Delusional Dude Compares Having A Puppy To His Sister's Experience As A Parent (Of Human Children)

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kalila courban
May 5, 2022 3:00 PM EDT

Hey! We all know having a pet ain't no walk in the dog park. It can be difficult, and stressful, things can go wrong, but no one can deny that parenthood (to human children) is an entirely different experience. So it is no surprise to us that the original poster of this juicy Reddit thread got offended when her delusional brother tried to compare his having a puppy to her experience as a mom..to human children. It ain't the same dude. 

ESPecially when this delusional dude's dog is not even potty trained, she still pees in the house. She's a full-grown doggo. Interesting. So far, we know that the doggo in question is not well trained, that OP's brother complains about how expensive and restricting it is to be a 'parent.' Thankfully, OP decides it's time to put her brother in his place. She says: "I explained to him that he's not an actual parent and he got upset. I get that dogs are like babies for us, I'm not arguing that, but comparing his free life to that of any parent is insulting and I won't stand for it." Amen sis. 

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    Human body - Posted by u/Brilliant-Egg-9684 3 days ago AITA for telling my brother that his being a pet owner and me being a mom are NOT the same and he need to stop comparing the two?
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    Font - I am a single mother of a 12 year old girl, whom I've raised alone from birth. My brother owns a Yorkie. Oftentimes, when we converse, he interjects with crap about how his being a dog dad is really stressful and expensive and he can't do the things he'd like because of it. He purchases his dog many elaborate items. He just recently finished a month
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    Font - elaborate items. He just recently finished a month long trip in Europe (left the dog with a family member, used this as an excuse to complain because he wanted to spend 3 months in Europe but couldn't find anyone, other than a kennel, to watch his dog for that amount of time. Can't take
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    Font - watch his dog for that amount of time. Can't take his dog to a kennel because she doesn't have all of her shots, she also refuses to use the restroom outdoors, she's not a puppy) During the same convo he says to me "oh my goodness I can't wait to get back to her, it's so crazy being a parent. All the sacrifices we have to make go unappreciated..."
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    Font - I explained to him that he's not an actual parent and he got upset. I get that dogs are like babies for us, I'm not arguing that, but comparing his free life to that of any parent is insulting and I won't stand for it.
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    Organism - EmpressJainaSolo. 3 days ago 3 Asshole Aficionado [10] NTA. He has some nerve when his dog isn't up to date on her shots and isn't toilet trained. If he's going to call himself a parent, then he's acting like a negligent one. 2.0k Reply Share
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    Font - Blatant Doughnut 3 days ago Partassipant [1]] NTA. I have 6 dogs of my own and frequently foster (we have 10 or more in the house about 50% of the time) and it is still not on par with raising a child. Yes, there are challenges to having pets but it's not the same. To be honest I'm kind of judging your brother for complaining about his one 10 lb dog...
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    Font - butternutattack. 2 days ago Asshole Aficionado [13] I think the "pet parent" phase lasts as long as the pet's childhood. I started fostering my kitty when he was a five day old bottle baby. I got up with him every two hours, changed his blankets, the whole momma cat thing. I was momma. However, he is now ten (52 in cat years). So what I have now is a spoiled room mate who rules our apartment with a fluffy iron fist. Note: In case it isn't clear I'm being facetious.
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    Font - Throwaway-2587 . 3 days ago Asshole Enthusiast [6] NTA. As a so-called petparent myself I would never begin to compare it to my sisters actual motherhood. Perhaps because I've worked most of my adult life in childcare and understand much more goes into that, but it seems an unfair comparison.
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    Font - boniemonie 3 days ago Partassipant [3] NTA. I think he has a lot of growing up to do. Children are going to be a bit of a shock: if he ever has them. And I totally agree, he is devaluing parenting if he feels children and pets require the same level of responsibility and work. Especially if his doggo hasn't been properly trained.
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    Font - coffeerepeat 3 days ago Partassipant [1] NTA. Also, I'm totally gonna be the asshole saying this but- kids live longer than dogs. Objectively, they're much more commitment and work just because of that. Also, is he really that great of a pet "parent" if he doesn't get his dog the shots it needs or have it house trained? As a parent and having pets people like that irk me.
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