A mother of two teenagers implemented mental health days for her kids, but her son has been abusing them for his own leisure. When confronted, the son argued that he could use the days however he wanted. The mother has now enforced rules on the mental health days, and her husband disagrees. This disagreement has led to an argument between the couple, leaving them not speaking to each other. Was the mother too strict, or was the son taking advantage?
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Taking mental health days too far? A mother’s perspective
Son takes advantage of mental health days policy
When mental health days become mental health getaways
Son abuses mental health days for video games and friends
Gaming addiction or need for mental health break?
When mental health days are used for video games
New rules for mental health days cause family tension ⚠️
Mom enforces mental health day rules, son finds loophole
Son challenges mom’s rules on mental health days
Setting boundaries for mental health days causing family conflict. AITA?
Son abuses mental health days for video games, mom sets rules
In an effort to reduce stress and workload, a mother implemented mental health days for her teenage children. While her daughter used them responsibly, her son took advantage, using them to sleep in and play video games. When the mother confronted him about his behavior, he lashed out and refused to accept any rules. Now the family is at odds and the mother is questioning whether or not she was too strict. This raises the question, should mental health days have rules or restrictions? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Limiting mental health days to a set number is reasonable
Is 25 mental health days too many? Commenters discuss truancy and school policies.
Missing 25 days of school in a year is unacceptable
Mom allows son to take advantage of mental health days.
Parenting is hard, but setting boundaries is necessary.
Setting boundaries important to prevent abuse of mental health days.
Commenter calls out father for calling mother a b*tch. ESH.
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Taking too many mental health days? Therapy could help
Debate over validity of mental health days for students. ESH.
Setting rules on mental health days: NTA or overbearing?
Setting boundaries on mental health days, but son abuses them
Setting limits for a teenager’s mental health days is important
Parenting or policing? Commenter calls out OP’s excessive leniency.
When parents enforce strict rules, is faking a note okay?
Sleeping in is important for mental health days, YTA.
Concerned commenter asks about son’s grades and suggests moderation.
Debate on the effectiveness of mental health days policy
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ESH for not discussing changes, husband overreacting, son abusing system
Commenter calls out mom for power trip in parenting decisions
Setting boundaries is crucial for mental health, NTA!
Discussion on the challenges of managing depression and setting boundaries.
Commenter calls out parent for lack of maximum quota on mental health days.
Teaching responsibility through mental health days gone wrong
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Setting restrictions on mental health days backfired
Commenter expresses concern over excessive missed school days.
Parent’s rules backfire as son takes advantage.
Setting boundaries as a parent
Establishing mental health days was great, but son’s abusing it.
Can a student really take 25 mental health days off school?
Parenting or mental health? Addressing the real issue
Daughter responsible, parents enabling son’s behavior.
User accuses student of exploiting mental health day policy
Skipping school on a whim sets a bad precedent.
Teaching kids about mental health is important, but it’s not okay to abuse it
Set boundaries for mental health days to avoid taking advantage.
User seeks more info on mental health day rules and impact.
Balancing limitations and personal choice for mental health days.
Son abuses mental health days for gaming, NTA but misguided.
Parenting ESH: Miscommunication leads to son taking advantage of mental health days
Concerns arise over legitimacy of mental health days for students
Parents criticized for not setting rules earlier; son abusing mental health days.
A limit on mental health days may lead to misuse
Commenter questions strict rules on mental health days
Setting reasonable limits on mental health days is important
Communication is key! YTA blindsided husband with mental health rules.
Balanced approach to mental health days with family time
Is allowing 25 mental health days too much?
Mental health days are crucial, but is there a deeper issue?
Son abuses mental health days, parents fail to address issue.
Enabling or parenting? Teen takes advantage of lenient mother.
Limits on mental health days backfire, family conflict ensues
Online school and Covid strain mental health, ESH needs help ⚕️
Fair rules, but husband should have been consulted. All suck.
School district only allows 8 days missed attendance without doctor’s note
Importance of mental health day for academic performance
Establish boundaries for mental health days to avoid exploitation
Unilateral parenting changes lead to ESH judgment in comments.
Mental health days should be given to those who are overwhelmed
