Teen REFUSES to Go on Long-Awaited Camping Trip If Dad’s GF’s Son Comes Along!

️ Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a camping conundrum on our hands! Our 17-year-old protagonist has been planning the ultimate post-graduation camping trip with his dad for YEARS. Colorado, South Dakota, Wyoming – the works! ️ Even little bro Jed is tagging along for some quality bonding time. ‍ But wait, there’s a plot twist! Dad’s got a new girlfriend, Bonnie, and her 10-year-old son, Toby, might just crash the party. Is our hero an a-hole for putting his foot down and refusing to go if Toby tags along? ‍♂️ Let’s dive in and find out! ️‍♂️

️ A Camping Trip Years in the Making!

️ Exciting Destinations Await! ️

‍ Brotherly Bonding Time!

️ Planning the Perfect Adventure! ️

Enter Bonnie and Her Son, Toby

A Surprise Invitation! ️

Hesitation Sets In…

‍♂️ Putting My Foot Down!

An Ultimatum is Given! ️❌

‍♂️ Jed Follows Suit ‍♂️

AITA for Sticking to My Guns?

Family Drama Unfolds Over Epic Camping Trip! ️

Well, well, well! Looks like our protagonist is in quite the pickle! He’s been dreaming of this epic camping trip with his dad and bro for ages, only to have his dad’s new girlfriend’s kid potentially crash the party. Talk about a buzzkill! Our hero puts his foot down and says it’s a no-go if Toby tags along, but his dad’s not having it. Even mom gets involved, trying to convince him to just suck it up and go. But our guy’s not backing down! He’s sticking to his guns, even if it means missing out on the trip of a lifetime. So, what does the internet think? Is he being a total a-hole for refusing to bond with his potential future stepbro, or is he justified in wanting to keep this trip sacred? Let’s see what the masses have to say!

Don’t force bonding on someone. OP deserves a special camping time.

NTA commenter empathizes with teenager’s decision to exclude dad’s GF’s son.

Dad’s plan backfires as commenter suspects. NTA

Adding a stepbrother changes the nature of the camping trip.

Bonding trip with dad shouldn’t include dad’s gf’s son. NTA

Graduation trip hijacked by dad’s GF’s son. NTA.

Graduation trip should not be used for other purposes. NTA.

Dad’s GF’s son not wanted on camping trip. NTA wins.

Parent prioritizes girlfriend over family, NTA for refusing inclusion.

Don’t ruin a special trip for a stranger’s kid. #NTA

Graduation trip hijacked by dad’s GF’s son, NTA comment agrees

Celebrate your OG family. NTA for wanting dad & brother.

Graduation trip drama with dad’s girlfriend’s son. Stand your ground. ✊

Teen stands up to manipulative father insisting on unwanted guest.

Last family trip before college, dad’s GF’s son not welcome

“Let us have this trip. We’re saying not for this one.” ️

Dad prioritizes GF’s son over his own? NTA for refusing.

Sibling bonding > New girlfriend’s son. NTA.

Protective commenter questions dad’s girlfriend’s son joining camping trip.

Dad’s GF’s son invited on camping trip without consent. NTA stance.

User sympathizes with commenter’s amusement park struggles and supports their decision to not go on camping trip with dad’s girlfriend’s son. Encourages solo trip in future.

Teen opts out of camping trip to avoid catering to 10-year-old.

A 10-year-old may get homesick on a 2.5-week camping trip

Quality time with dad should be just you two! #NTA

Teen rightfully called out dad for bad planning.

Camping trip ruined by unwelcome surprise guest

Camping with someone who can’t keep up? NTA for backing out!

Strong opinion against Dad bringing GF’s son on trip.

Stick to your decision! Don’t let guilt ruin your trip.

Standing your ground on a special trip? NTA

Choosing between family and new gf’s son on camping trip

Don’t force relationships with future step-siblings. NTA

Forced sibling bonding on a long camping trip? NTA, OP.

Dad prioritizing his GF’s son, NTA for refusing to go

Dad’s GF’s son ruining father-son camping trip. NTA stands firm.

Dad prioritizing GF and her son over his own child

Speculation that Dad’s girlfriend forced unwanted guest, NTA for refusing.

Respect boundaries and say no to uncomfortable situations.

Stand your ground and prioritize spending time with your family!

Son wants a dad-son bonding trip, not an amusement park visit.

Dad’s not considering lifelong memories with Jed. NTA

Teen’s dad prioritizes GF’s son over his feelings. NTA.

Graduation trip isn’t the right move for bonding with Toby

Teen explains why it’s not cool to bring dad’s GF’s son on an important father & sons trip. NTA

Dad’s GF’s son on MY post-grad trip? NTA for refusing!

Graduating teen asserts boundaries for camping trip with dad and brother

Dad’s willing to trade in a lifelong memory for a *might*?

Quality time with family matters. NTA for wanting it.

Last father/son trip before college, dad shows favoritism. NTA

NTA comment defends teen’s camping trip plans.

Graduation trip drama: Teen refuses dad’s GF’s son. NTA wins.

Graduation gift camping trip sans dad’s GF’s son. NTA.

Encouraging comment about travelling without parents to go camping.

Father-son camping trip only, don’t budge. NTA

Father’s decision could make or break family bonding time.

Refusing a camping trip for a stranger? NTA, not obligated.

Stand up for yourself and plan a trip with Jed! NTA

Respectful NTA teen sets boundaries for bonding with dad’s girlfriend’s son.

Sweet perspective on why dad’s GF’s son shouldn’t come along

Teen rightfully defends desire for special family time.

Teen refuses to go camping with dad’s GF’s son. NTA.

Graduation trip is for me and bro, not Dad’s GF’s son ️

Teen refuses to go on camping trip with dad’s GF’s son. NTA.

Family bonding vs. outsider. NTA for not wanting GF’s son.

Teen refuses to camp with dad’s GF’s son, asks for advice ️

Camping trip hijacked by new family member? NTA for refusing!

Teen refuses to bond with dad’s GF’s son on camping trip. NTA.

Sassy comment calls out dad’s girlfriend’s motives and supports OP. NTA

Dad shouldn’t forcefeed GF’s son on camping trip. NTA

Dad prioritizing new GF’s son over his own – NTA

Last family trip before college, NTA for wanting just family.

Dad puts teen in a tough spot with his GF’s son

Teen rightfully refuses dad’s last-minute addition to long-awaited camping trip

Bonding with dad is important, but camping trip is duo/trio.

Planning a camping trip with dad’s GF’s son, YTA move

Graduation trip promise broken for stepfamily. NTA, hold firm.

Bonding doesn’t have to happen on this camping trip

Teenager objects to dad bringing girlfriend’s son on camping trip.

No kids on adult camping trips. OP deserves his planned trip.