Man Asks Wife If She Wants Their Son to Get Hurt, She Leaves with Their Baby

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A couple with an infant son had an argument after the wife put the baby in bed with the sleeping husband before leaving for work. The husband expressed concern for the child's safety and asked the wife if she wanted their son to get hurt. The argument escalated and the wife left with the baby, staying with her sister and not answering the husband's texts or calls. The husband is questioning whether he was in the wrong for the way he approached the situation. Read on to find out more about the argument and to weigh in with your opinion.

A new dad talks about his wife and son.

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Lazy husband sleeps while hardworking wife heads to work

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Struggling with a crying baby in the morning? 😴👶

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Wife risking baby's safety for work? Dad left worried 😟

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Worried parent expresses concerns about co-sleeping with baby 🤱

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Father's misguided advice leads to wife leaving with their baby

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Father and mother argue over baby's safety while co-sleeping 😴

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Wife leaves with baby after argument, ignoring husband's attempts to reconcile. 😠

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Husband questions parenting, wife leaves with baby. Conflict ensues.

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Hardworking husband questions wife's parenting, she leaves with baby 👶

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Father expresses concern over wife's unsafe sleeping arrangements for infant

A new father expresses his concern over his wife's decision to leave their infant son in their bed while he's sleeping. He worries about the safety risks involved and tries to talk to his wife about it, but instead of understanding his concerns, she accuses him of being a bad father. This leads to a heated argument and her leaving with their baby. The father wonders if he was in the wrong for approaching the situation the way he did. Read on to see what others have to say about the situation and whether the father's concerns are justified.

Engaging discussion on parenting responsibilities and communication, ESH.

serotoninwarrior | serotoninwarrior

ESH, husband needs to step up on Tuesdays and hire a sitter.

UrHumbleNarr8or | UrHumbleNarr8or

Sleeping in vs. safety concerns: ESH for different reasons 😴👶💤

Velocityg4 | Velocityg4

Parenting requires sacrifices, not guilt trips. ESH, but more you 😠

yeah_right_4685 | yeah_right_4685

OP's negligence leads to wife leaving with their baby. YTA.

veni_vidi_dixi | veni_vidi_dixi

Lazy dad refuses to take care of baby, wife leaves with child 😔

Perfect-Advantage-82 | Perfect-Advantage-82

Father refuses to care for child one day a week. YTA.

ltltna00097 | ltltna00097

Parenting disagreement leads to dangerous situation for infant 🤱

keesouth | keesouth

Sleep deprivation causing marital issues. 😴

ttnl35 | ttnl35

Mom defends man's request to be woken up, gets support 🙌

RebelRedhead69 | RebelRedhead69

Both parents share blame for endangering child with different perspectives

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Commenter calls out neglectful behavior, sparks debate on co-sleeping.

FlowerOk3892 | FlowerOk3892

Wake up, dude! 🚨 Listen to her before it's too late. 😔

Accomplished_Cup900 | Accomplished_Cup900

Parenting fails: neglecting child leads to wife leaving with baby 👶

leinadkram22 | leinadkram22

Commenter calls out OP's laziness with strong YTA sentiment 🤨

ArmChairDetective38 | ArmChairDetective38

Struggle of a night shift worker with a baby 👶

Kreeblim | Kreeblim

Working parent expresses concern over safety after no sleep, NTA.

CobaltCrimson_ | CobaltCrimson_

Don't be a neglectful parent 😒 Check on crying babies

Jouleswatt | Jouleswatt

Lazy husband gets called out for neglecting his baby duties 🤦‍♂️

SnooJokes7657 | SnooJokes7657

Parenting is hard, but leaving with the baby isn't the answer 😕

Possible-Tank-161 | Possible-Tank-161

Parenting duties neglected, YTA for not waking up for child.

steely_92 | steely_92

Sleeping with baby risky. ESH for ignoring baby's cries.

LoupGarou95 | LoupGarou95

Sleep deprivation is no joke. NTA for needing rest 😴

PixiFrizzle | PixiFrizzle

Step up and show respect for your spouse and child. YTA 👎

LovelyAardvark | LovelyAardvark

Parenting requires stepping up and being responsible. 👶🏻‍👦🏻

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Lazy husband receives YTA judgment for neglecting his parenting duties. 😠

KittyDuMaurier | KittyDuMaurier

Parenting 101: Wake up and care for your damn son 🤦‍♂️

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Parenting disagreements lead to a tense situation. 😕

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Parenting disagreements lead to dangerous situations. ESH needs compromise. 🤝

Substantial-Art2472 | Substantial-Art2472

Parenting requires effort and teamwork, not neglectful sleeping habits. 😴💤

Ursula_Bot | Ursula_Bot

Mother's actions endangering child and relationship with husband. TA.

BabyBree22 | BabyBree22

Get up and take care of your kid 👏🏻

AsparagusFiend | AsparagusFiend

ESH. Risking baby's life is worse, but solution needed. 😕

Fuzzy-Constant | Fuzzy-Constant

Sleeping with the baby is dangerous. ESH for not finding solution.

ADG1983 | ADG1983

A strong reaction to a serious situation. 💥

hellofuckingjulie | hellofuckingjulie

Deserving dad wants sleep after 70-hr work week, NTA 👍💤

evrydayimstrugglin | evrydayimstrugglin

Father criticized for not helping with child and work routine 🤦‍♂️

legendarymel | legendarymel

Father criticized for neglecting baby's safety on day off 🚼💤

Top-Passion-1508 | Top-Passion-1508

Proactive dad or insensitive husband? 🤔

jamieg55 | jamieg55

Keep the baby safe and dad responsible with a pack and play 🚼

notreally121 | notreally121

Commenter calls out neglectful parent with a harsh YTA judgment 👨‍👦

umalupa | umalupa

Man refuses to help wife with baby, causes endangerment. YTA.

Ncld59 | Ncld59

Working 70 hrs and getting only 3 hrs sleep, NTA 👏

Nemo2oo5 | Nemo2oo5

Commenter suggests dad lied, sparks vote controversy. 🤔

foolish_girl_89 | foolish_girl_89

Sleeping in with babies? ESH in this comment section 😴👶

amelidia | amelidia

Father disregards responsibility, blames wife. YTA 🙄

urcrazynourcrazy | urcrazynourcrazy

Parenting disagreements lead to wife leaving with baby 🚶‍♀️👶

stinao | stinao

Parental negligence and blame game. 🤦‍♂️

Thatmeanmom | Thatmeanmom

Don't compromise baby's safety or ignore cries. 🚫👶⚠️

Hopeful_Cranberry897 | Hopeful_Cranberry897

Commenter calls out laziness with sass. 😎

happy_doodlemack | happy_doodlemack

Sleeping in over crying child? YTA with dash of ESH 😴👶

Aquapuella | Aquapuella

New parents struggle with sleep and safety for their baby. 😴

raquack | raquack

Working overnights is tough and lack of sleep is draining 💤

Awe154 | Awe154

Mother defends leaving with baby after father neglects child on his day 🤱

Odd_Calligrapher_932 | Odd_Calligrapher_932

Sleep-deprived dad not TA, wife should consider his work schedule 💤

AThornRose | AThornRose

Commenter calls out lazy dad, demands he pull his weight 🤦🏻‍💻

anguas-plt | anguas-plt

Don't accuse your wife of wanting to harm your child 😠

Scroogey3 | Scroogey3