The author was very close to his nephew, the 3-year-old son of his brother. He also had quite a hobby of making toys and furniture for him as a way of helping out. However, after his sister-in-law’s new husband got very ungrateful about it and asked for more direct support, the author started doubting if he was doing the right thing. After all, he’s not the legal guardian of the nephew. So in a very dramatic fashion, the Redditor turned to the internet to share the whole story and ask for advice.
Man Refuses To Make Toys For His Nephew After His New Stepdad Calls Them ‘Embarrassing’ And Cheap

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After his stepdad called his handmade gifts ‘embarrassing’, he refuses to make toys for his nephew 🤔
When it comes to family, it can be difficult to navigate the line between providing support and being taken advantage of. This became especially apparent for our protagonist when his late brother's son's new stepdad called his handmade gifts 'embarrassing' and cheap. Despite trying to do what he could for his nephew before, he refused to make more toys for him after that. In this post, he tells us about the events that led up to his decision. We leave it to you to decide whether he was in the right. After reading the post, it's time to hear what the commenters have to say about it -
NTA: 😠 SIL's hubby is beyond the pale!

Walktothebrook | Walktothebrook
NTA, protecting nephew's 💰 💪

Sensitive-Cover | Sensitive-Cover
NTA! Generous gifts & expensive childcare 🤯

Lively_Sally | Lively_Sally
Gift-giving ❤️ with sentimentality!

Snickers_Kat | Snickers_Kat
NTA: stand up for yourself💪

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NTA: 🤔🤔 Watch the greedy new husband! 🚨

Ok_Professional_4499 | Ok_Professional_4499
NTA: 🤦♂️ Greed is 🤬

ConflictOk8020 | ConflictOk8020
NTA 🤔

yoashleydawn | yoashleydawn
NTA! 🤷 Don't owe them money 💰

escroom | escroom
Cool gifts get 🚫👎🏻 from stepdad's jealousy!

PurpleProboscis | PurpleProboscis
NTA 🤔 The trust money has an ambiguous expectation

Next-Psychology-162 | Next-Psychology-162
Trust requires 👍 signature? NTA!

yuhju | yuhju
NTA: Unappreciative 🤬

brash | brash
NTA!!! 🤬

Responsible_Judge007 | Responsible_Judge007
NTA:👊 Don't let 'em use your nephew's trust fund!

teresajs | teresajs
NTA ✌️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️

BlueGreenOcean21 | BlueGreenOcean21
NTA - they're ungrateful and petty 😤

imjustlurkinghere244 | imjustlurkinghere244
🤔 Is this man a good fit for nephew's stepdad?

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NTA: 🤔💸

CT0760 | CT0760
AH calls toys 😠'embarrassing' and cheap

jamawg | jamawg
Family can be 🤬😡😤

cruspies | cruspies
NTA 💯 🎁 💝

GothPenguin | GothPenguin
NTA: no favors for demands 🤷♂️

Riommar | Riommar
NTA! 👎🏻

xpotential31 | xpotential31
NTA: Money for Nephew 🤔

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🤷♂️ NTA: Best interest of nephew in mind

katethevillager | katethevillager
🤔 NTA: Refusing to make toys

GoldenTea999 | GoldenTea999
NTA, but 🤔 for your nephew 💔

starchy2ber | starchy2ber
Family dynamics can be 🤯

Babsgarcia | Babsgarcia
😱 Is this stepdad's apology genuine?

PurpleDragon9891 | PurpleDragon9891
NTA! 🤔 Maybe hold the trust until 18?

TimeBomb666 | TimeBomb666
Gifts made with ❤️

Bunnyrpger | Bunnyrpger
NTA 🤬 SIL & her hubby forgot to tell him you control the funds!

ginger_momra | ginger_momra
NTA. 🔥👀 Watch out! 🔥

jiminflavored | jiminflavored
Uncle is 👍 NTA ❤️

gimmealltheicecream | gimmealltheicecream
NTA: Keep an eye out for nephew 🔍

EmpressJainaSolo | EmpressJainaSolo
Family drama over 🛋 and 🧸

Ziggy_Bojangles | Ziggy_Bojangles
NTA: Protecting 🔒 nephew's interests 🙌

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Hand crafted gifts 🎁

Changecat2 | Changecat2
NTA 💥 Look out for 🔭neglect in the future!

LoganDeLuca2004 | LoganDeLuca2004
NTA: 🤦♂️ Wedge between families?

SL8Rgirl | SL8Rgirl
NTA: 🤝 Good luck!

Huumanatra | Huumanatra
NTA: $180k for toys?

CraftySnow4922 | CraftySnow4922
NTA: No support for 💸+🏠!

Lamballama | Lamballama
NTA: Protecting the 💰

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Stepdad spotted a 💰 cash cow? 🤔

CaroSCP | CaroSCP
NTA 🔥 No apology accepted 🔥

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🤔🤔 Is this gift too much?

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NTA: 💔👎🏼 Refusing a favor

j4ckb1ng | j4ckb1ng
🤬😡NTA: Worst non-apology ever!

OneCatch | OneCatch
NTA! 🤩 Handmade always beats store bought.

DazzlingTurnover | DazzlingTurnover
🤔 NTA: Special gifts💝

ReactionEuphoric5362 | ReactionEuphoric5362
NTA! Self-care first 💪

Dronechastity | Dronechastity
NTA: Supporting Nephew

jaq_44 | jaq_44
NTA: watch out for 👀 your nephew's new stepdad!

BeccaB001980 | BeccaB001980
NTA - 💪🏾 Preserve the money!

gripschi | gripschi
NTA: 🤬 Entitled stepdad!

Dangerous_Beans74 | Dangerous_Beans74
NTA: 💔 Feeling bad for the nephew 🤔

ChocolatePotatoFudge | ChocolatePotatoFudge
😡 Uncle's refusal to help

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👎🏼 Uncle stands up for nephew!

anonego7 | anonego7
Definitely NTA! 🤷♂️

AJWordsmith | AJWordsmith
💔 Making handmade gifts 🎁

Additional_Whereas_6 | Additional_Whereas_6
💰 Protecting nephew's money 💰

AidanAva | AidanAva