Ex Blasts Mom for Not Buying Daughter’s Dream Gift, Mom Claps Back

Christmas is the time for giving, but what happens when a deadbeat dad tries to call the shots on his daughter’s gifts? Meet Alice, a 14-year-old girl caught in the crossfire between her separated parents. Her mom, currently on disability payments, is struggling to make ends meet, while her dad, John, hasn’t been the most involved father figure. When Alice’s dream gift gets downsized due to financial constraints, John decides to step in and berate her mom for not providing the ‘Christmas she deserves’. But Mom’s not taking it lying down…

Mom Struggles with Finances

Alice’s Dream Gift Gets Downsized

A More Cost-Effective Solution

Dad Gets Involved

John Berates Mom

Mom Claps Back

Dad’s Angry Reaction

Alice Caught in the Middle

Child Support Complications

Deadbeat Dad vs. Fierce Mom: Who’s Right?

In a heated exchange, John accuses Alice’s mom of not providing the Christmas she deserves, but Mom fires back, pointing out his lack of involvement and unpaid child support. With Alice caught in the middle, it’s hard not to feel for her as she navigates this emotional rollercoaster. But who’s really at fault here? Is John right to criticize Mom’s financial struggles, or is Mom justified in standing up to him? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Ex called out for not doing the bare minimum, mom claps back

Frustrating situation, but legal action may not be possible ‍♂️

NTA comment suggests having a talk with daughter about gas-lighting

Supportive comment defends mom’s decision, praises daughter’s qualities

NTA. Consider legal action to get support from other parent ‍

Commenter defends OP against entitled man. NTA confirmed

NTA – Empathetic comment with supportive reply about Christmas decorations

Commenter suggests reporting ex for child support, but ex fled

Mom receives support for standing up to ex’s bad behavior

Understanding daughter’s anger at absent father. NTA.

Commenter empathizes with mom’s financial struggle, praises daughter’s maturity

Mom gets support for pursuing child support from ex.

Parenting done right
NTA mom raises grateful child

NTA stands up for daughter’s rights, suggests getting child support.

Ex’s hypocrisy called out, suggestion for kid’s mental health support ❤️

Parenting blamed for irresponsible men, NTA comment agrees

NTA suggests wage garnishment for child support.

NTA. Getting child support is important , but court may not help

Protect your daughter financially Collect child support

Ex accuses mom of not buying gift, mom responds with

Ex’s entitlement backfires, mom prioritizes daughter over ex’s demands.

Supportive comment validates mom’s struggles and calls out ex’s behavior

Support for mom’s decision to not buy dream gift

NTA comment shuts down someone’s bad behavior

Supportive comment calls out deadbeat dad, suggests legal action

Mom gets support for not buying daughter’s dream gift.

Mom receives support for holding ex accountable for child support

Ex tries to shame mom, but commenters defend her parenting choices

Daughter should text ex to stand up for herself

Commenter praises OP for not being the a**hole in situation.

Commenter supports mom’s decision not to buy expensive gift

Heartbreaking situation. Garnishing wages may be a solution.

Commenter defends someone as not the a**hole with sass

Co-parenting drama? Don’t bother with him

Supportive comment encourages legal action for daughter’s gift

Empathetic response to manipulative behavior with helpful advice.

NTA suggests legal action for dream gift, recommends Switch Lite

Suggests charities to help with presents, offers support

NTA comment suggests going after deadbeat ex for child support

Commenter defends mom’s actions, no further discussion.

Commenters agree: Ex is trash

Mom defended against blaming for husband’s neglect. NTA

Single mom shuts down entitled ex who skipped child support

Supportive reply defends OP against cowardly ex’s berating comment

Supportive comment offers financial advice and assistance in Canada

NTA mom advised to take ex back to court

Fighting child support? Take him to court!

Mom called out for not taking ex to court for child support

Mom defends daughter against ex’s punishment, NTA wins

Supportive comment defends mom and encourages daughter’s resilience

Commenter defends mom’s actions in gift situation.

Commenter calls out dad for being a deadbeat.

Supportive comment acknowledges mom’s efforts and questions daughter’s knowledge

Commenter sympathizes with mom, slams entitled ex.

Commenter defends the mom’s actions and predicts daughter’s realization.

Commenter calls out absent father in one fiery sentence

NTA suggests legal action for child support, no further replies.

Memories over material possessions, NTA comment wins

Mom receives support for calling out deadbeat dad

Commenter calls ex ‘a hugh one’ for entitlement.

NTA but get that child support!

Mom receives support for dealing with ex’s anger issues

Mom fights back against abusive ex, prioritizes child’s well-being

Ex bashing turns to child support advice

Supportive commenter comforts mom after ex’s behavior.

Divorced parents, daughter’s dream gift, and NTA verdict.

Deadbeat dad punishes daughter, but commenter says NTA

Co-parenting gone wrong. Ex blocks kid over gift dispute. NTA wins.

Ex accused of manipulating daughter into believing mom is at fault

Supportive comment reminds us to love through hurt

Heartwarming support for responsible fatherhood ❤

Mom gets support for calling ex a deadbeat

Mom defended for not buying daughter’s dream gift. #NTA

Legal advice on unpaid court amount sparks debate

Supportive comment suggests waiting for Switch, avoids conflict

Supportive comment defends mom’s gift choice for daughter’s happiness

Daughter’s dad criticized gift, but mom claps back with reason.