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…
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.
