Education is important. Whether you go on to get a PhD, or you stop after high school, it’s important to have that foundation in order to do what you want to do in life. Unfortunately, not everyone finishes high school, which can negatively impact their future.
One woman had to deal with her son dropping out of school . After not telling her husband about it, he found out on his own and kicked their son out of the house. But when the woman found out about that , she kicked her husband out as well. Now, she’s wondering if she was in the wrong. The woman took to Reddit’s Am I The Asshole sub to ask the internet’s opinions.
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The User, Unhappy_Plan4334, Shared Her Story.
She Shares That Her Son Is Still Just 17.
He dropped out of high school and has no plans to go back to get a GED. When OP found out about this, she decided not to tell her husband. He thought their son was suspended.
Recently, the husband found out that the son dropped out, and gave him an ultimatum: go back to school or leave home. The son chose to leave home and move in with his girlfriend.
But OP didn’t know this happened until after she found her son and his girlfriend packing his things. After confronting her husband about it, she kicked him out of the house. Her mother and sister both stated that she was out of bounds, and the husband was in the right.
Most Users Were Inclined To Believe That OP Was Wrong.
After all, she never stated that she tried to help her son after he dropped out. At the same time, she kept that information from her husband, who had the right to know as a father. It almost seemed like the user had no regard for her son’s future.
Others Were Harsh On The Dad’s Response, Though.
While everyone saw fault in OP’s actions, some were also quick to point out that the husband was in the wrong, too. He shouldn’t have kicked his son out of the house since he’s still a minor.
Mostly, People Were Concerned For The Son.
OP doesn’t provide any info as to why the son dropped out of school and seemingly doesn’t care about finishing his education. Users were worried about the son’s mental health state and wondered if family counseling would help them all.
