Being a single mom is tough, especially when you're trying to overcome your own struggles. A 31-year-old mother recently quit drinking and is committed to the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program. However, she faces a dilemma: she has to bring her 7-year-old son to AA meetings due to her schedule and lack of childcare options. She believes it's good for her son to be around people trying to better themselves, but her ex disagrees. Is she doing more harm than good? Let's dive into the story. 😮
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A Mother's Dilemma: AA Meetings with Her Son 🤯
This single mom's dedication to her sobriety is commendable, but her decision to bring her 7-year-old son to AA meetings has sparked a heated debate. While she believes it's a positive environment for her son, her ex strongly disagrees. After receiving feedback, she's considering alternatives like giving her son headphones and a tablet during meetings or attending Zoom meetings when he's with her. What are your thoughts on this controversial situation? Let's see what the internet has to say... 🍿
Bringing a child to AA meetings may hinder others' recovery 😕
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Bringing a 7-year-old to AA meetings is not appropriate. 😒
ThePaSch | ThePaSch
Should a 7-year-old attend AA meetings? Here's what people think 🤔
Fuzzy-Constant | Fuzzy-Constant
NTA commenter shares positive experience bringing kids to AA meetings 🙌
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Bringing a child to AA meetings compromises safety and discretion. 😔
curtangel | curtangel
Bringing a child to AA meetings is unfair to others. YTA.
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A heartwarming NTA comment about attending AA meetings with a child ❤️
Due-Sherbert-7330 | Due-Sherbert-7330
Brutal judgement on single mom taking son to AA meetings 😱
Introvert87percent | Introvert87percent
Bringing a child to closed AA meetings violates the 12th Tradition. Try attending open meetings instead.
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Childhood experience in AA meetings: A positive perspective 👍
RoRoRoYourGoat | RoRoRoYourGoat
Bringing a child to AA meetings: YTA or NAH? 🤔
MrJ_Sar | MrJ_Sar
Brutal honesty: bringing a kid to AA meetings is inappropriate 😱
LiveOnFive | LiveOnFive
Bringing a child to AA meetings can be harmful for all. 😔
Amiedeslivres | Amiedeslivres
Bringing a child to AA meetings: Disruptive or supportive? 🤔
cindyfos | cindyfos
Bringing a child to AA meetings: YTA and unfair to others.
ctortan | ctortan
Bringing a child to AA meetings: YTA or NAH?
pseudotumorgal | pseudotumorgal
Bringing your child to AA meetings: appropriate or not? 🤔
sacredxsecret | sacredxsecret
Recovering single mom takes 7-year-old to AA meetings: YTA?
SunnyRose57 | SunnyRose57
Single mom brings child to AA meetings: NTA according to commenter
Flat-Criticism1025 | Flat-Criticism1025
Bringing a child to AA meetings: YTA or NAH?
iolaus79 | iolaus79
Breaking tradition 12: Bringing non-alcoholic son to AA meetings. YTA.
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Is bringing a child to AA meetings appropriate? 🤔
cassowary32 | cassowary32
Child at AA meetings inhibits open sharing, consider childcare options. 🙏
DetroitHyena | DetroitHyena
Bringing a 7-year-old to AA meetings: YTA or NAH?
Sweet_Persimmon_492 | Sweet_Persimmon_492
Bringing a child to AA meetings? YTA. Traumatizing the kid.
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Consider alternatives to avoid disrupting AA attendees. 🙏
Critical-Ice4621 | Critical-Ice4621
Bringing a child to AA meetings: YTA or NAH? 🤔
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Single mom criticized for taking child to AA meetings daily 😔
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Single mom brings 7-year-old to AA meetings: YTA for neglectful behavior.
HarnessMeDesignsOUB | HarnessMeDesignsOUB
Suggestion to minimize child's exposure in AA meetings 👍
OkapiEli | OkapiEli
Bringing kids to AA meetings can be positive and supportive 👍
weird_side_effect | weird_side_effect
Commenter criticizes taking child to AA meetings, suggests alternative solutions. 🤔
HPNerd44 | HPNerd44
Children attending AA meetings can be a positive experience 👍
FunfettiFurby | FunfettiFurby
Online AA meetings may be better for child's safety and privacy 🙏
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Supportive comment defends bringing child to AA meetings. 👏
Narkareth | Narkareth
Bringing a child to AA meetings: YTA or NAH?
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A supportive reply from a child of an alcoholic parent 👏
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Child of alcoholic supports single mom taking child to AA meetings 👏
thatspookybitch | thatspookybitch
Single mom brings 7-year-old to AA meetings: YTA according to commenters 😢
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Bringing a child to AA meetings: YTA or NAH? 🤔
Top-Ad-2676 | Top-Ad-2676
Finding alternative childcare options for AA meetings 👨💻🤔
Babsgarcia | Babsgarcia
Bringing a child to AA meetings: helpful or harmful? YTA says no 🚫
Missworldmissheard | Missworldmissheard
Is taking a child to AA meetings appropriate? YTA thinks no 🤔
mysticwater12 | mysticwater12
Bringing a child to AA meetings: convenience or disruption? 🤔
Element_Girl | Element_Girl
Bringing a 7-year-old to AA meetings: YTA or NAH? 🤔
calamity125 | calamity125
Parent brings child to AA meetings, sparks controversy 😲
chernygal | chernygal
Child attending AA meetings: YTA or NTA?
luador | luador
Bringing a child to AA meetings: YTA, not considering others' needs.
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Child of an alcoholic praises single mom's sobriety efforts 👏
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Parenting debate: Is it okay to take your child to AA meetings? 🤔
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Single mom brings 7-year-old to AA meetings: YTA according to commenters 🙄
Ancient-Transition-4 | Ancient-Transition-4
Bringing kids to AA meetings can create special memories 😊
No_Agency5595 | No_Agency5595
Growing up in AA meetings as a child: Traumatic or educational? 🤔
ShayRae91 | ShayRae91
Attending AA meetings with her son - a NAH verdict.
ohhblessyourheart | ohhblessyourheart
NTA. AA meetings are normal and husband should visit one.
Justafukingegg | Justafukingegg
Struggling single mom seeks advice on AA meeting childcare 🙏
hahewee | hahewee
Parent taking child to AA meeting sparks controversy. YTA verdict.
FitAlternative9458 | FitAlternative9458
Bringing your child to AA meetings: intrusive or understandable? 🤔
LollipopThrowAway- | LollipopThrowAway-
AA meetings are not for children. Ex should support you. 🙅
fightingnflder | fightingnflder
Parent brings child to AA meetings, sparks debate. YTA softly.
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Growing up with a mentally ill mother, NTA commenter values good coping mechanisms.
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Bringing a child to AA meetings - YTA according to commenters 🤷♀️
Caranath128 | Caranath128
Attending AA meetings with kids: NTA, priority is sobriety. 👍
PresentationFew2014 | PresentationFew2014
Commenter calls out single mom for taking child to AA meetings
Muzique_nl | Muzique_nl
Commenter acknowledges ex's insensitivity, but suggests finding alternative childcare.
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