🎨🍷 Friend Insists on Bringing Kid Everywhere, But She's Had Enough! 😤

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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

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Painting Plans Hijacked

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Hiking with a Surprise Guest

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Drawing the Line

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Wine Tasting Showdown

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The Argument

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Zoo Drama

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Standing Her Ground

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Divided Opinions

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Uninvited

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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 🙌

Unknown2809 | Unknown2809

jenzo2 | jenzo2

pocahontski | pocahontski

nikannibal | nikannibal

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

redditor191389 | redditor191389

stefaniey | stefaniey

hannahsflora | hannahsflora

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

Mindelan | Mindelan

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

PretentiousUsername1 | PretentiousUsername1

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

Wader_Man | Wader_Man

Communication is key! 🗣️ Handling the situation with kindness helps.

Ladyughsalot1 | Ladyughsalot1

Setting boundaries with friends and their kids is okay! 😊

Consistent-Leopard71 | Consistent-Leopard71

Stand up for your right to adult-only experiences! 💪🏻

REPLICABIGSLOW | REPLICABIGSLOW

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

NHFNCFRE | NHFNCFRE

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

TequilaMockingbird80 | TequilaMockingbird80

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

Exodeus87 | Exodeus87

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

AWhooter | AWhooter

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

Zrd5003 | Zrd5003

Child-free events are important for adults-only time. NTA.

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Can't stand kids? This comment section is for you! 😒

CollieFlowerBill | CollieFlowerBill

Balancing parenting and social life can be tricky 🙏

Millerbomb | Millerbomb

Mom brings kid to wine tasting, not fun for anyone 🙄

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Compatibility issues lead to NTA verdict. 😎

torbaapshala | torbaapshala

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

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

GloInTheDarkUnicorn | GloInTheDarkUnicorn

👋 Time to say goodbye to that friend!

Bangbangsmashsmash | Bangbangsmashsmash

No kids allowed! NTA for wanting adult-only gatherings. 😎

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kitsunekurai | kitsunekurai

Statnut | Statnut

esqweasya | esqweasya

Is it time to let go of a friendship? 🤔

Gardenio | Gardenio

Bringing a child to a wine tasting? Not cool 😑

chimneyswallow | chimneyswallow

Wine tasting and kids don't mix 🍷👶

MrJ_Sar | MrJ_Sar

Respectful NTA explains why adult-only time is important 👍

Fniif | Fniif

Friend insists on bringing kid everywhere, but NTA stands up

karenhater12345 | karenhater12345

Bringing kids can change the whole vibe 😒 #NTA

tattoedblues | tattoedblues

Childfree commenter sets boundaries, defends choice. 😎

MonkeyBirdWeird | MonkeyBirdWeird

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

RunTurtleRun115 | RunTurtleRun115

Debate on whether disliking kids makes you a bad person.

Embryw | Embryw

Single mom shares her experience with friends insisting on bringing kids

meow_witch | meow_witch

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

pcnauta | pcnauta

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

Eladiun | Eladiun

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

AnglerFishSweater | AnglerFishSweater

Parent agrees kids can be annoying, even as a mother 😍

B0326C0821 | B0326C0821

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

CinePhileNC | CinePhileNC

Don't let anyone force a 'package deal' on you! NTA 👍

MendlebrotsCat | MendlebrotsCat

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

Foreverblowingbubble | Foreverblowingbubble

It's okay to not want to hang out with kids 🙌

shxllo | shxllo

Planning social time without kids is valid. 😊

Sheila_Monarch | Sheila_Monarch

Setting boundaries with friends who bring their kids everywhere 👍

Sunflower_Reaction | Sunflower_Reaction

Respectful boundaries set with friend insistent on bringing child 👍

Sinichikun2016 | Sinichikun2016

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

hdmx539 | hdmx539

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

PeachyMazikeen | PeachyMazikeen

Respectful NTA sets boundaries with friend who brings kid everywhere 👍

Kazvicious | Kazvicious

mfruitfly | mfruitfly

Kid-free events are okay, NTA for setting boundaries 👍

Splungetastic | Splungetastic

👍Agree! Sometimes it's best to cut ties.👋

flamingodreaming | flamingodreaming

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

No_Proposal7628 | No_Proposal7628

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

Mundane_Reveal7141 | Mundane_Reveal7141

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

84unicorn | 84unicorn

Respectful NTA sets boundaries with friend who brings kid everywhere 🙌

Ginger_brit93 | Ginger_brit93

Respectful parenting means respecting boundaries. 🙅‍♀️

wigglywigglywack | wigglywigglywack

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