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There really is something so beautiful about exes who are amicable and able to get along or even continue to do things as a family for the kids even after they’ve broken up. In a perfect world, this would be everyone’s story.
A recently posted TikTok video that’s all about showcasing #parentinggoals has gone viral. It shows several happy kids playing basketball together in the rain, but it turns out their all siblings of some sort as the woman who posted the video moved in across the street from her ex-husband’s ex-wife. Can you figure out that math? Kind of confusing, but the kids appear to be enjoying themselves!
This mom is living across from her husband’s ex.
@bparkerhair Doing what’s best for your kids is always the move 🥰 #coparentinggoals #coparentinggoals #fyp ♬ A Few of Your Own – thelastofthebugs
A Florida mom named Brandy who works as a hair colorist has shared a rather interesting and divisive video to her TikTok account (where she goes by the handle @bparkerhair).
Her video shows a small group of five kids playing basketball on the street in the pouring rain. The basketball net is in front of a lovely looking home with their garage open and the video was recorded from the perspective of someone hanging out across the street (likely in the house opposite of that home).
The caption across the screen reads “POV: you move across the street from your ex-husband’s ex-wife so your kids can be with their siblings and every night looks like this” followed by a heart emoji. In the longer description section, Brandy shared “Doing what’s best for your kids is always the right move.”
There are loads of comments from people who are in full support of this idea.
It’s quite a progressive idea, especially in terms of bringing two families in such close proximity, but the alternative is kind of sad to think about, isn’t it? When siblings are just outside or next door, it sure makes it a lot easier for everyone to spend time together rather than when you have to coordinate two completely different schedules.
There are lots of TikTok comments from people who are praising this Florida mom and her husband’s ex for doing what they felt was best for their kids. One person shared, “This is 100% the flex you think it is, yall moms are doing great!” Another individual commented on how their situation was similar and it worked out for the best. They wrote, “I became best friends with my ex husbands ex wife because the kids deserved the best of us.”
Another person commented how they see a similar living situation in their neighborhood and all is good there. They shared, “My right side and left side neighbors share a son. He just runs back and forth all day!”
Another individual is equating this move to matriarchy and how it really works to benefit everyone. “This is straight from the Matriarchy💕 the kids are winning, and if they’re winning so are the mothers🌸🌸,” they wrote.
While others are saying that it’s a bit too messy for their taste.
While there are lots of messages of support under the TikTok video, it doesn’t seem to be the same way over on X where someone reposted the viral video.
The person who reposted it thought rather well of the two moms making the best of the situation they were dealt as they shared, “This is exactly how it’s supposed to be. Do what’s best for the children when you end a relationship with their other parent.” However, there are a number of other comments from people who don’t seem to agree.
One person commented, “This is a dang mess.. stay committed to your marriage and raise the kids together. THAT is how it’s supposed to be. Stop clapping for selfish idiots who tear up their kids lives because they won’t grow the heck up.”
Another shared their thoughts on divorce and they didn’t put things lightly. They wrote, “Divorce is evil and wrong. rain basketball with a nice soundtrack doesn’t make up for the suffering you caused your kids, who just need to live with a mom and dad who love each other, even when life gets hard.”
Another individual couldn’t help but share the same sentiment when it comes to a marriage breaking down. They wrote, “Sad state of affairs when this break down in marriage is considered how it’s supposed to be. How far we’ve fallen.”
Is it just us or is this small percentage of people who just don’t seem to get it being quite hard on two mothers who are just trying to make sure their kids see and spend time with their siblings on a regular basis? What’s so wrong with that?
