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... 🍿

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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... 🌐
Keeping sick kids at home: NTA for setting boundaries. 🙌

bacmom3 | bacmom3
NTA. Co-parenting during illness is common sense. 👍

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"NTA. Your ex doesn't get to stop being a parent 👶"

diagnosedwolf | diagnosedwolf
Whose turn is it to have the kid? The custody dilemma.

YMMV-But | YMMV-But
NTA for prioritizing your family's health over your ex's birthday 😊

RoseDeadInside | RoseDeadInside
NTA. Ex should take responsibility for their sick child. 😷

WholeAd2742 | WholeAd2742
NTA for prioritizing child's health. Mom should consider others' well-being.

newbeginingshey | newbeginingshey
Commenters blame each other for COVID spread 😱

ARoC2J | ARoC2J
NTA for refusing to be a nursemaid. Ex needs responsibility. 🤔

ighelpplease613 | ighelpplease613
Single parent prioritizes child's health, receives support. 👏

lolagoetz_bs | lolagoetz_bs
NTA for refusing to play nursemaid on ex's birthday 🤔

Detail-Altruistic | Detail-Altruistic
Mom prioritizes health: Contagious child kept home. NTA 👍

amt1515 | amt1515
NTA: Dad shirks parenting duties, mom loses job? Unfair! 😠

LittleMissChriss | LittleMissChriss
NTA - Kid got sick in dad's care, should stay put. 😷

ThisBabeBytes | ThisBabeBytes
Frustrated parent with no sick days left seeks empathy and support. 😢

awkwrdaccountant | awkwrdaccountant
"NTA. Containing an infectious virus is absolutely the responsible thing to do."

Move_In_Waves | Move_In_Waves
Ex sucks at parenting. NTA for refusing to play nursemaid. 😠

Delicious-Mix-9180 | Delicious-Mix-9180
Protecting kids' health: NTA's decision sparks debate on co-parenting 🤒

ARoC2J | ARoC2J
NTA. Empathy for OP's struggles and hope for a better future.

CertainCertainties | CertainCertainties
NTA: Co-parenting with consideration for the child's health and needs 👍

wicked_amb | wicked_amb
Reddit's advice: Leave it to the ex and the lawyers! 🙌

Apart_Complaint_6952 | Apart_Complaint_6952
Supportive spouse understands the struggle. Stay strong! ❤️

SavageRealist | SavageRealist
Fairness in parenting: Ex should take care of sick child

Bridgett_WDW_OTO | Bridgett_WDW_OTO
INFO: Whose custody days is it per your agreement? 🤔

jessszilla | jessszilla
Parenting priorities: NTA, stay home and let them parent! 👍

Ok-Yogurtcloset-6955 | Ok-Yogurtcloset-6955
NTA - Not the a**hole. Standing up for herself. 💯

Loose_Read3920 | Loose_Read3920
Fairness and boundaries: NTA for standing your ground! 👏

Lea_R_ning | Lea_R_ning
NTA: Ex needs to step up, biased sub sucks.

SrvniD | SrvniD
Custody battles can be tough. Protect the child's well-being. 🙏

No_Reception8456 | No_Reception8456
"We learned NOTHING from COVID. Absolutely f**king nothing. NTA 100%" 😱

AlbatrossSenior7107 | AlbatrossSenior7107
NTA: Balancing work and parenting can be tough. 🤷♀️

Oreocooki15 | Oreocooki15
Parent chooses self-preservation over child custody. NTA! 👏

Resq_Tech | Resq_Tech
NTA: Keep the sick kid quarantined to prevent spreading flu 😷

rainbowsparkplug | rainbowsparkplug
NTA! Ex needs to step up and be a parent.

WillLoveCoffee4Ever1 | WillLoveCoffee4Ever1
Doctor's advice ignored, but NTA still gets criticized? 🙄

Curious-Insanity413 | Curious-Insanity413
Ex's birthday: NTA, share the illness duties! 🤔

Nerdy_Penguin58 | Nerdy_Penguin58
Dad's negligence exposed: NTA for refusing to play nursemaid! 👏

Important_Park_7196 | Important_Park_7196
NTA. Vaccination could prevent frequent flu illnesses. 🤓

loveforworld | loveforworld
NTA. Prioritizing child's health and rest over convenience and spreading illness. 👏

JoyOfYourWorld | JoyOfYourWorld
NTA: Ex's baby momma refuses to play nursemaid all the time 😒

SardonicSheWolf | SardonicSheWolf
NTA: Ex's irresponsibility with sick child causing misery for OP. 😠

glittrcurls12 | glittrcurls12
NTA: Kid's health shouldn't suffer due to parents' inconvenience. 👍

ArtemisStrange | ArtemisStrange
NTA. Sick child should stay put. 💋

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Gender shouldn't determine parenting responsibilities. NTA for setting boundaries. 👏

DDChristi | DDChristi
NTA for prioritizing child's health over ex's birthday plans. 👍

Nix_Nic | Nix_Nic
OP defends their decision to not care for sick child. NTA 😊

PeachCconePop99 | PeachCconePop99
Ex refuses to parent sick kid: Neglectful or self-centered? 😒

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Scheduling matters! Is she heartless or just practical? 😎

VanillaFam | VanillaFam
Co-parenting: Sacrificing work for sick kids. Who's the real hero?

Leimana76 | Leimana76
Legal advice for custody battle in family court. Prioritize children! 👍

Jamelith | Jamelith
Child support: the key factor in this contentious situation

Calm_Initial | Calm_Initial
Did you have custody before the child fell ill? 🤔

ThatsItImOverThis | ThatsItImOverThis
Divorced parent chooses not to play nursemaid on ex's birthday. NTA 👍

crazy_teacher345 | crazy_teacher345
Balancing health, court schedules, and parenting: tough decisions to make 🤔

MKatieUltra | MKatieUltra
NTA: Taking a stand or just being heartless? 🤔

Comfortable_Flan_972 | Comfortable_Flan_972
"Ex's selfishness puts child's health and finances at risk." 🤔

Fafaflunkie | Fafaflunkie
Not the a**hole. Let's hear the story behind it! 🤔

crissyb65 | crissyb65
Working parent's struggle: balancing work and childcare responsibilities 🚴🏻

14ccet1 | 14ccet1
Ex's birthday or not, parents should take care of their sick child. 🤔

HereWeGo_Steelers | HereWeGo_Steelers
Not the a**hole. Let's hear the story behind it! 🤔

infiniteanomaly | infiniteanomaly
NTA - Stick to your boundaries and prioritize your own needs

Adorable_Pudding921 | Adorable_Pudding921
NTA: Ex-husband should take care of sick kid, not you. 🤔

eavesdrew | eavesdrew
NTA vs YTA: Common sense clash in custody dispute! 👍

Serious_Lie1207 | Serious_Lie1207
Ex's sick kid causes custody conflict. NTA for refusing nursemaid.

ltlyellowcloud | ltlyellowcloud
Sticking to court agreement, NTA for prioritizing kid's health 😊

saharaha33 | saharaha33
NTA: Sticking to visitation schedule, no exceptions. Consistency is key! 👍

thekeeech | thekeeech
Debate on AITA post about sick kids sparks controversy. 🤔

couponanimaniac | couponanimaniac
Primary parent cancels plans for sick kid: NTA or ESH?

Delicious-Dog-643 | Delicious-Dog-643
"NTA, remind your ex to step up their parenting game! 👍"

gemma156 | gemma156
Mother refuses to play nursemaid on ex's birthday. Not the a**hole! 👏

MarsupialSpecific823 | MarsupialSpecific823
Who should take care of the sick child? 🤔

Forsaken-Box-6577 | Forsaken-Box-6577
Ignoring court orders leads to chaos. Follow them for peace ✌️

Ok_Investigator8544 | Ok_Investigator8544
Choosing peers over parenting? YTA, keep your child's needs first! 🤔

Anxious-Engineer2116 | Anxious-Engineer2116
Visitation agreement confusion leads to debate on parental responsibilities. 🤔

musiesaidso | musiesaidso
Ex wants kids often? Count your blessings. They're yours. 💛

Voidspren | Voidspren
Parenting dilemmas: Missing work or birthday parties? Who's the a**hole?

Primary-Criticism929 | Primary-Criticism929
INFO: Custody agreement? YTA for picking and choosing parenting.

GlassSandwich9315 | GlassSandwich9315