Deaf Dad’s Dilemma: Slumber Party Drama

Imagine hosting a slumber party for your 11-year-old daughter and her friends, only to face an unexpected confrontation with one of the moms. That’s exactly what happened to a 39-year-old single father of four who happens to be deaf. His story has sparked quite the debate online, with people questioning whether he should have informed the mom about his deafness beforehand. Let’s dive into the drama and see what happened.

A Special Birthday Slumber Party

The Hearing School Friend

The Invitations Go Out

The Deafness Dilemma

A Shocked Reaction

Argument Over Text

Defending His Driving

Not an Interrogation! ❌

A Language Barrier Comparison ️

Take Her or Leave Her

Constant Calls and Texts

No Reason to Be Alarmed

A Tearful Departure

Feeling Like TA

The Great Debate: Should He Have Told Her?

So, there you have it: a slumber party turned sour because the host dad didn’t mention his deafness beforehand. The mom’s reaction was certainly intense, with her constant calls and texts, and even accusing him of being a “sick creep.” But was he really in the wrong for not disclosing his deafness? Or was the mom’s reaction completely over the top? Let’s see what people think about this situation…

Deaf dad faces ableism, ban on daughter’s sleepover. NTA.

Empathetic commenter shares positive experience with deaf community. NTA

Deaf dad receives support after ableist comment.

Encourage daughter to invite friend over. Kill ignorance with kindness.

Deaf dad stands up to ableism at daughter’s slumber party

Deaf dad called a creep? NTA, commenter thinks she’s projecting.

Parent suggests informing teacher after slumber party drama. NTA vs crazy woman

Deaf Dad faces tough decision after friend’s mom calls him ‘sick’ ‍♂️

Deafness doesn’t affect driving ability. NTA wins the argument.

Encouraging comment to a dad facing discrimination.

Deaf dad’s safety questioned after slumber party drama

NTA stands up for Deaf Dad against rude woman

Deaf dad called a “sick creep” for setting boundaries? NTA

Mom barges in uninvited, treats deafness like a disease. NTA

Supportive comment warns of potential false accusations.

Deaf dad gets support for driving, NTA wins

Deaf dad not the a**hole, daughter acted like one

Deaf dad faces ignorance at slumber party. NTA receives support.

Explaining disability to new people can be tough

Document the drama! NTA, daughter’s safety is top priority.

Teachable moment missed? NTA mom sparks debate.

NTA dad faces ableist slumber party drama

Supportive comment offers empathy and advice to deaf dad.

Supportive commenter defends Deaf dad against ableist mom.

Deaf community advocate shares personal experience and offers advice.

Deaf dad faces ableism, but finds support in comments

Deaf dad lets daughter have a slumber party, gets criticized. Replies suggest moving on.

NTA defends not telling ‘crazy’ woman about daughter’s slumber party

Breaking stereotypes: Deafness doesn’t limit driving abilities

NTA, but police involvement to prevent rumors

Deaf dad faces ableism, but commenters support NTA decision

Sharing information about a deaf child’s needs is important

Avoiding bizarre moms and practical communication tips for the deaf.

Father defended, but mother’s attitude disturbing

ESH slightly, but as the host, safety is your responsibility

Inclusive childhood memories vs ableist and xenophobic slumber party drama

Deaf dad defends decision to not disclose disability for sleepover

Deafness doesn’t make someone a perv, ignorance and ableism do

NTA comment calls out appalling behavior towards deaf dad’s child.

Teaching kids to be accountable for their parent’s actions

Parent shames deaf dad for slumber party, internet outraged.

Fighting ableism towards disabled parents. Heartbreaking adoption struggles.

Mom’s closed-mindedness ruins daughter’s sleepover

Experienced deaf dad worried about slumber party, but not abusive.

Support for Callie after discriminatory slumber party incident

Focus on daughter’s friendship, talk to her about the incident

NTA dad faces ableist assumptions from helicopter mom.

Deaf dad gets accused of parking tickets, commenter confused �onfused

Single deaf dad called a “creep” at slumber party. Ableism exposed.

Keep receipts: NTA advised to save text convo for proof

Deaf dad faces prejudice at slumber party, internet defends NTA

NTA shuts down language-shaming, calls out ignorance

Deaf dad judged for driving abilities, commenter calls out helicopter parenting.

Deaf dad faces discrimination, Redditor suggests reporting to police

Deaf dad faces discrimination and gets support from commenter.

Deaf dad’s competency and identity questioned, but NTA in drama

Parent shamed for deafness at sleepover, commenter defends.

NTA! The commenter empathizes with the deaf dad’s situation.

Deaf dad not the a**hole for not telling mom in advance

NTA mom faces criticism for ableist slumber party drama.

Curious commenter asks about driving while deaf

Parenting etiquette questioned after slumber party mishap