In a world where co-parenting is often a tightrope walk, one mother has decided to take a stand. She’s tired of being the ‘go-to’ parent every time her child falls ill, especially when it conveniently coincides with her ex’s plans. This time, it’s the ex’s birthday weekend, and their 8-year-old has the flu. But our heroine has had enough of losing workdays and money due to these ‘sick handoffs’. She’s refusing to take the child until they’re flu-free. Is she being unreasonable, or just standing up for herself? Let’s delve into her story… ♀️ ️
The Sick Child Handoff
The Cost of Illness
Medical Advice and a Suspicious Birthday ⚕️
Taking a Stand
Gender Bias and Deadbeat Dads
The Custody Quagmire ⚖️
The Unworkable Court Papers ♀️
The Verbal Agreement and School Situation
Post-Breakup Friendship and Parenting Woes
The Custody Conundrum ️
A Mother’s Stand: The Flu, The Ex, and The Birthday Weekend Showdown!
In the midst of the flu season, a mother finds herself at odds with her ex over the care of their sick child. This isn’t a new ordeal; she’s often left to care for their ailing child, losing workdays and money in the process. But this time, it’s her ex’s birthday weekend, and she suspects a convenient handoff is in the works. Backed by medical advice, she’s refusing to take the child until they’re flu-free, triggering a co-parenting crisis. Is she being unreasonable, or is this a justified stand? Let’s see what the world thinks of this predicament…
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NTA. Ex can’t opt out of parenting during tough times.
Custody agreement: Whose turn is it to have the kid?
Standing up for your sick child’s health? NTA, no doubt!
NTA. Ex’s parents seem to do more parenting than ex.
“NTA for not wanting sick child around, mom being unreasonable.”
Commenters blame each other for rapid spread of Covid-19
NTA for refusing to babysit sick child, ex neglects responsibility
Keeping a sick child on your time is important. NTA
NTA: Ex doesn’t follow agreement, you stood your ground
Mom refuses to babysit sick child on ex’s birthday weekend
NTA: Dad shouldn’t avoid parenting while mom sacrifices her job
NTA – Kid got sick in dad’s care, should stay put
“NTA. Containing an infectious virus is absolutely the responsible thing to do.”
Frustrated parent struggles with sick child and financial strain
Ex sucks at parenting. NTA for refusing to babysit
Protecting others from illness, NTA! ♀️
Supportive comment: Prioritizing job over babysitting, hope it resolves ❤️
NTA. Empathy for OP’s unbiased approach, facing unfair vitriol from others.
“NTA My partner and I prioritize our child’s health and safety “
Reddit’s wisdom: Seek legal advice, not strangers’ opinions
INFO: Whose days would it be per custody arrangement?
Nope. NTA. They can stay home and parent.
NTA, fair for ex to take care of sick child
Not the a**hole for refusing to babysit on ex’s birthday
NTA: Ex needs to step up and be a parent
NTA: Kid should stay home to limit the spread
NTA for prioritizing work and discussing options with your job
Choosing eviction over risking child’s health. NTA
NTA: Keep the sick kid quarantined to prevent spreading the flu
NTA! Ex needs a reality check on parenting responsibilities
Get a court order for custody to avoid confusion.
Stand your ground! NTA. Follow the custody agreement
Doctor’s advice ignored, people still blame you.
“NTA, sick kid babysitting is unfair. My brother does everything.”
Fair share of illnesses: NTA, let him step up too
Dad needs to step up and prioritize his sick child
NTA. Vaccination could help prevent frequent flu illnesses.
NTA. Prioritizing child’s health and spreading illness is responsible
NTA for refusing to babysit sick child on ex’s birthday
