Man Tries To Make Amends With His Children, But Ex-Wife Calls Him Out For Favoring Stepson

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A man who has turned his life around after a rocky past faces criticism from his ex-wife for buying his stepson a car but not doing the same for his teenage children. Despite making amends with his kids, his ex-wife believes he's still playing favorites. What do you think? Is he an a**hole for favoring his stepson, or is he just trying to make amends with him after missing out on so many years of his own children's lives? Read on to find out more.

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Unequal gifts cause tension between father and ex-wife 🎁🎸

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Ex-wife calls out man for favoring stepson over his own kids

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Father accused of favoring stepson over his own kids 🚗

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Ex-wife accuses man of favoritism towards stepson during reconciliation 🙄

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Can a man who abandoned his family make amends?

After a troubled past of drug addiction, gambling, and cheating, a 37-year-old man tries to make things right with his two children. However, when he buys his stepson a car for his birthday, his ex-wife accuses him of favoring the stepson over his kids. Despite his efforts to make amends, the man is met with criticism and judgment. Is it possible for him to truly make things right and rebuild his relationship with his children? Keep reading to discover how the situation unfolds and what others say about it.

Man tries to make amends, but ex-wife calls him out for favoring stepson over his own children. YTA

Quiet_Warning_2199 | Quiet_Warning_2199

Ex-wife calls out man for favoring stepson over his own kids 💔

brokeanail | brokeanail

Father criticized for favoring stepson over own children with expensive gifts.

SunshineSeriesB | SunshineSeriesB

Father tries to make amends, but neglects his own children. YTA.

calling_water | calling_water

Ex-wife calls out favoritism towards stepson, YTA.

lucifer2990 | lucifer2990

Ex-wife and commenters call out OP for neglecting his children.

Minute_Box3852 | Minute_Box3852

YTA for favoring stepson over bio kids and not paying child support.

jogam | jogam

Ex-wife calls out father for favoring stepson over his own kids

awyllt | awyllt

Man called out for favoring stepson over children, YTA.

ndcollector | ndcollector

Father faces criticism for favoring stepson over his own children

OatmealCookieGirl | OatmealCookieGirl

Man tries to make up with children but prioritizes stepson. YTA.

cecimarieb | cecimarieb

Man favors stepson with expensive gift, causing tension with ex-wife and bio children.

NeTiFe-anonymous | NeTiFe-anonymous

Commenter calls out father's favoritism in a blunt way 💥

No-Bus-5200 | No-Bus-5200

Ex-wife calls out man for favoring stepson over his own children 💔

Resident_Disaster_89 | Resident_Disaster_89

Commenter calls out OP for neglecting his own children. 💔

pest0sandwich | pest0sandwich

The cost of the car matters, but why? 🤔

NagaApi8888 | NagaApi8888

Curious about car price sparks no drama in comment section 🚗💰

RedditBolis | RedditBolis

Commenter questions man's financial responsibility amidst family drama

Glitterycock | Glitterycock

Ex-wife warns man of consequences for favoring stepson 🚫

RayofSunshine_27 | RayofSunshine_27

Father accused of favoring stepson over own kids, YTA. 😢

btsfan1408 | btsfan1408

Commenter accuses father of favoritism and theft with anger 😡

thisaccountsuckss | thisaccountsuckss

Ex-wife calls out man for favoring stepson over his own kids

chuckinhoutex | chuckinhoutex

Ex-wife accuses man of playing favorites with stepson 💰

dubjayhan | dubjayhan

Prioritize child support payments before spending big money, YTA.

Altruistic-Pianist26 | Altruistic-Pianist26

Commenter calls out absent father for favoring stepson over bio kids

Intelligent-Bite9660 | Intelligent-Bite9660

Commenter calls out absent father for favoring stepson. 🚫

IWillRollMyEyes | IWillRollMyEyes

Commenter calls out selfish behavior, urges therapy and prioritizing children

Kind-Philosopher1 | Kind-Philosopher1

Ex-wife calls out man for favoring stepson over his own kids. YTA 😒

MomisTired12160926 | MomisTired12160926

Context matters: How much did the car cost? 💰

NuketheCow_ | NuketheCow_

Commenter calls out father for favoring stepson over child support. YTA 🤦‍♂️

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Prioritize child support over gifts, YTA called out.

naraic- | naraic-

Man favors girlfriend's son over actual kids, called out by ex-wife

Historical_Divide673 | Historical_Divide673

Stepson favored over bio children, causing ex-wife to call out. YTA.

violetrosesnyc | violetrosesnyc

Father accused of favoring stepson over own kids in divorce.

yenderling1 | yenderling1

Stepson's car costs questioned in reconciliation attempt, ex-wife skeptical

consectariana | consectariana

Bio dad plays favorites with stepson, gets called out YTA 🤨

PrettyCarry4605 | PrettyCarry4605

Man favors stepson with car and neglects actual kids, called out YTA

bendybiznatch | bendybiznatch

Ex-wife accuses man of favoring stepson over own family. Yikes! 😬

Common-Frosting-9434 | Common-Frosting-9434

Father's favoritism towards stepson causes hurt and resentment. YTA.

AveryAverina | AveryAverina

Ex-wife calls out man for favoring stepson over his own kids 💔

raffles79 | raffles79

Man favors stepson over neglected children, called out for it. YTA 👎

Mag-NL | Mag-NL

A tough question on financial accountability.

better_all_the_time | better_all_the_time

Father makes amends, but ex-wife accuses him of favoritism. NTA.

Dragon_queen15 | Dragon_queen15

Kids' gifts cost more than car, sparks family drama 🤪

Elutheran | Elutheran

Man's attempt to reconcile with kids backfires, ex-wife calls him out

Ancient-Transition-4 | Ancient-Transition-4

Commenter calls out absentee parent for asking ex-wife to pay.

Haunting_Guess6314 | Haunting_Guess6314

Curious about gambling debt and child support payments 🤔

Noinix | Noinix

Child of divorce defends father for making amends and paying support 👏

Notanobody61 | Notanobody61

Father accused of favoring stepson over his own kids 💸💔

asaking | asaking

Father accused of favoring stepson over bio kids, YTA.

deliriousjacie | deliriousjacie

Deadbeat dad offers half car to stepson, ignores his own kids. YTA 😒

whichwitch9 | whichwitch9

Man favors stepson over own children, called out for past neglect.

Klute7 | Klute7

Commenter calls out deadbeat dad for prioritizing GF's kid 🤦‍♂️

MorgainofAvalon | MorgainofAvalon

Ex-wife calls out favoritism towards stepson, YTA for neglecting bio kids

mildchild4evr | mildchild4evr

Bio dad neglects child for 15 years, favors stepkids. YTA.

Electrical_Regular12 | Electrical_Regular12