Picture this: You’re a dad, and you’ve got two kids, each with an event on the same day. One, a ballet recital, the other, a play. You can’t clone yourself, so what do you do? You make a choice, but not without a heavy heart. This is the story of a dad who had to make that tough decision, and the fallout that followed.
Meet the Family
The Absentee Father and the Stepping Up Stepdad
Passions Collide: Ballet vs. Theatre
The Unavoidable Clash ⏳
Making the Tough Choice
Breaking the News
Understanding Carmen and the Ice-Cream Promise
The Aftermath ️
The Dad’s Dilemma
Clarifying the Family Dynamics
Family is More Than Just Blood
An Unavoidable Absence
A Dad’s Dilemma: The Fallout of a Tough Choice
Caught in a tough spot, our dad had to make a choice that left him questioning his actions. His daughter’s ballet recital or his son’s play? He chose the latter, sparking a storm of criticism from his ex and even his own mother. Despite the backlash, he stands firm in his belief that he did nothing wrong. After all, he couldn’t be in two places at once. But was he right? Or did he indeed make a misstep? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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NTA! Dad prioritizes son’s play, plans surprise trip for daughter.
NTA. You’re an excellent dad to both children.
NTA. Daughter understood, son had lead role. Enjoy ice cream
NTA. Prioritizing a rare event over a monthly one.
NTA. Daughter’s approval matters most. Thoughtful and considerate choice.
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Ex accuses dad of breaking promises, but he’s not the AH
Play only one night? NTA, but weird. Surgery conflicts
Ex’s guilt trip backfires as dad chooses son’s play.
Being there virtually is the next best thing. NTA, OP!
Explaining reasons for choosing ballet recital over son’s play. NTA
NTA: Your son’s play was a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
NTA. Dad prioritizes daughter’s ballet recital, plans to watch later
Ex invalidated dad’s role, but he’s enjoying ice-cream anyway!
NTA: Tough choice, but Carmen understood. Don’t beat yourself up!
Involved dad navigates clash between ballet recital and son’s play
NTA: Ex gets mad, but doesn’t show up herself?
Choosing son’s play over ballet recital. Sweet and empathetic ex.
Choosing between ballet recital and son’s play, NTA. Ice cream
NTA. Prioritizing son’s play over ballet recital, valid reasons explained.
Step dad’s support at son’s big moment, despite ex’s behavior.
Lucky to have understanding daughter, sucks ex is self-hag
“NTA. Last chance to see son’s lead role, daughter understands.”
Daughter’s maturity shines, ex’s immaturity exposed. NTA!
NTA. Family drama and discrimination.
Tough choice for dad: Ballet recital or son’s play? NTA
Ex tried to start a fight, but NTA shut them down
Choosing between daughter’s recital and son’s play, NTA
Stepdad’s love means the world. Ex is the a-hole.
Dad prioritizes son’s play over daughter’s ballet recital
Stand up for yourself and prioritize your son’s play!
NTA: Ex’s opinion on family is null after her actions.
Ex’s involvement in this is ridiculous
Supportive comment celebrates son’s achievements in a tough decision.
NTA for prioritizing son’s play, but still supporting daughter’s recital.
