Stepmom-to-be Leaves Kids Unattended in Hotel Pool

Imagine being on the verge of becoming an official stepmom and going on your first trip with your partner and his two boys. You’re getting along great with the kids, but you start to feel the extra scrutiny from all three of them. Then, one day at the hotel pool, you’re left in charge of the kids while your partner goes to get his swimsuit. You need to use the bathroom, so you leave the kids unattended for a few minutes… and all hell breaks loose.

The First Family Trip

Almost Stepmom Status ‍ ‍

Extra Scrutiny

Independence Issues

90s Latchkey Kid ️

Old and Wrong?

Small Pool, No Lifeguard ‍♂️

Nature Calls

The Aftermath

Am I Wrong? ‍♀️

Bathroom Break Drama: Stepmom-to-be in Hot Water

Our almost-stepmom was enjoying her first trip with her partner and his two boys when a bathroom break turned into a point of contention. She left the kids unattended in the hotel pool for a few minutes to answer nature’s call, and now she’s facing scrutiny from her partner and the boys. With her partner disappearing for 40 minutes and the boys ratting her out, she’s left wondering if she’s in the wrong for leaving them alone for a brief moment. Let’s dive into the top responses from the internet to see what people think about this situation…

Defending unsupervised kids in hotel pool, NTA.

Stepmom-to-be criticized for leaving kids unattended in hotel pool.

Lifeguard defends stepmom-to-be who left kids unattended in pool

NTA commenter calls out manipulative boyfriend, encourages self-reflection.

Dad left, stepmom-to-be not the a**hole for brief absence

Independent 13yo boy sparks NTA debate on child supervision.

Stepmom-to-be leaves kids unattended, commenter says NTA

Stepmom-to-be stands up for herself against unfair complaint

Nostalgic commenter questions if today’s parents are overprotective

Stepmom-to-be stands up for herself and sets boundaries ‍♀️

Partner guilt-tripping over leaving a teen to watch sibling

Warning to run from manipulative partner and his kids. NTA.

Stepmom-to-be under scrutiny, but commenter says NTA

Stepmom-to-be threatens kids, calls bf bad father. Yikes!

Boyfriend left kids unsupervised, OP not TA but needs boundaries

Kids should be old enough to swim alone, stepmom NTA

Stepparent criticized for being left in charge of kids’ independence.

Debate over leaving 9 and 13-year-olds alone in a pool ‍♂️

Nostalgic commenter defends leaving kids unattended in hotel pool

Teens are infantilized, NTA for leaving them unattended in pool

Partner’s kids left unattended in pool, NTA for needing break

Debate over leaving kids unattended in hotel pool ‍♂️

Partner abandoned her to watch his kids, then got mad. NTA.

Advice to slow down and reconsider step-parenting responsibilities.

Encouraging independence in kids, but with a warning

Letting kids swim unattended in a pool: NTA or risky?

Leaving kids unattended in pool is wrong, but what’s next?

Stepmom-to-be receives support for not being responsible for kids’ safety

Trust and consequences: a nostalgic take on pool safety

Travelling with partner for first time, NTA. Time travel?

Leaving kids unattended in pool for 5 mins, NTA.

Cultural differences in parenting and stepmom boundaries discussed.

NTA defends leaving kids alone; criticizes their immaturity in reporting.

Partner left kids unsupervised, NTA for leaving to use bathroom

User questions the parenting skills of the family.

Growing up unsupervised in Germany vs. leaving kids unattended today NTA

Parenting style criticized for being too protective

Stepmom-to-be not at fault for leaving kids in pool ‍♂️

Leaving kids unattended in pool – NTA or YTA? ‍♂️

Partner’s kids complain, but NTA. Be careful not to babysit.

Defending against overbearing step-kids. NTA

Kids are old enough to be left unattended in pool.

Defending OP’s parenting decisions against YTA criticism

Parent defends leaving kids unattended in hotel pool, sparks outrage

User warns stepmom-to-be of long-term responsibility for stepsons ‍

Couples counseling could save the relationship. NTA

Kids scared to be alone in pool, but why not wait?

NTA stepmom-to-be leaves kids unattended in pool, teaches independence.

BF disappeared, OP left kids for 5 min, NTA, BF TA

Teen lifeguards and 13-year-old autonomy defended. NTA wins.

Parent defends leaving kids unattended in hotel pool. ‍♂️

13-year-old capable of supervising younger brother in pool. Partner TA.

Controversial comment defends leaving kids unattended in hotel pool.

Balancing safety and independence: reasonable or irresponsible?

Single mom judges others for taking advantage of partners

Debate over leaving kids unsupervised in public pool. ‍♀️

Debate over kids’ independence in going to school unsupervised.

Debate over parenting responsibility and judgment in hotel incident.

Stepmom-to-be defended for leaving kids in pool. NTA wins!

Stepmom-to-be insists on bf supervising his kids in hotel pool

Partner wants a bang-babysitter, kids get the dynamic. NTA

Discussion on overprotectiveness and 13-year-old’s independence.

Stepmom-to-be defends leaving kids unattended in pool, sparks partner conflict.

Encouraging independence in children, NTA comment section

Defending stepmom who left kids for 5 min in pool

Maturity and responsibility should determine if kids can be left alone

NTA commenter shares personal experience and suggests talking to partner.

13-year-old babysitters can keep toddlers alive, kids in pool too.

Partner’s overprotectiveness towards kids causing issues. Need to communicate better.

Personal judgement and risk tolerance are key in pool safety

Stepmom-to-be defends leaving kids in pool, not her responsibility.

Nostalgic commenter defends OP’s actions, calls out boyfriend’s behavior

Stepmom-to-be defends leaving kids unattended, NTA

User defends stepmom-to-be and criticizes boyfriend’s parenting skills. NTA.

Boyfriend’s mysterious 40-minute errand raises eyebrows

Supportive comment defends stepmom-to-be’s actions and offers relationship advice.

Defending the decision to let kids be kids.