Buckle up, folks! 🚗💨 We've got a doozy of a family drama on our hands. 🙊 Meet our protagonist, a loving mom of three caught in the crosshairs of a bitter ex's vengeful games. 🎯 Her crime? Finding happiness after divorce! 😱 The ex, a certified narcissist 🙄, has turned their middle child into a mini-me, causing chaos at every turn. 🌪️ Now, with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to DisneyWorld on the horizon 🏰, our heroine faces a heart-wrenching decision: to take or not to take the troublemaker? 😰 Grab your popcorn 🍿, because this story is about to get wild! 🎢
Her Reason for Excluding 1 of Her 3 Kids From Vacation Has People OUTRAGED 😠🌴
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🏰 A Tale of Three Kids and a Wicked Ex 😈
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💑 New Love, New Home, New Happiness 🏡
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😡 Ex's Revenge: Using the Middle Child as a Pawn ♟️
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💼 Ex's Miserable Life vs. My Thriving One 🌞
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👦 Middle Child Turning into Mini-Ex 😱
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👑 King of the Castle at Dad's, Not Good Enough at Mom's 🏰
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📅 Contact Ruled by an 11-Year-Old 🤦♀️
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🎁 No-Show Unless There's Something in it for Him 🙄
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🎂 Oldest Child's Birthday Disaster 😢
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🎢 Once-in-a-Lifetime DisneyWorld Trip 🌎
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❓ To Take or Not to Take the Troublemaker? 🤔
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🎡 Wanting a Happy Holiday for All 🎉
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🎄 Surprise Holiday Announcement at Christmas 🎅
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💬 Heart-to-Heart with Middle Child ❤️
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🗣️ Confronting the Ex About His Influence 😠
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⚖️ Fairness Above All 👨👩👧👦
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😩 An Exhausting Situation 😴
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🎢 The DisneyWorld Dilemma: To Take or Not to Take the Mini-Ex? 😱
Our protagonist, a loving mom of three, is caught between a rock and a hard place. 😓 Her narcissistic ex has turned their middle child into a mini-me, causing chaos and heartache at every turn. 💔 With a dream trip to DisneyWorld on the horizon 🏰, she's faced with an impossible choice: take the troublemaker and risk ruining the holiday for everyone, or leave him behind and face the guilt? 😰 It's a no-win situation, but our heroine is determined to find a solution that's fair for all. 👨👩👧👦 Let's see what the internet has to say about this family drama! 🌐 Buckle up, because the responses are bound to be as wild as a rollercoaster ride! 🎢😜
NTA suggests giving the misbehaving child a chance to behave 👍
Vasyathebrave | Vasyathebrave
Suggestion to talk to the son about behavior 🤔
frubi86 | frubi86
Suggests giving all kids equal chance to earn holiday 🎉
heyitsta12 | heyitsta12
Sensible advice on teaching kids consequences and responsibility. 👍
DiSantos7 | DiSantos7
Engaging with middle child and setting boundaries could improve situation 👍
OneCatch | OneCatch
Don't punish the child for his dad's behavior. 🙅♀️
ldiebel | ldiebel
Oldest child with abusive sibling thinks NTA for excluding brother from vacation 😊
SatanJChrist | SatanJChrist
NTA, but consider the long-term effects on your relationship with him 🤔
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Set boundaries and give consequences to improve child's behavior 👍
TdoggGatineau | TdoggGatineau
User suggests therapy for excluded child, recommends honesty and support. 💙
Nvrfinddisacct | Nvrfinddisacct
NTA, but middle child's behavior ruins vacation for everyone 🙁
applebananasticks | applebananasticks
Excluding a child from family vacation? YTA according to commenters.
ihaveanorangefatcat | ihaveanorangefatcat
Difficult decision to exclude a child from vacation. ESH 🤔
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Parenting advice on excluding child from vacation due to behavior.
WallabyInTraining | WallabyInTraining
Parent urged to try harder to include troubled child in vacation ⚠️
MuvvaMusic | MuvvaMusic
Suggests counseling and legal advice for troubled family situation 💼💭
loopylandtied | loopylandtied
Balancing discipline and relationship is a tough challenge 🤔
aussiemumma89 | aussiemumma89
Take him to Disney, plan for the worst but don't look for it 🎉
Nomegusta111 | Nomegusta111
Excluding a child from vacation is damaging and unfair. YTA.
unicornunicorn | unicornunicorn
A compassionate response urging counseling and legal help.
secretredditor1000 | secretredditor1000
Parent shares experience and advice, urges patience and kindness ❤️
moonwalkingcowgirl | moonwalkingcowgirl
Excluding entitled child from vacation: NTA, boundaries are important 👍
jmc259 | jmc259
Concerned commenter calls out parent for excluding child from vacation 👩👦
bazooka_matt | bazooka_matt
Offer to take your middle child anyway to show unconditional love 😊
MissionStatistician | MissionStatistician
Show love to break manipulation. Don't let the ex win. ❤️
tapiocatsar | tapiocatsar
Teach emotional literacy to combat manipulation and reward good behavior 👏
Temporary_Painting | Temporary_Painting
Is the excluded child in therapy? Concerns about parental alienation 🤔
aearil | aearil
Take the kid, it's a week of ex-free bonding time 👌
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Excluding vulnerable child from vacation? YWBTA. Explanation & advice given. 👍
eyeball-beesting | eyeball-beesting
Heartbreaking dilemma of choosing between kids for vacation 🌴
ClareSwinn | ClareSwinn
A commenter argues against excluding a child from vacation. 😠
Dana07620 | Dana07620
'YTA' comment suggests therapy for excluded child, teaches lesson.
fijara | fijara
Suggestion for counseling and 1-on-1 time to reconnect 🙏
Known_Character | Known_Character
Take the brat with you or risk losing him forever? 🤷♂️
middleclassmadlad | middleclassmadlad
Parenting advice with a touch of legal insight 😎
giheeredfox | giheeredfox
Divorced parent struggles: Should she exclude one of her kids from vacation?
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Excluding your child could worsen the situation. Counseling recommended. 💔
AMerrickanGirl | AMerrickanGirl
Growing up as a manipulated middle child, interesting perspective 🙌
randomdeutsch | randomdeutsch
Prioritizing therapy and family intervention is crucial in this situation. 👥👏
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Child of a narcissistic parent explains why excluding 11yo from vacation is wrong. 💔
bitchthatwaspromised | bitchthatwaspromised
Setting boundaries is key. Punish bad behavior, stick to it. 💪
lozduckie | lozduckie
Leaving him behind could damage your relationship. YTA if you do.
welshcake82 | welshcake82
Unconditional love vs. bad behavior: Tough choice for vacation
Caeflin | Caeflin
Suggesting legal action to combat parental alienation 💪
kayhd33 | kayhd33
Dealing with a narcissist is difficult for adults, much less children 🤔. Therapy for the whole family is a must! 👨👩👦
Swedishpunsch | Swedishpunsch
Parenting advice sparks heated debate in comments 😠
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User calls out parent's motivation for excluding child from vacation 😔
Windrunnin | Windrunnin
Excluding your son may fuel your ex's narrative. Consider carefully.
badxwolfxrising | badxwolfxrising
Consider the consequences before excluding a child from vacation. 🤔
BazTheBaptist | BazTheBaptist
Parenting advice on dealing with difficult ex and child behavior 👨🏻🎤
WineAndDogs2020 | WineAndDogs2020
User thinks excluding 11-year-old from vacation is a bad idea.
tempestelunaire | tempestelunaire
Excluding a child from vacation might worsen the situation. 🤔
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Divided opinions on excluding child from vacation due to narcissistic behavior.
ratdarkness | ratdarkness
Parent suggests talking to child and setting expectations for behavior 👍
CrazySimsLady | CrazySimsLady
Parenting advice: prioritize child's mental health over vacation 🙏
quentinislive | quentinislive
Parental conflict and favoritism can deeply hurt children. Attend therapy together.
sparklesparkle5 | sparklesparkle5
Friendly correction about Disney Land vs. Disney World location 🏰
Madeline_Kawaii | Madeline_Kawaii
Disneyland holiday as reward for good behaviour sparks parenting debate 🎉
grudthak | grudthak
Excluding a child from a family vacation? Yikes! YWBTA 🤯
dragonsnap | dragonsnap
Compassionate comment urges inclusion of all kids on vacation 🙏
Vel79 | Vel79
A point system for good behavior on family vacations 🙌
factualmistakes | factualmistakes
Alienating your 11-year-old son from vacation? YTA according to commenters 😒
saintofhate | saintofhate
Putting vacation ahead of relationship with 11-year-old? YWBTA 😡
jb1249 | jb1249
Don't ruin a once-in-a-lifetime trip by excluding your child 🌴
easy0lucky0free | easy0lucky0free
Get him *real* help, maybe get family therapy for you and the kids. Fix the problem, not the symptoms. 🙌
koifishyfishy | koifishyfishy
A comment suggesting the ex may be an abuser 👀
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Step-siblings excluded from vacation over school week: sad family story 😢
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Legal advice on parental alienation and custody revision suggested 🙌
UndeadBuggalo | UndeadBuggalo
Sensible solution proposed to help toxic family dynamics 👍
theadverbnoun | theadverbnoun
User seeks information and advice for custody battle with ex 👀
Aleric1977 | Aleric1977
Consideration without regret: a fair NTA comment 👍
Anthrodiva | Anthrodiva
Parent shares personal experience to help OP understand son's guilt.
diddysgrly | diddysgrly
Alienation tactics and gift-baiting are harming your son. Consider therapy. 👨🎓
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NTA, document alienation, resolve issue before trip. Don't leave child alone.
Jumpy-Tower | Jumpy-Tower
Earned trip for well-behaved kids? 🤔 Maybe a therapist too. 💭
fly_away_octopus | fly_away_octopus
A commenter advises against excluding a family member from vacation 👎
PixieU | PixieU
Engage with your troubled child, don't leave them behind. 👍
lpycb42 | lpycb42
Parent judged YTA for excluding middle child from vacation. Suggestions given.
So_Appalled_ | So_Appalled_
Parenting advice: YTA needs to step up for all kids 👨🍳
Kallicles | Kallicles
Suggests taking a smaller trip to gauge behavior. Reasonable expectation. 👍
poop_n_tiddies | poop_n_tiddies
Criticism of the parent for excluding one child from vacation.
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A heartfelt plea to not exclude a child from family trip ❤️
Tikala | Tikala
Middle child shares personal experience and advises not to take him.
usernameisntoriginal | usernameisntoriginal
Surprising middle son with vacation may teach him a lesson 😏
semimedium | semimedium
Parenting struggles: Commenter suggests incentivizing good behavior for excluded child 🤔
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Giving him a chance to improve is a decent compromise 👍
Gutter_Twin | Gutter_Twin
Suggesting fair rules for a family trip 👍
Sybellie | Sybellie
Sarcastic comment suggests excluding a child for misbehaving on vacation 😒
PuffyPinkCow1 | PuffyPinkCow1
