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[Anonymous]

I’ve been dating a woman for about two years but her daughter has been getting worse and worse. She’s 5 and my son is 9. This past weekend her daughter kicked my son’s foot because my son was telling on her for turning off the lights when they were over and now my son is in crutches. Is it time to end this? She says my son needs to not be a tattletale and a few kicks wouldn’t break a toe and my son overreacts.

[Anonymous]

This should not even be a question. Your son is your priority and your job is to protect him. Even from a kick from another kid. Both she and her daughter sound awful

[Anonymous]

Is this who you want as a mother figure to your son?

[Anonymous]

You may have 2 years invested with her, but that would be the end if I heard an excuse like that come out of someone’s mouth. I don’t see how you can choose her and not be doing wrong by your child.

[Anonymous]

The mother’s response is worse than her daughter kicking your boy.

[Anonymous]

Time to separate. Your kid is your priority.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The mother’s response is worse than her daughter kicking your boy.

NP here. I can see the perspective that a broken toe shouldn’t lead to crutches and a few kicks shouldn’t break a toe. Just saying I understand that as a parent in who must be in an uncomfortable position.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The mother’s response is worse than her daughter kicking your boy.

NP here. I can see the perspective that a broken toe shouldn’t lead to crutches and a few kicks shouldn’t break a toe. Just saying I understand that as a parent in who must be in an uncomfortable position.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You may have 2 years invested with her, but that would be the end if I heard an excuse like that come out of someone’s mouth. I don’t see how you can choose her and not be doing wrong by your child.

This. These are her true colors. You can always find another girlfriend. You can't get a do-over with your son.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The mother’s response is worse than her daughter kicking your boy.

NP here. I can see the perspective that a broken toe shouldn’t lead to crutches and a few kicks shouldn’t break a toe. Just saying I understand that as a parent in who must be in an uncomfortable position.

The behavior of the 5 year old child is forgivable, the response from the mother is not.

[Anonymous]

Yes it's time to end it and dodge this bullet. She's okay with her daughter kicking your son ( ) and she calls your son names? She seems unstable and this might be why her daughter is getting worse and worse. It's sad but you have yourself and your son to think about. I hope your son heals soon.

[Anonymous]

Poor child (your son). If you don't end the relationship soon, you're a sh*tty father.

[Anonymous]

Protect your son.

[Anonymous]

Siblings fight. They aren't legally siblings yet, but similar scenario. But what really takes this over the top is the mother victim blamed your kid. She will not make a good stepmother, and I would be concerned for your son. You need a woman who cares more about your child's wellbeing. Run Forrest Run. Be glad she showed you now what she is about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The mother’s response is worse than her daughter kicking your boy.

NP here. I can see the perspective that a broken toe shouldn’t lead to crutches and a few kicks shouldn’t break a toe. Just saying I understand that as a parent in who must be in an uncomfortable position.

I'm guessing it's a doctor who said to use crutches -- a 9-year old boy isn't make that type of decision.