Family drama alert! This dad is caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to his daughter’s diet. His ex-wife has put their 12-year-old on a strict regimen, but dad thinks she deserves to indulge once in a while. Is he undermining mom’s efforts or just trying to let his kid be a kid? Buckle up, because this co-parenting conundrum is about to get spicy! ️
Chubby Family, Healthy Habits?

Daughter’s Stats: 4’11” & 120lbs

Doctor’s Orders: Watch What She Eats

Ex-Wife’s Family: Slim & Trim

Harsh Diet: Protein, Veggies, Limited Carbs

Daughter Misses Fun Foods: Mac & Cheese, Burgers

Dad’s House, Dad’s Rules: Eat What You Want!

Fun Meals at Dad’s: Takeout & Home-Cooked

⚖️ Ex-Wife’s Accusation: Dad Doesn’t Care?

Ex-Wife’s Fears: Future Health Problems

Ex-Mother-in-Law Joins the Debate

Dad’s Mom Agrees: Ex-Wife is Too Strict!

️ Family Feud: Fighting Over Parenting Choices

♂️ Dad’s Dilemma: Unfair Ex or Unhealthy Habits?

Dad Wants Balance: Healthy Eating & Indulgence

Dad vs. Mom: The Battle Over Daughter’s Diet!
Looks like this family feud is heating up hotter than a McDonald’s fryer! Dad thinks his daughter should be able to enjoy some tasty treats while at his place, but mom is NOT lovin’ it. ❌ She’s got the ex-mother-in-law (a former doc) on her side, while dad’s mom is Team Let-Her-Eat-Cake. It’s a classic case of co-parenting clash, with a side of guilt trip and a sprinkle of fat-shaming. Will dad stick to his (burger) guns or cave to the pressure? ♂️ Let’s see what the internet jury has to say about this delicious drama!
Parents’ conflicting diets are harmful, prioritize daughter’s wellbeing instead.

Parenting conflict over daughter’s health and diet. YTA.

Healthy eating is not deprivation. What’s your relationship with food?

“Experiment with different recipes and turn cooking into a family activity!”
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Parenting disagreement on child’s diet sparks heated YTA comment.
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Redditor argues with dad over daughter’s strict diet.

Balancing health and happiness: finding a middle ground with diets

Dad prioritizes being the fun parent over daughter’s health.

Formerly overweight commenter advocates for balanced approach to child’s diet.

Engaging in junk food with daughter is not the solution.

Father is TA for undermining wife’s efforts to help daughter’s health.

User calls out inconsistency in diet logic. YTA confirmed.

Parental alienation and unhealthy eating habits make YTA in this case.

A parent undermines ex-wife’s diet plan for overweight daughter

Balanced diet vs junk food, what’s the right approach?

Parental ego sabotaging child’s objective lifestyle improvements

ESH (except your daughter), parents need to find balance in teaching healthy eating habits.

A blunt comment on denial of health consequences of obesity.

A commenter criticizes a father for undermining his ex-wife’s dietary restrictions.

A comment calling out a mother’s strict diet as YTA

Former overweight child shares painful experience and advice on healthy eating.

Heartbreaking comment advocating for daughter’s health and well-being.
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ESH. Parents need to work together and seek a nutritionist/dietician.

Father’s ‘fat is fine’ attitude may harm daughter’s health.
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User passionately defends mom’s healthy diet for overweight daughter.

A comment from a woman in a bariatric surgery office highlights the importance of healthy eating and the dangers of being the ‘fun parent’.

Parenting conflict: Dad prioritizes indulgence, not daughter’s health. YTA.
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Parenting or policing? Commenter calls out mom’s diet approach.

Healthy Mediterranean diet vs. mac and cheese every other day

Balanced meals or strict diet? Parenting tug-of-war affecting child’s health.

A commenter argues that the dad is setting his daughter up for failure by not supporting the mom’s healthy diet plan.

“YTA – Your daughter needs a healthy relationship with food “

Concerned parent seeks advice on daughter’s diet and health.

One comment calls out rationalization of obesity. No replies.

Weight-related health issues can arise early, better be cautious

Negotiating a diet plan for daughter could’ve been handled better

Encouraging comment about healthy eating with YTA verdict.
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Teaching kids to eat whatever they want is poor parenting.

Strict dieting and binge eating can lead to eating disorders

Food battles causing stress for daughter. ESH. Compromise needed.
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Ignoring doctor’s advice on child’s health? YTA according to comment.

Confused dad doesn’t understand importance of healthy diet for daughter.

Parental disagreement over daughter’s diet raises YTA accusation.

Parenting debate – is mom YTA for promoting healthy eating?

Encouraging junk food for child’s majority meals is wrong. YTA.

Feuding parents’ indulgent and overbearing parenting may lead to bulimia. ESH.

Supporting strict diet advised by doctor over indulgence.

User calls out parent’s unhealthy teaching of food habits.
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Critic calls out family’s normalization of overeating. YTA.
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Parenting or abuse? One comment calls out overfeeding at 12

Parenting and health issues – doctor’s recommendation and communication needed

Teaching healthy habits now is important for her future.

Father ignores doctor’s advice to feed daughter junk food. YTA.
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YTA called out for overruling doctor’s weight recommendation ⚕️

Parent criticized for not prioritizing daughter’s health and well-being.

Debate on strict diet for daughter with skin condition. YTA?

Teaching about nutrition and exercise is better than strict diets.
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Parenting advice: Encourage healthy eating habits to avoid future struggles
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Mom faces criticism for putting daughter on strict diet

Father’s ego jeopardizes daughter’s health; mom is doing right.
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“I wish they’d had done what your ex-wife is trying to do”

A comment calling out the OP for missing important details.

Parent criticized for putting child on strict diet – YTA.
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Engaging in a healthy relationship with food is crucial

Dad ignores daughter’s health for junk food? YTA.

Doctor’s orders ignored? Parenting debate heats up in comments section.

Healthy diet for daughter, YTA for opposing wife’s decision.

Healthy habits are important, even if not immediately appreciated

Encouraging healthy lifestyle and bonding with daughter through activities ♀️

User thinks dad is being petty and should try the diet.

Mom’s strict diet upsets daughter, but dad undermining it won’t help.
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Healthy food is the way to go, Dad.

A commenter accuses a parent of putting their child’s health at risk by not following a doctor’s diet recommendation.

A parent’s denial of their child’s weight problem

Healthy diet can be delicious too, with the right seasoning
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Parenting dilemma: YTA thinks wife’s strict diet is too much, compromise needed.
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Compromise is key, undermining your ex-wife won’t solve anything.

Divorced parents disagree on daughter’s diet. YTA prioritizes revenge over health.

ESH for pressuring daughter into body issues and sabotaging progress.
