We all know that friendships can change, especially during those tumultuous pre-teen years. But what happens when the parents of those ex-besties get dragged into the drama? One mom found herself in the middle of a heated exchange with her daughter’s former BFF’s mom, and the situation escalated quickly. Let’s dive into this spicy story and see how it all unfolded. ️
Meet the Ex-Besties ♀️ ♀️

Friendship Through Thick and Thin

Summer Changes Everything ☀️

The Sleepover Snub

The Betrayal

Jess Tries to Make Amends

Catherine’s Plea for Help

The Childcare Dilemma ♀️

The Bold Response

Catherine’s Anger Erupts

The Accusation ️

Caught in the Crossfire of Ex-BFF Drama
So here’s the tea: Our brave mom finds herself in a sticky situation as her daughter’s ex-BFF’s mom, Catherine, pleads for help to mend their broken friendship. But our mom stands firm, refusing to get involved. Things heat up when Catherine reveals her childcare struggles and accuses our mom of being insensitive. Is our mom in the wrong for not wanting to get involved? Or is Catherine expecting too much from her? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this fiery predicament…
Not the a****e and a red flag for her priorities.

Standing up for yourself and your daughter. NTA indeed.

Standing up for her daughter and setting a good example

Ex-BFF’s mom only wanted free childcare, not a friendship. NTA

Putting your child’s wellbeing first is never a**hole move
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Ex-BFF’s mom accuses NTA of insensitivity after daughter’s bullying.

NTA. Let kids make their own friends.

Protecting your child from bullying and free childcare demands ♀️

NTA. A satisfying response to a friend’s mom defending her daughter’s bullying.

NTA shuts down entitled ex-BFF’s mom in childcare drama

Standing up for yourself and your child. #NTA
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Friendship ends over childcare drama and convenience vs. values

Friendship over, childcare over. NTA.
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Ex-BFF’s mom accused of neglecting daughter’s bullying, NTA stands up.

Mom lets 12-year-old watch her 12-year-old, is it weird?

Respecting your child’s feelings is important. NTA

Validating daughter’s feelings > Catherine getting free childcare. #NTA

Let the kids be kids and work out their own friendship

Mom uses ex-BFF for free childcare, NTA for setting boundaries

NTA stands up to entitled ex-BFF’s mom over childcare drama

Standing up for your child’s feelings is never ridiculous

NTA- Catherine’s childcare issues are not your family’s problem

Standing up for your child is always the right thing

NTA. Sounds like she sees you as free childcare

Mom prioritizes childcare cost over ex-BFF’s relationship. NTA
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Friendship gone sideways, daughter deserves better. NTA

Trying to force a friendship after being hurt only leads to more hurt!

NTA commenter blames daughter’s bullying on mother, no replies.

Ex-BFF’s mom wants free childcare, commenter suggests calling her out

Stand up for your child’s mental health and confidence! #NTA

Daughter stands up for herself, NTA mom should be proud
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Agreeing with commenter’s NTA stance on childcare drama
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Standing up for her daughter’s autonomy and friendship. #NTA

Mom chooses daughter’s friendship over ex-BFF’s mom’s free childcare. NTA

Daughter stands up to friend, mom not the a**hole

NTA. Commenter praises OP for standing up for daughter’s wishes

Parenting advice and NTA judgement for ex-BFF’s mom.
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NTA and better off without toxic ex-BFF and her mother.

Teaching manners and not biting the hand that feeds

NTA and no more free childcare for entitled ex-BFF’s mom

Mom receives support for standing up for daughter’s needs

Setting boundaries with ex-BFF’s mom over childcare

NTA for teaching daughter to be a good human being

Commenter calls out mom for using ex-BFF for free childcare.

Ex-BFF’s mom wants free childcare, NTA stands up

Stand firm against mom bullies. Protect your child.

NTA. Standing up for daughter against entitled ex-BFF’s mom

Daughter’s friend choices are hers; ex-BFF’s mom not OP’s concern

NTA. Daughter made the right choice. Leaving 12-year-olds alone?

Daughter sees through toxic friendship, mom not the a**hole.

Ex-friend’s mom is an a**hole, OP’s parents did it right. NTA

Standing up against bullying and bad parenting

Putting your child’s well-being first is always the right choice

Mom’s ex-BFF’s unreliable friends cause childcare drama

Prioritizing daughter’s feelings over old friendship. NTA
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Cutting out and bad-mouthing your daughter? NTA, stand firm!

Trust issues and inconvenient mothers in childcare drama.
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Setting boundaries with toxic friends and family

Ex-BFF’s mom faces karma after daughter’s bad behavior

Cutting ties with toxic friend and her bully child. NTA

Daughter stands up for herself, commenter praises. Catherine criticized.

NTA, but Catherine needs to handle her own childcare issues

Debate over leaving a 12-year-old alone sparks discussion

NTA shuts down loudmouth mom in childcare drama

Mom refuses to force daughter to hang out with bully. NTA

Supporting your child’s decision is crucial

Standing firm on values and priorities. #NTA

NTA! Cutting toxic people out is always the right move.

Standing up to a bully mom, seeking free childcare alternatives.

Last Updated on February 24, 2024 by Diply Social Team