We all have that one friend who can’t seem to separate their social life from their parenting life. Meet our protagonist, the child-free “aunt” who loves her friends but craves some adult-only time. She’s been enjoying painting, hiking, and wine tasting with her friends, but things take a turn when her friend Kayla insists on bringing her son Ryan to every event.
The Child-Free Aunt

Painting Plans Hijacked

Hiking with a Surprise Guest

Drawing the Line

Wine Tasting Showdown

The Argument

Zoo Drama

Standing Her Ground

Divided Opinions

Uninvited

The Great Kid Debate: Friends at Odds
Our child-free protagonist finds herself in a sticky situation as her friend Kayla continues to bring her son Ryan to every hangout. From painting to hiking, and even wine tasting, Kayla insists on making every event a family affair. Tensions rise when our protagonist stands her ground, leading to arguments and divided opinions among their friend group. Will they find a way to balance their friendship and their preferences, or is this the end of their child-free hangouts? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this dilemma!
NTA for setting boundaries with friend who brings kid everywhere




To hang out with her, you have to accept her kid. NAH.



Suggests a solution for the commenter’s problem. NTA.

Friend insists on bringing kid everywhere, but OP has had enough. NAH.

NTA. Friend with kids is causing a rift in friendship.

Communication is key! ️ Handling the situation with kindness helps.

Setting boundaries with friends and their kids is okay!

Stand up for your right to adult-only experiences!

Friend insists on bringing kid to adult-only events, causing tension. NTA.

Friend insists on bringing kid everywhere, but NTA has had enough!

Standing up for adults who want child-free spaces. NTA wins!

NTA doesn’t want friend’s kid around during adult activities. Replies agree.

Single working mom friend insists on bringing kid everywhere. NAH.

Child-free events are important for adults-only time. NTA.
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Can’t stand kids? This comment section is for you!

Balancing parenting and social life can be tricky

Mom brings kid to wine tasting, not fun for anyone
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Compatibility issues lead to NTA verdict.

Kayla’s friend questions her motives for always bringing her son.

Mom of 2 agrees, insists friend needs to stop bringing kid.

Time to say goodbye to that friend!

No kids allowed! NTA for wanting adult-only gatherings.
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Is it time to let go of a friendship?

Bringing a child to a wine tasting? Not cool

Wine tasting and kids don’t mix

Respectful NTA explains why adult-only time is important

Friend insists on bringing kid everywhere, but NTA stands up

Bringing kids can change the whole vibe #NTA

Childfree commenter sets boundaries, defends choice.

Childfree friend wants adult-only time, not always kid-friendly activities. NTA.

Debate on whether disliking kids makes you a bad person.

Single mom shares her experience with friends insisting on bringing kids

Don’t let friends guilt you into kid-friendly outings. #NTA

Child-free man shares his experience with friends having kids.

Friend insists on bringing kid everywhere, but it’s not okay.

Parent agrees kids can be annoying, even as a mother

NTA for wanting kid-free events, but communicate it upfront

Don’t let anyone force a ‘package deal’ on you! NTA

Respectfully declining to spend time with friend’s kid. #NoKidsZone

It’s okay to not want to hang out with kids

Planning social time without kids is valid.

Setting boundaries with friends who bring their kids everywhere

Respectful boundaries set with friend insistent on bringing child

Childfree OP sets boundaries, friend risks losing adult time opportunity.

Set boundaries with friends bringing kids to events without permission. NTA

Respectful NTA sets boundaries with friend who brings kid everywhere


Kid-free events are okay, NTA for setting boundaries

Agree! Sometimes it’s best to cut ties.

Friend insists on bringing kid everywhere, but OP wants childless outings. NTA.

As a child-free person, I understand the frustration of dealing with kids in adult situations. ♀️

Friend’s insistence on bringing kid everywhere ends a long friendship.

Respectful NTA sets boundaries with friend who brings kid everywhere

Respectful parenting means respecting boundaries. ♀️
