Being a new mom is tough, especially when dealing with postpartum depression (PPD). But imagine having to deal with your boyfriend’s son constantly scaring your newborn baby on purpose! That’s exactly what one mom had to endure, and she finally snapped. Tired of her boyfriend’s lack of action and his son’s refusal to stop, she kicked them both out of her house. But was she too harsh, or was it a justified reaction? Let’s dive into the story.
The Struggle with PPD

Moving In Together

Jake’s Scary Habit

Yelling in Baby’s Face ️

Multiple Times a Day

The Ultimatum ⚠️

Boyfriend’s Defense ️

Jake’s Sad Reaction

The Final Straw

Boyfriend’s Intervention ♂️

Kicking Them Out

Boyfriend Refuses to Leave

The Aftermath

Public Opinion ️

Jake’s Reasoning ♂️

Mom Takes Drastic Measures to Protect Her Baby
This mom, struggling with postpartum depression, reached her breaking point when her boyfriend’s son, Jake, wouldn’t stop scaring her newborn baby on purpose. Despite multiple warnings and ultimatums, Jake continued his behavior, and the boyfriend didn’t seem to take the issue seriously. Finally, she kicked them both out and filed for eviction. Many think she’s overreacting, but she’s determined to protect her baby from the constant scares. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
12-year-old being an AH and almost sadistic. NTA.

NTA. Jake’s behavior was sneaky and duplicitous

12-year-old lacks empathy for crying baby. NTA for protecting infant

Protective mom stands up to boyfriend’s son’s disturbing behavior

Jake’s behavior towards the baby is abusive. NTA for eviction.

Parenting tip: Don’t let your kids scare the baby

Assertive parenting advice for disrespectful child.

Mom stands up for her baby and gets rid of boyfriend

NTA. Commenter suggests kicking out boyfriend and disturbed son.

Step-kid’s behavior traumatized my child. NTA for protecting them.

Protecting the baby from trauma. Good job, mom!

Protecting the newborn from a psycho boyfriend. NTA.

Protecting a newborn from a terrorizing 12-year-old.

Parent expresses concern over boyfriend’s disturbing behavior with children.

NTA. Commenter expresses concern over boyfriend’s son’s behavior around baby.

Boyfriend’s child terrorizes baby, he throws tantrum when confronted. NTA.

Protecting your child comes first, not BF’s tenancy rights

12-year-old’s lack of empathy causes concern in NTA comment.

Protective mom stands up for her baby, kicks out disrespectful boyfriend

Disturbing behavior towards babies can have long-lasting effects

NTA commenter calls out ex’s worthless behavior towards son

Protecting a newborn from a creepy sibling, NTA.

Standing up for your child is always the right thing

Mom kicks out boyfriend and son for scaring newborn baby. NTA.

NTA. Support for mom dealing with PPD and irresponsible boyfriend.

Calling out Jake’s behavior and supporting eviction for safety reasons.

Mom kicks out boyfriend and son for scaring newborn baby

NTA. One incident should’ve been the end. Concerning behavior.

Aunt shares personal experience and supports mom’s decision.

Father enabling 12-year-old prankster? NTA thinks so

NTA. Jake’s twisted sense of humor is disturbing

Putting your baby first is always the right choice

12-year-old bully gets what he deserves. NTA.

NTA for kicking out boyfriend and his son for scaring baby

12-year-old’s behavior deemed unacceptable. Dad fails as parent.

Savage revenge fantasies against noisy stepson.

Setting boundaries with kids is crucial. NTA for enforcing them.

NTA. 12-year-old abusing baby, father enabling. Get custody, call CPS

Jake’s behavior towards the newborn is unacceptable and needs intervention

Father’s lack of concern for newborn’s well-being leads to breakup.

Boyfriend’s behavior towards baby is unacceptable, NTA for kicking out.

Sibling love and care is important for newborns

Parenting advice on disciplining children for better behavior

NTA advised to file for emergency custody and gather evidence

Concerned commenter warns mom about potential danger during visitation.

NTA: 12 is too old to act like this. Good riddance

Boyfriend’s son is a problem, get custody filing ASAP. NTA

Serious advice: get evidence of abuse and consult an attorney

Strong stance against bullying and eviction with a restraining order.

No sympathy for the disrespectful 12-year-old and his father

Protecting the newborn from a sociopathic stepbrother. #NTA

NTA, consider filing a CPS report and demand supervised visitation

Parenting advice and support for a new mom.
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Protecting her newborn from jump scares, NTA gets support

Setting boundaries for baby’s safety. NTA, no means no.

Protective parent instincts in full force

Red flag: Boyfriend finds it funny when babies cry. Therapy needed.

12-year-old’s behavior concerning, father needs to step up parenting skills

Protecting baby from constant startling. NTA, kicked out disrespectful BF.

Woman praises mom for standing up to manipulative boyfriend. #NTA

Protect your daughter and evict the deranged little bully

Jake needs therapy to prevent future harm to animals or people.

BF’s son terrorizes newborn, NTA for kicking them out

12-year-old knew better, BF should have too. NTA

Protecting the baby from a potential sociopath

Parenting advice: Kick out sociopathic boyfriend and his son

The long-term effects of fear on children’s development.

Protecting her baby from trauma, NTA kicks out disrespectful boyfriend.

NTA advises to document evidence and file for emergency custody.

Stepson’s dangerous behavior justified mom kicking out boyfriend and son

12-year-old’s behavior is concerning, boyfriend is enabling it. NTA.

Protecting your child comes first, NTA for kicking out boyfriend.

Parent prioritizes child’s safety over everything, condemns father’s inaction.

NTA: Commenter calls for psychological assessment and parenting classes.

Concerned commenter suggests psychiatric evaluation for boyfriend’s son scaring newborn

Parenting disagreements can be tough, but NTA for setting boundaries

11-year-old should know boundaries. NTA for protecting newborn.

Hobosexual and evil spawn kicked out for scaring newborn

Parenting advice mixed with a dash of shade

Protecting the baby from a potential abuser. NTA

Setting boundaries is important, disrespecting them is not.

12yo’s bad behavior reflects on his parents, not just him

NTA. Bullying is unacceptable. Protecting the baby is top priority.

NTA for kicking out boyfriend and son for scaring newborn

Demand supervised visitation if separating and protect baby’s health

12-year-old’s actions have consequences. NTA for kicking them out.

Protecting the baby’s well-being is top priority. NTA.
