Picture this: it’s just a few days before Christmas, and you’re a mom dealing with a husband and son who refuse to help around the house. You’ve had enough of their laziness and decide to take matters into your own hands. What do you do? Well, one woman decided to kick her husband and son out of the house just before the holidays! But did she go too far? Let’s dive into her story and find out…
The Lazy Duo
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A Man-Child Husband
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Like Father, Like Son ♀️
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The Enabler Strikes Again
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Surprise Guests ️
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A Messy Homecoming ️
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The Judgy Looks
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Enough is Enough!
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The Argument and the Departure
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A 2024 Reunion?
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Family Disagreements ♀️
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A Wake-Up Call ⏰
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Updates and Negotiations
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Sibling Solidarity ✊
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The Return of Tim
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Promises and Reconciliation
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Husband’s Fate
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Mom Kicks Out Lazy Husband and Son Before Christmas!
This fed-up mom had enough of her husband and son’s laziness and lack of respect. After a particularly embarrassing incident involving surprise guests and a messy house, she decided to kick them both out just days before Christmas! Her son called her from a motel, begging to come back, but she told him to try again in 2024. The family is divided on whether she’s being too harsh, especially with her son. But this mom believes it’s time for a serious wake-up call. ⏰ After some negotiations, her son agreed to a list of chores and to help his sister until New Year’s Eve, and she allowed him to return home. As for the husband, his fate remains uncertain… Let’s see what the internet thinks of this dramatic holiday showdown!
User agrees with OP’s decision to kick out lazy husband and set conditions for son’s return. Explains how husband undermines OP’s authority and offers personal experience.

A commenter mocks a lazy husband’s divorce threat

Gender roles enforced by parents can harm children’s independence

Child calls out lazy dad and helps mom realize truth

Frustration with mothering husband leads to separation before Christmas

Influence the son, dump the husband. A chance for change.

Partner and son need a lesson on respect and ownership. ✊

NTA, daughter and son need to learn marriage is partnership

Doctor challenges lazy men and calls out gender roles

Don’t let weak enablers discourage necessary action for change

Mom goes on strike for two weeks to make her family help

Mom advised to sue lazy husband for making son bully sister.

Unconditional love is important for children’s emotional well-being ❤️

Mom criticized for kicking out son before Christmas. YTA verdict.

Formerly homeless commenter strongly opposes kicking out children. YTA.

User calls out OP as YTA for kicking out husband and son before Christmas

Condemned for traumatizing kids over chores

Insightful comment on double standards in gender roles

A cautionary tale of the long-term effects of explosive parenting

Mother harshly kicks out husband & son before Christmas

Parenting advice sparks debate on family responsibility and communication

Parenting is not a transaction, it’s sad to see.

Parent’s discipline traumatized child. Emotional impact of throwing out child.

Calling out bad behavior and tactics with a YTA verdict

Parenting gone wrong: kicking son out for not doing chores

Parent’s decision to kick out son for being messy is disproportionate.

OP accused of dehumanizing family over cleaning standards

User calls out mom for overstepping boundaries and poor taste.

Don’t punish the son for the father’s mistakes.

Mom receives harsh criticism for kicking out family before Xmas

User calls out toxic behavior and gender roles.

Disciplining a child vs kicking out an adult spouse

User questions validity of OP’s husband’s laziness, doubts kicking son out.

Mother receives criticism for kicking out messy son and blaming him

Parenting gone wrong: kicking out a 13-year-old for not doing chores

Kicking out your 13-year-old before Christmas? You’re a massive a**hole

Fiery comment section on mother’s harsh Christmas eviction.

Advice to seek therapy and set boundaries for enabling behavior

Divorce might be a better option. YTA for kicking son out.

Kicking out family before Christmas – YTA, expect regrettable consequences

Harsh criticism for a mother’s extreme punishment.

Don’t punish your son for your husband’s laziness. YTA

Redditor calls out mom for kicking out 13-year-old son before Christmas ❌

Kicking a kid out before Christmas? YTA. Beware consequences.

Serious and harsh comment with no replies.

Letting go of control can lead to a happier home

A scathing verdict on the mom’s actions.

Outrage over mother kicking out 13-year-old son before Christmas

YTA comment receives no support from replies

Parenting disagreement causing tension and punishing the son.

Parenting advice sparks debate on disciplining children in households.

Cruelty and negotiation contracts? YTA.

Harsh comment. Self-care is important. Seek therapy if needed.

Parenting fail: Throwing out a 13-year-old child is unacceptable

Kicking out your child before Christmas? Definitely YTA

Mom’s harsh actions cause irreparable damage to family relationships
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Importance of communication and empathy within families ❤️

Parenting gone wrong , never make basic needs contingent on anything

ESH, but I’m leaning more towards OP being shittier. The husband may need to learn to split the housework a bit, but this lady is willing to f*** up her holiday and family because an impromptu guest had to see a bit of clutter in her house.

Strong condemnation of those who abandon family before Christmas

Impact of parental actions on child’s mental wellbeing

Opinion divided on kicking out husband and son before Christmas

Parenting gone wrong, child suffers the consequences

Parent’s unrealistic expectations may push son away in the future

An angry comment section filled with hate and frustration.

Parental blame game over son’s behavior, with harsh consequences

Parenting advice from a father of two with empathy and experience.

Legal concerns raised over evicting husband and son. Yikes!
