Mom of 4 Locks Herself in Room for Video Games: Family Outraged

Being a stay-at-home mom is no easy task, especially when you’re raising four kids aged 10 months to 9 years old. One exhausted mom, who’s been doing it all without any help from her husband, finally reached her breaking point. After a heated argument, she decided to lock herself in her room and play video games for an entire day, leaving her husband to take care of the house and kids. But was this the right way to handle the situation?

The Overwhelmed Mom’s Story

A Busy Schedule

The Daily Grind

Husband’s Relaxation Time ️

Healthy Meals & Limited Screen Time

The Breaking Point

The Argument

Taking a Stand

MIL’s Reaction

The Aftermath ️

Locked Away for Video Games: Justified or Not?

After years of being overwhelmed and stressed, this mom decided to take matters into her own hands. She locked herself in her room to play video games all day, leaving her husband to take care of the house and kids. Her husband and mother-in-law are furious, but she feels like she had no other choice. Was she justified in her actions, or did she take it too far? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Mom of 4 locks herself in room for video games. Commenter supports her, suggests husband share the load.

NTA. The husband complains about OP’s job, can’t handle hers.

NTA for prioritizing self-care, MIL involvement unnecessary and intrusive

Husband learns the hard way that taking care of kids is not easy

Commenter suggests simplifying schedule and assigning tasks to kids.

Couples therapy recommended for lack of appreciation from spouse

Mom’s husband complains about her gaming, MIL butts in. NTA.

NTA! Commenter suggests fair division of labor and change of scenery

Son calls mom to tattle, gets a taste of independence

NTA locked herself for video games, needs couples counselling

SAHM deserves rest and equal partnership. Counseling and boundaries recommended.

ESH, but commenters suggest better division of labor and communication.

Commenter defends gaming mom, questions husband’s contribution to parenting

Parenting advice and support for overwhelmed mom.

SAHM debates lunch-making responsibilities in fiery comment section

Engaging discussion on division of labor and communication in relationships ‍ ‍

Husband needs to step up and stop running to his mommy

Engaging with a YTA comment about parenting and priorities

Commenter calls out OP’s behavior, suggests communication and delegation.

Mom of 5 agrees that it’s a 50/50 split

Husband’s mom gets involved in video game drama. NTA wins

Encouraging comment about teaching kids responsibility and suggesting therapy.

Gamer mom gets support after family denies her day off

SAHM gets criticized for wanting to play video games

Commenter calls out parents for not sharing child-rearing responsibilities. ESH

NTA. Commenter advises delegation of household chores and setting boundaries

Gamer mom gets support and a question in NTA thread

Supportive comment acknowledges unfair workload and sympathizes with OP.

Commenter calls out petty behavior in gaming family feud

Parenting advice sparks debate: when is too many kids?

Parenting and marital responsibilities debated. Lazy husband criticized. ESH.

Take a break, you deserve it!

Husband undervalues wife’s work, leading to unsustainable lifestyle. NTA.

NTA mom of 4 locks herself in room for video games

Taking a break as a stay-at-home mom is important

Debate on stay-at-home parent’s workload and family contribution

YTA for locking yourself up, but ESH for judgmental comments ‍♂️

Demanding change without communication leads to ESH. ‍ ‍

Savage response to a mom’s gaming addiction

Mom of 4 escapes reality with Skyrim, family outraged

Mom’s video game escape sparks support for unappreciated NTA.