Imagine planning a once-in-a-lifetime camping trip with your dad for years, only to have a potential stepbrother thrown into the mix at the last minute. That's exactly what happened to one 17-year-old, who now refuses to go on the trip if his dad's girlfriend's 10-year-old son joins. The trip was initially planned as a father-son bonding experience, but now it's turning into a family affair. Let's dive into the story and see how this dramatic situation unfolds. 😮🍿
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The Long-Awaited Camping Trip 🏕️
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Mom's Involvement 🤷♀️
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Graduation Trip Drama: Will He Go or Not? 🎓🏕️🤔
So, we have a 17-year-old who's been planning a graduation camping trip with his dad for years, only to have his dad's girlfriend's 10-year-old son potentially join in. The teen is adamant about not going if Toby tags along, feeling it's unfair to change the original plan. Even his mom gets involved, suggesting he should still go and enjoy the trip. Will the teen stick to his guns, or will he give in and go on the trip with his potential stepbrother? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🧐💭
NTA. OP's graduation trip shouldn't be ruined by dad's girlfriend's kid 😡
starvinartist | starvinartist
OP explains why his dad's plan to include Toby on their camping trip is not a good idea. 🙌
RedForTheWin | RedForTheWin
NTA. Dad's GF twisted sense of family. Firmness needed for trip.
Evilbadscary | Evilbadscary
Adding a stepbrother changes the entire nature of the trip 😕
Myobright2344 | Myobright2344
NTA. Camping trip is for bonding, not amusement parks 🌲
holiestcannoly | holiestcannoly
Graduation trip hijacked by dad's GF's kid, NTA for refusing.
Minute_Box3852 | Minute_Box3852
NTA. Graduation trip should be celebrated with family only 👏
Decent_Ad6389 | Decent_Ad6389
Respectful boundaries are important in blended families 🙌
stubborn_mushroom | stubborn_mushroom
Dad's selfish move ruins last family trip. NTA.
Takeabreak128 | Takeabreak128
Quality time with dad, not dad's GF's kid. NTA 👍
breathemusic14 | breathemusic14
Graduation trip hijacked by dad's girlfriend's kid. NTA.
World_Explorerz | World_Explorerz
Celebrate your bond with dad and brother 🙌, not dad's girlfriend's son. NTA 👏
Fartbox15 | Fartbox15
Graduation trip dilemma with dad's girlfriend's son. NTA. Stand firm.
Comfortable-Worth-82 | Comfortable-Worth-82
Trip for you, not to bond with what ifs 🏝️
wickedlucky214 | wickedlucky214
NTA: Is forced bonding ever a good idea? 🤔
GothPenguin | GothPenguin
Brothers bond on last trip before college; step-sibling not welcome 😢
TCTX73 | TCTX73
Teen refuses to go camping with dad's GF's kid. NTA.
WillLoveCoffee4Ever1 | WillLoveCoffee4Ever1
Sibling bonding trip hijacked by potential stepbrother, suggest alternative plans 😊
bwb888 | bwb888
Dad's GF's kid ruins camping trip? NTA stands their ground.
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Set boundaries and stick to them 💪
ZephyrFluous | ZephyrFluous
Protective commenter questions Dad's intentions, supports OP's decision. 🙏
WholeCollection6454 | WholeCollection6454
Teen respectfully declines camping trip with dad's GF's kid 🏆
OsaBear92 | OsaBear92
Sibling bond over new family dynamics. Choose local trip. 🙌
FriedScrapple | FriedScrapple
Dad's shady move to force GF's kid on camping trip 😡
invomitous-rex | invomitous-rex
Skipping a bad Six Flags? Totally understandable 🎉
Necessary_Net_7049 | Necessary_Net_7049
A 10-year-old away from his mother for 2.5 weeks? NTA
jjjjjjj30 | jjjjjjj30
Teen refuses camping trip with dad's girlfriend's kid. NTA.
Middle_Purpose_3550 | Middle_Purpose_3550
Last-minute addition ruins camping trip, commenter says NTA 😤
s1m0n_s3z | s1m0n_s3z
Supportive comment section, calling out dad's behavior. 👏
yachtiewannabe | yachtiewannabe
Quality time with dad and brother, not dad's girlfriend's kid. NTA 👍
LeReineNoir | LeReineNoir
Commenter calls out dad's behavior and sets boundaries 🚫👨👦
AriDiamondGold | AriDiamondGold
Don't let Toby ruin your camping trip 🌲🌲. Stand your ground! 💪
FitOrFat-1999 | FitOrFat-1999
Stand your ground and enjoy the trip without unwanted guests 😎
Will_Spiegal | Will_Spiegal
Stick to your decision! Don't let them guilt you. NTA 👍
Mishy162 | Mishy162
Teen refuses camping trip with dad's GF's kid. NTA?
Why_r_people_ | Why_r_people_
Family vacation drama: Teen refuses to bond with future step-sibling. NTA 😊
throwaway-983527 | throwaway-983527
Don't let your dad's GF's kid ruin your camping trip 🌲
AccurateMeet8615 | AccurateMeet8615
Dad's more interested in making nice with GF than his kids 😠
Lilitu9Tails | Lilitu9Tails
👍 Teen stands up for self, commenters support decision
National-Zombie3303 | National-Zombie3303
Dad's prioritization of gf over child ruins opportunity for memories 😢
supremely_nat | supremely_nat
Don't force step-sibling bonds on epic camping trips 🏕️😤
Nani65 | Nani65
Father's attempt to bond with girlfriend's kid backfires. NTA.
ceruveal_brooks | ceruveal_brooks
Stepmom forcing her kid on camping trip? NTA for refusing 👏
strangr55 | strangr55
Respectful teen sets boundaries with dad's girlfriend's child. NTA 🙏
PolyDoc700 | PolyDoc700
Teen wants Dad/Son camping trip, not amusement park with strangers.
OpinionatedAussieGal | OpinionatedAussieGal
Stand your ground and prioritize your family 💪🏻
SoleMurias | SoleMurias
Stand your ground and enjoy your special trip 🏝🏝🏝
breathofari | breathofari
Teen's dad tries to force his gf's kid on camping trip 😤 Stick to your guns, NTA.
PrestachioTree | PrestachioTree
Find out if OP will go camping with someone else! 😊
lizraeh | lizraeh
Teen stands up for camping trip plans with best friend 🏆
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Graduation trip not the right time for bonding with Toby 🙅
schmitty9800 | schmitty9800
Set boundaries for a memorable trip with family 🏝🍕
Girlwithemotions_ | Girlwithemotions_
17-year-old wants quality time with dad and brother, not girlfriend's kid 🙏
Electronic_Ad5751 | Electronic_Ad5751
Dad's camping plan backfires, commenters side with teen. 👍
GlassWeird | GlassWeird
Teen refuses to let dad's girlfriend's kid join camping trip 🏅🌲
ummyea---Iguess | ummyea---Iguess
Dad's new GF's kid ruins epic camping trip. NTA stands firm. 😡
GroundbreakingLuck94 | GroundbreakingLuck94
Age difference causes conflict in family camping trip 🏕️
mrzmckoy | mrzmckoy
Graduation gift camping trip for 3, not 4. NTA.
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Dusty_Fluff | Dusty_Fluff
Graduation trip, your rules. NTA for setting boundaries 👍
SarcasticFundraiser | SarcasticFundraiser
Commenter sympathizes with teen's frustration over dad's girlfriend.
soul_reddish | soul_reddish
Father-son camping trip, not a forced bonding experience. Stand firm! 💪
Jallenrix | Jallenrix
Teen prioritizes own happiness over dad's girlfriend's child. NTA.
Rapidbetryal | Rapidbetryal
Encouraging comment about solo travel for teens in national parks 🌲
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Teen stands up for themselves and refuses to compromise on camping trip with dad's girlfriend's kid. NTA.
Littleballoffur22 | Littleballoffur22
Teen refuses camping with dad's GF's kid. NTA.
yradbam | yradbam
Dad's GF's kid ruins epic camping trip for teen. NTA.
potatobugblue | potatobugblue
Tough choice for the teen: camping trip with dad or not?
Pettyfan1234 | Pettyfan1234
Teen not the a**hole for not wanting GF's kid on trip 🙌
Some_Random_Fuckwit | Some_Random_Fuckwit
Teen is not the a**hole for not wanting step-sibling along 👍
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Agreeing with the commenter's stance on the situation. 👍
Plenty-Potato936 | Plenty-Potato936
A mother's perspective on dating and parenting, and the importance of father-son bonding. 👨🏻👥
HIBunbun | HIBunbun
Respectful refusal of bonding with dad's gf's son on camping trip.
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Teen wants quality time with dad, not GF's kid 🙅
Sufficient-Gur-1150 | Sufficient-Gur-1150
Dad's favoritism? NTA stands up to step-sibling invasion 😍
mnwilliams1999 | mnwilliams1999
Teen refuses to camp with dad's gf's kid. NTA.
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Graduation camping trip threatened by dad's girlfriend's kid 😤
dheffe01 | dheffe01
Teen refuses to camp with dad's GF's kid. NTA for setting boundaries.
Due-Yogurtcloset-699 | Due-Yogurtcloset-699
Teen not in the wrong for not wanting GF's kid along 😊
eldarwen9999 | eldarwen9999
Teen is not the a**hole for not wanting GF's kid along 🙌
No_Donkey9914 | No_Donkey9914
Teen wants quality time with dad, not dad's GF's kid 🙄
JennaFarce | JennaFarce
Teen wants camping trip with dad and brother only, not dad's GF's kid 😡
Coco_Dirichlet | Coco_Dirichlet
