🎄 Ho ho ho, it's the most wonderful time of the year... or is it? 😳 I'm in a bit of a pickle this Christmas season, and I need your help to figure out if I'm being a total Grinch! 🤔 My ex and I have been co-parenting our daughter for years, but now she's asking me to watch her other two young kids so she can visit family. 👨👦👦 I've got big beach vacay plans with my wife and daughter, and I'm not sure I'm ready to play Santa to my ex's toddlers! 🎅 Buckle up, this sleigh ride is about to get bumpy! 🛷😅
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🎄 A Christmas Conundrum: Ex Wants Me to Watch Her Kids! 😱
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🎅 All I Want for Christmas: Claire's Holiday Wish 🎁
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📞 Checking with the Ex: Seeking Amy's Approval 🤔
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🏖️ Beach Getaway: Family Vacay Plans in Motion! ✈️
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🎄 Festive Family Feud: Am I Wrong for Saying No to Ex's Christmas Favor? 🤔
Well, well, well... looks like I'm in a bit of a Christmas conundrum! 😅 My ex wants me to cancel my beach vacay plans with my wife and daughter to watch her two young kids instead. 👨👦👦 I barely know these little elves, and the thought of being responsible for toddlers again after a decade is giving me major anxiety! 😰 I politely declined, but now my ex is accusing me of being spiteful and alienating her children. 😡 I'm just trying to enjoy the holidays with my immediate family, but I'm worried I may have put a crack in our co-parenting snow globe. ❄️ Let's see what the internet jury has to say about this festive fiasco! 🎅👩⚖️
Ex dumps dad for fun, now wants to use him. NTA 👍
BendPresent1437 | BendPresent1437
Concerned commenter warns about potential trap in custody dispute 😩
R33DY89 | R33DY89
NTA defends dad's right to spend Christmas with daughter. 🎄
JuliaX1984 | JuliaX1984
Dad's not the a**hole for wanting to spend Christmas with daughter. Ex's demands are manipulative. 👍
wlfwrtr | wlfwrtr
Mother wants minors to spend Christmas with strangers? NTA.
miyuki_m | miyuki_m
Not the a-hole for not spending Christmas with ex's kids. 😂
knight9665 | knight9665
Questioning the daughter's motive 🤔
FairyPenguinStKilda | FairyPenguinStKilda
NTA shuts down ex's insane demand in Christmas custody battle 👏
froot_loop_dingus_ | froot_loop_dingus_
NTA doesn't trust ex's commitment to co-parenting. 🤔
noburgersforyou | noburgersforyou
Ex's audacity shocks commenter, defends OP's NTA decision. 😱
KayCee269 | KayCee269
Ex is projecting, OP is NTA. 😊
ExtendedSpikeProtein | ExtendedSpikeProtein
Ex's unrealistic demand for Xmas visitation - NTA stands firm. 👍
Sea_Firefighter_4598 | Sea_Firefighter_4598
Ex demands too much, NTA gets custody. Happy holidays! 🎄
Cannabis_CatSlave | Cannabis_CatSlave
Fight for custody? NTA for wanting better life for daughter. 👍
Lizardgirl25 | Lizardgirl25
User suggests giving babysitting price to ex who demands help 🤣
aussie_nub | aussie_nub
Enjoy your time with your family 👨👩👦, not your ex's kids 👦. NTA.
Confident-Expert-695 | Confident-Expert-695
Don't give in to the ridiculous demand, it sets a precedent 🙄
Agreeable-Body-7278 | Agreeable-Body-7278
NTA dad receives support for being a great parent 👏
Chaoticgood790 | Chaoticgood790
Dad not at fault for ex's lack of responsibility 👍
Special_Lychee_6847 | Special_Lychee_6847
Don't let your ex guilt-trip you into an uncomfortable situation 😒
ZealousidealRice8461 | ZealousidealRice8461
Don't play that game. NTA for setting boundaries. 👍
9smalltowngirl | 9smalltowngirl
NTA for not wanting to take responsibility for ex's other kids 👏
Osidestarfish | Osidestarfish
Passport mishap leads to tricky co-parenting situation 🤔
Mehitabel9 | Mehitabel9
Be there for your own daughter, not someone else's mess. 👍
ConvivialKat | ConvivialKat
Ex makes unbelievable demand, commenter says NTA and offers warning.
CakeZealousideal1820 | CakeZealousideal1820
Enjoy the holidays with your immediate family, NTA 🎄
totallynotspongebob | totallynotspongebob
Ex wants free babysitting but NTA stands his ground 💪
broadsharp | broadsharp
Responsibility for her sons is on her, NTA 👍
chaingun_samurai | chaingun_samurai
NTA. Ex's demand to take daughter on his vacation is insane 😱
MuffPiece | MuffPiece
You're responsible for Claire, not your ex's other kids. NTA 👍
Condensed_Sarcasm | Condensed_Sarcasm
Not your monkeys, not your circus. 🙈
justbrowzingthru | justbrowzingthru
NTA stands up to ex's unbelievable Christmas demand 😊
no_one_you_know1 | no_one_you_know1
Ex-wife's selfish Christmas demand leaves children with strangers. NTA.
Sea-Breaz | Sea-Breaz
Ex demands dad to take care of her kids, NTA replies
zipper1919 | zipper1919
Prioritizing wife and daughter, NTA. Ex's problem, not yours. 👍
goddessofspite | goddessofspite
Don't let your ex manipulate you, spend time with family 👤👩👰
amlosthere | amlosthere
NTA. You're not responsible for her other kids. 🙅
Cybermagetx | Cybermagetx
Don't set a precedent. NTA, and protect yourself legally. 💪
RWAdvice | RWAdvice
Stepdad's holiday request sparks debate over parental responsibility. NTA wins.
heeebusheeeebus | heeebusheeeebus
NTA dad refuses unreasonable ex's Christmas babysitting demand! 😎
JudySunshine1 | JudySunshine1
NTA warns against caring for ex's other children, a slippery slope. 😱
RiskTotal9755 | RiskTotal9755
Passport delays shouldn't ruin Christmas plans for everyone involved. NTA.
Ok_Remote_1036 | Ok_Remote_1036
Parent hilariously explains the reality of vacationing with toddlers 😂
MamaBear4485 | MamaBear4485
Ex tries to keep children away, commenter calls out selfishness. 🤔
Clintre | Clintre
NTA for not taking care of Amy's kids. Clare deserves better.
Fun-Yellow-6576 | Fun-Yellow-6576
NTA for refusing to take ex's toddlers on vacation. Potential legal and coparenting issues.
Jessi_L_1324 | Jessi_L_1324
Savage reply shuts down unreasonable demand for change of plans 😎
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Ex's demand for cancelling beach trip is selfish and manipulative 👎
Adventurous-travel1 | Adventurous-travel1
Protecting yourself, your daughter and your peace this Christmas. 🎄
yellowcat_vs_redcat | yellowcat_vs_redcat
Co-parenting advice for dad, put your daughter first 👨🏻💻
Sweaty_Technician_90 | Sweaty_Technician_90
Exes wanting to care for non-biological children - NTA shuts it down 😱
LoveDuck1972 | LoveDuck1972
Don't feel bad, her kids are not your responsibility. Have fun! 😃
HyliaSerket | HyliaSerket
Clear NTA verdict with a hint of possible custody battle 👊
dheffe01 | dheffe01
Don't let her guilt you, you're NTA for setting boundaries. 👍
Lil_Word_Said | Lil_Word_Said
Ex tries to shirk responsibility, dad stands up for family. 💪
omrmajeed | omrmajeed
Single mom hides kids from date during holiday season 🤷♀️
Perfect-Somewhere-34 | Perfect-Somewhere-34
No obligation to her kids. She chose to leave 🤷♂️
HighAndDoofy | HighAndDoofy
Don't agree to babysit strangers' kids just because of guilt. #NTA 👍
ScoutBandit | ScoutBandit
Multiple baby daddies, but who's the real victim here? 🤔
Electronic-Funny-475 | Electronic-Funny-475
Engaging comment suggests asking daughter's opinion on custody arrangements.
LochNessMother | LochNessMother
Ex's kids aren't your problem. NTA 😊
deathkamaro77 | deathkamaro77
Savage response shuts down ex's outrageous Christmas demand! 💯
gondo39 | gondo39
Ex makes outrageous demand for dad to give up Christmas plans 😱
Usual_Bumblebee_8274 | Usual_Bumblebee_8274
Ex demands too much, commenter supports dad's decision. NTA 👏
G8RTOAD | G8RTOAD
Don't take responsibility for her problems. NTA 👍
Gominol425 | Gominol425
Don't let your ex guilt or shame you into taking her kids. Stick with your original plans, have fun! 🎄
Tiamat_fire_and_ice | Tiamat_fire_and_ice
Ex manipulates dad, leaves kids on Christmas. NTA stands firm. 🎄
Ok-Commission-6433 | Ok-Commission-6433
Ex's true motives questioned, dad refuses unreasonable demand. 🤔
DMV_Lolli | DMV_Lolli
Parenting gone wrong: leaving toddlers with strangers over Christmas 🤦♀️
BiodegradableMulch | BiodegradableMulch
Ex demands Christmas with daughter despite being irresponsible. NTA.
I_Dont_Like_Rice | I_Dont_Like_Rice
Don't JADE, it's not your problem. Have a talk with Claire 👍
zanne54 | zanne54
Don't feel guilty, you owe her nothing 👍
FormerlyDK | FormerlyDK
NTA defends responsibility for daughter amidst harsh comment.
fuck__food_network | fuck__food_network
Don't fall for emotional blackmail. NTA. 👍
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Ex's request for stranger to care for sons makes her bad mom 👹
MidianMistress | MidianMistress
No obligation to take care of HER kids. NTA 👍
Satori2155 | Satori2155
