🚨 Uh-oh, looks like we've got a classic case of family drama on our hands! 😱 When you're trying to enjoy some quality TV time with your girlfriend and her 5-year-old son, things can get a little... complicated. 📺 One minute you're all laughing along to "Everyone Loves Raymond," and the next, you're in the doghouse for snapping at the little guy. 🙊 But was it really all your fault? 🤔 Let's dive into this juicy story and find out! 🍿
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🚨 Trouble in Paradise? 😱
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📺 Family TV Time Gone Wrong 📺
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🧸 Playtime vs. TV Time: The Struggle is Real 🧸
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🗣️ The Distracting Dilemma 🗣️
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🙏 Gentle Reminders Turn to Frustration 😤
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😡 Momma Bear Gives the Stink Eye 👀
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🏃♂️ The Walk of Shame to Apologize 🙇♂️
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🤗 A Heartfelt Apology... With a Twist 😬
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😠 The Apology Police Strike Again 🚓
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🤔 Boundaries or Bust? The Great Debate 🗣️
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😬 The Great Apology Debate: To "But" or Not to "But"? 🤔
Well, well, well... looks like our protagonist found himself in quite the pickle! 😅 After snapping at his girlfriend's son during a TV binge session, he knew he had to apologize. 🙏 But when he added a little "but" to his heartfelt apology, his girlfriend was NOT having it. 😠 She insisted that the apology should have been pure and simple, with no caveats. 🚫 But our guy argued that the kid needed to learn about boundaries and actions having consequences. 🤔 So, what do you think? Was the "but" in the apology justified, or should he have just said sorry and left it at that? 🗳️ Let's see what the internet has to say about this juicy family drama! 🍿
Being impatient with a child is unacceptable. YTA.
niennabobenna | niennabobenna
Setting boundaries for a 5-year-old? YTA wins.
Throwaway_1x2y3 | Throwaway_1x2y3
Luke apologizes but calls OP out for being an a**hole 🙄
NoxWild | NoxWild
Dating someone with a child requires emotional maturity and patience 🙏. Yelling at a 5-year-old is a red flag 🚨.
HarlesBronson | HarlesBronson
Don't ignore your child for TV, ESH for yelling at kid
wildferalfun | wildferalfun
Teaching by example: Why a non-apology never works 🙅
cinnamngrl | cinnamngrl
Don't expect a 5-year-old to be quiet, YTA 😒
diskebbin | diskebbin
Man scolded girlfriend's son, but failed to apologize genuinely. YTA 😠
BigBayesian | BigBayesian
Parent commenter empathizes and gives advice on apologizing to kids 👍
Chef4disney | Chef4disney
Apology without conditions is the only way, YTA 😞
tlf555 | tlf555
Redditor calls out OP for non-apology to girlfriend's son 😑
ElevatorOk8601 | ElevatorOk8601
Man prioritizes TV over girlfriend's son, gets called out 😠
Kind-Philosopher1 | Kind-Philosopher1
Validating NTA judgment with parenting advice and personal experience. 😊
3TTD3 | 3TTD3
Angry outburst towards child raises concern about relationship 😔
Little_Grogu | Little_Grogu
Understanding and teaching a 5-year-old: NTA 👍
MD7001 | MD7001
Man tells girlfriend's son to "shut up" - GF is right.
BigBayesian | BigBayesian
Importance of patience and apologizing to kids. 👍
foxandrews | foxandrews
Telling a 5-year-old to shut up? YTA. Learn better boundaries. 😑
Careful-Bumblebee-10 | Careful-Bumblebee-10
Don't worry, you're not the a**hole. Kids can be annoying 😱
CrispBottom | CrispBottom
Apologies don't include a "but". YTA was wrong. 😕
strikingfirefly | strikingfirefly
User defends OP's apology but criticizes unrealistic expectation of child.
ResponsibilityNo3245 | ResponsibilityNo3245
Disciplining kids requires patience and politeness. Yelling is wrong 👎
anneisangy | anneisangy
Insincere apologies are not apologies at all 🙅
bamf1701 | bamf1701
Ignoring a 5-year-old? YTA. Plan activities next time 🙄
IncessantLearner | IncessantLearner
Stay in your lane, YTA. Good on Mom for calling out
Crow_Wife | Crow_Wife
Teacher agrees child should quiet down, but yelling is unacceptable.
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NTA. Tough situation with girlfriend's uncorrected child behavior 😕
theiconacuna_ | theiconacuna_
Being rude to a child? YTA, and your girlfriend deserves better 😠
little_ballof_fur | little_ballof_fur
Disciplining a partner's child is tricky territory 🤔
UnkleMonsta | UnkleMonsta
Don't tell a 5-year-old to shut up! YTA for sure 😡
sarahlampi | sarahlampi
Parenting and binge-watching: a match made in hell? 🤷🏼♂️
Every_Caterpillar945 | Every_Caterpillar945
Setting boundaries with kids is important. NTA 🙌
HotFlash3 | HotFlash3
Apologize without needing to be right. Don't be YTA 😱
Zealousideal-Soil778 | Zealousideal-Soil778
Don't date someone with kids if you can't handle this 🤷♂️
happybanana134 | happybanana134
Setting boundaries with kids can be tough. NTA!
redjf19 | redjf19
Setting boundaries and teaching kids is important. NTA! 👍
Canapee | Canapee
5-year-old criticized for being a child? NTA stands up.
Affectionate-Help989 | Affectionate-Help989
Disciplining stepchildren is a gray area. NTA for apologizing.
No-Rough-2521 | No-Rough-2521
Recognize the needs of a 5-year-old. YTA, apologize properly 😔
PoisonedCherry | PoisonedCherry
Binge-watching vs 5-year-old? YTA. Do better or leave 🙄
sarasotanoah | sarasotanoah
Inexcusable behavior towards child, victim blaming apology. YTA 😠
Tasty-Environment840 | Tasty-Environment840
Redditor admits past mistake and calls out YTA's behavior 🤦♂️
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NTA scolds child, internet agrees - rude behavior is unacceptable 🙌
HeimlichLaboratories | HeimlichLaboratories
Adults expecting obedience from kids without discussion 👨🎲
Lucasisaboy | Lucasisaboy
NTA! Apology not needed, keep being a good role model 👍
Ascentori | Ascentori
Grown man told 5-year-old to shut up while binge-watching. YTA.
Vegetable-Swan2852 | Vegetable-Swan2852
Yelling at a child for attention during TV time? YTA 😢
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YTA can't handle a 5-year-old, leave the kid alone 🙄
Mehitabel9 | Mehitabel9
YTA for telling a child to shut up 😕
latoofarabumba | latoofarabumba
YTA, no 'buts' in an apology. Girlfriend is right. 🙄
fragilemagnoliax | fragilemagnoliax
Assertive defense of parent's choice to discipline child. 💪
bealzebbub | bealzebbub
Don't make excuses during apology. He's 5, you're not parent. YTA 😑
pastel-mattel | pastel-mattel
Teacher explains why telling a 5-year-old to 'shut up' is wrong 😱
queenb9728 | queenb9728
Man yells at girlfriend's 5-year-old over TV show choice 😱
Kiokochat | Kiokochat
Don't tell a 5-year-old to shut up, spend time with them 🙏
big_mama_f | big_mama_f
Yelling at girlfriend's child? YTA needs to grow up 😒
ImAlreadyTracerBoii | ImAlreadyTracerBoii
Don't be an a**hole to a 5-year-old boy 😞
cocoaiswithme | cocoaiswithme
Apology fail: YTA told to "shut up." No redemption here 🙄
Former_Wolverine_491 | Former_Wolverine_491
Teaching kids to manage boredom leads to happy, independent kids 😊
Indusnm | Indusnm
Harsh but fair. Being abusive to a child is unacceptable. 🚨
Federal-Ferret-970 | Federal-Ferret-970
Yelling at a 5-year-old? YTA and missed a teaching moment 😱
lmchatterbox | lmchatterbox
Apologize and take responsibility for yelling at a 5-year-old. YTA 😒
fandomrelevant | fandomrelevant
The power of 'but' in language and its harmful effects.
bsailors123 | bsailors123
Take responsibility for your actions and show empathy. 🤝
Due_Ad_6522 | Due_Ad_6522
Parenting advice: YTA, coach and set up alternate outlet 👨👦👤
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YTA refuses to apologize properly for telling child to shut up.
MrJ_Sar | MrJ_Sar
Dating a woman with a child requires patience and empathy 👨🍳
herculepoirot4ever | herculepoirot4ever
Be a positive role model for the little boy. 👍
dmadman79au | dmadman79au
Adding a 'but' negates an apology, YTA commenter explains 😕
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YTA's insincere apology angers girlfriend. Setting bad example. 🤯
nikkesen | nikkesen
A 30-year-old expects a 5-year-old to amuse himself. YTA 😡
crochetbug | crochetbug
Role modeling bad behavior? YTA needs to own up.
giantbrownguy | giantbrownguy
