This article features expert comment from psychologist Dr Sasha Hall.
Friendships end over all sorts of things – but have you ever called time on one over differing parenting choices?
That’s the dilemma one parent is facing, after they shared on Reddit that they “feel like an asshole” but are considering letting a six-year friendship with another parent fade.
“Both of us have a kid who is around 3 and I feel like I’m not aligned with this friend anymore,” they said. “We have different opinions on raising our children and I don’t think I can continue this friendship anymore.”
They noted they “constantly feel judged and belittled” by this friend, and also disagree with them over their stance on not vaccinating their kids and homeschooling.
“I understand that she has a right to parent her c...
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