In a world where sacrifices are often made, one father took a stand against the status quo. His eldest daughter, constantly overshadowed by her younger sister's non-verbal autism, yearned for a kitten. Despite his wife's objections, he decided to bring a furry friend into their lives, hoping to spark joy for his overlooked daughter. But did he cross a line? Let's delve into this emotional saga. 🐱👨👧

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A Father's Fight for His Daughter's Joy
In this heart-wrenching tale, a father defies his wife's wishes to bring a much-needed spark of joy to their eldest daughter's life. This brave dad, torn between his wife's exhaustion and his daughter's longing for a pet, decides to bring home a kitten. The resulting family drama highlights the emotional strain of balancing the needs of all family members in a household marked by disability. As the dust settles, the question remains: was he right to stand his ground? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 👨👧🐱💔
INFO: Concerns about the aggressive child and the kitten's safety. 🐱

YMMV-But | YMMV-But
INFO: Concerns about kitten's safety. YTA for not protecting it.

mindful-bed-slug | mindful-bed-slug
Mom's perspective: Exhausted and guilty, dad gets all the glory 😡

Acceptable-Read-5428 | Acceptable-Read-5428
Parent sacrifices personal life for family, but criticized for it. 😔

Candy4Mandy | Candy4Mandy
YTA, bringing a kitten into a chaotic household is unfair 🐱

ShadyVermin | ShadyVermin
"YTA. Your solution is a kitten? Do better by your family."

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🐱 Taking care of a kitten: who's responsible? Let's discuss!

Nikkian42 | Nikkian42
YTA for adding burden to your wife, consider respite help

AMerrickanGirl | AMerrickanGirl
YTA: Neglecting your daughter's needs and risking a kitten's safety 😡

CompleteInsect8373 | CompleteInsect8373
YTA for disregarding wife's concerns about daughter and kitten. 🤔

FNTsince1983 | FNTsince1983
Consider hiring a trained live-in nurse or assistant for your child.

Death_Invisible | Death_Invisible
Heartbreaking tragedy: A violent act leaves a family shattered 💔

kr85 | kr85
YTA. Huge AH. Selfish decision to get a kitten without considering consequences 😾

Fritemare | Fritemare
YTA: You overlooked your wife's feelings for your daughter's happiness 😡

parishilton2 | parishilton2
YTA: Dad's well-intentioned gesture backfires, causing more stress 😬

DeadlyKat | DeadlyKat
YTA. Adding more responsibility to an overwhelmed wife. 🙄

PowerfulEquivalent60 | PowerfulEquivalent60
ESH. Wife fine with oldest not getting joy, attention, etc? 🤔

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Outrage over father's expectations for 7-year-old daughter's responsibilities 😡

ahgatse | ahgatse
"YTA. Your daughter deserves happiness, but kittens are a responsibility! 🐱"

idkwhatsgoingon8910 | idkwhatsgoingon8910
Wife objects to pet, husband rebels. Who's the real a-hole? 🤔

Whysoblest | Whysoblest
🐱 A father's dilemma: balancing his daughters' needs and safety.

latents | latents
YTA brings baby animal despite sister's toy destruction. 🐶🧸

mdsnbelle | mdsnbelle