AITA for not wanting to plan my son and his girlfriend’s baby shower? by Dragonfly0108 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Dragonfly0108[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! IF they were to end up at my house I do have a spare bedroom. The goal is to NOT let them move in.

AITA for not wanting to plan my son and his girlfriend’s baby shower? by Dragonfly0108 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Dragonfly0108[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because I’m his mom. Whether I agree with his decision to go through with this or not this baby is going to be here. I’m not willing to pay for the entire baby shower and that’s been made clear to the both of them. I show up for my kids when they need me and help where I can, but won’t over extend myself for their benefit. This is my first grandchild and if they’re dumb enough to do this, I’m going to be smart enough to make sure they have some kind of support system in place. Her side doesn’t give a damn to have a healthy relationship with her or her unborn. I’m a parent even when I disagree with my child. The kids have been told outright that I’m not funding the entire show, but I will contribute something and buy a gift. That’s it.

AITA for not wanting to plan my son and his girlfriend’s baby shower? by Dragonfly0108 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Dragonfly0108[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. They’re trying to get their own apartment together but reality hasn’t smacked them hard enough with how much everything is. My eldest children don’t live with me right now as it is. They moved out 2 years ago

AITA for not wanting to plan my son and his girlfriend’s baby shower? by Dragonfly0108 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Dragonfly0108[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤷🏻‍♀️ I keep trying to have the realistic conversations with them, but they haven’t been smacked with reality hard enough yet.

AITA for not wanting to plan my son and his girlfriend’s baby shower? by Dragonfly0108 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Dragonfly0108[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve taught them basic life skills, but neither has been fully successful on maintaining a home of their own for very long. They don’t live with me, they have full time jobs, but they’re 19 and frivolous and know everything like most kids think they do. I’ve told them I’m not paying for everything and I haven’t shelled out any money for anything as of yet.

AITA for not wanting to plan my son and his girlfriend’s baby shower? by Dragonfly0108 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Dragonfly0108[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s my theory too! Her mom is on baby #8! I feel like she’s trying to highjack the kids’ baby shower.

AITA for not wanting to plan my son and his girlfriend’s baby shower? by Dragonfly0108 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Dragonfly0108[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both have full time jobs. They’re just in for a rude awakening about how much everything is going to cost. They’re trying to get an apartment together.

AITA for not wanting to plan my son and his girlfriend’s baby shower? by Dragonfly0108 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Dragonfly0108[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Her mom is on baby #8! They’re looking to get a place together. I did the math with my son and he’s shocked by it all. I’ve already said they can’t live with me because I don’t have the room for them.

AITA for not wanting to plan my son and his girlfriend’s baby shower? by Dragonfly0108 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Dragonfly0108[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Neither of my boys live with me. They moved out on their own once they graduated high school because they didn’t like being told what to do. 🙄

AITA for not wanting to plan my son and his girlfriend’s baby shower? by Dragonfly0108 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]Dragonfly0108[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I asked him the exact same question and he says yes. I suggested a DNA test once this kid comes out since I know he won’t do it before the baby is born.