In a tale that could be straight out of a soap opera, a woman finds herself in the midst of a family drama that has sparked a heated debate. After discovering her husband has a hearing-impaired daughter from a previous relationship, she’s faced with the challenge of learning American Sign Language (ASL). But with a busy schedule and already knowing three languages, she’s reluctant to take on the task. Let’s dive into this intriguing family saga.
A Surprise Daughter Emerges ️♀️
The Unexpected Reveal
The New Normal
The Language Barrier
The Family Challenge
A Busy Schedule ️
The Lingual Hurdle ️
The Kids’ Decision
The Standoff
A Family Divided: The Sign Language Standoff ♀️
In the midst of a family drama that could rival any soap opera, a woman finds herself in a quandary. After discovering her husband’s hearing-impaired daughter from a previous relationship, she’s faced with the challenge of learning ASL. However, juggling a busy schedule and already knowing three languages, she’s hesitant to take on the task. As the family’s division deepens, the question remains: Is she in the wrong for not wanting to learn sign language? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…
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“YTA. One of the biggest ones I have seen on here. Like Top 3. You might be even a bigger a-hole than the dude who showed up to his ex-girlfriend’s mom’s funeral (that he wasn’t invited to) with a new girlfriend.”
“YTA. WOW! ‘I don’t know if it’s worth it’, seriously? My new stepdaughter, that I didn’t want has a disability but I unwilling to make any effort to accommodate a d as such I have taught my kids that they don’t have to make any effort either. Not only are you an a**hole but you’re the definition of a wicked stepmother and terrible role model to your own children.”
“YTA and ASL can be useful in a lot of places “
YTA for refusing to learn sign language, it’s not that hard
“YTA. What does marriage mean to you? The man you married, the man you LOVE is asking you to learn ASL for his DAUGHTER. He shouldn’t have even asked or suggested it. You should have been allllll over it. If this child doesn’t mean that much to you I understand but your HUSBAND cares for her and dammit that should make YOU care. You married this man. That means you should support him even if it means doing something you do not want to do. That little girl is now your stepdaughter. Could you do any less to make her feel welcomed and loved? She’s hearing impaired and just found out about her long lost dad. Now, she’ll come to learn her step mother couldn’t be bothered to learn ASL just because she only visits once a month? Would you want your own biological children treated that way if it was them? Good grief, YTA OP.”
“Step-mom refuses to learn sign language for step-daughter “
YTA: Refusing to learn sign language creates unnecessary barriers
YTA- Refusing to learn sign language for your step-daughter
“YTA. Start somewhere. One sign at a time. It will mean the world to this young girl.”
“Step-mom’s refusal to learn sign language leaves step-daughter feeling unwanted “
YTA refuses to learn sign language for step-daughter
NTA for not learning sign language, but be prepared for backlash
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Don’t be the evil-stepmom cliché! Learn sign language!
NTA – Encourage your kids to learn sign language
“YTA. Embrace Markita into your family and lifestyle. Don’t teach your children to be this way.”
Struggling step-mom gets support for balancing work and family
Step-mom refuses to learn sign language for step-daughter
“YTA. Learn sign language to welcome your step-daughter “
Step-mom overwhelmed, but open to learning ASL in the future
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Lazy step-mom refuses to learn sign language for step-daughter
NTA, encourage kids to learn sign language, learn some yourself
“YTA. Refusing to learn basic signs? C’mon, that’s ridiculous.”
Step-mom refusing to learn sign language for step-daughter
Learning sign language takes time and commitment. Be patient with each other
