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Barbecue for birthday.

35 replies

Daddinit · 23/03/2020 20:27

Ok, single dad here, probably over thinking things, so here I am. I'll keep it short and sweet. Me and the ex split up years ago, our son lives with me and it's his birthday in about a fortnight. She's thinking of a barbecue, but that's not the problem. She's inviting a bunch of her friends, mostly with kids, and making a little party sort of thing. But here's me, bit geeky, bit nerdy, in the middle of a viral pandemic, wondering if it's wrong of me to say no to the occasion. I don't want to, it is his birthday. But this covid-19 is world wide, we're advised to socially distant ourselves, and I really don't think it's a good idea. Tbh, I think it's a bit idiotic. Don't know who the kids have been around, and some people would still take their kids even if they're poorly. Am I being unreasonable.

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LouiseTrees · 23/03/2020 23:53

@Daddinit call the police on her. It’s not allowed now.

Pumpkinpie1 · 24/03/2020 00:54

We can’t always do or get what we want is a good life lesson to learn
Better to have a birthday barbecue next year or die having one this year

LiquoricePickle · 24/03/2020 00:59

Have a zoom party with his friends. Or Minecraft.

No one would come to a barbecue anyway.

RUSU92 · 24/03/2020 01:03

Its not geeky or nerdy to do as we've been advised, respect your own boundaries. It's downright irresponsible of her to even suggest this yesterday before Boris' announcement. Hopefully after tonight she will realise what a stupid idea it was. Its people like her and her mates that have caused this lockdown. Your DS will survive without a birthday BBQ. He can have a celebration later in the year when things have calmed down a bit.

Herja · 24/03/2020 02:08

DS lives with you? Simple. She can have her selfish, verging on murderous, party. You and DS do not attend, personally, I would report an ex or friend for going ahead with a party at this time.

As you are the resident parent, I would also be reconsidering access with your ex for the time being, unless this was just a 2 minute moment of madness she immediately abandoned with embarrassment. She has, extremely clearly, demonstrated that she's not safe for DS to see right now. Fuck knows who else she'll be in contact with. Right now, safety for you all matters more than anything else.

AlliKaneSon · 24/03/2020 05:25

Aargh- clicked the wrong button! Looks like I disagree with 98% but I don’t!

user1483387154 · 24/03/2020 05:25

Hell no!

Hmmmm88 · 24/03/2020 06:41

NO NO AND NO

Redwoodmaz · 24/03/2020 07:34

There's no choice in the matter.
This is NOT allowed!

What is so difficult to understand about what we have been told to do???

RitaConnors · 24/03/2020 07:43

In fairness, he posted this before the announcement last night.

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