Some people lose their keys, others forget their coworkers’ names or dentist appointments. But forgetting your child’s birthday, for no good reason? That should honestly be seen as neglectful — especially when you’re a divorced parent and your child isn’t even an adult yet.
A woman, divorced for over five years, recently shared her teenage daughter’s ordeal online: her 14th birthday was completely forgotten by her father. When the teenager finally texted her dad about how hurt she felt, he turned the conversation into a full-blown tantrum worthy of a toddler.