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Drama Ensues After Daycare Teacher Refuses To Change Diaper Of Germaphobe Mom’s Kid
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Drama Ensues After Daycare Teacher Refuses To Change Diaper Of Germaphobe Mom’s Kid

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A story from a 20-year-old woman and a preschool daycare worker went viral in the AITA community, sparking a debate about entitled parents and many things in between.

“The other day I was at a huge barbecue with some friends from high school and the friends of their parents were also there,” the woman, who goes by the handle Commercial_Object941, wrote. She ran into one of her preschoolers and her mom, who, after a few minutes, said that her kid’s diaper was dirty and asked if the author could change it. At first, the author thought it was a joke.

But then the lady made it very clear she was being dead serious. “No, really, I don’t change diapers,” the mother of the baby insisted and even had some arguments on why prepared up her sleeve.

Read on for this rather unusual incident right below and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments.

Image credits: LinkedIn Sales Solutions (not the actual image)

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According to Marissa McKenna, a mom to four children who runs a parenting blog called Mommy Knows What’s Best, an experienced parent would know what to expect when it comes to changing diapers in public. However, for a new parent, the first public diaper change could be a daunting task. “It’s all about being prepared when you bring your baby out in public places,” she told us in a previous interview.

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McKenna argues that when you need to change a diaper in public, there are a few extra things to think about that you wouldn’t worry about at home. She reminds parents to consider these things: “Is there a safe space to lay down the baby? Is the space clean enough for the baby? Is it a blowout that may require extra supplies or help? If you cloth diaper, are you prepared to store the soiled diaper in your bag until you get home? Who is around that may be watching? If you have another child with you, who’s going to keep an eye on that child so you can manage the diaper change?”

“To us adults, going to the bathroom is a private event, unless of course you’re a mom with little kids. We don’t want to see or smell other people’s waste, especially when we’re eating or drinking. And if you’re someone with a weak stomach, it can ruin your day,” McKenna explained.

She continued: “I think any backlash comes when a parent tries to change a baby’s diaper on a surface or in a place that is used by the general public to eat or drink or even sit. No matter how tiny the baby is, it just isn’t right.”

Many people expressed their support for the author in the comments

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After getting a lot of feedback, the author came back with an update

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phil blanque
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Hi. Well, as you know, my daughter is graduating and off for college. You were her favorite teacher, so will you pay for her tuition? My husband usually does this, but he is playing golf and I don't want to bother him. I would do it myself, but I have spendaphobia, and I just can't. I hope you are empathetic enough to agree to this."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... you changed the actual meaning, but still maintained what it means... Yeah, totally. I have spendaphobia myself, and people always act as if I was a criminal or something, just because in the buying process, I skip the paying due to getting panic attacks by the mere thought about my balance sheet. They, out of sheer cruelty, deny me the entire buying-stuff-experience just because I cannot spend. Have they even thought about their antics for a second?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That mother is going to have fun for the next few years. Kids do plenty of things that are gross and germ filled. Changing diapers is pretty low on the list imo for that. Wait till the kid gets poop on their hands (and then their face, and the walls) while toilet training, has a cold and has a runny nose, throws up after eating, mashes up its food into a weird combination and smears it everywhere, tries to lick her face (kids do that), falls in the dirt and starts bleeding, gets dog slobber on its face from meeting a friendly dog, etc. There's so many small and different things that can be germy and vomit inducing.

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Nikki Sevven
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously. I only had one child, but in the course of her infancy and toddlerhood, I was peed on, pooped on, vomited on, snotted on, etc.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the kind of person who has babies as if they are dolls to play with instead of humans that need a lot of care.

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phil blanque
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Hi. Well, as you know, my daughter is graduating and off for college. You were her favorite teacher, so will you pay for her tuition? My husband usually does this, but he is playing golf and I don't want to bother him. I would do it myself, but I have spendaphobia, and I just can't. I hope you are empathetic enough to agree to this."

dc1 avatar
DC
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... you changed the actual meaning, but still maintained what it means... Yeah, totally. I have spendaphobia myself, and people always act as if I was a criminal or something, just because in the buying process, I skip the paying due to getting panic attacks by the mere thought about my balance sheet. They, out of sheer cruelty, deny me the entire buying-stuff-experience just because I cannot spend. Have they even thought about their antics for a second?

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mollywhuppie avatar
Molly Whuppie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That mother is going to have fun for the next few years. Kids do plenty of things that are gross and germ filled. Changing diapers is pretty low on the list imo for that. Wait till the kid gets poop on their hands (and then their face, and the walls) while toilet training, has a cold and has a runny nose, throws up after eating, mashes up its food into a weird combination and smears it everywhere, tries to lick her face (kids do that), falls in the dirt and starts bleeding, gets dog slobber on its face from meeting a friendly dog, etc. There's so many small and different things that can be germy and vomit inducing.

nikkisevven avatar
Nikki Sevven
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously. I only had one child, but in the course of her infancy and toddlerhood, I was peed on, pooped on, vomited on, snotted on, etc.

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andreavilarmelego avatar
Ozacoter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the kind of person who has babies as if they are dolls to play with instead of humans that need a lot of care.

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