Dad Skips Daughter’s 16th Birthday Party : Was He Right?

Imagine having to choose between your daughters’ birthday celebrations That’s exactly what happened to one dad, who found himself caught in a birthday battle between his two girls. With one daughter living with him full-time and the other only visiting during summers and holidays, this dad had to make a tough decision when their birthdays fell on the same day. Let’s dive into the story and see if he made the right choice. ️‍♀️

The Birthday Dilemma

Living Arrangements ‍ ‍

Sibling Rivalry

Birthday Planning

A Sudden Twist

A Reasonable Request?

Stubbornness Strikes ⚡

Asking E for a Change

Dad’s Decision

Reasons Behind the Decision

R’s Reaction

Feeling Guilty?

Disagreements and Doubts ❓

Dad’s Dilemma: Who Was Right?

One dad found himself in a sticky situation when his daughters’ birthdays clashed, forcing him to choose between the two celebrations. With R’s party planned on the same day as E’s birthday and no good reason for the date, Dad decided to skip R’s party. He believed it would be cruel to leave E alone on her special day and felt that each girl having one parent with them was fair. But R and her mom disagreed, leaving Dad feeling guilty. So, who was right in this birthday battle? Let’s see what the internet has to say…

Daughter’s birthday party on stepmom’s birthday: NTA or ESH?

Sibling rivalry at its worst. NTA stands up for E

Navigating a diabolical catch-22: Dad makes tough call

Skipping half-sibling’s birthday not AH move, but scheduling on same day is cruel. NTA

NTA, but recommended to do something on R’s actual birthday.

Don’t apologize, NTA. Investigate the root of the problem

Choosing not to attend daughter’s birthday: NTA, R is testing love

NTA. Family counseling may help address the situation. INFO requested.

Father prioritizes daughter’s friend’s birthday over daughter’s party

Skipping daughter’s birthday party: NTA or power move?

Don’t pick sides, encourage sisters to be friends ‍ . Let go of animosity

Curious comment about family dynamics and past relationships

NTA for skipping daughter’s birthday, but introspection needed on parenting.

Daughter’s misguided attempt for attention, but dad is NTA.

Dad defends skipping daughter’s birthday, says he’s NTA ‍♂️

NTA, but deeper issues require effort to fix relationship ‍

Father defends himself as not the a**hole amidst family drama.

Daughter purposely chose date, NTA for not attending.

Curious comment about possible affair and family drama.

Suggests family therapy for daughter’s resentment. NTA judgment given.

Setting boundaries and not feeling guilty. ‍♂️

Daughter takes calculated risk and loses, NTA.

Insufficient info: Does E say dad loves me more?

Parenting dilemma: Should dad skip daughter’s birthday party? NTA wins.

Father’s custody of younger child affects relationship with older daughter. YTA.

Daughter’s manipulation tactics: NTA for skipping birthday party

Co-parenting issues and family drama causing emotional distress

Choosing one child over the other? NTA according to comment.

Curious Redditors ask tough questions about absent dad’s past.

NTA dad prioritizes younger daughter, but older daughter needs therapy

Redditor questions bias against teenagers in response to absent dad.

Parental conflict: How to avoid damaging relationships with your children.

Daughter’s cry for attention, dad urged to fix family problems

Choosing favorites? Not cool. NTA stands up for fairness.

Possible infidelity and family issues, withholding judgement for now.

Suggests professional help for sisters’ resentment

Curious about the distance and scheduling conflicts for parties

A thoughtful response suggesting therapy for a family in need ❤️

Teenage drama at its finest: daughter mad dad chose E.

Father not the a**hole for missing daughter’s party, but history matters

Half-sister intentionally excluded from party, NTA seeks resolution

Parenting advice: Check on your kids’ emotional well-being regularly ‍

Daughter tests dad’s love, he fails, but underlying issue ignored.

Dad’s actions hurt daughter, but can be mended. NTA.

Sibling rivalry at its finest

Father advised to celebrate daughter’s birthday separately from ex-wife.

NTA stands firm against entitled daughter’s hissy fit

OP may be NTA, but asking E to change plans was wrong

NTA for offering alternatives but backstory raises questions

Navigating split households is tough, but mending relationships is crucial.

Sibling rivalry at its finest

Teaching daughter valuable lesson without playing favorites.

Curious about R’s living situation and her mother’s relationship.

NTA for skipping daughter’s party, but what’s the backstory?

Mixed emotions due to half-sibling, but NTA for skipping party.

Sister wants party on half-sibling’s birthday with no good reason NTA for refusing.

Navigating a difficult situation with empathy and communication.

Father stands up to daughter’s petty game playing

Daughter feels neglected, family therapy could help ‍ ‍

Encouraging NTA comment suggests family therapy for neglected daughter.

NTA, but try to understand why R acted out.

Did R purposely choose E’s birthday to cause drama?

Daughter’s birthday party drama: Commenter says NTA, accuses daughter of starting trouble.

Dad’s absence justified, commenter shares relatable experience with missed birthday.

Don’t reward bad behavior. NTA for skipping manipulative daughter’s party.

Daughter’s manipulative behavior: NTA dad should suggest counseling ‍

Half-sister deserves support on her birthday. NTA.

Mother’s fault for daughter’s entitlement, NTA comment agrees.

Family therapy may help resolve R’s issues with dad.

Mom’s daughter is wrong, therapy might be necessary. NTA.

Protecting your child comes first. NTA

Daughter manipulates dad into choosing: NTA for not attending