Mother's Epic Clapback to Ex-Husband Over Their Autistic Son's Interests: Who's in the Right? 🤔

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Meet our brave mom, her ex-husband, and their unique son, Bas. After their split six years ago, they've managed to live close and spend a lot of time together. Bas, who is autistic, has a passion for certain interests which he loves to share, again and again. While mom loves to listen, dad's tolerance seems to run out after ten minutes. The drama unfolds when mom gets Bas a dog, one of his special interests, and dad feels left out. But mom has a condition for him to join in the 'fun' family activities. Let's dive into this intriguing tale. 🎭

The Split and the Special Interests 🌈

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Dad's Tolerance Level 🕰️

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A New Furry Friend 🐶

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Dad's Outburst 😡

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The Facebook Drama 📱

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Mom's Rebuttal 💪

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Bas's Blissful Ignorance 🐶💕

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A Family Drama Unfolding: Who's the Real Villain Here? 😲

In a world where social media often becomes the battleground for personal conflicts, our mom finds herself under fire for her decision to exclude her ex-husband from a significant family event. Accused of being 'selfish' and hindering the father-son relationship, she stands her ground, insisting that the dad needs to put in the 'hard work' of engaging with their son's special interests. Amidst the chaos, Bas blissfully enjoys the company of his new canine companion. What does the world think of this situation? Let's delve into the internet's top reactions. 🌍💬

NTA- Ex-husband not entitled to tag along on 'family' things 🙄

momentswithmonsters | momentswithmonsters

Ex-husband wants a relationship with son, but only the 'good bits' 🙅

chyaraskiss | chyaraskiss

NTA. Ex-husband's entitlement to dog purchase sparks backlash 😱

Silly_Sadass | Silly_Sadass

ESH, but the dad's Facebook post was an AH move 🙄

brita998866 | brita998866

Ex-husband's lack of effort leads to son's four-pawed friendship 🐶

Flashy-Consequence28 | Flashy-Consequence28

ESH a tad. Mostly him. Mother sets boundaries for ex-husband's disengagement. 🤔

ladysaraii | ladysaraii

"YTA for neglecting your son's social-emotional development. 🙄"

Tigaget | Tigaget

Mixed opinions on ex-husband's involvement in autistic son's interests 🤔

mred2021 | mred2021

"Ummm YTA.. not everyone is able being talked at a mile a minute." 😬

Equal_Monk_7474 | Equal_Monk_7474

Engaging comment on co-parenting and social boundaries for autistic son

asideofpickles | asideofpickles

ESH. Co-parenting issues and missing important info. 🤔

mrspussyfeathers | mrspussyfeathers

ESH: Ex-husband establishing boundaries, but communication and projection issues.

anoneatsshit | anoneatsshit

ESH for public airing of grievances and controlling parenting styles. 🤷‍♀️

legalthrowaway64 | legalthrowaway64

Ex-husband wants credit for the dog? NTA, it's your son's!

sra19 | sra19

"OP, you're seeking validation and ignoring your son's needs. 😔"

SwagYoloJesus | SwagYoloJesus

Ex-husband struggles to understand autistic son's 'special interests' 😔

ShopLifeHurts2599 | ShopLifeHurts2599

"YTA. Your son's interests matter to his equal parent too! 🙄"

babno | babno

ESH. OP is blind to other views, toxic co-parenting.

Accomplished_Bison87 | Accomplished_Bison87

"Using your son to manipulate your ex? YTA. Boundaries needed."

xjackieeex | xjackieeex

ESH, leaning more YTA. People have boundaries, but be mature!

rumpertumpskins | rumpertumpskins

YTA. Excluding your ex-husband from events: a toxic move? 🤔

harmonytw | harmonytw

Curious about the whole story behind this parenting dispute? 🤔

JustARandomApril | JustARandomApril

Both parents need to be more patient and mature. 🙏

MitzLB | MitzLB

Parental alienation: Include the dad in co-parenting decisions 👨🏽‍👦👩🏽

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NTA. Dad's jealousy over bonding with son through dog 🐶

ur-humble-overlord | ur-humble-overlord

NTA: Parent seeks speech therapy for autistic son's communication skills. 👍

BDThrills | BDThrills

YTA. Cruel words to child. Let them love each other 💜

gussmith12 | gussmith12

NTA: Ex-husband clueless about son's interests, dogs, and autism. 🔥

BronzePanda11 | BronzePanda11

What's the untold story behind this heated debate? 🤔

Khai-Bo | Khai-Bo

Engaging comment: YTA, big time, sorry. 🤔

JuicebyTappy | JuicebyTappy

Divorced couple's constant family activities confuse their autistic son. ESH. 🤔

StubbornAries | StubbornAries

"YTA. Withholding info and only engaging with like-minded people? Classic."

TertiarySlapNTickle | TertiarySlapNTickle

YTA: A manipulative ex-husband gets called out! 🤔

nzjester420 | nzjester420

"YTA - Poisonous and condescending. Your negativity isn't helping your son."

GrWr44 | GrWr44

Disagreement between exes over autistic son's interests. Both handled poorly. 😞

BabyGothQ | BabyGothQ

YTA: Mother's epic clapback shuts down ex-husband's ignorance. 👏

Canis3 | Canis3

YTA: Mother's epic clapback shuts down ex-husband's ignorance. 💪

gerryflint | gerryflint

Ex-husband's lack of effort and empathy towards autistic son 💔

cultqueennn | cultqueennn

Engaging comment and replies about co-parenting an autistic child. 👨🏽‍👩🏽‍👦🐶

dunpudie | dunpudie

Parenting an autistic child: YTA/ESH debate and frustrations with parents.

15021993 | 15021993

Parents feud over son's interests, driving a wedge between them 👎

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"NTA, your ex needs to learn how to handle your son 😔"

sassybsassy | sassybsassy

ESH: Help Bas bond with his son for more tolerance 🙏

Zygomaticus | Zygomaticus

Parenting struggles: Ex-husband's intolerance towards autistic son's interests 😔

ElectricalInflation | ElectricalInflation

ESH. OP and ex-husband's mom in heated battle over autistic son 💥

rrc032 | rrc032

YTA for throwing dirt at your husband, NTA for buying a dog 🤔

Pathwil | Pathwil

ESH. Excluding the father isn't fair to their son. 😔

pgl0897 | pgl0897

NTA. Ex-husband needs to find his own fun family time. 💪

pandoraboxxy | pandoraboxxy

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