Imagine this: You’re a dad, sharing two kids with your ex-wife. She’s recently widowed and devastated, but there’s a twist. Your kids didn’t really like her late husband, finding him too strict and hard to be around. Now, she’s pressuring them to grieve for a man they didn’t care for. What would you do? ♂️
The Unloved Stepfather
The Kids’ Secret Wish
The Funeral Request ⚰️
The Funeral Day ️
The Accusation
The Father’s Intervention
The Kids’ Outburst
The Final Showdown
The Stepfather’s Strict Rules
“Civilized at All Times”
A Father’s Fury: Defending His Cubs or Overstepping Boundaries?
In a tale that’s as heartbreaking as it is infuriating, a father finds himself in a heated confrontation with his ex-wife over their children’s lack of grief for her late husband. The kids, who found the strict stepfather hard to be around, are accused of being glad he’s gone. The dad, dubbed ‘Papa Bear’ for his fierce defense, intervenes, sparking a fiery exchange. But was he right to protect his kids from emotional manipulation, or did he overstep? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this complex situation…
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Exposing the truth about the ex: NTA and enlightening!
“NTA. People grieve in their own way. She got a dose of truth from you and the kids “
Kids laughed at funeral: NTA, ex needs to chill
“NTA. Great job shutting her down, but she needs counseling ASAP!”
NTA! Standing up for your kids against emotional manipulation.
NTA. Ex is upset kids aren’t as grieving, unrealistic expectations.
NTA. Kids handled it maturely. Focus on actual grieving children.
“NTA you and your kids were fine, your ex on the other hand was not only out of line but practically delusional. And trust me I get exactly how your kids feel, I had a 15+ year older brother who I did not care for (he was just a AH) but when he died I went to his funeral because of my mother, to my mother it was one of the hardest days of her life to me it was just a Friday. (And yeah I got a whole lot of trouble from people for not being emotional)” – Emotional manipulation? Delusional ex? Relatable experiences!
Daughter defends herself at funeral, dad protects kids. NTA.
Dodging an insufferable partner and supporting kids: Resounding NTA!
NTA. Kids supported their mom, ex needs therapy. Keep kids longer.
NAH defends ex-wife while acknowledging complexities of the situation.
NTA: Kids in therapy, but narcissistic stepmom needs help too.
Father defends kids from emotional manipulation: Hero!
Father defends kids from emotional manipulation. NTA!
NTA defends kids from emotionally manipulative ex.
NTA: Grief is personal. You can’t force someone to mourn.
Mom blames kids, but dad defends them. Who’s the real hero?
Father defends kids from emotional manipulation. NTA!
Ex wants kids to fake emotions? NTA for standing up!
NTA defends kids from emotional manipulation, custody agreement reconsideration
Divorcee prioritizes new spouse over kids: NTA or ESH?
Defending kids from emotional manipulation: NTA, teach empathy instead.
NTA defends kids from emotional manipulation, seeks more custody time.
NTA, OP! Ex’s grief shouldn’t harm kids. Children respectfully declined.
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NTA: Kids support grieving mom, dad defends against emotional manipulation.
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Children relieved by father’s defense against emotionally manipulative ex-wife.
Kids caught in emotional manipulation by their grieving mother.
NTA. A solid role model who passes on opportunities.
NTA. Standing up against emotional manipulation.
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Father defends kids from emotional manipulation. NTA!
NTA. You’re a good dad.
Kids shouldn’t be responsible for comforting their adult mother.
NTA defends kids from verbal mistreatment, but offers ex compassion.
Ex’s emotional manipulation: NTA, but she needs counseling.
NTA! Great dad supporting kids’ self-expression. Ex is emotionally manipulative.
NTA defends kids from emotional manipulation, worried about favoritism.
NTA: Defending your kids against emotional manipulation. You’re a hero!
Laughter at wakes and funerals: a celebration of life!
NTA. You did good.
Supportive comment, hoping for the best for the kids
Father defends kids from emotional manipulation. Who’s the real hero?
Father defends kids from emotional manipulation. NTA, hero dad!
NTA for defending your kids and their emotions.
Protecting your kids from emotional manipulation during a tough time!
Grieving with humor: Celebrating life in the face of loss
Forced fake emotions? Creepy! NTA. Protect your kids, stay strong.
NTA. Protecting your kids without causing a scene. Impressive restraint!
Kids defend themselves from emotional manipulation at their mother’s funeral
Update requested! Father defends kids from emotional manipulation. NTA
Supportive father defends kids from emotional manipulation during grieving process.
Father defends kids from emotional manipulation. NTA!
Grieving parent defends kids’ emotions: Hero or villain?
NTA. Kids grieve differently. Ex needs to remember that.
NTA. Grieving is personal. Laughter can be a celebration too!
Empathy wins! Standing up against emotional manipulation.
Heartbroken kids find solace in their heroic father.
NTA. Be the sane parent your kids need!
NTA. Amazing parent defends kids from emotional manipulation.
