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AIBU?

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To think DP is being unfair by saying it's up to me?

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inyu · 10/09/2021 00:33

DS is 13, he went back to school on Monday.

DP has told me he wants to take DS out tomorrow as a treat for him going back to school ok (he normally refuses), he's told DS he doesn't have to go to school tomorrow but it's up to me, so if I say he does it makes me look like the bad guy!

DP will be working at the weekend so they can't do anything then, but they could next weekend!

How would you feel about this? AIBU to think this is unfair for DP to do and now I have to say yes?

OP posts:
Angie1403 · 12/09/2021 01:53

WTF? Not the sharpest tool in the box is he?
You absolutely HAVE TO say no. If you say yes to this you won’t be able to close the door in future. Plus, what’s wrong with being the ‘bad’ guy? Kids need structure and a steady hand on the wheel; which looks as if it’s you whether you like it or not because your OH is a fucking twatsicle.

ufucoffee · 12/09/2021 05:23

I think he sounds a bit thick. Who takes a child out of school for a treat? I'd have no problem at all in saying no.

peppermintpat · 12/09/2021 17:10

Getting a day off school and a treat for going to school?? WTAF???

Darlingx · 13/09/2021 08:32

If any child is refusing to go into school what are the reasons behind this?
I would make being off school as boring and unrewarding as possible and certainly not a special treat?
My mum had to play bad cop . I soon grew to understand that she cared the most about what was best for me in the longterm because she was consistent in that corner so its very clearly lodged in my memory.
My father was the one throwing sweets on the bed at 11pm after the pub’s had closed . Thanks Dad Hmm

SuperstoreFan · 13/09/2021 08:35

He sounds thick as mince.

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