Single dad: Just had my infant sons' baby shower today, and I was upset the whole time..
At just 22, I’m navigating life as a full-time single dad to my 12-day-old son. Running my business from home while caring for him has been the hardest and most rewarding thing I’ve ever done.
Today was our baby shower at my mom’s house — a beautiful setup surrounded by friends and family. I made it very clear to everyone: no kissing the baby. Most respected that... except for that one relative. You know the one.
When my aunt held my son, her first comment was, "Wow, glad to see you're still alive, little fella," followed by laughter. After all the love and care I've poured into raising him, it hit hard. Then, despite my clear boundary, she kissed him anyway — brushing off my rules like they didn’t matter.
I bit my tongue for the sake of the day, but man, it’s tough when people can’t respect the space you set for your child.
Have you had family ignore your parenting boundaries? I'd love to hear how you handled it!
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