Meet the mom who’s had enough! After a year of freedom from her marriage, she’s finally exploring her passions and enjoying her newfound free time. But her kids aren’t exactly on board with her new lifestyle. With a 50/50 custody split between her and her ex-husband, she’s found joy in a models club, where she can build and show off her creations. However, when her 17-year-old son makes a mistake, he expects her to drop everything and come to his rescue. But this mom is standing her ground, refusing to put her life on hold for her kids’ slip-ups.
Divorce: A Breath of Fresh Air
Kids Adjusting to New Life
Mom’s Newfound Freedom
Discovering Passion in Model Building ️
Son’s Cupcake Catastrophe
Mom Stands Her Ground
Son’s Priorities Questioned
Cupcake-less Morning
Mom and Son Clash ⚔️
Ex-Husband Joins the Fray
Seeking Advice and Lessons
College Countdown ⏳
Siblings More Open to Change
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Mom’s Hobbies vs. Kids’ Needs: The Ultimate Showdown
This divorced mom’s newfound freedom has allowed her to explore her passions, but her kids aren’t exactly thrilled with her new lifestyle. When her 17-year-old son forgets to make cupcakes for a bake sale, he expects her to drop everything and come to his rescue. But this mom is standing her ground, refusing to put her life on hold for her kids’ mistakes. Now, she’s seeking advice on how to teach her son the valuable lessons he needs before college. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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“Lack of prior planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.” NTA
“Wtf? He chose to hang out with his friend when he had plenty of time to make muffins, and somehow it’s your fault they didn’t get made? NTA.”
NTA. Teaching responsibility at 17. Keep up the good work!
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NTA. Teen should be responsible for his own errands.
NTA for not making cupcakes; ex and son are misogynists
Mom stands her ground against son’s mistakes. NTA!
NTA! Mom refuses to drop hobbies for kids’ mistakes.
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Mom prioritizes self-care and teaches valuable life lesson.
NTA: Teen’s entitlement and lack of responsibility sparks debate.
Mom refuses to drop hobbies, expects 17-year-old to make cupcakes. NTA
Mom refuses to drop hobbies for kids’ mistakes: NTA
NTA. Mom refuses to be a servant for her son.
NTA. Taking responsibility for one’s actions is crucial
