A teen’s love for his sneaker collection has caused a rift in his family. He refused to let his stepbrother borrow a pair and got into an argument with his stepdad. Things escalated when the stepbrother wore the shoes anyway and the teen called him out on Instagram.
The situation has left the household tense and the teen is wondering if he was in the wrong. Read on to find out if he’s the a**hole in this situation.
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A teenager is in a dilemma after his stepbrother wore his shoes without permission. The poster, who has a passion for sneakers, refused to let his brother wear them, citing reasons such as his shoes being too valuable and his brother not being careful with his own shoes.
The situation escalated when the stepbrother wore the shoes anyway and posted about it on Instagram, leading to a heated argument between the two families. The poster is now wondering if he was wrong for not letting his stepbrother wear his shoes and then calling him out on Instagram.
In this age of materialism, is it okay to be possessive about one’s belongings? Or should siblings be allowed to share everything? See what Reddit had to say and share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.
Stepbrother stole sneakers, got called out on Instagram, NTA for defending.
Stepbrother took shoes, comment suggests if OP is charged rent, he should report SB for theft.
SD charges rent to 17yo stepson who steals OP’s sneakers. AH.
Protect your sneakers at all costs NTA, move out ASAP
Stepbrother wore OP’s sneakers against their wishes, mom and stepdad blame OP, but bio dad passed away. Support from stepmom
A comment reminding OP that they are not the reason for family conflict, with supportive replies ❤️
Locking up your belongings isn’t the solution
Respect boundaries! NTA for calling him out on Instagram.
Stepbrother stole shoes, posted proof on social media, NTA for calling out
Protect your sneaker collection with valuable tips
Standing up for yourself against sneaker-stealing stepbrother, NTA
Preserve the value of your sneakers and avoid drama!
Calling out a sneaker thief on Instagram, Hard NTA
Protect your sneakers with a lock and avoid toxic family.
Stepbrother steals sneakers, OP calls him out on Instagram
Standing up to abusive stepfather, NTA.
Respect your boundaries, NTA
NTA for calling out stepbrother’s entitlement over ‘worthless’ shoes ♀️
Stepdad enabling shifty behavior, NTA for calling it out
Not the a**hole for calling out step-siblings, let it go ♀️
Stepbrother stole my shoes, lied, and stepdad encouraged him.
15-year-old stepbrother disrespects personal boundaries, gets called out on IG
Parenting boundaries crossed, stepbrother’s entitlement put in check
Protect your kicks and plan your escape, ♂️
Calling out bad parenting #NTA
Protect your hard-earned belongings!
Protect your sneakers! NTA for calling him out
Protect your kicks and your space with a lock
Assertive and justifiable NTA for calling out stepbrother’s entitlement
Stepbrother and stepdad are the a**holes, mom’s got your back
Protect your kicks and your privacy with a lock
Don’t mess with OP’s sneakers, or you’ll get called out
Stand your ground against entitled family member. #NTA
Establish boundaries with your stepbrother,
Stepbrother steals sneakers, SD enables. NTAH calls them out on IG
Sneaker-stealing stepbrother gets called out on Instagram, NTA
Respect your boundaries, NTA!
Empathetic response to abusive living situation, advice to protect belongings.
Asserting ownership, NTA calls out stepbro for stealing shoes
Protective mom threatens to leave over disrespectful comment,
Protect your sneaker collection! Alternative storage options suggested. NTA.
Demand payment for stolen items and cut ties with abusers.
Standing up against abusive stepfamily, NTA!
Different feet, different shoes. NTA for saying no.
Protect your kicks and your peace, NTA ✌️
Calling out a thief. You’re not the a**hole!
Sibling drama with a sneaky twist
Set boundaries and get a lock NTA
Respect your collector’s item, NTA.
Protect your kicks and stand up for yourself, #NTA
Protect your privacy and stand up for yourself, NTA!
A storage locker might be a good idea
Stealing sneakers for Instagram clout? ♂️ NTA, move out ASAP.
Stepdad forces stepbrother to wear sneakers, commenter calls out entitlement
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NTA, but beware of your stepbrother’s actions and laws.
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Sneaker culture: love it or hate it?
Stepbrother and stepfather are a**holes for stealing your sneakers.
Stepdad should buy his own son sneakers , NTA.
SB tries to flex with shoes he doesn’t own, and gets embarrassed
Stepbrother disrespects family and property, NTA for calling out.
Stepdad accused of favoritism, NTA for calling it out
Stepbrother’s rejection: Commenter’s mom’s mistake? NTA
Protect your shoe collection from jealous thieves with a police report
Boundaries and entitlement issues with stepbrother, NTA
