Good day everyone.
It’s really lovely for me to participate in this contest, because this topic has become something that almost every family faces at one point or another. Personally, I believe the mother-in-law should be the one to sit in the front seat.

To me, a mother is gold — your second God after the Almighty. A mother’s love and effort can never be compared to anything in this world. She carried you in her womb for nine long months, fed you with her milk for years, and sacrificed her comfort to see you grow into who you are today. No one can repay a mother for her love and endurance.

Now, it’s not every day that a man’s mother will be riding with him. Most of the time, he will be driving with his wife beside him. But when his mother-in-law — or his own mother — joins him, I feel it is only respectful and honorable to let her take the front seat. That single act of giving her that seat doesn’t reduce the wife’s value; rather, it shows maturity, understanding, and deep respect for motherhood.

Some people argue that the wife should always sit in the front because she is the man’s present and future partner. Yes, that is true — but one must remember that the mother was there first. The wife may one day disagree or even walk away, but a mother’s love and place never fade. So, giving her the front seat on those rare occasions is not a big sacrifice; it is a symbol of appreciation.

However, this issue has caused a lot of tension in some families. Some women feel insulted when asked to sit at the back, while some mothers feel disrespected if told to move. Sadly, such little matters have led to quarrels, division, and even divorce in certain homes. To me, it shouldn’t be an issue at all. The wife should understand the meaning behind that simple act. She should think of it this way — one day she will also become a mother-in-law, and she will appreciate the same respect being shown to her.

My advice to families going through this kind of situation is simple: understanding and communication. The husband should talk peacefully and make sure both women feel honoured. He shouldn’t make either of them feel unwanted or less important. The wife should learn to see the beauty in honoring her husband’s mother, while the mother-in-law should also respect the wife’s position as the man’s life partner.

In conclusion, love and wisdom should guide every action in a family. Giving the mother-in-law the front seat doesn’t take away the wife’s place — it only shows the kind of values we were raised with. At the end of the day, peace and respect in the home matter more than who sits in the front seat.

I invite @dprof, @bossj23 and @okere-blessing to participate in this contest.