Single dad demands that girlfriend end annual neighborhood party hours earlier so his kids can go to sleep, she refuses to compromise on tradition: ‘It’s not really something I want to change for one guest’

One of the trickiest aspects of dating as a single parent is navigating family traditions. I don't just mean holiday rituals, either. When two single parents get together and try to start blending their lives and parenting styles, they might find that they handle their day-to-day very differently. From bedtime routines, to meals, and social events, there is no "neutral" setup; each parent has their own way of doing things that feels normal to them but completely alien to someone else. Sometimes, compromises can be made on some of the smaller stuff, like screen time rules. But other times, there really is no way forward if no agreement can be reached.

For one mom who's been hosting the same annual neighborhood party for years, blending parenting styles with her boyfriend hasn't been a problem up until now. Her setup has always been the same: kids are invited, but they all get tucked into bed at night while the parents unwind outside. Her boyfriend of six months felt uncomfortable with this arrangement, insisting that the event should end when the kids go to bed. Instead of, say, getting a sitter or sitting this one out, though, he saw the whole thing as a dealbreaker.

Growing up, my family operated similarly during late night events; we cousins and children of family friends would essentially have a sleepover while parents stayed up; they never let kids stop them from having fun late into the night. Still, it makes sense to me that this dad isn't too comfortable putting his kids to bed alongside strangers' kids. The solution, however, isn't to upend the whole annual tradition!

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