We’ve all had those awkward moments with our parents, but this dad’s attempt to educate his daughter about proper disposal of period pads took a cringe-worthy turn. When 38-year-old ‘no_disk8160’ discovered his 10-year-old daughter Chloe’s used pad in the toilet, he decided to address the issue himself, without waiting for his wife to return home. Little did he know, his well-intentioned talk would lead to a family disagreement and a very embarrassed young girl.
Dad Discovers Daughter’s Pad

Wife’s Absence Forces Dad’s Hand ♂️

The Awkward Conversation Begins

Chloe’s Shocked Reaction

Where’s the Pad?

Dad’s Cleanup Confession ️

Embarrassed Chloe Retreats

Wife Returns and Learns the Truth

Wife’s Disapproval

Dad’s Perspective

Wife’s Counterargument ♀️

Edit – Grateful for Feedback

Understanding Wife’s Point of View

Sharing the Post at Home

Dad’s Dilemma: Insensitive or Just Trying to Help? ♂️
In a situation that has the internet divided, a well-meaning dad tried to teach his daughter about proper period pad disposal, only to leave her mortified and spark a disagreement with his wife. While the father believes that avoiding the topic sends the wrong message, his wife argues that he should have waited for her to handle it, as it was too embarrassing for their daughter. As opinions fly, one thing is for sure: this family’s got a lot to talk about at the dinner table tonight! ️ Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Father handles daughter’s period mishap with grace and understanding

Building trust with your daughter over bodily stuff pays off

Breaking the stigma: Dad’s attempt to help daughter through puberty.

Father defends parenting, wife criticized for being thickheaded

Breaking the taboo: A father’s open approach to menstruation education.
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Being open about periods is important for young girls’ education

Breaking the taboo around periods is important. NTA dad!

Engaging discussion on proper period pad disposal and education

Debate over menstrual taboos sparks disagreement among commenters

Breaking the stigma: Dad handles period talk with daughter

Parenting advice or blame game?

Breaking the stigma: Supporting periods is NTA

Normalize talking about periods to reduce shame and embarrassment.

Flushed pads can f**k up your septic, NTA for not hiring plumber

Breaking gender stereotypes in parenting: discussing bodily functions openly
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The embarrassment of a period talk with a parent

Engaging discussion on father-daughter communication about periods
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Breaking the taboo around menstruation.

Proper pad disposal is important, NTA for reminding daughter.

Helpful advice for a dad handling his daughter’s period mishap

Supportive comment about dad’s actions during daughter’s period.

Dad handles period pad mishap like a pro

Breaking the taboo: Teaching girls to embrace menstruation.

Respectful dad fishing out daughter’s pad, NTA but embarrassing.

Breaking the taboo around menstruation, one dad at a time
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Dad respectfully discusses hygiene with daughter, mom disagrees. NAH.

Encouraging NTA dad helps daughter through period, offers support

Breaking the stigma: Why men should talk about periods
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Supportive dad reminds daughter period is not a big deal

Teaching girls about periods isn’t shameful
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Supportive comment applauds dad for handling period pad mishap gracefully

Breaking the period taboo: A heartwarming story ❤

Supportive comment from a woman to a dad who handled his daughter’s period mishap well.

Dad apologizes to daughter for period pad incident, offers support ❤️

Breaking the period taboo: A cool dad sets the standard

A heartwarming NTA comment about a dad’s period pad mishap

Breaking the period taboo: NTA dad wins daughter’s trust

Breaking the taboo: A supportive dad wins hearts

Empowering response to period pad mishap

This dad sets an invaluable example for his daughter.

Breaking the taboo: A dad’s learning curve on periods

Importance of open communication with children for their well-being.

Letting your daughter clean up after her period pad is a step towards independence

Support for OP’s actions, criticism for wife’s behavior

Supportive comment offers reassurance for daughter’s period, suggests solution

Breaking the taboo: Dad handles daughter’s period pad with ease

Normalize period talk with your kids

Breaking menstrual taboos: A father’s support for his daughter

Breaking the period taboo – Dad handles situation gracefully

A supportive dad could have saved me years of issues

Parental embarrassment over period pad sparks family debate.

Supportive comment defends daughter’s period and calls out wife’s behavior.

Breaking the taboo around periods is important. NTA wins!

Breaking gender stereotypes: Dad learns about periods, NTA wins!

Breaking the stigma: A dad’s attempt to normalize periods

Throw pads in bin to avoid clogging toilet. NTA.
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Breaking the taboo: Dad handles period talk with daughter

Early menstruation can be confusing and embarrassing for young girls

Single dad handles period talk perfectly, wife TA. NTA.

Breaking the taboo around periods: A daughter’s embarrassing experience.

Embarrassing mishap sparks family debate, but no a**holes here

Breaking gender stereotypes and setting a good example for dads

Breaking the taboo: A dad’s pragmatic approach to periods

Quick thinking saves the day

Father praised for normalizing periods and empowering daughter.

Quick thinking saves the day for dad – NTA

Breaking the taboo: Dad normalizes period talk with daughter

Parenting can be tough, but this NTA handled it well
