Imagine having a deadbeat dad for a brother, who signed away his rights to his twin boys and still thinks he has the right to see them. That’s the situation one person found themselves in when their brother, who has a drinking problem and a drug addiction, demanded to see his kids while their mom was away. The family, including the person who shared this story, refused to let him see the kids, but now they’re facing backlash from other family members. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
The Young Father

Drinking and Drugs

The Amazing Mom

Rehab Attempts

Kicked Out

Custody Signed Away ✍️

Temporary Caregivers

The Dad’s Request

Family’s Response

Trying with Me ♀️

“It’s Not Fair”

What Makes a Father?

Harsh Words

No Contact

Family’s Opinion ️

Deserving?

Is the Family Being Too Harsh?
After their brother, a deadbeat dad, demanded to see his twin boys, the family put their foot down and said no. They believe that he doesn’t deserve to see them because of his drug and alcohol problems, and they’re not willing to let him near the kids while he’s still using. However, some family members think they’re being too harsh and should let him see the kids as long as they’re present. Are they being too hard on him, or are they protecting the kids from a toxic influence? Let’s see what people have to say about this heart-wrenching situation.
Protecting the kids and respecting mom’s wishes

Mother entrusted them, her decision should be respected. NTA.

Protecting the children from a dangerous father
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Protecting the kids from deadbeat dad – NTA comment.
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Putting the kids first NTA stands their ground.

Protecting the kids from a deadbeat dad

NTA commenter prioritizes child’s safety over drug-addict father’s demands
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Sperm donor not entitled to see innocent kids

Putting the kids first , not the deadbeat dad’s selfish wants.

Putting the kids first. NTA for prioritizing stability

Single mom sets conditions for deadbeat dad to see kids

Protecting the kids from a dangerous deadbeat dad
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Protecting the kids from a deadbeat dad

Mother’s decision is crucial, NTA for respecting it

Brother should respect decision to protect kids from deadbeat dad

Setting boundaries with family to protect the kids
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Father’s past actions justify family’s decision to deny visitation rights.

Addict father defends decision to sign away rights. NAH.

Defending the deadbeat dad: blaming a child for his mistakes

Curious commenter asks for more details about the deadbeat dad.

Family protects nephews from deadbeat dad. NTA wins.

Nephew’s well-being first. Brother needs to earn trust. NTA

Deadbeat dad wants to play ‘daddy’ for a day . Family says no

Mother has sole custody, father can’t see kids without consent

Blood doesn’t make a family, love and care does. NTA ❤

Encouraging empathy and support for a struggling dad

Child of addicts supports letting kids choose relationship with father

Part-time father won’t cut it for the kids

Family’s good relationship with mom may degrade if dad sees kids

Mother’s trust broken, deadbeat dad deserves nothing

Clear-cut case of NTA, no need for further discussion.

Trust is key, don’t risk access to kids or betray trust
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Protective family member defends children from absent, drug-addicted father.

Mom’s approval needed for deadbeat dad to see twins
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Father’s entitlement challenged for being a drunk drug addict

Protecting the kids from an addicted dad. NTA.

Protecting the kids comes first . Substance abuse is no joke.

Supportive comment suggests legal custody agreement for safety

Protecting children from addicts is crucial. NTA comment.

Protecting the kids from a deadbeat dad

Supportive comment warns against dad’s visit with consequences ⚠️
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Consistency is key for kids. NTA for denying access.

Protecting children from unfit parents is the right thing

Protecting the kids from drugs and alcohol

Deadbeat dad wants kids back, but legally they’re not his
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Supporting the mom’s decision to keep the deadbeat dad away

Sobriety first, kids later. NTA

Addiction is hard, but he’s not trying to change. NTA.

Family stands their ground against deadbeat dad. NTA.

Supportive comment defends custody decision, calls out behavior. NTA
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Protective family stands up for nephews’ safety.

Putting the kids first . NTA for setting boundaries.

Protecting the kids is the top priority NTA

Family stands by mom’s decision to keep kids from deadbeat dad , with support for NTA comment.

NTA- Protecting the twins and their mom is top priority

Keep it civil. Saying no should suffice.

Drug-free dad equals responsible dad!

Father’s drug addiction makes him unfit to see his kids

Suggests supervised visits and hopes for brother’s recovery

Teenage father wants to see kids, but commenter blames parents.

Father lost rights, don’t risk visitation. Keep kids safe

Mother’s choice to let deadbeat dad see kids, not family’s.

Deadbeat dad wants to see kids to find a safe place to sleep

NTA. Family stands firm on not letting deadbeat dad visit .

Recovery center worker supports sister’s decision to keep kids away.

Protecting kids from a bad dad , NTA comment wins.
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Parenting is tough, but safety comes first for the kids ❤️

Brother’s parental rights terminated, family refuses to let him visit . NTA.

Heartbreaking story of a child’s disappointment due to absent parent

Suggests supervised visitation and behavior change before meeting the twins
