Kids, Relatable, Awkward and Parents: Bad omen

Bad omen

By Anonymous - 14/08/2023 22:00

Today, my wife hates being a mom so much that our daughter is practically being raised by her grandparents, due to how often she just drops her at their house, multiple times a week. I of course pick her straight up as soon as I finish work, but it’s her bedtime only an hour later. This is not good. FML

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Jeeper 9

Monday 14 August 2023 22:39

Postpartum depression?

Justkidding100 41

Tuesday 15 August 2023 0:13

if that's not enough time to parent them why is that all you see them either? she's probably just sick of being a single mother

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Jeeper 9

Monday 14 August 2023 22:39

Postpartum depression?

Justkidding100 41

Tuesday 15 August 2023 0:13

if that's not enough time to parent them why is that all you see them either? she's probably just sick of being a single mother

RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 15 August 2023 0:59

Make the best of that hour!

core01 30

Tuesday 15 August 2023 4:13

Sounds like you need to find a job that allows you to stay home with your kids. Or, you can drop them at the firestation.

Hangryko 31

Tuesday 15 August 2023 7:49

Sounds like you're never home. Do you hate being a father, too?

Yudith 25

Tuesday 15 August 2023 18:50

What's wrong with the "grandparent technique"? If Grandma and Grandpa agree, that could be a great way for your wife to work without spending too much on babysitters. Lots of children have been "practically raised by their grandparents" without any issue, and they often learn a second language in the process. Plus, you pick up your daughter every night, which allows you one hour a day of father-daughter quality time. Win-win-win!