Mother’s Dilemma: To Stop or Not Stop the ‘Good Morning/Night’ Texts from Ex to their Toddler?

Co-parenting is a delicate dance, especially when communication boundaries are blurred. One mother finds herself in a tricky situation, questioning the appropriateness of her ex’s daily ‘good morning’ and ‘good night’ texts to their 1.5-year-old daughter. The catch? The toddler can’t read, and the mother is the one who has to deal with these notifications. While she acknowledges that these messages are sweet and well-intended, she wonders if they’re more of an annoyance than a benefit. Let’s delve into her conundrum… ‍♀️

The Co-Parenting App: A Blessing or a Curse?

The Rules of Engagement

The Photo/Video Sharing Conundrum

Boundary Breaches and Video Chat Handovers

The ‘Good Morning/Night’ Texts Begin

The Mother’s Dilemma: To Stop or Not Stop the Texts?

The Unwanted Notifications

The Fear of Appearing Unreasonable or Petty

The Co-parenting Conundrum: A Mother’s Request or a Father’s Right? ‍♀️ ‍♂️

In the world of co-parenting, boundaries can often be a gray area. This mother is caught in a dilemma – whether to ask her ex to stop sending ‘good morning’ and ‘good night’ texts to their toddler, who can’t even read them. While she appreciates the sentiment, she’s the one who ends up dealing with the notifications, which she finds more annoying than endearing. She fears her request might be seen as petty or unreasonable, adding another layer of complexity to the situation. The internet has some thoughts on this matter… let’s see what they have to say.

NTA/YWNBTA: Discussing court involvement due to boundary push and emotional manipulation.

Ex’s calculated misuse of parenting app and advice to consult lawyer.

NTA. Protecting your daughter from a bad situation is valid

NAH. Creative solution to maintain connection and love for toddler.

Ex’s annoying texts to toddler: YWNBTA, he’s violating boundaries!

Manipulative ex using toddler to contact you. NTA, seek legal action.

Update the court order or find a way to be okay

NTA, contact your lawyer! He’s abusing the app’s intent

Heartbreaking stories of abuse and resilience. Stay strong ❤️

Mute the app, check it once or twice a month

NTA: Ex’s petty texts won’t faze you. Keep ignoring, mom!

NTA, take legal action against ex for disregarding boundaries.

Family lawyer advises setting boundaries with ex using coparenting app

Ex’s ‘good morning/night’ texts: love or agenda? NTA’s dilemma.

NTA. Misuse of parenting app. Contact lawyer for resolution.

“Contact your lawyer ASAP! Don’t let him disrespect your boundaries!”

NTA – Ex is being manipulative. Turn off notifications

Is he testing boundaries or just being a caring father?

You’re not the a**hole! Here’s how to kindly request.

“NTA. Take it back to court. The judge isn’t stupid. “

Ignore annoying texts, focus on court-mandated communication.

OP’s fear of manipulative father, advice to involve authorities.

NTA. Dealing with a stalker ex, hoping for consequences.

Asserting boundaries: Stop the texts, enforce the court order!

Ignoring ex’s texts may be the best way to handle it

Dealing with manipulative exes? Try the Grey Rock Method!

Ignore the texts, don’t give him the satisfaction.

Ex’s texts to toddler: unnecessary or important for communication?

NTA. Texting a baby? That’s just plain ridiculous!

Ex ignores court agreement. NTA for wanting boundaries.

Not the a**hole for stopping the ‘good morning/night’ texts.

NTA, protect yourself and your child, let the courts handle it

Ex’s ‘Good Morning/Night’ texts to toddler: NTA, go through courts.

“NTA, suggest asking him to send messages to an email for her to read when older. Don’t react, he might stop. Be cautious, no privacy online.”

“NTA. The ex’s texts can be saved for your daughter. “

Ex’s petty move with toddler’s texts? Not cool.

NTA: Ex using child as excuse to talk to you

NTA, ex using parenting app to manipulate and disturb you.

Seek legal advice to handle ex’s rule-breaking behavior.

Ignore the texts, don’t give him the satisfaction.

NTA. Stay strong, mama! Protect your daughter and yourself always. ❤️❤️❤️

NTA! Take it to court for a resolution.

Stand your ground against manipulative ex.

Annoyed with constant notifications? You’re not the a**hole!

Commenter defends OP against psycho ex, expressing shock and sympathy.

NTA. Report to courts. Don’t read or pass to child.

NTA. Don’t give him an inch, he’s a manipulative psycho.

“NTA. Use the parenting app to set boundaries. “

Victory in court! Ex’s texts to toddler stopped. Justice served!

Empathetic comment supports mother’s decision, advises legal action against ex.

NTA: Setting up an email for toddler? Genius!

NTA. Father violating boundaries, seek legal advice for communication issues.

NTA. A thousand times NTA.

NTA: Emotional manipulation. He knows you have to read it.

Ex’s ‘good morning/night’ texts to toddler: NTA, manipulative and unnecessary.

Manipulative ex using toddler to stay connected. You’re NTA!

NTA: Communicate with the court for alternative options.

NTA: Stand up for yourself and your daughter in court!

NTA/ YWNBTA – It’s more about you than her. ‍♂️