Woman accused of breaking up family over McDonald's breakfast 🍔👀

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Moving back to your hometown and being close with your family is a great idea, but what happens when your family members don't see eye to eye? A woman who moved back home for her brother's first day of high school faced backlash from her mom for being inconsiderate. The incident involved McDonald's breakfast and step-siblings. Was the woman in the wrong for leaving after finding out her brother wasn't home? Read on to find out more about the situation and what people had to say about it.

Moving back home causes family drama over McDonald's breakfast 🍔

leavingbroaway | leavingbroaway

A breakfast run turns into a family feud 🍔👀

leavingbroaway | leavingbroaway

Stepmom defends herself after being accused of breaking up family 💁

leavingbroaway | leavingbroaway

Sneaking out for McDonald's breakfast and Alex's company 👀

leavingbroaway | leavingbroaway

Bringing McDonald's caused family feud; stepsiblings left out 🍔

leavingbroaway | leavingbroaway

McDonald's breakfast creates family feud 👀🍔

leavingbroaway | leavingbroaway

Offered to take her friend's child out for breakfast. Accused unfairly?

leavingbroaway | leavingbroaway

Leaving stepkids at McDonald's: A**hole move or justified action?

leavingbroaway | leavingbroaway

McDonald's breakfast leads to family drama 🍔👀

A woman is accused of trying to break up her family over a McDonald's breakfast. After finishing her Master's degree, the 25-year-old moved back to her hometown to be closer to her family. On her brother's first day of high school, she went to his mom's house with breakfast from McDonald's. However, she was informed that her brother was at his dad's house because of his behavior towards his step-siblings. She then left to spend time with her dad and brother. Her mom later texted her, calling her an a**hole for not offering breakfast to her step-siblings and not taking them out with her brother. The woman offered to take her brother out with the step-siblings, but he declined. Now, her mom is accusing her of trying to break up the family. Is she in the wrong or not? Read on to see the reactions to this family drama.

Mom shows favoritism to step-siblings over her own son. NTA.

SaraRainmaker | SaraRainmaker

Step siblings and a mother's unrealistic expectations. 🤷‍♀️

No-Policy-4095 | No-Policy-4095

Being a great sister is more important than catering to family.

intergalacticcircus_ | intergalacticcircus_

Sibling bond triumphs over McDonald's breakfast. NTA 👏

jg700 | jg700

Curious comment and replies on family dynamics and honesty.

Calm_Initial | Calm_Initial

Commenter defends against accusations of breaking up family. 👏

jmurphy42 | jmurphy42

Mother prioritizes new family over her own children. NTA.

HowardProject | HowardProject

Stepmom accused of neglecting her son for stepkids' feelings 🤷‍♀️

BipolarBirb93 | BipolarBirb93

Maintaining good relations with stepsiblings is ideal but shouldn't be forced 👍

bobledrew | bobledrew

Teach kids disappointment or get McDonald's, no need for drama 🍔

Jinglebrained | Jinglebrained

NTA didn't know the situation. Entitled kids assumed breakfast was for them. 😒

Remdog58 | Remdog58

Definitely NTA! Accused of breaking up family? Project much? 🤣

minuteye | minuteye

Harsh comment receives no sympathy 🤷‍♀️

nsnfldal | nsnfldal

Setting boundaries with entitled family members. 🙅‍♀️

Queen_Sized_Beauty | Queen_Sized_Beauty

Surprise visit gone wrong 😬

Scrytheux | Scrytheux

Sibling rivalry over McDonald's breakfast causes family feud 🍔

Flossy1384 | Flossy1384

Surprising step-siblings with McDonald's causes family feud 🍔👀

reclaimation | reclaimation

Blending families is hard, NTA for not siding with mother 👏

Lotex_Style | Lotex_Style

Navigating stepfamily dynamics and McDonald's breakfast drama 🍔👀

randomrants | randomrants

Step-siblings' hierarchy causes awkwardness, NTA for not including them 😊

Odd_Tune4093 | Odd_Tune4093

Sibling rivalry and blended family drama over McDonald's breakfast 🍔

zgamer200 | zgamer200

Sibling treat drama at McDonald's breakfast! Not the a**hole.

pikachu-atlanta | pikachu-atlanta

Stepmom accused of favoritism and unfair rules in blended family.

TillyMint54 | TillyMint54

Are blended families destined to fail? 🤔

Kooky_Sprinkles64 | Kooky_Sprinkles64

Mom defends participation trophies. Not the a**hole.

racerx255 | racerx255

Commenter calls out dysfunctional family dynamics in McDonald's feud 🍔

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Family drama over McDonald's breakfast, but NTA prevails 🍔

Wild_Pomegranate5772 | Wild_Pomegranate5772

Commenter suggests dad's house is better for child 😊

AcanthaceaeNew7207 | AcanthaceaeNew7207

Defending family boundaries with NTA, no extra baggage allowed 👍

Seraph782 | Seraph782

Alex's choice is clear after mom's McDonald's breakfast stunt 👀

loudent2 | loudent2

Entitled parents demand breakfast, but NTA stands up for herself.

[deleted] | [deleted]

Being an adult doesn't make you responsible for step-family relationships. 👍

[deleted] | [deleted]

Step siblings shouldn't be forced on strangers. NTA 🙄

PenAmbitious3784 | PenAmbitious3784

Step-siblings make massive assumption, OP not the a-hole for visiting.

NotARobotDefACyborg | NotARobotDefACyborg

Setting boundaries with family. 👍

[deleted] | [deleted]

You don't owe your mum's family anything. NTA 🙌

TinyGloom | TinyGloom

Boundaries are important, even with family 💪

Quicksilver1964 | Quicksilver1964

Mom's manipulation over McDonald's breakfast causes family drama 🍔

RoundedError | RoundedError

Sneaky move for McDonald's breakfast? NTA says commenters 🍔

bizianka | bizianka

The accused's obsession with breakfast fueled her accusations.

XAlEA-12 | XAlEA-12

Commenter empathizes with NTA and criticizes the mother's behavior 😠

Queasy_Gear_7181 | Queasy_Gear_7181

McDonald's breakfast causes family feud 🍔👀

shadow-foxe | shadow-foxe

Don't feel guilty for not wanting to hang out with step-siblings 🙅️

LadyGrey_oftheAbyss | LadyGrey_oftheAbyss

Offering to take them out for breakfast like a boss 💪

Safe_Frosting1807 | Safe_Frosting1807

Family drama over McDonald's breakfast? NTA for wanting brother-time.

uber-judge | uber-judge

Step kids probably didn't care, NTA. 😎

purepeachiness | purepeachiness

Defending family dynamics and prioritizing siblings over step-siblings. 👍

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Defending stepson's boundaries against entitled step-siblings 💪

Psychological_Tap187 | Psychological_Tap187

A breakfast dispute with no a**hole in sight 🍔

OrangeCarpet83 | OrangeCarpet83

Supporting sibling against stepfamily favoritism 👏

Gabby--T1GGER | Gabby--T1GGER

OP not at fault for step-family drama 👍

MRMORNINGSTAR_1 | MRMORNINGSTAR_1

Respect the dynamic of your blended family. NTA 👏

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Stepmom favoritism sparks sympathy for outnumbered Alex 😢

XAlEA-12 | XAlEA-12

Choosing sides between stepkids and own kids? Not easy 🤔

River_Song47 | River_Song47

Woman defends herself against accusations of family sabotage 🤷🏼‍♀️

The_One_True_Imp | The_One_True_Imp

NTA, the hypocrisy is immense 👍. Commenter points out the obvious.

Deucalion666 | Deucalion666

Support for not considering step-family as family, advice to talk to mother

Beautiful_mistakes | Beautiful_mistakes

Be the best big sister to Alex! 👌

SaronthaWinchester | SaronthaWinchester

Going the extra mile for a friend 👍

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Sibling loyalty over blended family strife 💜

mk6dirty | mk6dirty

Mission to find Alex: Accomplished. NTA wins the day! 🎉

Daydreaming_demond | Daydreaming_demond

Teaching kids about entitlement 👏 - NTA comment

darkestlight23 | darkestlight23

When you assume kids want your food... 🤦‍♀️

sunfries | sunfries

New family vs. actual family: a tough choice 👍

chicharrones_yum | chicharrones_yum

Support for NTA - sending son to live with Dad controversial

Alakritous | Alakritous

Mom's deception and infidelity led to broken family 💔

Apricot_Hunter | Apricot_Hunter

Not the a**hole for what? We need context!

flixguy440 | flixguy440

Sibling rivalry over McDonald's breakfast causing family feud 🍔

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Stepcreatures or children? NTA stands up to entitled mom.

Starlight_Sparrow | Starlight_Sparrow

Sibling bonding over breakfast: NTA for wanting to hang out.

Exciting_Laugh_9779 | Exciting_Laugh_9779

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