Teen Refuses to Give Dad's Girlfriend His Change – Was He Wrong? 😲

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A 17-year-old boy visited his dad for the weekend and found himself in an unexpected conflict with his dad's girlfriend, Tessa. After a trip to Walmart, Tessa asked the teen for his change, which he refused to give. This sparked a series of tense exchanges between the boy, his dad, and Tessa. Was the teen wrong for not giving her his change? Read on to find out what happened.

A Weekend Visit 🏠

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Dinner and Walmart Trip 🍽️

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Tessa Asks for Change 💰

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Teen's Response 🚫

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Dad's Talk 🗣️

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Teen's Argument 🤔

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Offering a Solution 💡

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Dad's Response 😕

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Tessa's Comments 🗨️

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Teen's Concerns 🤷

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Summary: A Change-Related Conflict 🎭

A 17-year-old boy visiting his dad found himself in a conflict with his dad's girlfriend, Tessa, after refusing to give her his change from a Walmart purchase. His dad called him stingy, but the teen argued that it was weird for Tessa to ask him for money. Tessa later made comments about her daughter not being entitled. The teen worries that if he gives in now, he'll be expected to hand over his change every time he visits. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇

NTA - It's weird for an adult to ask a child for money 😕

beeeeeebee | beeeeeebee

NTA, Tessa's behavior is embarrassing and OP's dad is no better 😒

cinnamngrl | cinnamngrl

Dad's girlfriend won't do laundry at his place, NTA for keeping change 👍

Myrania | Myrania

Dad's girlfriend preaches sharing but won't share laundry machines? 🤔 NTA

Lastdipbender | Lastdipbender

Teen stands up for himself and sets boundaries with dad's girlfriend 💪

j-j19293 | j-j19293

Teen refuses to give dad's girlfriend change, commenters call her control freak. NTA

theshadowppl9 | theshadowppl9

Teen stands up for himself and his wallet 👛

Aunty_Fascist | Aunty_Fascist

Teen stands up to entitled girlfriend, internet approves 👍

halseydota | halseydota

Dad's girlfriend demands change from boyfriend's kid, gets snippy. NTA.

Alarming_Paper_8357 | Alarming_Paper_8357

Teen stands up to entitled dad's girlfriend over pocket change 💰

Consistent-Leopard71 | Consistent-Leopard71

Avoiding cash around dad's girlfriend? NTA wins this round! 👏

innocentsubterfuge | innocentsubterfuge

NTA for not giving change to dad's girlfriend for laundry.

Valuable_Ad_742 | Valuable_Ad_742

Commenter dismisses post, others agree, but some offer different perspectives.

LlamaCombo | LlamaCombo

Teen stands up to entitled dad's girlfriend. NTA 👏

stephanielmayes | stephanielmayes

Teaching kids boundaries and consent is important. NTA.

jadepumpkin1984 | jadepumpkin1984

Roll your coins and bring them to the bank 💰

KimmyKatAlways82 | KimmyKatAlways82

17-year-old refuses to give dad's girlfriend change. Commenter supports him.

bmanley620 | bmanley620

Commenter's strong reaction to the situation. 🤯

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Daughter's behavior praised in comment section 👏

DelurkingtoComment | DelurkingtoComment

Teen stands up to dad's girlfriend for change. Not the a**hole.

Eldest_of_Five | Eldest_of_Five

Dad's girlfriend wants his change? NTA for not giving it.

Background_Ruin_3631 | Background_Ruin_3631

Teen stands up to dad's girlfriend over money - NTA

Books2day | Books2day

Stand your ground! Teen refuses to give change to dad's girlfriend 😎

Lawn_Orderly | Lawn_Orderly

Is it really that hard to get change in the US? 💰

OkFaithlessness8942 | OkFaithlessness8942

NTA. Teen refuses to give dad's girlfriend change, suggests exchanging cash for quarters. Dad could have handled it better.

KaoJin-Wo | KaoJin-Wo

Teen refuses to give dad's girlfriend change, commenters call her entitled 😱

LWDK2 | LWDK2

Exchange denied, NTA. But was there more to it?

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Teen refuses to give dad's girlfriend change - commenters side with him

FoolMe1nceShameOnU | FoolMe1nceShameOnU

Teen refuses to give dad's girlfriend change, internet approves 👍

Suitable-Cod-1381 | Suitable-Cod-1381

Teen stands up to dad's girlfriend, deemed not the a**hole 👏

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Teen stands up to entitled dad's girlfriend, deserves respect 💪

ApprehensiveTruth330 | ApprehensiveTruth330

Dad's girlfriend asks for laundry money, kid refuses. NTA.

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Tessa crosses the line by asking a kid for money 😡

CompetitiveStick6239 | CompetitiveStick6239

Teen refuses to give 75 cents to dad's GF - ESH

radalab | radalab

Teen refuses to give dad's girlfriend change - NTA

sew-sarcastic | sew-sarcastic

Laundromats have change machines, NTA keeps his change 👍

Smudgikins | Smudgikins

Commenter calls out dad's girlfriend for entitlement and bad parenting 😱

DullEducators | DullEducators

Teen stands up to entitled dad's girlfriend. NTA 👏

irishlife2016 | irishlife2016

Teen in the right for not giving change to dad's girlfriend 😎

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Gold digging for quarters? Definitely NTA in this situation.

ChefArtorias | ChefArtorias

Laundromats have change machines and apps now, girlfriend is shady. 😎

Oceanchild11 | Oceanchild11

Demanding change from a child is bullying. Sad character revealed 😢

andreskarsnik | andreskarsnik

Money matters: Teen refuses to give dad's girlfriend change

smelly38838r8r9 | smelly38838r8r9

NTA, but seriously, 75 cents isn't worth the drama 🤯

Bratdere | Bratdere

Adult girlfriend mooching off child's change? NTA stands firm.

Cybermagetx | Cybermagetx

Teen's refusal to give change to dad's girlfriend sparks debate 🤔

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Teen's refusal to give change causes conflict with dad's girlfriend

PsilosirenRose | PsilosirenRose

Win-win solution for getting change from a kid 👍

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Teen refuses to give dad's girlfriend change - clever solution 💳

marigoldilocks_ | marigoldilocks_

Sarcastic suggestion for gift-giving to dad's girlfriend 😂

Certain-Ad5866 | Certain-Ad5866

This comment sums up the situation perfectly 🤔

Ok_Imagination7913 | Ok_Imagination7913

Avoid change disputes, get a debit card! 👍

Wolf_Killer | Wolf_Killer

Age difference causing drama? NTA for keeping change 💰

Madea_onFire | Madea_onFire

A mother reflects on asking her kids for change 🤔

zoned-out28 | zoned-out28

Teen refuses to give dad's girlfriend change - NTA, she's entitled.

addisonavenue | addisonavenue

Teen sets healthy boundaries with dad's girlfriend over laundry money 💰

vambot5 | vambot5

No a-hole here! Share your judgement in the comments. 👍

Intelligent_Stop5564 | Intelligent_Stop5564

Teen refuses to give dad's girlfriend change. NTA, but family conflict.

Icy_Conversation_612 | Icy_Conversation_612

Teen refuses to give dad's girlfriend his change - NTA 😎

Jorien83 | Jorien83

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