A couple with an infant son had an argument after the wife put the baby in bed with the sleeping husband before leaving for work. The husband expressed concern for the child’s safety and asked the wife if she wanted their son to get hurt. The argument escalated and the wife left with the baby, staying with her sister and not answering the husband’s texts or calls. The husband is questioning whether he was in the wrong for the way he approached the situation. Read on to find out more about the argument and to weigh in with your opinion.
A new dad talks about his wife and son.
Lazy husband sleeps while hardworking wife heads to work
Struggling with a crying baby in the morning?
Wife risking baby’s safety for work? Dad left worried
Worried parent expresses concerns about co-sleeping with baby
Father’s misguided advice leads to wife leaving with their baby
Father and mother argue over baby’s safety while co-sleeping
Wife leaves with baby after argument, ignoring husband’s attempts to reconcile.
Husband questions parenting, wife leaves with baby. Conflict ensues.
Hardworking husband questions wife’s parenting, she leaves with baby
Father expresses concern over wife’s unsafe sleeping arrangements for infant
A new father expresses his concern over his wife’s decision to leave their infant son in their bed while he’s sleeping. He worries about the safety risks involved and tries to talk to his wife about it, but instead of understanding his concerns, she accuses him of being a bad father. This leads to a heated argument and her leaving with their baby. The father wonders if he was in the wrong for approaching the situation the way he did. Read on to see what others have to say about the situation and whether the father’s concerns are justified.
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Commenter calls out neglectful behavior, sparks debate on co-sleeping.
Wake up, dude! Listen to her before it’s too late.
Parenting fails: neglecting child leads to wife leaving with baby
Commenter calls out OP’s laziness with strong YTA sentiment
Struggle of a night shift worker with a baby
Working parent expresses concern over safety after no sleep, NTA.
Don’t be a neglectful parent Check on crying babies
Lazy husband gets called out for neglecting his baby duties ♂️
Parenting is hard, but leaving with the baby isn’t the answer
Parenting duties neglected, YTA for not waking up for child.
Sleeping with baby risky. ESH for ignoring baby’s cries.
Sleep deprivation is no joke. NTA for needing rest
Step up and show respect for your spouse and child. YTA
Parenting requires stepping up and being responsible.
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Lazy husband receives YTA judgment for neglecting his parenting duties.
Parenting 101: Wake up and care for your damn son ♂️
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Parenting disagreements lead to a tense situation.
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Parenting disagreements lead to dangerous situations. ESH needs compromise.
Parenting requires effort and teamwork, not neglectful sleeping habits.
Mother’s actions endangering child and relationship with husband. TA.
Get up and take care of your kid
ESH. Risking baby’s life is worse, but solution needed.
Sleeping with the baby is dangerous. ESH for not finding solution.
A strong reaction to a serious situation.
Deserving dad wants sleep after 70-hr work week, NTA
Father criticized for not helping with child and work routine ♂️
Father criticized for neglecting baby’s safety on day off
Proactive dad or insensitive husband?
Keep the baby safe and dad responsible with a pack and play
Commenter calls out neglectful parent with a harsh YTA judgment
Man refuses to help wife with baby, causes endangerment. YTA.
Working 70 hrs and getting only 3 hrs sleep, NTA
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Father disregards responsibility, blames wife. YTA
Parenting disagreements lead to wife leaving with baby ♀️
Parental negligence and blame game. ♂️
Don’t compromise baby’s safety or ignore cries. ⚠️
Commenter calls out laziness with sass.
Sleeping in over crying child? YTA with dash of ESH
New parents struggle with sleep and safety for their baby.
Working overnights is tough and lack of sleep is draining
Mother defends leaving with baby after father neglects child on his day
Sleep-deprived dad not TA, wife should consider his work schedule
Commenter calls out lazy dad, demands he pull his weight
Don’t accuse your wife of wanting to harm your child
