Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy family drama on our hands. Meet our protagonist, a mom who’s standing her ground against a sea of disapproval. Her crime? Not punishing her autistic son for his brutal honesty! As tensions rise and tempers flare, this mom is left wondering if she’s the a-hole in this messy situation. Let’s dive in and see what all the fuss is about!
Family Drama Alert!

To Correct or Not to Correct?

The Baby Name Debacle

Honesty Isn’t Always the Best Policy?

♂️ Making a Swift Exit ♂️

♀️ Clothes and Hair, Beware! ♀️

To Lie or Not to Lie?

Brother Demands Discipline

♀️ Mom Stands Her Ground ♀️

Husband’s Seal of Approval

Mom vs. The World

Family Feud: Autistic Son’s Honesty Sparks Outrage!
Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got ourselves a classic case of ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t’! Our protagonist’s son has a knack for telling it like it is, and let’s just say not everyone appreciates his candor. From questionable baby names to fashion faux pas, this kid isn’t afraid to speak his mind. But now, the family is up in arms, demanding discipline and a crash course in ‘truthful kindness’. Mom’s not having it, though. She’s standing by her son’s newfound approach of asking if people want the truth or a lie. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation…
Autistic commenter provides helpful tips for navigating social situations.

Autistic commenter calls out parent for setting up child for ostracization.

Parenting an autistic child is tough, but refusing to teach social norms is wrong.

Naming a child poorly – NTA for calling them out

Explaining the struggles of autistic people in understanding boundaries

Teach your son appropriate coping mechanisms for a better future.

Asperger’s person shares experience, urges parent to raise child better

Teaching social norms is important for success in society. YTA.

Teaching manners is crucial, neurodiversity isn’t an excuse

Helpful advice given to NTA on how to phrase it

Teaching autistic children social skills is crucial for communication

Navigating social norms with an autistic child. ESH but empathy needed

Autistic commenter offers guidance and empathy to frustrated mom.

A comment warns of potential consequences of not addressing son’s behavior.

Being autistic is not an excuse for rude comments
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Teaching your son empathy is important for his future.

Autistic commenter defends asking truth vs. kindness, critiques baby name.

Advice for gently teaching social skills to an autistic child ❤️

A harsh judgment, yet with a sprinkle of humor

Helpful criticism given to a parent with an autistic child

Teaching honesty vs rudeness to an autistic child is important

Teaching basic politeness is important, even for those on the spectrum.

Parenting a child with autism can be challenging, but honesty should be kind.

Parenting an autistic child does not mean excusing inappropriate behavior

Autistic commenter calls out dismissive behavior towards abrasive child. YTA.

Teaching social skills is important. YTA for the baby name.

Humorous comment about the difficulty of pronouncing a unique name.

Teaching tact is important, even among family. Soft YTA.

Autistic teacher supports mom’s decision to not punish son for masking.

Teaching manners is important, but YTA for not doing so
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Being autistic doesn’t mean lying is acceptable. YTA.

Teaching moments missed for autistic child, YTA.

Autistic son shouldn’t have to mask himself for others. NTA
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Parental responsibility to teach coping mechanisms with polite communication

The dangers of getting too creative with baby names
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Teaching social skills is important for his success and friendships

Teaching empathy to an autistic child: YTA or NTA?

Honesty is positive, but hurting others isn’t. YTA.

Teaching honesty is important, but kindness is crucial

NTA. Having him ask if he should lie is perfect

Explaining logic and reasoning to neurodivergent son – NTA

Teaching kindness to an autistic child is crucial ❤️

Teaching honesty is important, but etiquette is crucial too

Honesty vs. Deception: A fine line to tread.

Isolation vs. social rules: YTA or NAH?

Autistic son’s honesty: handle with care or teach social cues?

Teaching tact is important, honesty without it is cruelty

Parenting an autistic child doesn’t excuse negative behaviour

Being truthful doesn’t mean being rude

Navigating social situations with autism and honesty can be challenging

Teaching tact to an autistic child is the parent’s responsibility. NAH
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Parent criticized for not teaching autistic child social skills

Insensitive comment blaming autism for bad parenting

Autistic commenter relates to the son’s struggle with bluntness.

Supportive comment about parenting an autistic child

Parent criticized for using autism as excuse for bad behavior

Teaching tact is crucial, even for those with autism. YTA

Honesty is the best policy NTA

Advice from an adult autistic: teach him to adjust scripts

NTA parent teaches child to speak truthfully, but needs balance ⚖️

Helping is better than punishing, work together against the problem
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Defending an autistic child from unfair punishment and providing helpful advice.

NTA. Punishing son with ASD for communication style is insensitive. Social skills training may help, but his honesty can be refreshing

Naming your child: a delicate balance of creativity and practicality.

Helpful advice for parenting an autistic child, with added humor
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Honesty is not always well-received, but it is necessary ♀️

Naming controversy overshadows article topic

Teaching kindness to an autistic child – helpful advice.

Preparing an autistic child for social norms is important
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Parenting advice: Being brutally honest isn’t always the best approach

Autistic commenter suggests direction for truthfulness in allistic world.

Autistic Redditor defends OP’s son’s struggle with politeness

NTA comment emphasizes the importance of honesty with tact.

Pronunciation aside, commenter supports mom’s NTA stance on son’s behavior.

Teaching honesty with kindness is important in all situations. YTA.

Teaching social norms to an autistic child, soft YTA.

Individual with autism should learn to think of others’ feelings

YTA mom refusing to parent her son. He needs guidance.

Autistic commenter criticizes parenting, defends teen’s opinion on name
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Autistic commenter offers advice on honesty and tact with examples.

Teaching tact is crucial, blaming diagnosis won’t help.

“Being ‘honest’ is the cry of a**holes everywhere”

Teaching manners to an autistic child is important
