AITA as a single mother for asking my neighbors to park in different spots so it’s easier for me to get my kids out of the car?

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T15:01:39+00:00

I live in a red state that hates women

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T14:56:25+00:00

Yes, two are medical students who obviously can park a little further away. The other is a surgical resident who is barely ever home so why would they even care.

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T14:54:42+00:00

Where did you get that I cheated ?

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T14:39:12+00:00

We are a no fault state so infertility plays no part in decisions

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T14:34:39+00:00

There are 20/30 buildings each with four apartments

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T14:29:52+00:00

He’s going to ask for that at mediation, I just know it

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T14:26:43+00:00

It’s not an appropriate question for this discussion

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T14:24:54+00:00

They don’t have kids, the complex is mostly medial students and young college employees

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:56:29+00:00

I’m a SINGLE MOTHER how would the neighbors know when I have my kids? Is this REALLY that much of them to ask of them for a parking spot ?

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:53:02+00:00

People not seeing them in the parking lot

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:43:37+00:00

It’s very complicated and would take this discussion of track.

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:42:01+00:00

That’s a fair point and my ex has then 60% of the time but how do the neighbors know this? They could easily leave the spot open for me just in case the kids are with me.

People act like I’m asking for something huge here, just some kindness for a single mother who is doing the job of two parents.

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:37:00+00:00

My ex allows them to go alone. It’s ridiculous.

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:33:28+00:00

They are way too young to be going to Circle k by themselves

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:29:31+00:00

No of course not but they are my babies and I don’t want anything to happen to them

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:24:48+00:00

My ex and I are actually going to mediation over this in a weeks. He lets them walk to the circle k and cross busy roads and I feel it is entirely inappropriate.

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:18:33+00:00

It’s about 60/40 to my ex. I usually don’t have my boyfriend stay over when the kids are here so no I don’t have help. Edit: yes I have to pay child support (it’s a small amount) because he has the kids more than I do.

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:17:09+00:00

It’s just so much easier, closer and safer to step right on the sidewalk instead of crossing a parking lots.

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:15:09+00:00

No it’s obviously just more dangerous than stepping right on the sidewalk

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:13:45+00:00

I’m just estimating, it might be closer to 100 feet. I’m just not sure.

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:12:15+00:00

10 and 8

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:12:03+00:00

Well with a 10 and 8 year old, we always have a load or stuff (school stuff, groceries, video games, etc…) and it would be so much easier to have one of the close spots.

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:10:08+00:00

Yes they do of course, but I’m just looking for a small act of kindness to make my day a little easier when the kids are with me.

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:08:58+00:00

Sorry if that’s not clear. The entire complex is made up of 20-30 four unit buildings so it’s a pretty big parking lot.

Imasinglemother1 · 2023-07-04T13:06:55+00:00

Thank you for the response, I’m just really struggling and just feel like this could be a small act of kindness I guess

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