Teen Saves Money for Trip With Dad, but When He Invites Stepdaughter, She Spends the Money Instead

A 17-year-old girl saved up money for a special trip with her dad to a haunted house event, but when he wanted to include his stepdaughter, she expressed her desire to keep it just the two of them. However, her dad went back on his word and invited his stepdaughter anyways, causing the girl to spend the money on herself. This decision upset her dad, his wife, and the stepdaughter. The girl is now wondering if she was in the wrong for not wanting to include his stepdaughter and for spending the money on herself. What do you think? Was she the a**hole in this situation or not? Read more to find out.

Teen’s Halloween trip with dad ruined by stepdaughter’s greed

Teen’s savings for bonding trip with dad ruined by stepdaughter.

Teen yearns for quality time with dad, but stepdaughter intervenes

Dad’s promise broken, stepdaughter spends teen’s saved money

Teen’s trip savings spent by step-sister: childish response or justified?

Stepdaughter ruins trip, dad cancels quality time with son

Stepdaughter’s cruel remark about leaving home while ruining trip.

Dad prioritizes stepdaughter over son’s hard-earned trip savings

Stepdaughter ruins father-son trip, AITA for being upset?

Teen saves money for trip with dad, but it doesn’t go as planned ‍ ‍

A teenager saves up enough money to go on a trip with her father, but when her step-sister is invited along, tensions rise. Despite expressing her desire for it to be a bonding trip for just her and her father, her step-sister is included. In response, the teenager decides to spend the money she saved on herself instead, causing hurt feelings all around. Was the teenager in the wrong for reacting this way or was her desire for one-on-one time with her dad justified? Read on for reactions and comments.

NTA for not wanting to spend your hard-earned money on stepsister

Importance of one-on-one time with parents in blended families. Dad’s reaction is AH.

Daughter saves up for trip with dad, but stepdaughter ruins plans.

Dad invites stepdaughter on trip, spends teen’s savings. Commenters call out dad’s poor behavior.

Teen saves money for quality time, but dad invites stepdaughter instead

Navigating blended families can be tough. Dad should prioritize quality time.

Father invites stepdaughter on exclusive trip, spends son’s savings instead. NTA

OP’s dad didn’t respect their wishes and lost their trust. NTA

Father’s forceful inclusion of stepdaughter ruined planned father-daughter time.

OP’s dad invites stepdaughter on trip with money saved for OP.

Teen wants one-on-one time with dad, stepfamily ruins plans

Teen works hard to save for trip, but dad invites stepdaughter?

NTA, the dad shouldn’t expect a minor to pay for a family trip

Dad invites stepdaughter on trip meant for just him and son. Commenter says NTA for feeling excluded.

Teen saves money for special trip with dad, but stepdaughter comes first

NTA saves for trip with dad, but stepdaughter ruins plans ‍♂️

Prioritizing individual time with kids is important ❤️

You saved for a trip with dad, but he invited stepdaughter?

Father invites stepdaughter on trip, spends son’s savings instead. NTA.

Stepdaughter spends teen’s trip money, dad not hearing him. NTA

Stepdaughter ruins father-son trip, dad expects OP to pay. NTA.

Choosing a stepchild over your son? Not a good move

Respecting boundaries in blended families is crucial

Father’s new family ruins daughter’s special trip, commenters side with her ❤️

Stepdaughter invited, teen’s saved money spent, NTA, unfair expectations.

Family vacation plans ruined by stepdaughter, NTA stands firm

Supportive comment highlights tough family dynamics, ignore stepdaughter’s mom.

Heartbreaking comment about a father’s poor choices

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation in a sucky moment

Dad’s stepdaughter ruins son’s trip fund. NTA stands up.

Heartfelt comment about missing time with dad and stepfamily issues.

Stepdaughter ruins trip with dad, OP stands their ground. NTA

Bonding with parents shouldn’t be a competition

Your money, your choice Spend it wisely!

Teen saves for dad trip, but stepdaughter invited and money spent.

Deserves quality time with dad, not stepdaughter. Unfair to pay.

Quality one-on-one time with parents is important for all children ❤️

Father spends son’s savings on stepdaughter, despite agreement. NTA.

Heartfelt support for a hurt son.

Curious about the purpose of the saved money

Stepdaughter gets solo time, but OP doesn’t?

Heartbreaking experience of a daughter with divorced parents and step siblings

Heartwarming support from Redditor to OP, who was neglected. ❤️

Teen saves money for trip, dad invites stepdaughter, blames teen. NTA.

Supportive commenters validate OP’s feelings about mistreatment by father.

Bringing a stepchild along ruins father-son trip

Stepdaughter spends teen’s savings meant for trip with dad. NTA.

Father invites stepdaughter on trip son saved up for ‍♂️

Mature teen saves money for dad trip, step-sis spends it instead

Every child needs one-to-one time with parents. #NTA

Father prioritizes stepdaughter over his own daughter’s trip savings

Father manipulates son into inviting stepsister, blames son for outcome

Setting boundaries in relationships is important. Stick to them ‍♀️

Boundaries crossed: Stepdaughter ruins father-daughter bonding trip. #NTA

Stepdaughter ruins father-son trip, dad takes the credit.

Commenter slams dad and stepdaughter for rude behavior

Stepdaughter spends teen’s trip savings. NTA gets revenge.

Validating the need for one-on-one time with family ❤️

Stepdaughter’s inclusion jeopardizes trip funds. NTA comment receives support.

Step-sister’s inclusion meant less money saved for trip

Stepdaughter invited on trip, but not asked to contribute? NTA.