We all have that one friend who can’t seem to separate their social life from their parenting life. Meet our protagonist, the child-free “aunt” who loves her friends but craves some adult-only time. She’s been enjoying painting, hiking, and wine tasting with her friends, but things take a turn when her friend Kayla insists on bringing her son Ryan to every event.
The Child-Free Aunt
Painting Plans Hijacked
Hiking with a Surprise Guest
Drawing the Line
Wine Tasting Showdown
The Argument
Zoo Drama
Standing Her Ground
Divided Opinions
Uninvited
The Great Kid Debate: Friends at Odds
Our child-free protagonist finds herself in a sticky situation as her friend Kayla continues to bring her son Ryan to every hangout. From painting to hiking, and even wine tasting, Kayla insists on making every event a family affair. Tensions rise when our protagonist stands her ground, leading to arguments and divided opinions among their friend group. Will they find a way to balance their friendship and their preferences, or is this the end of their child-free hangouts? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this dilemma!
NTA for setting boundaries with friend who brings kid everywhere
To hang out with her, you have to accept her kid. NAH.
Suggests a solution for the commenter’s problem. NTA.
Friend insists on bringing kid everywhere, but OP has had enough. NAH.
NTA. Friend with kids is causing a rift in friendship.
Communication is key! ️ Handling the situation with kindness helps.
Setting boundaries with friends and their kids is okay!
Stand up for your right to adult-only experiences!
Friend insists on bringing kid to adult-only events, causing tension. NTA.
Friend insists on bringing kid everywhere, but NTA has had enough!
Standing up for adults who want child-free spaces. NTA wins!
NTA doesn’t want friend’s kid around during adult activities. Replies agree.
Single working mom friend insists on bringing kid everywhere. NAH.
Child-free events are important for adults-only time. NTA.
Can’t stand kids? This comment section is for you!
Balancing parenting and social life can be tricky
Mom brings kid to wine tasting, not fun for anyone
Compatibility issues lead to NTA verdict.
Kayla’s friend questions her motives for always bringing her son.
Mom of 2 agrees, insists friend needs to stop bringing kid.
Time to say goodbye to that friend!
No kids allowed! NTA for wanting adult-only gatherings.
Is it time to let go of a friendship?
Bringing a child to a wine tasting? Not cool
Wine tasting and kids don’t mix
Respectful NTA explains why adult-only time is important
Friend insists on bringing kid everywhere, but NTA stands up
Bringing kids can change the whole vibe #NTA
Childfree commenter sets boundaries, defends choice.
Childfree friend wants adult-only time, not always kid-friendly activities. NTA.
Debate on whether disliking kids makes you a bad person.
Single mom shares her experience with friends insisting on bringing kids
Don’t let friends guilt you into kid-friendly outings. #NTA
Child-free man shares his experience with friends having kids.
Friend insists on bringing kid everywhere, but it’s not okay.
Parent agrees kids can be annoying, even as a mother
NTA for wanting kid-free events, but communicate it upfront
Don’t let anyone force a ‘package deal’ on you! NTA
Respectfully declining to spend time with friend’s kid. #NoKidsZone
It’s okay to not want to hang out with kids
Planning social time without kids is valid.
Setting boundaries with friends who bring their kids everywhere
Respectful boundaries set with friend insistent on bringing child
Childfree OP sets boundaries, friend risks losing adult time opportunity.
Set boundaries with friends bringing kids to events without permission. NTA
Respectful NTA sets boundaries with friend who brings kid everywhere
Kid-free events are okay, NTA for setting boundaries
Agree! Sometimes it’s best to cut ties.
Friend insists on bringing kid everywhere, but OP wants childless outings. NTA.
As a child-free person, I understand the frustration of dealing with kids in adult situations. ♀️
Friend’s insistence on bringing kid everywhere ends a long friendship.
Respectful NTA sets boundaries with friend who brings kid everywhere
Respectful parenting means respecting boundaries. ♀️
Last Updated on May 20, 2023 by Diply Social Team