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Why do some people treatparentinglike its a part-time gig they didnt exactly sign up for?

Suddenly, theyre busy or overwhelmed (translation: mysteriously unavailable) the moment responsibility shows up.

Youd think they are allergic to parenting.

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Its wild how some folks vanish faster than freesnacksat school the second their kid needs something.

Momwasnt just neglectful she was committed to it.

Luckily, the OP swooped in, taking matters in one hand and warm hoodies in the other.

Three adults sitting together, looking contemplative, with a bowl of snacks on the table.

And what did hissisterdo in response?

Probably partied harder and told more liesbecause if theres one thing shes good at, its dodging responsibility.

But it wasnt just the OP who saw the writing on the wall.

Text about custody issues, mentioning a woman not caring for her kids and her brother helping the ex-husband get custody.

The kids dad was quietly gathering evidence, waiting for the perfect moment to make his move.

And when he did, he took the kids and never looked back.

As for the mom, aka the Queen of Bad Decisions?

Text discussing custody of three kids, where their father gains majority custody.

We wanted to know how the posters nephews feel now that theyre living with their dad full time.

The poster told us that the kids are doing great since moving in with their father.

He saw them recently and said they couldnt be doing betterplus, the older two now have girlfriends.

Text discussing a woman’s eviction and her boyfriend’s suspicious car accident, questioning infidelity.

We asked the poster to share an example of his sisters manipulative behavior.

He explained that his sister is the kind of manipulator who often doesnt even realize what shes doing.

For example, Sometimes shed butter up or enable her kids so theyd side with her on things.

Text describing family issues and lack of child care by a mother.

She kept them from my birthday two years in a row, just to spite our mother.

We wanted to know how the posters sister reacted when he stepped in to help her kids.

He mentioned that she wasnt happy at all.

Text exchange about woman abandoning kids, mother upset, sister denies over text with “LOL! No I didn’t!

According to the poster, his sister only seemed remorseful when her actions started to backfire.

I mentioned how she kept her kids away during my birthday two years running.

When she realized how pissed I was, and wasnt helping her anymore, she tried to apologize.

Text describing a woman with three kids, her husband in the military, still acting like a teenager.

Walked right up to my truck window and tried to give me anIm sorry, [poster].

But I know her, and she wasnt really sorry because she did it.

She was sorry because I wasnt helping her anymore, the poster shared.

Text discussing a woman’s neglect of her kids and family intervention for custody.

Check out the results:

Child drawing outdoors near a blue and white trailer, focusing intently.

Text describing a brother discovering neglected nephews lacking winter clothes in cold weather.

Text reads: “I asked him where his coat was, and he said he didn’t have one anymore.

Text conversation about buying a coat while driving to school, highlighting humor and concern for shivering child.

Text about struggling with worn shoes, thrift shopping for a coat, related to custody and care of three kids.

Text discussing a shopping trip for clothes, revealing a child’s lack of decent socks and reliance on family.

Text recounts buying clothing for a child at a thrift store, highlighting care and preparation for school.

Man with child in a shopping cart, smiling and pointing, in a grocery store aisle.

Text discussing nephew’s new clothes, highlighting socks and thrift store items, shared in a custody-related context.

Text about financial strain before holidays, discussing spending $200 on clothes for kids in need.

Text discusses a nephew’s living situation and receiving a cot, highlighting a family custody dynamic.

Text about helping kids with a sleeping bag and blankets for better comfort.

Boy in a blue shirt sitting on grass beside a green tent, outdoors in a park setting.

Text about a woman not caring for her kids, revealing hidden sleeping bag and blankets after eviction.

Three kids living in tents with support, preferring it to staying with their mom and dogs in the trailer.

Text message from a man about helping his sister’s kids, mentioning her partying lifestyle.

Brother helps ex-brother-in-law secure custody of kids, revealing family regrets and manipulation.

Text narrative describing family conflict and parental reputation damage.

A young boy sitting sadly, resting his head on folded arms, reflects custody issues.

Image of Reddit comments discussing child custody with opinions on neglect and denial.

Reddit comments about a woman’s brother helping get full custody of her 3 kids.

Comments discussing sister’s neglect with kids and dogs, brother helps in custody situation.

Text exchange discussing custody and family property issues.

Reddit comment exchange discussing sister’s past infidelity and multiple related posts.

Reddit comments discussing AI involvement in a story about a woman not taking care of her 3 kids.

Text message discussing family dynamics, highlighting a woman’s brother helping her ex with child custody.

Comment encouraging support for kids in a custody situation, gaining 111 points.

Reddit comment discussing child custody and support for kids in difficult situations.