Dad Drenches Wife in Cold Water for Neglecting Son 😱

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Imagine coming home from a long day at work, only to find your child sitting in front of the TV with a full diaper, while your spouse is lounging on the couch, engrossed in a book. That's the reality for this 23-year-old father, who finally reached his breaking point and took a shocking approach to confront his wife's parenting style. 😤💦

Dad's Daily Routine 🌅

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Morning Prep for James 🍼

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Troubling Discovery 📺

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Dad's Growing Frustration 😡

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The Final Straw 🍗

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Dad's Shocking Reaction 💦

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Wife's Outrage 😠

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Heated Argument 🔥

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Wife's Departure 🚪

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Dad's Concerns 🥺

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Wife's Evasive Answers 🤔

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Dad's Love for His Wife ❤️

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A Desperate Dad's Dilemma 😢

This father is at his wit's end, taking drastic measures to confront his wife's questionable parenting. After dousing her with cold water and accusing her of neglect, the wife storms out, leaving him to face the backlash from her family. Is he the one in the wrong, or is his concern for their child's well-being justified? Let's see what the internet thinks of this intense situation... 🌐💬

Protecting his son from neglect, NTA suggests therapy for wife.

NinjaBabaMama | NinjaBabaMama

Concerns raised about wife's well-being and history of neglect.

Prestigious_Isopod72 | Prestigious_Isopod72

Father takes action to protect neglected son, seeks custody. 🙌

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Throwing water on his wife is not an adult way to deal with this situation. ESH.

aleczartic_eagleclaw | aleczartic_eagleclaw

NTA for drenching wife, but therapy may help solve issue 🙏

whitewer | whitewer

Commenter suggests getting help for neglectful wife due to possible mental illness.

imafullasshuman | imafullasshuman

Father defends drenching wife in cold water for neglecting child 😱

No-Instruction-3782 | No-Instruction-3782

Commenter questions if child neglect accusations are valid, sparking discussion.

TragedyRose | TragedyRose

Commenter suggests postpartum depression may be a factor in neglect.

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Commenter questions evidence of neglect, receives informative reply.

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Curiosity killed the cat...and maybe the marriage 🤷‍♀️

ParapaDaWrapper | ParapaDaWrapper

Parent offers potential reasons for neglect and suggests counseling for OP. NAH.

NiceJabThat | NiceJabThat

Concerns raised about possible misinterpretation of neglectful behavior 🤔

WhichConsideration4 | WhichConsideration4

Commenter suggests therapy for neglectful parents and child's development.

excel_pager_420 | excel_pager_420

Commenter calls out excessive response to child neglect with sarcasm 😬

fried-scallions | fried-scallions

Comment suggests divorce and taking baby due to neglectful behavior.

Aggravating_Art_4809 | Aggravating_Art_4809

Protecting your child is important, but get your wife help 🙏

Electronic_Library18 | Electronic_Library18

Commenter acknowledges possibility of PPD, advises seeking medical help 🙏

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Communication is key! Dad's actions were not justified 🙅

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Engaging in a heated debate about parenting and communication 🤔

Purple-Raven1991 | Purple-Raven1991

Dad defends his actions while acknowledging his immaturity.

sunrise_d | sunrise_d

NTA commenter advocates for custody of neglected child 👨🏻‍👦👧👤

Oceanside9987 | Oceanside9987

Neglecting a child is unacceptable. Potty train your son ASAP 🙌

PommeDeSang | PommeDeSang

Pouring water on her and sending her to bed without dinner is a f****d up mix of "I'm acting like child and also think you deserve to be treated like one." ESH.

Kittenn1412 | Kittenn1412

Commenter defends wife, calls out OP's abusive behavior. 👏

Aggravating-Dare-707 | Aggravating-Dare-707

Curious about potty training age, replies offer insight 🤔

sparrowhawk75 | sparrowhawk75

Commenter acknowledges message but critiques delivery and offers help 👍

cdb-outside | cdb-outside

Parent seeks clarification on neglect accusations with relatable anecdotes.

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Overbearing dad neglects son and micromanages wife's parenting abilities 😱

Billjustkeepswimming | Billjustkeepswimming

Putting your child first is always the right decision 👍

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Protect yourself and your son. Document everything 👍

T-O-F-O | T-O-F-O

User suggests therapy or job for neglectful parent. 😕

reyballesta | reyballesta

Justified dad defends son, but acknowledges wife's mental health struggles 🙏

cyaveronica | cyaveronica

Engaging NTA comment with helpful advice for concerned father 👍

Ilovemorkies | Ilovemorkies

Curious about inconsistencies in story of neglected child 🤔

darlib | darlib

Neglectful wife, abusive husband - ESH. No winners here. 😔

BexHutch25 | BexHutch25

Curious about the timeline of the neglect allegations 🤔

nolechica | nolechica

Commenter advises OP to apologize, acknowledge, address and ask.

parkranger16 | parkranger16

NTA stands up to neglectful MIL, threatens to call CPS 🚨

IMtheG8estBee | IMtheG8estBee

Commenter criticizes dad's extreme punishment with a curse word.

MrCatWrangler | MrCatWrangler

Curious about the mother's actions, but feeding a child is important 😊

miyuki_m | miyuki_m

Gender bias in parenting? Commenter suggests divorce for neglectful spouse.

Busy-Membership-4844 | Busy-Membership-4844

Concerned commenter asks for more information about the situation.

glitter_n_co | glitter_n_co

Curious about the backstory and suggesting solutions for neglected child.

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NTA suggests hiring a nanny and divorce if necessary 👨‍👦‍👤

esmithedm | esmithedm

Prioritizing child safety over comfort and addressing underlying issues. 🙌

venturebirdday | venturebirdday

Parenting is a team effort 👨🏻‍🎤, not just one person's responsibility 👍

StoneTheBoi | StoneTheBoi

Neglectful mother or misunderstood wife? Therapy could help them both 🙏

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