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The original was posted on /r/AmItheAsshole by /u/USPost116 on 2023-07-31 14:57:50.

To start, I mean no offense by calling this playground swing the accessible swing. I honestly do not know what it’s correct name is and I thought this hopefully wouldn’t offend.

Yesterday I (42m) took my daughter (6f), son (5m) and nephew (8m) to this large playground. The bank of swings is huge. There’s 6 traditional swings of various heights, 4 of these stiff plank style swings with ropes instead of chains, 4 baby or toddler swings and 1 accessible swing for any child that needs it.

We’re the only 4 here and after 20 mins of slides and running around on the climbing stuff the kids head to the swing area. My two grab their choices and my nephew says “what’s this?” asking about the accessible swing. I explain this is an inclusive swing so all children have a chance to play. “Oh ok, like kids in wheelchairs?” “Exactly buddy.” He then asks if he could try it out. I look back towards the parking lot, see nobody else is coming that would need this and say sure. This could be where I messed up, not sure.

Now if you haven’t seen this swing it’s similar to a large cradle with two shoulder style bars that clip by the crotch. Because it’s anchored up high, this swing can really get you up there. 3 mins in and my nephew is having a blast when a handicap placard car pulls up and a young girl gets out with parents. She has braces that support at her wrist and elbow for stability. I won’t speculate on what her disability is as it’s not my business or relevant… but IMO my nephew now needs to vacate this swing.

As they’re entering the play area, I tell him to hop off and pick another swing. He quietly says No. I tell him again and he gets down, goes and sits alone on a bench on the far side and literally pouts. After a few mins, I walk over to see what’s up and he brushes me off and walks towards my car. At this point, the young girl is having a blast on the swing BTW.

After a quiet, pouty ride to my sister’s house, I drop him off and am not even on the highway and she’s already calling to yell that I was out of line and wrong and there’s nothing wrong with the other little girl sitting and waiting for 15 mins until the swing opens up.

I don’t have the energy to debate this with her so I say, “Yea… I just disagree but also don’t feel like arguing” so then she hangs up.

My attitude is my nephew can use 100% of this playground, that little girl cannot. Give her the swing ffs. Was I TA for stopping my nephew so she could use the swing?