Ever had a friend visit your house, only for things to take a dramatic turn? This is a tale of two friends, a baby, and a staircase that became the center of a heated controversy. Our heroine, a 23-year-old homeowner with no plans for children, found herself in the middle of a baby-proofing debate that would test the strength of her friendship.
Setting the Stage
An Exciting Visit
A Close Call
Crisis Averted!
The Accusation Begins ️
The Baby-proofing Debate
A Personal Attack ️
The Aftermath ️
The Social Media Storm ️
The Internet Weighs In ️
The Baby-proofing Controversy: Was Our Heroine in the Wrong?
In a whirlwind of accusations and heated debates, our heroine found herself at the center of a baby-proofing controversy. From a close call at the staircase to a social media storm, the incident tested the strength of her friendship and sparked a debate among their friends. Was she wrong for not baby-proofing her house for her friend’s visit? Or was her friend expecting too much? Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses to this dramatic tale.
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NTA: Baby-proofing debate sparks outrage and misused vocabulary
NTA – You’re not responsible for baby-proofing your house.
NTA. Mom defends not baby-proofing friends’ houses, receives support.
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NTA. Crawlers are dangerous as f**k. Mom should’ve baby-proofed.
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NTA, but always double check the basement door for safety
NTA: Mother neglects child, blames friend.
NTA. Parents shouldn’t expect childless people to be child experts
Friend neglects child, commenter says NTA.
NTA. Baby-proofing expectations are unrealistic. Safety is mother’s responsibility.
Cutting contact with an immature brat? ♀️ NTA, go for it!
NTA. F is a mombie.
LOOOL! No kids, no gate, no problem! NTA and new friends!
NTA: Heroic friend saves baby, negligent parent gets a reality check
NTA takes responsibility for toddler’s safety, but requests reasonable accommodation.
NTA: Entitled friend expects baby-proofed house, absurd
Not your kid, not your responsibility. NTA
Parenting fail: Friend neglects baby, NTA calls her out
NTA: Your home, your rules. No need to babyproof.
Friendship fallout over baby-proofing: NTA, drop her a**!
NTA. Immature social media blasting, time to end the friendship.
NTA. Trusting a friend with your child, not your valuables.
NTA, but let’s not forget the importance of child safety
Her guilt is showing. You’re not the a**hole. NTA
NTA. Your friend’s negligence ruined your friendship. Dodged a bullet.
Friend is toxic, blames OP for her own failings
Friend expects OP to buy baby gate, shifts blame on them. NTA
Parenting responsibility debate: NTA for not baby-proofing your home
Mom not watching child, expects others to baby-proof. NTA.
NTA: Your home, your responsibility. Why baby proof for others?
NTA. It’s the parent’s responsibility to assess safety.
NTA. Parent should have watched their baby more closely.
Friend’s overreaction to baby-proofing incident leaves OP shocked
When baby-proofing goes wrong… entitled parents take the stage!
NTA. Friend’s baby-proofing may lead to social isolation.
NTA: Mom should’ve been more careful. Safety is her responsibility
Friend’s bad parenting: expecting others to take responsibility
Don’t invite her back! She’s being a mombie
NTA mombies are crazy… reconsider your friendships.
NTA- Friend expects too much, berates for not childproofing.
NTA! Friend’s entitled ass should have watched her child better
No baby proofing in the 80s, NTA, world doesn’t revolve around her
Defending against babyproofing criticism with humor and pet safety
NTA. You’re not responsible for baby-proofing your house
NTA. You did good, she’s overreacting. Baby-proofing responsibility lies with parents.
NTA. Parent takes responsibility for child’s safety and belongings.
NTA: Quick thinking saves toddler from staircase danger
Keeping an eye on my toddler, baby-proofing seems unnecessary
Parent emphasizes personal responsibility for baby’s safety in public places.
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NTA. Falling down the stairs wouldn’t have killed him, but ouch!
Friend calls out entitled parent, hilarity ensues!
NTA. Friend’s FB crusade backfires after un-babyproofed outing.
Projection and blame-shifting: NTA for not baby-proofing my house
NTA, it’s the mom’s responsibility to watch her child.
NTA: Baby-proofing for guests? Just keep dogs away and clean up.
Baby gates for a short visit? No way!
“NTA It was her responsibility to be watching her own child anyway. I don’t believe in going overboard child proofing anways. Children need to learn not to touch and how to behave in someone else’s home.” – Engaging debate on child-proofing
Keeping an eye on your kid: a**hole or responsible parent?
Friend should have been more responsible with babyproofing. NTA
Parents should prioritize child safety, not blame others.
NTA: Mom shares her vigilance in keeping her child safe
