When a relative of yours announces that theyre having a child, its usually cause for celebration.
However, theres a time and a place for this sort of happy moment.
Generally, you want to make the announcement its own thing instead of having it overlap with other celebrations.
Redditor u/OkSeaworthiness6960 went viral on the AITAH online group aftersharinga disagreement he had with his family over the holidays.
According to the author, instead of a proper Christmas present, his sister gave him a wrapped-uppregnancytest.
However, he called her out on this, claiming that this doesnt count as a proper Xmas gift.
He asked for the internets verdict.
Itd be weird to go back on your promise.
Of course, you could argue that the mother-to-bes new top priority is her child.
As per Investopedia, itcostsa lot of money to raise a child in the United States.
Of course, the exact expenses will vary depending on your lifestyle and where you live.
The cost was $56,190 for private colleges.
These numbers include tuition, fees, and room and board.
Thats not great for you if you hope to ask them to babysit your kid in the future.
If your children are your top priority in life, thats all fair.
That being said, they cant be your only priority.
People are more than just parents.
And life is more than just about raising kids.
There has to be some sort of balance.
Youve got other important people in your life to maintain relationships with, namely your family and friends.
If you constantly neglect and ignore them, you might regret it later.
Meanwhile, you also cant forget your career, passion projects, creative hobbies, health, etc.
Meanwhile, theres the question of timing.
Broadly speaking, you shouldnt make any important announcements if they overlap with massive events or other peoples celebrations.
This is so that the event doesnt suddenly start revolving around you and you alone.
For instance, you shouldnt announce that youre pregnant or engaged at someone elses wedding or engagement party.
Similarly, it feels a bit bizarre to announce your pregnancy via a Secret Santa gift.
Such an important piece of news deserves the right setting.
You could use it as a way to finish the family gathering on a high note.
And it doesnt have to be anything overly elaborate.
Its also helpful if your partner is there by your side to offer you their support.
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