Teen Buys Himself Christmas Gifts , Step-Mom Calls Him Ungrateful

The holidays are a time for joy, love, and family, but for this 17-year-old boy, it’s a time of heartache and exclusion. Living with his father and stepmother since his mother passed away, he’s been forced to watch his step-siblings receive multiple gifts while he gets nothing. Tired of feeling left out, he decides to buy and wrap gifts for himself, only to be called rude and ungrateful by his stepmother. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.

Feeling Selfish for Being Bothered

A Rough Holiday Season

No Gifts for Him

Dad’s Excuse: She Does the Shopping ️

Taking Matters into His Own Hands

Stepmom’s Reaction

Feeling Guilty?

Dad Takes Stepmom’s Side

Hurt Feelings and Harsh Words

Calling Out His Dad ️

Not Speaking Anymore

Grandma’s Support ❤️

Is He Really the Ungrateful One?

So, this 17-year-old boy is left feeling hurt and excluded every Christmas as his step-siblings receive multiple gifts while he gets nothing. Tired of the unfair treatment, he buys and wraps gifts for himself, only to be called ungrateful by his stepmother. His father takes her side, but his grandmother supports him, saying he didn’t do anything wrong. The question is, should he feel bad for upsetting them, or is he justified in standing up for himself? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Step-mom spoils her kids, dad doesn’t protect OP. NTA.

Teen stands up for himself against ungrateful step-mom

Step-mom and dad are TA, commenter supports teen’s actions.

Teen’s hilarious response to step-mom’s ungrateful comment. NTA.

Living with ungrateful step-mom? NTA, you can choose soon

Dad allowed 5 years of no presents for son, defends wife?

Step-mom calls teen ungrateful, commenters support teen’s actions.

Teen buys own Christmas gifts, stepmom calls him ungrateful. Commenter supports.

NTA, move out and go low/no contact. Stand your ground

Stepmom’s behavior towards stepson on Christmas is unacceptable. NTA.

Dad’s gift-giving failure leads to step-mom’s unfair criticism. #NTA

Step-mom plays favorites, commenter supports speaking up.

Excluded by Dad and stepmom on Christmas

Step-mom plays favorites, teen buys own gifts. NTA

Step-mom unfair, dad worse. No gifts for you but them.

Father is solely responsible, step-mom is terrible. NTA.

Step-mom and dad are lazy and sexist, NTA.

Self-care at 17? NTA! Enjoy your gifts and ignore her

Stepmom’s behavior towards stepson on Christmas is unacceptable. NTA.

Supportive comment suggests gifting parents their own bad behavior

Supportive comment calls out toxic step-parents

Helpful video on dealing with emotional blackmail shared in comments

Encouraging response to a difficult family situation.

Stepmom called him ungrateful, but he’s not the a**hole here

Supportive commenters validate teen’s feelings and offer advice.

Dad’s laziness and blame-shifting make him the real a**hole

Buying his own gifts shows neglect, step-mom projecting guilt. NTA

Stepmother excludes stepson from gifts for 5 years, NTA for buying own gifts

Step-mom criticized teen for buying his own Christmas gifts. Commenter sympathizes.

Stepmom gets called out for being ungrateful, NTA wins.

Escape the toxicity, spend Christmas with grandma

Stepmom and dad are in the wrong. NTA.

Stepmom and dad are terrible, NTA for buying gifts

NTA’s SO should prioritize Christmas shopping earlier

17-year-old stands up for himself against toxic stepfamily

Step-mom and dad criticized, grandma is the voice of reason

Teens response to ungrateful stepmom wins hearts

Grandma to the rescue! NTA stands up to entitled stepmom

Equal gifts for step-siblings, NTA stands up for himself

Step-mom shames teen for buying Christmas gifts for himself. NTA.

Heartbreaking comment on terrible stepmom and dad situation

Heartwarming comment offers support to sad teen. NTA

Step-mom fails to provide gifts, siblings don’t care. NTA.

Stepmom and dad suck for not including stepson in Christmas shopping

Grandparents might be a better option

Toxic step-family, NTA for buying own gifts

Choosing self-care over toxic family dynamics

Step-mom’s behavior towards step-son called out, heartwarming support offered ❤️

Step-mom criticized for not buying step-son Christmas gifts . Commenter defends and calls out reprehensible behavior.

Excluded from family Christmases, stepmom calls teen ungrateful. NTA.

Heartwarming support for a mistreated teen ❤️

Savage revenge plan against entitled step-siblings

Empathetic mom offers support and advice to struggling teen

Savage response to ungrateful step-mom

User seeks clarification on step-mom’s gift-giving, avoids judgement

Redditor questions OP’s side of the story, seeks more context.

Step-mom criticized teen for buying own Christmas gifts. Commenter sympathizes.

Step-mom and step-siblings suck, NTA. Cut them out

Step-mom never got OP a present but demands gratitude. NTA.

Harry Potter reference in NTA comment sparks joy

Empathetic reply to a mistreated teen

Grandma’s the real MVP, stepmonster needs work. NTA

Encouraging response to a tough family situation.

Heartwarming support from a parent to a mistreated stepson ❤️

Validating NTA comment on step-mom’s ungrateful behavior

Stepmom called him ungrateful, commenters say NTA and supportive

Supportive comment highlights toxic step-mom and dad’s failure.

Encouraging response to a teenager facing emotional abuse

Supportive comment, encourages self-care and safety.

Favoritism and ungratefulness lead to disowning parents

Step-mom excluded him from gifts, got mad when he bought himself. NTA

Supportive comment encourages OP to leave toxic family environment.

Teen stands up to stepmom favoring her own kids

Teen buys Xmas gifts for himself, step-mom calls him ungrateful . Supportive commenter shares similar experience and suggests gift exchange with friends on Zoom

Growing up with a parent who hates you is tough

Stepmom gets called out, NTA gets support

Heartbreaking comment about a cruel stepmother and weak father.