Mother’s Dilemma: To Change or Not to Change a Custody Agreement? ‍♀️

In the world of divorce and shared custody, things can get complicated, especially when new partners and their children enter the picture. Our story today revolves around a 47-year-old mother, her 15-year-old son, and an ex-husband who’s moved on with a new family. The son, feeling sidelined in his father’s new life, makes a bold request to his mother: he wants to change their custody agreement. But is it the right thing to do? Let’s dive into the drama.

The Ex-Husband’s New Life

The Son’s Discomfort

The PlayStation Incident

The Son’s Outburst

The Mother’s Perspective ‍

The Son’s Decision

The Custody Change Request

The Ex-Husband’s Reaction

Friend’s Opinions ️

The Mother’s Dilemma ‍♀️

The Clarification

A Mother’s Struggle: Custody Change or Status Quo?

Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, our mom is left questioning her decisions. Should she respect her son’s wishes and alter the custody agreement, effectively granting her full custody? Or should she maintain the status quo, forcing her son to spend weekends in a home where he feels sidelined? The ex-husband accuses her of poisoning their son against him, while her friends sympathize with the ex. The stakes are high, the drama is real, and the internet is buzzing with opinions. Let’s see what the world has to say about this tricky situation…

ESH: Ex and OP need to prioritize son’s well-being and compromise. ‍♀️

Teen’s verbal abuse sparks debate on custody agreement and boundaries.

“YTA. Condoning verbal abuse towards an 8-year-old? Doubts about you.”

Teaching son wrong, encourage therapy, avoid cutting father out. ‍♀️

ESH: Son’s immaturity and foul language causes family tension.

Empowering your son’s voice while addressing his behavior.

YTA for allowing foul language. Teach respect.

Teen feels pushed aside. Collect his things from father’s house.

Teen’s decision to burn bridges with dad sparks heated debate

Teenager’s angst leads to cutting off visits with dad

NTA. Ex should focus on rebuilding bond, not forcing custody.

NAH. 15-year-old wants to change custody. Counseling recommended for clarity.

YTA for not helping your son see his dad’s perspective.

Father’s tone-deafness and privacy violation sparks custody dilemma. ‍♀️

Parenting conflict: Should rules be enforced or flexibility allowed? ‍♀️

NTA: Prioritize your son and respect his wishes.

Son’s behavior towards father’s new partner is concerning. ESH.

INFO: Counseling and sudden changes in custody arrangement due to pandemic.

Son’s custody dilemma: NTA, dad’s blending poorly ‍♀️

Teen’s opinion matters in custody agreement. NTA for considering it.

NTA – Son wants to spend time with dad but needs safe retreat

“YTA there are parts of this story you are absolutely leaving out I’m sure you haven’t done anything to encourage or foster these negative views.. You are raising him to be self centered God forbid he has to learn how to share. And you not encouraging him to foster a relationship with his father and his future family is just p**re sabotage on your part whether or not you want to believe it.”

Is changing custody the best solution for your stressed son?

“NTA. Facilitating my relationship with my son, not his father’s. “

Son wants custody change and birthday gifts, NTA for supporting.

Father needs to respect son’s autonomy and prioritize quality time

Stand up for your child and don’t let them bully you

Teaching self-actualization ≠ cursing out family. YTA. ‍♀️

NTA. Seek custody change or things will just get worse.

NTA: Dad’s trying to replace you and is pissed off.

Father invaded son’s privacy, NTA. Son should stay away.

Ex-husband’s gift confiscation for blended family creates tension. ESH.

Understanding a teenager’s emotions and the importance of therapy. ‍

NTA- Ex took son’s gaming system as gift for girlfriend’s child.

NTA. Empathy for child’s situation. Respect for acting in child’s interest.

Parents, let your kids be themselves and spend quality time!

Father and stepmom show favoritism, causing son to distance. NTA.

NTA. Teen’s decision, consequences, and preserving parental relationship.

Ex’s new family over old family? Step up, or f**k off!

“Ex prioritizing new family over son, but courts may disagree.”

ESH, except for your son. Both parents need to communicate better. ‍♀️

Is moving a gaming console really worth all this drama?

ESH at 15, he deserves a say at where he lives

YTA comment sparks fiery debate on parenting and counseling

Parenting advice gone wrong: Enabling vs. Teaching boundaries. ‍♀️

YTA: Stop putting ideas in your son’s head ‍♀️

Commenter accuses mother of raising an entitled mama’s boy. YTA.

ESH. Dad is pushing too hard, you’re letting your son be a prima Donna little shit. ‍♀️

Teenager forced into family? Not the a**hole, mom!

Engaging caption: A 15-year-old’s rude outburst over a gaming console sparks controversy.

NTA. Son’s frustration justified, father crossed boundaries with property.

Raising kids: Discipline vs. freedom of expression? ‍♀️

(Changed to YTA.) Changing custody: raising a bully who doesn’t apologize.

NTA. Son deserves fair custody and respect for his boundaries.

Mother’s parenting skills criticized, son’s behavior causing concern

Teen’s feelings ignored by dad’s girlfriend moving in. NTA.

Parenting dilemma: Enabling bad behavior or setting boundaries? YTA

Engaging comment: YTA for risking your son’s relationship with his Dad.

‍ YTA for not reprimanding your son, but consider therapy or compromise