Being a new dad is tough, but what happens when your wife won’t let you bond with your own child? One frustrated father took matters into his own hands and locked himself and his 2-week-old daughter in a guest bedroom, causing a family feud. His wife was so anxious about their baby’s safety that she wouldn’t allow him to hold her. Was he wrong for taking drastic measures to bond with his child? Click to read more.
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New Dad Locks Himself and Newborn Daughter in Guest Room
A new father has sparked a heated debate after sharing an incident where he locked himself and his 2-week-old daughter in a guest bedroom to bond with her. The mother, who had been anxious about leaving the newborn alone with the father, was furious and called her mother to confront the situation. The father posted on Reddit, asking if he was the a**hole (AITA) for taking matters into his own hands to bond with his daughter. Many users condemned the father’s actions as selfish and dangerous, as the mother’s anxiety and fear were not taken into consideration. Others emphasized the importance of fathers bonding with their newborns and suggested more communication and compromise between the parents. The incident has sparked a larger discussion about parenting roles and the challenges of navigating them in the early stages of a child’s life. The comments section is filled with a range of reactions, from outrage to sympathy, as users weigh in on the situation.
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