A man suffering from a work injury has asked his wife and kids to sleep in the kids’ beds so he can have the comfortable mattress for his back. However, his wife and kids co-sleep and are diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. The man is struggling to sleep with two kids in one bed, especially with his stepson constantly kicking. The couple has been arguing over the issue and the man is unsure if he is in the wrong for asking his family to sleep elsewhere. The situation has escalated to the point where the in-laws are calling him abusive. What do you think? Is he the a**hole for wanting his own bed or is his request reasonable? Read on to find out.
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A man’s request for his wife and her children to sleep in their own beds has sparked a heated debate online. The man, who suffers from a work-related injury, claimed that he cannot comfortably sleep in a bed with two children, especially because his stepson is constantly kicking during the night. However, his wife believes that they should not force the children out of their bed. The situation escalated when the man blew up over it, resulting in the wife taking the children to her parents’ house. While the wife agreed to let him have the big bed, her parents and some online commentators are calling him abusive for trying to take their comforts. The man is now questioning if he is the a**hole in this situation. The family has additional challenges as both children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the stepson also has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The situation highlights the complexities of blended families and the challenges that can arise when finding sleeping arrangements that work for everyone. In the next section, we will take a look at some of the reactions to the man’s request and what experts have to say about co-sleeping.
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Setting boundaries with grown kids in bed. NTA
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