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11y/o helping mum after cosmetic surgery

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dontaskagain · 04/02/2026 17:28

(I am not the mum in this situation)

Mum had cosmetic surgery and her 11 year old dd helped her look after her while she recovered, wash, change dressings, toilet etc as well as looking after her self and younger sibling as mum wasn’t able to do much.
11 year old was apparently asked before hand if she was happy to help or if mum should invite friend to stay and throughout and following has seemed happy with arrangement.

I’m not entirely sure what I think but I’m leaning towards absolutely not ideal or a great idea but not terrible or requiring of intervention so for the sake of the thread -

AIBU to think this is okay?

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SalmonOnFinnCrisp · 04/02/2026 17:30

Presumably she didnt miss school?

I mean I wouldnt phone social services or anything....
but i'd def be pulling up my judgey pants in preparation for a long judging session....

Expresswash · 04/02/2026 17:29

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