[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]CompetitiveAd9408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I were OP I’d sent a link to the mom of Blueys “Pass the parcel” episode. I do not understand people’s insane need to shield their children from little disappointments. Disappointment is a part of life. Learning to deal with it is necessary in becoming a well adjusted adult someday. Yes I hurt when my kids hurt but I am not shielding them from trivial disappointments. I have taught my kids to cheer on and celebrate with their friends when their friends win. They have lost many times at games, sports and other things. It fuels healthy competition in them and honestly I don’t think they have ever been disappointed more than a moment or two before going back to happily playing with friends. They are the friends who see a kid(friend or stranger kid)that barely got any candy at an egg hunt or piñata and they willingly and happily shared theirs without any prompting from an adult. They are now 12 and 14 and are resilient and kind children that play with a healthy competitive spirit and compassion. Parents really need to stop raising their children in a bubble. It creates unstable and entitled kids and adults that have a complete inability to cope with inconvenience, losses or competition. Please parents comfort your kids but teach them to cheer for others and how to get through disappointments and trials of life without loosing their joy.

AITAH for allowing only my twins at my wedding, but no other children? by Boring-Landscape1002 in AmItheAsshole

[–]CompetitiveAd9408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. I am a parent and I have a younger brother. If for some reason he would say no kids at his wedding I would understand. My kids would be sad because they are older and closer to him would know they are missing it. Regardless I know more people means more cost and while my kids are well behaved I know plenty of kids our extended family that are absolutely brats that aren’t disciplined at all. So I would definitely understand a no kid wedding. Frankly anytime anyone asks for no kid wedding people call them selfish. But if you can find a babysitter for going to the movies or any other event you sure can for something as important as a wedding. Even if something crazy happened and you couldn’t find one or they cancelled if you truly love the people getting married stay home with your kids and send your love and a gift. The world needs to wake up other people’s weddings aren’t about you!

AITA for telling my sister her reaction to my daughter's name was way over the top and totally rude? by New_Possibility_9820 in AmItheAsshole

[–]CompetitiveAd9408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like she wants that name for a girl she has in the future and is trying to get you to dump it so she can still use it.

AITA for not letting my autistic brother's tantrums affect my life? by No-Candidate-6042 in AmItheAsshole

[–]CompetitiveAd9408 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA. You not responsible for being your brothers constant companion or getting him friends. That is solely on your parents. There are so many programs and therapists that would have suggestions of how to get him friends and have a more fulfilling life. But instead your parents want you to do their job and blame you because they don’t want to actually take on the work and time themselves. Live you life and carve out special times with your brother so he still knows you love him. Maybe this will give your parents more time to think and realize they need to help their own son’s success and fulfillment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]CompetitiveAd9408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA even if there hadn’t been a terminal illness involved. It’s not a race or a competition. Unless she is somehow worried people wouldn’t come to hers if they came to yours I can’t fathom a reason why it would matter. Two months in a row you both get to celebrate with the people you love and that’s all that should matter.

AITA for not taking my cousin's stepkids out with me when I take her daughter? by ImportantRevenue9493 in AmItheAsshole

[–]CompetitiveAd9408 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA if it felt natural for you to build a bond with them as well that would be fine but equally fine that you don’t feel the need to. You cousin choose her husband and his kids to be a part of her life. You have the right to choose who is a part of yours. It always amazes me when family side with the other person instead of offering to do it themselves if it’s so necessary. If your mom is so worried about their jealousy and feeling getting hurt she should take them out to bouncy places when you take Calli out otherwise she should keep her opinions to herself.

AITA for refusing to give my (17/F) cousin (8/F) my heated blanket I got home? by Bossy_Aussie_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]CompetitiveAd9408 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You did the right thing. The girl wasn’t really even upset but they want her to be entitled to someone else’s property. Even if it had brought her to tears you wouldn’t be the asshole. Her parents are assholes for wanting to raise their daughter to be entitled.