Redditor Asks If He’s Wrong For Not Babysitting Roommate’s Son Which Causes Him To Miss His Baby’s Birth
People who never plan for future events are always in problems because their lack of planning causes them to miss out on all of life’s special moments. It is pointless to seek for help from others because no one is free to compensate for their blunders by leaving their own work behind.
OP told a similar incident about his roommate, who didn’t arrange ahead of time for his son’s babysitter and begged OP for aid at the last minute so he could attend his second child’s birth. OP lived in a rental apartment with his roommate Simon and his four-year-old son, whose mother had died. Simon was expecting his second child with his ex-girlfriend and came to beg OP to watch his son so he could attend his child’s birth. Read the entire story to find out OP’s response, as he was preparing for exams and did not have time to squander babysitting someone’s child.
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1. OP wonders if it was wrong to not take in his roommate’s child for a few hours, causing him to miss the birth of his baby.
2. OP lived in a rental apartment with his roommate Simon and his four-year-old son, whose mother had died. Simon was expecting his second child with his ex-girlfriend.
3. OP was preparing for his exam when Simon requested him to watch his son for a few hours while his ex was in labor. OP rejected due to his exam.
4. Simon implored OP and assured that the kid would not bother him, but OP was aware that the kid was extremely active. OP told him to make arrangements for a babysitter in advance.
5. Simon chided OP for being unhelpful and intended to leave his child there. OP threatened to contact the police, so he took his child and went, stating he would never forgive OP for it.
OP explained that he was studying for examinations and did not have time to become a last-minute babysitter for his child. OP chastised him for failing to plan ahead of time for his child’s arrangements and attempted to force him to babysit. Simon begged OP to allow his kid stay with him for a few hours because he was not bothering him at all. OP rejected since he knew his child was hyperactive and that he would not have time to prepare for the exam while caring for him. Simon became enraged and informed OP that he would never forgive OP for making him miss the birth of his child.
Now that you’ve heard the story, let’s dive into what Redditors had to say. Keep reading to discover other people’s perspectives on the matter.
6. Indeed! Kids are kids, and taking care of them is a full-time job.
7. Redditor, a three-time parent, says that OP’s roommate did not plan correctly, which was necessary.
8. Redditor has a valid point.
9. Redditor believes that OP should aid him if he is a friend; else, it is pointless.
10. Redditor criticizes Simon for failing to plan properly for his son’s babysitter and expecting OP to take care of him.
11. Redditor seeks further details about the nature of the OP’s exams.
12. Redditor is concerned about the decline of people’s compassion over time.
13. Yes, exam preparation is more important to OP than last-minute babysitting.
14. Redditor can only aid those who have already showed him respect and compassion.
15. Indeed! The roommate’s lack of pre-planning shouldn’t be the responsibility of OP, for which OP had to leave exam preparation.
16. According to Redditor, Simon was assuming that he could manipulate OP by telling about an emergency, but it didn’t happen.
17. Yes, OP should think about his own exams at first, as they are important for him.
18. Redditor is only concerned about OP’s exam since helping the roommate wouldn’t be beneficial for it.
19. Redditor states that Simon had nine months to figure out his son’s setting for the time of delivery.
20. Yes, dropping a child off to someone without informing them before is something unacceptable.
OP did the right thing by denying the roommate because he was preparing for his exams, and his roommate should have gotten permission from OP earlier. Simon knew the baby’s arrival date was approaching, so he needed to properly plan for his son’s adjustment, and leaving him with someone who wasn’t prepared was ridiculous. Simon’s presence at his child’s birth was essential, as was OP’s exam. What is your perspective on the OP’s decision? Please leave your ideas in the comments area below, and stay tuned to Wholesomeness for more tales.
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