Imagine a world where a 15-year-old has to follow the same rules as his 8-year-old half-sibling. That’s the reality for Callum, who’s caught in the middle of a parenting battle between his dad and his mom, Amanda. After Amanda and her new husband created a ‘reading rule’ for their kids, Callum’s dad refused to enforce it at his house, sparking a heated debate. Let’s dive into the story and see if this dad is in the wrong or just standing up for his son.
Co-Parenting Gone Right… Until Now
Amanda’s New Family
Introducing the ‘Reading Rule’
Is It Really Fair?
Callum’s Dad Has Other Thoughts
Amanda Expects Compliance
The Argument Heats Up
Dad Stands His Ground
Callum’s Decision
Amanda Blames Dad
Seeking Perspective
Dad vs. Mom: Reading Rule Showdown
Callum’s dad is caught in a parenting battle with his ex-wife, Amanda, over her newly-implemented ‘reading rule.’ Amanda expects Callum to read for two hours a day, but his dad thinks it’s ridiculous and refuses to enforce it at his house. As a result, Callum is considering not staying with his mom at all due to her strict rules. Amanda blames Callum’s dad for being too lax, but is he really in the wrong? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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