Zarish Tahir
These AITA (Am I The A-Hole) threads are basically a discussion forum where users post a scenario from their life asking if they are right or wrong in that specific situation. People are supposed to put forward the whole incident as it is without being biased and general people who come across the post have to read it all and then decide whether the person is a*hole or not! It is very important to give a neutral stance on the incident so people can judge it better. These threads have become quite popular in a short amount of time and has also helped people to view things from a broader perspective.
In today’s episode of AITA, we have a perplexed mom who wants to know whether she is right in blaming her 6-year-old daughter for the babysitter quitting. Honestly, kids can be very unpredictable at times and throw tantrums out of nowhere. When they are young, it is very important to address their problematic behaviors and tell them what’s right and wrong so they learn early and implement it in better ways later in their lives. Every parent has their own way of addressing their child’s behaviors – some choose to scold while others try to comfort them and explain with a very calm discussion.
Well, in this article the mom has put forward her stance and is asking if she was wrong since she blamed her daughter’s bad behavior as the reason for the babysitter quitting the job. Let’s find out!
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1. A mother of 3 and her story.
That kinda rhymed.
2. Kids, they look and they learn.
Umm, excuse me, young lady. This is no way to talk to someone who is taking care of you!
3. The kid needs to be held accountable in a more strict way, I guess?
Totally on board with the mom, so far.
4. A kid’s company matters a lot
Well, you’ve made a good decision, mom.
5. Kids pick up bad behaviors relatively faster
What’s up with the attitude, little one?!
6. Anyone would lose their patience eventually, just like the sitter!
You might be familiar with such a situation because children of this age usually pick up such bad habits from their friends or people they are usually close to. Since children are a little too vulnerable at a younger age, they pick and choose things that are specifically not recommended for them. Keep scrolling to find out what happens next!
7. And then the consequences!
Well, even though she’s young, she is old enough to understand how to respect people.
8. Programs are actually quite helpful!
9. Children learn when they actually get to experience the consequences of their behaviors!
10. After talking to the child calmly at first,
I suppose that was the only option left.
Here are some comments from people;
11. Some people sided with the mom
12. Some people thought the mom wasn’t right in this scenario!
13. And some more…
So, here we have arrived at the end of this thread. Situations like these often arise while raising a little one. This age is very fragile and keeping track of the child becomes very important because children are in the progress of developing their personalities. Hence, keeping an eye on their company, what content they consume, and how they behave should be monitored. However, in this whole scenario do you think the mom was right? Or should she have handled the situation in another way? Do share your opinion with us in the comments section below!
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