We all have our own parenting styles, but what happens when one parent thinks the other is too strict? One husband (38m) decided to share his thoughts on his wife’s (37f) parenting style, suggesting she should lower her standards to be less overwhelmed. With three kids aged 12, 10, and 8, this mom is constantly feeling the pressure, but her husband believes she’s creating unnecessary stress for herself. Let’s dive into this family drama!
Wife’s High Standards
Husband’s Fair Share
Morning Routine Struggles ⏰
Husband’s Opinion on Kids’ Independence
Wife’s Argument for Mornings
Screen Time Disagreement
Husband’s Screen Time Stance
Wife’s Screen Time Concerns
Weekend Outings ️
Husband’s Chill Suggestion
Engaged and Active Parent
Wife’s Stress and Unfairness
Husband’s Controversial Advice
Is Lowering Standards the Solution? ♂️
This husband believes his wife’s high standards for their kids are causing unnecessary stress in their lives. From morning routines to screen time limits, he thinks she’s making things harder on herself. He suggests that if she lowers her standards, she’ll be less overwhelmed and won’t need as much help. But is this the right approach, or is he just adding fuel to the fire? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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YTA. Be an engaged parent and support your wife’s standards
“You sound checked out.”
>I’m an engaged and active parent
Does anybody but you think this?
YTA. Breakfast, a screen time limit and weekend activities are absolutely normal standards.
“Lazy husband wants kids on devices so he can be too”
YTA, step up and appreciate your overwhelmed wife
“YTA. Your wife is overwhelmed and you’re not supporting her.”
“YTA: Cooking breakfast and spending time with kids is important! “
“Lazy ass husband gets called out by wife. YTA. “
“YTA I was expecting some wako/Marie Kondo request but making breakfast for the kids, limit 2 hours of screen time a day and do some family activity… I am wondering what is at this point your concept of engaged parent? ‘Here you go watch your tablet’?
Yeah literally! She’s tired because she’s doing the work of 2 parents while having her husband make her feel guilty. Typical ‘I didn’t even know she was unhappy’ when she snaps and wants a divorce.”
“YTA for expecting an 8-year-old to be independent. “
“YTA. Her rules and actions seem sensible.”
“Being a parent isn’t just providing foods and toys”
YTA. Step up and parent! Your wife deserves better.
“YTA, be a more involved parent and partner and take some of the mental load from your wife .”
Acknowledge the mental load and support your overwhelmed wife
“YTA. Your wife seems like a great parent, unlike you. “
“YTA for sure. She sounds like she has 4 kids tbh.”
Engaging comment: Contradictory statements about parenting. Get off the couch, YTA
Lazy husband gets called out for not being a real parent
Commenter calls out lazy husband for neglecting parental duties
Divorce warning: YTA for telling wife to lower standards
Lazy parent? YTA for not being engaged with your kids
