The Moment I Realized My Kids Aren’t Welcome Anymore....

The Moment I Realized My Kids Aren’t Welcome Anymore....

The Moment I Realized My Kids Aren’t Welcome Anymore.
I’m the only one in my family with kids—two little ones, ages 4 and 6. My siblings don’t have children, and my parents are retired. So, when my sister moved into her new house, she hit me with a new rule: No kids allowed at family gatherings.
She claims her house isn’t “kid-proof” and wants “relaxed” events. But let’s be honest—it’s only my kids, so this feels personal. Suddenly, family dinners and holidays we’ve always celebrated together won’t include my kids.
You thought that was the worst part? Nope. What really stings is how it’ll affect my kids. My 6-year-old adores his extended family, and if he finds out he’s being excluded, it’ll break his heart. I’m worried this could cause a lasting rift.
I told my sister I wouldn’t come if my kids weren’t welcome. She called me dramatic—but if this becomes the norm, what happens for Thanksgiving? Christmas?
Think my family had my back? Not at all. They told me to “just leave the kids for a few hours.” Even my childfree sibling said, “Maybe you need a break.” Easy to say when you’ve never juggled parenting and family.
So Am I the bad one for refusing to attend and standing up for my kids?

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[HN._.storiess]

Don't forget to show us some love there!!

[basbarbeque]

"No kids allowed at family gatherings"
"Why does my sibling who has kids never come to family gatherings?"

[potatoheadpokemario]

Looks like he needs to leave that toxic family behind

[daniellemason]

You absolutely did the right thing, sticking up for your kids and yourself. Sometimes it's hard or tricky to see the destructive nature of our loved ones/ family members.

[Fazzer]

No, you are a good parent, the right parent.

[kieraoconnell]

Just told them if you don’t want my kids around fine, then don’t expect to be involved in their life, or for them to be involved in yours when it’s convenient

[thelmastanley]

No you are not the bad one. You are fantastic for standing up for your kids!! That is exactly how it should be 😊

[blackmark]

You and your kids are a package deal. That's what being a parent is about. If your kids aren't allowed to be somewhere, that's not a place for you. Even if that place is at family gatherings.

[BlessingMoon.]

All events get held at your home from now on then and if they come they come and if they don’t they don’t. You will have a wonderful time with your kids. Blessed Be.

[josephinehogg]

I found it so, SO easy to drop the 'family' when I realised that I had friends and acquaintances that were more friendly, caring and loving then my siblings and Co.

[Carnerd]

Imagine this from the kids point of view. They won't ever have a christmas or thanksgiving with the family.

[Shionvira]

Nope nope. I remember reading this one on Reddit. OP was forced to admit in a comment that her kids weren’t really well behaved and the family was getting tired of having to deal with the tantrums and messes they left after family gatherings.

[DragonQueenDrago]

My Toxic family did something similar. Whenever my grandmother had family gathering sleepovers for all the grandchildren (inviting them to play games, eat snacks and spend the night) I was never invited…. It was horrible because I grew up crying and asking my parents “why does grandma not love me?” I felt so neglected by my extended family and it led to emotional trauma and emotional neglect

[Lovesthecrazystories]

Im a child free person but I would never exclude children unless it was considered inappropriate. Even then I usually take my niece and nephew out for something fun before or after the event to be fair. That kind of behavior OP faced is BS. People can be so selfish sometimes.

[juliebrown]

OP keep sticking up for your kids. Children are family too, if they don't like it, they don't have to attend.

[bharetiedhorai]

😢.
No. You are a great father to stand up for your kids. You are far from the bad one. Let that be clear. 🙏🏽

[annaburns]

As someone who can’t have kids, my family is the total opposite. You only have value if you can bring kids to the table.

[AntikePuppe]

In our family, it is actually those with younger kids that are hosting most the family events. Its easier on the kids and parents to be at home and be able to put their kids to rest when it gets overwhelming or too late for them.
We chip in for the food expenses, and some get there early to help prepare.

[robinbates]

You are absolutely in the right. That just shows how your family truly is. You don't need that type of negativity in your life. Keep up the great parenting.

[michaelhuntsalot]

All I’m thinking is just how bad are these kids?