AITAH if I use TSA PreCheck while my wife and kids don't when we travel for a wedding in 2 months
He earned his TSA PreCheck through countless work trips, a small luxury bought to ease the relentless grind of travel.
Yet, as his family buzzed with excitement about an upcoming wedding journey, a quiet conflict stirred within him—between convenience and connection, privilege and shared experience.
Faced with the choice to skip the long lines or stand alongside his wife and children, he wrestled with a deeper question: does taking the easier path make him selfish?
In this moment, the simple act of waiting became a powerful symbol of love, empathy, and the bonds that hold a family together.
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The original poster (OP) faces a conflict between personal convenience, which they paid for via TSA PreCheck, and a perceived obligation to share the family experience, even the tedious parts, with their wife and children during a significant family trip.
Given the minor time savings versus the potential emotional cost to the family, is the OP being unreasonable for considering using their paid convenience, or is it fair to expect them to forgo a benefit they acquired solely for the purpose of family cohesion on this specific occasion?
Strong Takes and Sharper Words from the Crowd:
Support, sarcasm, and strong words — the replies covered it all. This one definitely got people talking.