The man’s decision didn’t sit well with everyone.
A video featuring a “gamer dad” recently went viral across social media. The footage shows him bringing his Xbox into the hospital room and settling in for a session, which appeared to be a round of *Call of Duty*.
The clip sparked immediate backlash from some viewers, who argued that he was neglecting his wife during such a monumental life event in favor of playing video games.
“There is a time and a place for everything. It seems common courtesy isn’t taught anymore.”
“Everyone defending him is acting like he deserves praise just for showing up. It’s infuriating—he’s behaving as if he’s not even a parent.”
“I am so glad my husband doesn’t play video games… everything about this is wrong! He should be caring for his wife and comforting her—all his attention should be on her, not that stupid console!”
Nevertheless, not everyone was quick to judge the “Father of the Year.” Given that labor can sometimes span 10 to 20 hours, many found his decision to play games as a way to pass the grueling wait time quite relatable.
Looking at the broader conversation, he received support from a surprisingly diverse audience. This included not only fellow gamers but also women who had spent long hours in hospital beds themselves and noted that their own husbands had brought consoles along to stay occupied.
Source: iXBT.games