Ever had to juggle parenting duties with an ex? It’s a challenge, to say the least. But what happens when one parent seems to always get the short end of the stick? Meet our heroine, a hardworking mom who’s had enough of being the go-to caregiver whenever her child is sick. This time, she’s standing her ground, and it’s causing quite a stir. Let’s dive into this sticky situation…
A Flu-Induced Dilemma
The Sick Day Shuffle
The Cost of Caring
Medical Advice
A Suspiciously Timed Illness
Drawing the Line
Gender Bias and Deadbeat Dads
Breaking Down the Custody Chaos
Courtroom Drama ️
The School Situation
A Fading Friendship
The Custody Conundrum
A Mother’s Stand: No More Sick Days Sacrifice
Our heroine is a mom caught in a tough spot. She’s tired of her ex using her as the default caregiver when their child is sick, especially when it impacts her work and finances. This time, with her child down with the flu on her ex’s birthday, she’s refusing to step in. It’s a bold move that’s stirring up quite the debate. She’s not a deadbeat parent, she argues, but a mom trying to balance her responsibilities. But is she right? Let’s see what the world has to say about this…
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NTA for prioritizing your family’s health over your ex’s birthday
NTA. Ex should take responsibility for their sick child.
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NTA for refusing to be a nursemaid. Ex needs responsibility.
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NTA for refusing to play nursemaid on ex’s birthday
Mom prioritizes health: Contagious child kept home. NTA
NTA: Dad shirks parenting duties, mom loses job? Unfair!
NTA – Kid got sick in dad’s care, should stay put.
Frustrated parent with no sick days left seeks empathy and support.
“NTA. Containing an infectious virus is absolutely the responsible thing to do.”
Ex sucks at parenting. NTA for refusing to play nursemaid.
Protecting kids’ health: NTA’s decision sparks debate on co-parenting
NTA. Empathy for OP’s struggles and hope for a better future.
NTA: Co-parenting with consideration for the child’s health and needs
Reddit’s advice: Leave it to the ex and the lawyers!
Supportive spouse understands the struggle. Stay strong! ❤️
Fairness in parenting: Ex should take care of sick child
INFO: Whose custody days is it per your agreement?
Parenting priorities: NTA, stay home and let them parent!
NTA – Not the a**hole. Standing up for herself.
Fairness and boundaries: NTA for standing your ground!
NTA: Ex needs to step up, biased sub sucks.
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“We learned NOTHING from COVID. Absolutely f**king nothing. NTA 100%”
NTA: Balancing work and parenting can be tough. ♀️
Parent chooses self-preservation over child custody. NTA!
NTA: Keep the sick kid quarantined to prevent spreading flu
NTA! Ex needs to step up and be a parent.
Doctor’s advice ignored, but NTA still gets criticized?
Ex’s birthday: NTA, share the illness duties!
Dad’s negligence exposed: NTA for refusing to play nursemaid!
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NTA: Ex’s baby momma refuses to play nursemaid all the time
NTA: Ex’s irresponsibility with sick child causing misery for OP.
NTA: Kid’s health shouldn’t suffer due to parents’ inconvenience.
NTA. Sick child should stay put.
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Gender shouldn’t determine parenting responsibilities. NTA for setting boundaries.
NTA for prioritizing child’s health over ex’s birthday plans.
OP defends their decision to not care for sick child. NTA
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Scheduling matters! Is she heartless or just practical?
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Did you have custody before the child fell ill?
Divorced parent chooses not to play nursemaid on ex’s birthday. NTA
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NTA: Taking a stand or just being heartless?
“Ex’s selfishness puts child’s health and finances at risk.”
Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the story behind it!
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Ex’s birthday or not, parents should take care of their sick child.
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NTA – Stick to your boundaries and prioritize your own needs
NTA: Ex-husband should take care of sick kid, not you.
NTA vs YTA: Common sense clash in custody dispute!
Ex’s sick kid causes custody conflict. NTA for refusing nursemaid.
Sticking to court agreement, NTA for prioritizing kid’s health
NTA: Sticking to visitation schedule, no exceptions. Consistency is key!
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“NTA, remind your ex to step up their parenting game! “
Mother refuses to play nursemaid on ex’s birthday. Not the a**hole!
Who should take care of the sick child?
Ignoring court orders leads to chaos. Follow them for peace ✌️
Choosing peers over parenting? YTA, keep your child’s needs first!
Visitation agreement confusion leads to debate on parental responsibilities.
Ex wants kids often? Count your blessings. They’re yours.
Parenting dilemmas: Missing work or birthday parties? Who’s the a**hole?
INFO: Custody agreement? YTA for picking and choosing parenting.
