Dad Defies Wife to Bring Joy to Overlooked Daughter

Being a parent is never easy, especially when you have a child with special needs. But what happens when one child’s needs overshadow the other? A father recently shared his struggle to balance the needs of his two daughters, one with non-verbal autism and the other, a 7-year-old girl who has had to make countless sacrifices for her sister. In an attempt to bring some joy to his eldest daughter’s life, he decided to get her a kitten, despite his wife’s objections. Now, he’s facing backlash from his wife and questioning if he made the right choice.

Sacrifices of the Eldest Daughter

Life on the Back Burner ️

Playdates and Friend’s Houses

Aggressive Behavior and Destroyed Toys

A Father’s Guilt

The Kitten Dilemma

A Joyful Surprise

Tears of Happiness

Wife’s Fury

Daughter’s Heartbreak

Taking a Stand ✊

A Person, Not an Artifact

The Future of the Kitten

Preventing Emotional Neglect

A Father’s Struggle for Balance ⚖️

This father is stuck in the middle of a family conflict, as he tries to balance the needs of his two daughters. He’s been doing his best to support both his autistic daughter and his eldest, who’s had to make countless sacrifices. In a bid to bring some much-needed joy to his eldest daughter, he got her a kitten, against his wife’s wishes. Now, he’s facing his wife’s fury and questioning if he made the right choice. Was it a heartwarming gesture or a misguided decision? Let’s see what people think about this emotional situation… ‍♀️

Concerns raised about the safety of kitten with aggressive child. YTA.

Commenter expresses concern for kitten’s safety, calls OP YTA.

Wife’s perspective on husband’s gift to daughter – YTA.

Commenter calls out dad for going against wife’s wishes. Replies defend dad’s efforts to be present despite being the sole breadwinner.

YTA for getting a kitten without everyone’s agreement and consideration

YTA for not finding practical solutions for both children.

Pet ownership debate sparks in comments. Who will care for it?

Commenter expresses concern for kitten and family’s well-being

Controversial decision to adopt kitten sparks concern for animal welfare

Commenter calls out OP for subjecting an innocent kitten to abuse

Suggestion for a live-in nurse or assistant ‍ , but commenter faces backlash ‍♀️

Commenters express concern over safety of kitten in situation.

YTA for not considering the kitten’s safety and your wife’s workload

Commenter calls out OP for selfishly putting more work on wife.

Commenter calls out dad for adding to wife’s workload

Commenter calls out dad’s misguided attempt to help daughter

ESH. OP should have discussed with wife, but both neglecting oldest.

Commenter calls out dad for expecting too much from 7-year-old.

Commenter calls out dad for bringing in a kitten without consulting wife

Bringing a baby animal into a volatile situation? YTA.

Husband defies wife’s wishes to bring home a pet

Commenter calls out dad for prioritizing younger daughter over older daughter.

Commenter calls out dad for poor decision making with kitten

Commenter suggests YTA unless you make kitten no work for wife

Commenter calls out dad’s selfishness in favoring daughter over wife

Curious if the kitten found a loving home ❤️

Commenter calls dad out for not considering kitten care

Commenter shares personal experience and advises against getting a pet now

Commenter criticizes dad’s decision to get kitten for daughter

YTA for not discussing kitten with wife and considering service animal

Father separates from wife to prioritize daughter’s well-being

Commenter calls out OP for not dealing with real issues

Overwhelming wife with cat was a dick move, YTA.

Commenter criticizes dad’s selfishness in getting kitten for daughter.

Safety concerns raised over kitten in volatile household

Commenter calls out OP for disregarding wife’s needs and responsibilities

NTA but needs to step up with kitten responsibilities

Commenter calls out father for endangering autistic child and kitten

Commenter explains why OP is the a**hole for getting a kitten without wife’s consent.

Commenter calls out dad for getting a cat without wife’s consent.

ESH, but the daughter deserves attention too . Helping out is key

Commenter calls out dad for being the a**hole

Man gets called out for not considering wife’s feelings

Adding a kitten to the mix: YTA or NAH?

Commenter thinks dad is TA for adding cat to overwhelmed wife’s plate

Commenter criticizes dad’s decision to get a cat for daughter.

Commenter shares experience and suggests counseling for family balance.

Commenter advises seeking respite care instead of getting a kitten

Commenter sympathizes with dad but suggests getting help for wife ❤️

Commenter expresses concern for kitten’s safety with helpful solution.

Commenter calls out dad for not helping overwhelmed wife

NTA dad gets advice on kitten care from commenters

Commenter calls out dad for adding responsibility to wife’s plate