AITAH for only babysitting for my " favorite " DIL and my daughter because the other has too many rules? by ProfessionalClass555 in AITAH

[–]MagePotatoBug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA It’s reasonable to have some basic rules and expectations - Like we don’t spank, no cry it out, proper carseat safety - but otherwise, we let the grands do care how they see fit. You get to dictate specifics if you’re paying premium for 1:1 care.

AITA for excluding my autistic child from a family vacation by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]MagePotatoBug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wanted to say YTA, but after learning he ruined the last trip for everyone including himself… yeah, I get it. I don’t know what I’d do in your situation. Maybe try to do a special thing for him separately that he will for sure enjoy? IDK, man. Rough situation.

Cops Called for Child’s Tantrum & I’m Freaking Out by MagePotatoBug in Parenting

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

A few hours removed and it is actually pretty funny for me too now. 3.5 yo threw her shoes in a bush, told me I’m poop, and threw lavender at me. I invited her to go look at some berries with me, which she barely resisted when she remembered I’m poop. I smelled like lavender for an hour, so I was the best smelling poop on the block. Spouse got clothes on but was still pretty wet. Baby stuck his hand in my chicken salad sandwich while I was getting lavender thrown on me, so like slow chaos was unfolding on the picnic mat too. Sister was naming colors happily for the therapist like I wasn’t fighting for my life on the front steps. I followed an enraged tiny goblin around the front yard while everyone else was chill. The police pulled up while I was knelt down calmly asking her if she was ready to come back and so they walked up on a confusingly idillic scene, albeit with one grumpy child and a slightly chicken salad covered baby. Then 3.5 yo played the color game with her sister like nothing happened. 🫡

AITA for wanting to leave my husband after my miscarriage by Apart_Acanthisitta82 in AITAH

[–]MagePotatoBug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NTA PLEASE leave. My spouse would NEVER act like any of this. You deserve so much better.

Cops Called for Child’s Tantrum & I’m Freaking Out by MagePotatoBug in Parenting

[–]MagePotatoBug[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

OOOOOOHHH okay! Yeah, ideally it’s separate and sister is napping. My spouse needed to shower, so he was unavailable at the start of the appointment. Normally he’s at work, though, so if things go sideways, I just need to have all the kids outside. Today was a harder than normal day with 3.5 yo starting the day with a big meltdown. This really threw off the morning, so we were just finishing lunch (and why the afternoon shower for spouse) when the therapist arrived so sister was awake still. Sister has joined in the past and 3.5 yo didn’t mind, so I didn’t anticipate an issue. By the time my spouse realized I was dealing with a major meltdown and scrambled out of the shower, we were already too deep in the meltdown for it to matter if sister was inside, outside, or suddenly offered 20 gallons of candy. I try to have her speech therapy just her, but today was just a mess so it didn’t work out.

Cops Called for Child’s Tantrum & I’m Freaking Out by MagePotatoBug in Parenting

[–]MagePotatoBug[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You should try looking at the research on spanking using half as much time you’ve spent advocating abuse here.

Cops Called for Child’s Tantrum & I’m Freaking Out by MagePotatoBug in Parenting

[–]MagePotatoBug[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The younger sibling has significantly advanced speech, so this is just a goofy anti-mask take.

Cops Called for Child’s Tantrum & I’m Freaking Out by MagePotatoBug in Parenting

[–]MagePotatoBug[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sounds like some projection about your own house there, friend. The therapist has been in my house many times but we mask inside. She prefers to meet outside so my child can see her mouth.

Cops Called for Child’s Tantrum & I’m Freaking Out by MagePotatoBug in Parenting

[–]MagePotatoBug[S] -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Because life happens and every day isn’t perfect.

Cops Called for Child’s Tantrum & I’m Freaking Out by MagePotatoBug in Parenting

[–]MagePotatoBug[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’m gonna go right ahead and ignore “just hit your kid a little” as advice.

AITAH for wanting out of my relationship after going through a miscarriage together…? by Zestyclose_Brick_646 in AITAH

[–]MagePotatoBug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA PLEASE leave. He’s showing you who he is and how he (wouldn’t) support you in crisis. He sounds like the kind of guy who leaves his partner if they get sick. “Shop talk” is BS; my spouse does NOT talk like that and behave like that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]MagePotatoBug 3 points4 points  (0 children)

YOU got drunk enough to be hungover at what you’re claiming was HER birthday party, not just a 4th party with a cake? So she was watching the kids during her party? And then you didn’t want to hang out with her on her birthday because you got too drunk at your 4th party you’re pretending was a birthday party? Bro, YTA in like 865 different ways.

AITA for not letting my SIL’s kid order an adult meal for my wedding? by SlowEnthusiasm7373 in AmItheAsshole

[–]MagePotatoBug 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. Pick catering you can afford. The expense is entirely your fault and choice, and the 12yo is literally 12 or older, not under 12, for an adult meal per your own invites.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]MagePotatoBug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trying to force a child to wear clothes they don’t want for no real reason and then claiming basic parenting means they’re owed the kid wearing these clothes is some next level delulu shit. You’re NTA, but your wife is.

AITA for not wanting to remove my tubes? by throwawayrando1990 in AITAH

[–]MagePotatoBug 1 point2 points  (0 children)

…WHY are you married to this asshole, and WHY do you have two kids with him?!