Picture this: You and your ex have two kids together, but your ex has remarried and has four stepchildren. You’ve tried to make things work for your kids, but your ex prioritizes his stepkids’ activities over your children’s interests. Now, he wants you to babysit his stepkids after summer camp. Would you do it? One mom found herself in this exact situation and is now wondering if she’s in the wrong for refusing. Let’s dive into this complicated family drama!
The Complicated Family Dynamic

Ex Prioritizes Stepkids’ Activities

Mom Tries to Help, but Ex Refuses

Ex Claims Kids Are Being Selfish

Mom’s Solution for Summer Camp

Mom Offers to Pay for Camp

Ex’s Request for Babysitting Stepkids

Mom Refuses to Babysit Stepkids ❌

Ex Thinks It’s Not Fair ♂️

Mom Stands Her Ground

Ex’s Arguments Fall Flat

Mom Knows Her Kids’ Wishes

Is Mom the Bad Guy for Refusing?
So, this mom is caught in a tough spot. She’s tried to accommodate her ex and their kids, even going so far as to pay for summer camp. But when her ex demands she babysit his stepkids, she puts her foot down. Is she being unreasonable, or is her ex the one at fault? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this messy situation…
NTA mom seeks modification of custody for her kids’ benefit

Ex demands stepkids stay at mom’s house after camp: NTA lays down boundaries

Stepkids not your responsibility. Bio kids and stepkids equal.

Ensure custody agreement includes kids’ schedules and activities.

Setting boundaries and recognizing favoritism.

Step-kids not her problem. NTA.

Mom prioritizes stepkids’ safety and deserves praise.

Ex’s demand for stepkids is unfair and makes them suffer. NTA.

Ex demands stepkids stay at mom’s house after camp. NTA wins!

Advocating for your kids is never being the bad guy

Ex prioritizes new family over biological children. NTA for standing up.

Ex-husband wants free babysitting from stepmom, not cool

Ex demands free childcare, but NTA for saying no

Stepmom not obligated to keep stepkids, but where is bio dad?

Commenter applauds OP for not being with their ex anymore

User defends prioritizing own kids over stepkids, tells ex to back off.

Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself . Ex’s entitlement is unbelievable

Stepkids vs. Own Kids: Who should come first?

NTA comment sparks new phrase craze among readers

Prioritize your kids, not your ex’s feelings. You’re NTA

Stepkids vs. Bio Kids: NTA prioritizes own children.

Ex’s new wife prioritizes her bio kids over his, causing resentment

Stepdad plays favorites, causing tension between all the kids. NTA.

Don’t let his problems be your problems NTA.

Mom stands up for kids’ extracurriculars against unreasonable ex.

Choosing stepkids over ex? Not the a**hole, says commenter
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Stepkids should not be forced on OP’s own kids. NTA

Ex demands free babysitting, OP is NTA

Ex-husband demands stepkids stay at mom’s house after camp. NTA.
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Ex prioritizes step kids over his own? NTA for sure
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Step kids not her responsibility. NTA wins this round!

Stepkids causing family drama? NTA, your kids come first!

Ex demands equal treatment for stepkids, but OP prioritizes own kids. NTA

Co-parenting ≠ free childcare. NTA for setting boundaries.

Ex demands stepkids stay at mom’s house after camp. NTA.

Ex’s custody behavior questioned after stepkids’ camp. OP NTA.

Ex’s unrealistic expectations could lead to future resentment. NTA.

Co-parenting should be about compromise and communication.

Stepkids taking over hobbies, OP looks after own kids. NTA

NTA. Let the ex handle their own monkeys.

Stepdad prioritizes wife’s kids over his own. NTA.

Navigating stepfamily dynamics is tough, but prioritizing stepkids is wrong

Ex accused of gaslighting and selfishness by commenters.

Stepkids caught in the middle. NTA wins this round.

Parenting priorities: Ex demands kids stay away from mom after camp

Ex demands stepkids stay at mom’s house after camp. Commenter says NTA and predicts future NC (no contact) with dad.

Fight for your rights! You’re not the a**hole

Ex demands stepkids stay at mom’s house after camp: NTA

Ex-husband’s new wife wants ex-wife to babysit for free? NTA suggests going back to court.

Clear judgement! Tell us more, why NTA?

Parent defends own children, hailed as hero

Stepdad’s favoritism towards stepkids causing rift with biological kids. NTA.

Mom takes kids to classes on ex’s days. Clever co-parenting!

Stepmom not stepping up? Ex complains, but won’t let kids go.

Ex demands stepkids stay at mom’s house after camp – NTA

Ex-husband prioritizes stepkids over his own, bad parenting or not?

Stepkids’ loyalty should be to each other, not stepmom. NTA

Commenter calls out man’s audacity, supports stepmom.

Don’t risk it! Without written permission, don’t take the kids.

Stepkids get preferential treatment, commenter says NTA

Ex-husband’s selfishness ruins relationship with his own kids.

Ex’s demand for stepkids to stay at mom’s house after camp – NTA stands up for kids

Ex’s hypocritical request for stepkids makes OP NTA

Ex denying stepkids camp is ruining relationship with his own kids
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Ex-husband prioritizes convenience over kids’ success. Take him to court.

Parenting dispute: Ex demands stepkids stay at mom’s house after camp

Parenting struggles and legal battles: NTA needs court intervention.

Stepkids vs. Bio Kids: NTA prioritizes own children over stepkids
