Dad Refuses to Make His Kids Apologize After Emotional Encounter

Imagine walking with your two children, both of whom require extra attention and care, when you run into someone you know. Your kids are already feeling overwhelmed, and this person’s actions only make things worse. This is the situation one dad found himself in, and he’s now questioning if he was right to stand his ground. Let’s dive into this emotional encounter.

A Walk with the Kiddos ‍♂️

Overwhelmed Daughters

Enter the Acquaintance

Concerned, but Invasive

Unwanted Touching

Daughters React

Dad’s Delayed Reaction

Dad Snaps

The Apology and Request

Dad’s Response

Dad’s Decision ‍♂️

The Aftermath

Dad Stands His Ground, but Was He Right? ‍♂️

This dad found himself in a tough situation when his acquaintance, grieving the loss of her daughter, touched his children without permission. He apologized for his outburst but refused to make his kids apologize for their reaction. While he understands her pain, he believes it’s important to teach his children that it’s okay to break away from unwanted touching. Was he right to stand his ground, or should he have been more understanding of her emotional state? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Support for parent defending their child with autism

Commenter defends dad’s decision and criticizes woman’s behavior

Teaching kids to apologize when they don’t mean it is insincere

Let kids make their own decisions about physical touch.

Heartwarming exchange between sisters in NTA comment section ❤

Teaching kids to prioritize their comfort over others’ emotions

NTA comment and reply appreciate OP’s empathetic response

Teaching kids about consent: NTA’s response is spot on

Empathetic OP defended kids’ bodily autonomy after emotional encounter. NTA

Compassionate comment receives condolences for their loss

Parent defends dad for not making kids apologize after unwanted touching

Enforcing bodily autonomy is important. NTA stands strong.

Mama bear instincts rage against stranger touching baby, NTA!

Commenter defends dad’s decision to not apologize for grieving mother’s behavior.

Teaching kids not to apologize for things that aren’t their fault

Setting boundaries with strangers and prioritizing kids’ safety.

Teaching kids bodily autonomy is important, even in grief.

Empathy wins! Commenter supports child’s boundaries in emotional encounter.

NTA. Suggests sending sympathy cards to the family

Teaching bodily autonomy is important. NTA for defending kids

Respect personal boundaries, no need to apologize for discomfort.

No need for apologies, NTA prevails

Respect boundaries, even if someone has problems. NTA wins.

Grief is not an excuse for unreasonable requests. NTA

Kids don’t owe her an apology. NTA.

Setting boundaries can be tough

Commenter defends OP, but gets asked for more context.

NTA handled the situation well, daughter’s assaulter needs to apologize

Respect for adults doesn’t mean tolerating inappropriate behavior

Defending dad’s parenting: Kids not obligated to be touched.

Respectful boundaries: Commenter defends child’s autonomy in traumatic encounter.

NTA. Commenter defends OP’s daughters and suggests a compromise.

Respect boundaries, even in grief

Defending dad’s decision not to make kids apologize.

Parent praised for defending kids against stranger’s inappropriate behavior

Commenter supports OP and advises to ignore rude stranger. NTA

NTA! Parent of autistic son shares similar experiences with intrusive people.

Demanding apologies from children? NTA, but she’s TA here.

The power and pitfalls of apologies, a perspective on ASD

NTA handled encounter with empathy and logic. Beware of potential backlash

Teaching kids bodily autonomy is important for preventing abuse.

Daughters pulled away from stranger, woman wants apology? NTA

Demanding apology from kids? That’s beyond weird

Teaching kids bodily autonomy is important. NTA for not apologizing.

Parenting win! Commenter praises OP’s handling of situation

Physical altercation makes commenter side with dad, NTA.

Protective parent refuses to apologize for defending kids’ boundaries

Defusing the situation with sympathy instead of apology.

Commenter defends father’s daughter and suggests posting on subreddit.

NTA! OP handled the situation well and explained their choice

Teaching daughters not to apologize for someone else’s actions

Parent’s protective instincts spark debate over social norms

Teaching children about consent is crucial

Teaching kids to set boundaries and respect them.

Grief doesn’t excuse bad behavior. NTA stands their ground.

Parent praised for teaching children to protect their bodies and not apologize.

Parent of child with ASD defends dad’s response, NTA

Supportive comment, praises parent for not making kids apologize.

Standing up for his kids’ boundaries. NTA

Respect for body autonomy and boundaries. NTA

Stranger forcefully grabbed kids, NTA dad refuses to apologize

Stranger touches autistic child, dad defends. Supportive comment section

Parent defends child’s right to refuse physical contact with strangers.

Parent praised for standing up for their vulnerable children

“You were too nice to her” – A missed opportunity

Parenting lesson from personal experience, NTA for not apologizing.

Teaching kids consent and boundaries is important

Respectful parent sets boundaries and empathizes with neighbor’s pain

Clear and assertive response to grief. NTA.