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

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

Dinner and Walmart Trip ️

Tessa Asks for Change

Teen’s Response

Dad’s Talk ️

Teen’s Argument

Offering a Solution

Dad’s Response

Tessa’s Comments ️

Teen’s Concerns

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teen stands up for himself and his wallet

Teen stands up to entitled girlfriend, internet approves

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

Teen stands up to entitled dad’s girlfriend over pocket change

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

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

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

Teen stands up to entitled dad’s girlfriend. NTA

Teaching kids boundaries and consent is important. NTA.

Roll your coins and bring them to the bank

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

Commenter’s strong reaction to the situation.

Daughter’s behavior praised in comment section

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

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

Teen stands up to dad’s girlfriend over money – NTA

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

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

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

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

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

Teen refuses to give dad’s girlfriend change – commenters side with him

Teen refuses to give dad’s girlfriend change, internet approves

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

Teen stands up to entitled dad’s girlfriend, deserves respect

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

Tessa crosses the line by asking a kid for money

Teen refuses to give 75 cents to dad’s GF – ESH

Teen refuses to give dad’s girlfriend change – NTA

Laundromats have change machines, NTA keeps his change

Commenter calls out dad’s girlfriend for entitlement and bad parenting

Teen stands up to entitled dad’s girlfriend. NTA

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

Gold digging for quarters? Definitely NTA in this situation.

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

Demanding change from a child is bullying. Sad character revealed

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

NTA, but seriously, 75 cents isn’t worth the drama

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

Teen’s refusal to give change to dad’s girlfriend sparks debate

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

Win-win solution for getting change from a kid

Teen refuses to give dad’s girlfriend change – clever solution

Sarcastic suggestion for gift-giving to dad’s girlfriend

This comment sums up the situation perfectly

Avoid change disputes, get a debit card!

Age difference causing drama? NTA for keeping change

A mother reflects on asking her kids for change

Teen refuses to give dad’s girlfriend change – NTA, she’s entitled.

Teen sets healthy boundaries with dad’s girlfriend over laundry money

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

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

Teen refuses to give dad’s girlfriend his change – NTA