From Slate Magazine · Jamilah Lemieux · · 1m
Husband’s Ex Causes School Play Chaos
Ex causes scene at daughter’s school play after past incidents.
In brief
Ex causes scene at daughter’s school play after past incidents. Parent avoids ex who threatened lawsuit after causing preschool graduation chaos. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Ex causes preschool chaos
Kirsty caused chaos during April’s preschool graduation by talking loudly about her boyfriend’s sex life compared to Mark and flinging insults.
“Kirsty began talking loudly to her then-boyfriend about how much better he was in bed than Mark and flinging insults at him”
Ex threatens lawsuit
Kirsty responded by throwing a screaming fit and threatening a lawsuit after the school staff ejected her during the graduation.
“She responded by throwing a screaming fit and threatening a lawsuit”
Parent’s concern
The parent worries Kirsty will cause a scene at April’s kindergarten play in less than three weeks.
“I am concerned that Kirsty will try to make a scene in front of the other parents and the kids”
Expert advice
Jamilah recommends avoiding the ex as much as possible and sitting with April’s mom to prevent interaction.
“What you can do is avoid her as much as possible”
Parenting strategy
The parent should get to the event early, mark seats, and watch from the back to avoid confrontation.
“Perhaps you can get there early, mark off a couple of seats in your desired location”
Child’s reaction
April was left in tears after Kirsty’s previous incident and needs reassurance about her mother’s behavior.
“April was left in tears”
What it means
Parent avoids ex who threatened lawsuit after causing preschool graduation chaos.
