A woman is considering separating from her husband over his video game addiction as it's becoming a danger to their young children. The mum-of-two took to Reddit to rant about his parenting choices, after her partner didn't notice their toddler escape until he was found naked by a busy road and returned by police.
She claims her other half always prioritises gaming and didn't even realise their son had disappeared because his eyes were glued to League of Legends on his console. The wife, who lives in Florida, US, has reached breaking point and has even switched off the Wi-Fi in a bid to break his bad habits.
Her post read: " My husband seems to prioritise his video games more than our children and it makes me angry. We are both gamers. Sometimes I'll play a little game when I'm off work.
"I'm a nurse that works 12-hour shifts. Sometimes a little gaming from time to time won't hurt. But this man. If he's not working, he's gaming.
"It doesn't matter when he has two small children to look after. He will put on Netflix for them and lock himself in his room.
"He missed our daughter's talent show because of his raid nights in World of Warfare. Anyone who would endanger their own children over a video game, has a serious problem. I suggested he see a therapist."
The mum claims they have even been charged £395 ($480) by their daughter's day care centre as he forgot to pick her up so many times.
As well as being neglected, their children are putting on weight as he chooses to order them takeaways instead of cook.
She explained: "The only time the kids have anything healthy to eat is when I'm making them dinner. Husband will order pizza and Chinese or anything that can be delivered via Uber Eats.
"I have already told him to stop doing it since both kids are already gaining weight."
Now, she has reached her absolute wit's end after her husband let their three-year-old son escape while she was at work - and didn't realise until he was returned by police "naked" at 9pm.
The mum explained: "I received a call from a cop saying they found him near the freeway. I gave him the address and rushed straight home. Cop outside my home with my son in the back seat.
"Cop said he knocked on the door and no one answered, meanwhile I can hear the alarms go off. Husband's car is in the driveway.
"He's home. I get inside and what do I find? My husband behind closed doors playing League of Legends. I cut off the internet and hid the router and that's when he came out.
"After a brief conversation with the cop, sent my son to his room and then we have another separate conversation. Husband said that he already put both kids to bed before getting on to play.
"Since it's come to the point where our own son could have been kidnapped or killed, it's over. I told him to pack his bags and leave.
"I love him, and I really want to make this marriage work for at the very least our kids. I'm seriously considering filing for separation while I consider the options."
Reddit users encouraged the woman to leave her husband and prioritise her children.
"You absolutely should separate. I'm sure you love him, but is loving him worth your children's safety? Is staying with him worth their lives?" one person wrote.
"This has been an ongoing issue and he has not changed, so I don't know why you think he's going to change now.
"If you continue to stay with him and something happens to your kids because of his negligence, it is also your negligence.
"You know that he is a danger to your children and if you continue to ignore it, it will be just as much your fault as is if your children are hurt or killed."
Another Redditor said: "What a huge lack of responsibility and basic parenting knowledge from your I hope ex-husband.
"I am addicted to games to a certain level, but you can't be that oblivious when taking care of a child."
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