Daughter's Stepsister Demands Europe Trip: Fair or Outrageous? 😲

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Imagine saving up for years to take your daughter on a dream trip to Italy, only to have your ex and his new wife demand you bring along your daughter's stepsister on your dime. That's the dilemma one father is facing, as his ex and her husband insist that their daughter, Lisa, should join the trip because she and Rebecca are 'basically sisters.' But Rebecca isn't too keen on the idea, and neither is her dad. Let's dive into the story and see what unfolds. 😬

The Background: Two Families Entwined

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Rebecca and Lisa: Stepsisters but not Friends

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The Dream Trip: Italy Awaits

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The Stepsister Dilemma: Lisa Wants In

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Financial Expectations: Who Pays?

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Rebecca's Opinion: No Stepsister, Please

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Carrie's Response: Cruel and Selfish?

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The Cost of Inclusion: Is it Worth it?

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Grandparents Chime In: More Pressure

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The Final Decision: To Bring or Not to Bring

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Affordability vs. Principle

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The Great Europe Trip Debate: Who's in the Right? 🧐

So, the question remains: Should this dad give in to the pressure and bring his daughter's stepsister on their dream trip to Italy, even though Rebecca doesn't want her there? The financial burden isn't the main issue, but the principle of the matter. Is it fair to expect the dad and his new partner to cover the stepsister's expenses? Or should they stand their ground and keep the trip exclusive to their family? Let's see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation... 🍿

superfastmomma | superfastmomma

EamoM2oo4 | EamoM2oo4

terrapharma | terrapharma

buttonboop | buttonboop

PAUL_DNAP | PAUL_DNAP

AITAssholeinFlorence | AITAssholeinFlorence

herbivorouscarnivore | herbivorouscarnivore

hilaryflammond | hilaryflammond

NTA- Don't let them ruin your once-in-a-lifetime trip 🌎

CorgaroniMac | CorgaroniMac

NTA. Spending time with YOUR family is what matters 😊

iConstipate | iConstipate

Protecting daughter's boundaries on Europe trip with dad and stepsister 👍

Smiley-Canadian | Smiley-Canadian

NTA - Direct response to stepsister's unfair demand 👍

Drunk_N_Disney | Drunk_N_Disney

Secure your ex's agreement before your daughter's stepsister's trip 😲

throwRA1a2b3c4d1 | throwRA1a2b3c4d1

Avoiding family drama over a Europe trip 😊

Kyonkanno | Kyonkanno

Stepdaughter's mom demands free trip, commenter says NTA. 😒

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Protect her passport and enjoy your family vacation! 🎉

HollyGoLately | HollyGoLately

Don't reward poor behavior. Ex and his wife are entitled. 😒

lightninghazard | lightninghazard

Using children as weapons for personal gain is despicable. 😡

goldey2572 | goldey2572

TheVue221 | TheVue221

Soggy_Garlic5226 | Soggy_Garlic5226

TheUnwrittenScript | TheUnwrittenScript

Shana-Light | Shana-Light

Arbor_Arabicae | Arbor_Arabicae

Accomplished_Sun_258 | Accomplished_Sun_258

Explaining the complications of taking a non-relative on a trip 🤔

meowmonicameow | meowmonicameow

Respect your daughter's wishes, it's your trip after all! 👍

Mother_Isopod988 | Mother_Isopod988

Respect Rebecca's wishes and let Carrie and Steve plan separately 🙏

Consistent-Leopard71 | Consistent-Leopard71

Passport concerns addressed, but family drama still lingers. NTA.

Jim-Holden | Jim-Holden

Taking someone else's minor child on a foreign trip? NTA.

marmaladestripes725 | marmaladestripes725

Step-sister wants a free trip, but OP's daughter doesn't want her. NTA.

AtomicFox84 | AtomicFox84

Step-sibling ruining kid's vacation? NTA for saying no 🙅

Fluid-Letterhead7605 | Fluid-Letterhead7605

Step sister demands trip. Daughter said no. NTA.

SomeBadMasterpiece | SomeBadMasterpiece

Pitch in for your own kid. NTA, not responsible for Lisa.

serasatanx | serasatanx

Protecting the bond with your daughter 💛. Don't let Lisa ruin it.

Cold-Release4985 | Cold-Release4985

Don't let entitled stepsister ruin your daughter's trip 😲

Calm_Initial | Calm_Initial

Stay-at-home mom defends daughter's Europe trip, criticizes stepsister's entitlement.

Inevitable-Okra-3229 | Inevitable-Okra-3229

Setting boundaries with family over a trip. NTA 🙌

CMSkye | CMSkye

Politely decline and don't feel guilty. NTA 👍

ashfordbelle | ashfordbelle

Set boundaries and say no. NTA comment section 👍

fuzzybunnybaldeagle | fuzzybunnybaldeagle

Teaching entitled stepsister a lesson with a European trip? NTA 😎

gidgetcocoa2 | gidgetcocoa2

Ex's entitled wife demands trip with daughter. NTA stands firm. 💪

SweetPea-1919 | SweetPea-1919

Stepdaughter refuses to take stepsister on trip. NTA.

Genestah | Genestah

Sassy reply suggests Carrie should wait for Lisa's stepmom divorce 😏

adiaz0126 | adiaz0126

Daughter's stepsister demands Europe trip, but NTA for refusing.

RawbeardXX | RawbeardXX

Taking stepsister on Europe trip? NTA says commenter.

PtEternity29 | PtEternity29

Teenager not entitled to family vacation money. NTA 👍

brittwithouttheney | brittwithouttheney

Commenter is not the a**hole, but why? 🤔

scottscout | scottscout

Taking someone else's kid on a Europe trip? NTA says comment.

xavii62 | xavii62

Stepparent refuses stepsister's Europe trip demand, NTA 😊

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Support for refusing to pay for stepsister's Europe trip. 🎉

Random_user_5678 | Random_user_5678

Hands-off approach to step-sister's travel demands 🙅

Nomadic-Weasel | Nomadic-Weasel

Respect your daughter's wishes, NTA. 👍

sw33tlips | sw33tlips

Step-sister demands Europe trip, but it's not OP's responsibility. 😒

that-bro-joshy | that-bro-joshy

Don't let anyone pressure you into spending your hard-earned savings! 💰 #NTA

Why-not-this-one | Why-not-this-one

Daughter's stepsister demands to join Europe trip, but OP is NTA.

Dry_Understanding915 | Dry_Understanding915

Boundaries set for entitled stepsister demanding Europe trip 🤔

Dammit_Janet5 | Dammit_Janet5

Daughter dislikes stepsister, NTA for not bringing her on trip 😊

AssistPure | AssistPure

Supportive comment defends daughter's trip, throws shade at stepsister 😎

Electrical_Power_777 | Electrical_Power_777

Ex's new partner demands Europe trip: NTA, don't entertain them 😱

icecreampenis | icecreampenis

Ex's wife demands daughter's stepsister join Europe trip: NTA for refusing

happycoffeebean13 | happycoffeebean13

User jokingly offers to send money, advises OP not responsible. NTA 😎

lemonchipcookie | lemonchipcookie

Prioritizing your child's dream trip over others' feelings. NTA 👏

xxwp | xxwp

Stick to your guns and say no, NTA 👍

spinly_jaye | spinly_jaye

Daughter's dream trip to Italy, not stepsister's entitlement 😍

thomasewardlow | thomasewardlow

Don't let jealousy ruin your trip! NTA but handle carefully 😊

GeekNGorgeous | GeekNGorgeous

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