🚨 Buckle up, folks! We've got a juicy family drama that's sure to get your blood boiling! 😱 When a father is left to raise his young kids alone after their mother's arrest, he's faced with a tough choice: sugar-coat the truth or give it to them straight? 🤔 As the lies start to unravel and the kids' questions pile up, this dad decides it's time to come clean... but not everyone agrees with his approach! 😬 Get ready for a wild ride filled with tears, tantrums, and some serious grandparent drama! 🍿
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In a shocking turn of events, this dad decides to tell his young kids the harsh reality of their mother's 12-year prison sentence! 😲 While grandma insists on keeping the kids in the dark, dad stands his ground, believing that honesty is the best policy. 💪 But his truth bomb backfires when grandma blocks him and takes over the kids' visitation! 🚫 Now, the internet is left to decide: did this dad do the right thing by being brutally honest, or should he have followed grandma's lead and kept the kids blissfully unaware? 🤔 Let's see what the masses have to say about this explosive family drama! 🧨
Honesty is the best policy with kids in tough situations ✌️
jjj68548 | jjj68548
Father's choice to tell kids about mom's imprisonment defended. 👍
PeanutGallery10 | PeanutGallery10
Career federal defense attorney questions validity of claims. 🤔
KenPopehat | KenPopehat
Setting boundaries with in-laws after lying to kids. NTA.
miyuki_m | miyuki_m
Honesty is key, lying only hurts the children. 👍
forgetregret1day | forgetregret1day
Being honest about mom, but threatening kids with prison? Yikes.
FoundationWinter3488 | FoundationWinter3488
Explaining complex legal terms to young kids is difficult. NTA.
KatersHaters | KatersHaters
The danger of lying to your kids about their mom 😢
Physical_Ad5135 | Physical_Ad5135
Disclosing the truth to kids is important for their understanding. 👍
brsox2445 | brsox2445
Compassionate suggestion for NTA to bring kids to visit mom 🙏
Old-Ninja-113 | Old-Ninja-113
NTAH. Honesty may have been the best policy here. 💔
Avebury1 | Avebury1
Honesty is the best policy for long-term family relationships. ❤
RvrTam | RvrTam
Empathy for a child of prisoner, criticism for the mom 🤷🏻♂️
SteampunkHarley | SteampunkHarley
Parenting with lies - NTA comment urges honesty with consequences.
Brit_in_usa1 | Brit_in_usa1
Honesty is the best policy, even if it's tough. NTA 🙌
CuriousLope | CuriousLope
Honesty is the key. Stop bad mouthing and lying. NTA
idkwhyimdoingthis2 | idkwhyimdoingthis2
NTA, but please prioritize your toddlers' emotional needs 😔
NerdySwampWitch40 | NerdySwampWitch40
NTA Dad warned to be careful with mom's influence 👀
Galadriel_60 | Galadriel_60
Honesty is the best policy. 🤝💕
Old-Afternoon2459 | Old-Afternoon2459
Honesty is the best policy. NTA for telling them.
Emmanulla70 | Emmanulla70
NTA, but prioritize kids' mental health and seek professional help 👨🎓
kikivee612 | kikivee612
Parental honesty and trust are crucial for a healthy relationship 👍
themcp | themcp
NTA for truth, but a**hole for threatening daughter with jail 🚫
Regular_Boot_3540 | Regular_Boot_3540
Being honest about mom's situation, but setting boundaries. NTA.
EMT82 | EMT82
Honesty is the best policy with kids about incarcerated parents. 👍
SomethingClever70 | SomethingClever70
Honesty is the best policy 👍. It's better for kids to always know.
Full_Committee6967 | Full_Committee6967
Honesty is important, but don't scare your child with jail 🚫⛓️
Susie0701 | Susie0701
Kids rightfully questioning their dad's lies about their mom. NTA
MKatieUltra | MKatieUltra
Honesty is the best policy, NTA for telling truth 👍
Midlife_Crisis_46 | Midlife_Crisis_46
Being honest with kids about incarceration and facing MIL backlash 😔
tdybr07 | tdybr07
Honesty is the best policy, even with kids. NTA 👍
Impossible_Leg9377 | Impossible_Leg9377
Grandparents set up impossible lie, NTA for honest approach 🚨
No_Fee_161 | No_Fee_161
NTA commenter advocates for honesty and family visits.
ex-carney | ex-carney
Honesty is the best policy with your children 👍🏻
Old-AF | Old-AF
Parent joked about sending child to jail, not funny or appropriate 😢
BlueSkyOneCloud | BlueSkyOneCloud
OP's 'joke' with serious consequences makes them TA. 🤷🏻♂️
ScowlyBrowSpinster | ScowlyBrowSpinster
Heartbreaking comment on impact of dad's lie on kids 😢
Gljvf | Gljvf
Growing up with a parent in prison: the importance of honesty ❤️
Happyweekend69 | Happyweekend69
NTA dad explains situation, but watch out for grandparents' behavior 😏
StellaThunderG | StellaThunderG
Teaching consequences to kids. NTA wins parenting game! 💪
Dangerous-Emu-7924 | Dangerous-Emu-7924
Son to learn the truth about mom's imprisonment soon 😢
Objective_Nobody7931 | Objective_Nobody7931
Navigating the judgements of being 'jail adjacent' 🤔
2dogslife | 2dogslife
Honesty is the best policy, even if it's hard 👍
Trekkie63 | Trekkie63
Honesty is the best policy with kids, they'll resent you otherwise 😊
faysaunders | faysaunders
Father lies to kids about mom being in prison, commenter shares similar experience.
LegalLeadership2191 | LegalLeadership2191
Grandparents wanted to protect kids, but honesty is important long-term.
JJennnnnnifer | JJennnnnnifer
Single dad takes charge and protects his kids from absent mom.
Cybermagetx | Cybermagetx
Being honest with the kids was the right thing to do 👍
brieles | brieles
Assertive comment defending father's decision to lie to kids.
Aggravating-Pin-8845 | Aggravating-Pin-8845
Honesty is the best policy. Kids should hear it from a trusted adult 👍
karmamama66 | karmamama66
Honesty is the best policy when it comes to family 👍
ChrisInBliss | ChrisInBliss
Honesty is the best policy in parenting 👍
Oddly-Appeased | Oddly-Appeased
Honesty is the best policy with kids 👍
blurtlebaby | blurtlebaby
Honesty is the best policy, lying may backfire later. NTA 👍
no_thanks_9802 | no_thanks_9802
Brutal honesty or unnecessary trauma? A divisive judgment call. 🤔
Mountain-Key5673 | Mountain-Key5673
Being honest with kids about parent in prison. NTA.
Inevitable-Slice-263 | Inevitable-Slice-263
Mom in prison for 12 years, NTA for telling kids.
cryssylee90 | cryssylee90
Family drama at its finest 😒
ACM915 | ACM915
Honesty is the best policy, even with kids 👍
xchellelynnx | xchellelynnx
NTA. It's important to handle sensitive news in a gentle manner.
Accomplished-Emu-591 | Accomplished-Emu-591
NTA for being honest about mom's long absence 😊
Odd_Calligrapher_932 | Odd_Calligrapher_932
Honesty is tough, but being lied to by a parent hurts 😔
OldBowDude | OldBowDude
Advice to stop using grandparents as free babysitters and seek help.
Medical_Gate_5721 | Medical_Gate_5721
Honesty is the best policy when explaining consequences to kids 👍
raksha25 | raksha25
Honesty is the best policy. NTA for telling your kids.
PeskyInquirer | PeskyInquirer
Parenting advice and legal insight on discussing jail with kids.
NaturesVividPictures | NaturesVividPictures
Mom tells kids the truth about dad's imprisonment 👏
love_is_broke | love_is_broke
Focus on raising your kids and let her live in denial 😊
MyblktwttrAW | MyblktwttrAW
Parenting fail leads to unbelievable lie for over a decade. NTA.
caralalalineh17 | caralalalineh17
Explaining mom's imprisonment okay, but scare tactics not cool 😞
MaeSilver909 | MaeSilver909
Advice to talk to kids about mom's imprisonment. 👍
ang3l111111 | ang3l111111
Mother shares personal experience, advises on truth & protection. ❤️
ExoticSheepherder425 | ExoticSheepherder425
Dad's misleading explanation of mom's absence may harm kids 😢
JennaJ2020 | JennaJ2020