This Parent Refuses To Attend Their Family's "No Kids” Gatherings, And The Internet Is Outraged About It
Fabiana Buontempo
·6 min read
Nowadays, many people are deciding to forgo letting people bring their children to an event. I've heard of this happening at weddings, birthday parties, or even dinner parties.
But what about when a family member decides family gatherings are for "adults only," and you suddenly can't bring your own children around? Sadly, this situation happened to this OP, who shared their story in the r/AmItheAsshole subreddit and asked for advice:
"I’m the only one in my family with kids—two young ones, ages 4 and 6. My siblings don’t have children, and my parents are retired. Recently, my sister moved into a new house and decided she’s hosting family gatherings with a new rule: no kids allowed. She claims her house isn’t 'kid-proof' and wants more 'relaxed' events. She framed it like she’s doing everyone a favor, but let’s be honest—it’s just my kids, so this rule is clearly aimed at me. It’s hurtful because these are family dinners and holiday get-togethers we’ve always celebrated together as a family. Now suddenly, my kids aren’t welcome?" the OP wrote.
The OP wrapped up the story by writing, "The rest of my family is siding with her, telling me to just “go along with it” and leave the kids at home for a few hours. My parents, who don’t have grandkids from my siblings yet, think it’s no big deal. They’re even pressuring me to cut my sister some slack since she had a tough time buying her house. But where’s the consideration for me and my kids? To top it off, my other sibling, who’s childfree, said, 'Maybe this is good for you—you could probably use a break.' Great advice from someone who’s never had to juggle parenting while trying to stay connected to family."
The commenters had some deeper questions.
This person actually thinks the OP is the a**hole.
And this person feels that the OP doesn't have to go to every family gathering without her kids.
Lastly, this person says the OP isn't necessarily in the wrong, yet they don't think there is anything wrong with her sister's actions either.
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