We all know that family drama can be intense, but this father’s story takes it to a whole new level. A 17-year-old son’s resentment towards his father’s new wife reaches a boiling point when he insults her pregnant body. The father, desperate to protect his wife, takes a stand that has everyone talking. Is he in the right, or has he gone too far? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
The Divorce and the New Wife

Son’s Resentment

Blaming the New Wife

Attempts to Fix the Situation

Son’s Motive for Visiting

Pregnancy Drama

The Insults Begin

Wife Confronts Son ️

Son’s Cruel Response

Father Takes Action ⚠️

Son Leaves the Car ♂️

Family’s Reaction

Custody Threats ⚖️

Public Shaming

Father’s Heartbreak

Dad’s Dilemma: Protecting Pregnant Wife vs. Losing Son
This father’s heartbreaking story has us all questioning what we would do in his shoes. His 17-year-old son’s resentment towards his new wife reaches a breaking point when he insults her pregnant body. Desperate to defend his wife, the father demands his son either show respect or leave the car. The son chooses to leave, sparking a family-wide backlash against the father. With threats of revisiting custody agreements and public shaming on social media, this dad is left heartbroken and torn between his love for his son and the need to protect his wife. Let’s see what people have to say about this emotional situation…
NTA – Father sets boundaries with rude son, who leaves voluntarily

Parenting done right . Respectful and empathetic approach to discipline.

Father’s attempt to defend wife drives son away after divorce.

Curious commenter seeks more info on family dynamics

Father stands up for his pregnant wife. NTA

17-year-old son insulted pregnant wife, father not wrong to leave.

17-year-old son gets stranded for insulting pregnant wife’s body. NTA.

Father struggles with son’s disrespect towards his wife and baby

Divorce is hard on kids, but son’s behavior was unacceptable.

Setting boundaries with disrespectful child is necessary.

Curious about the backstory behind the divorce? Read on!

NTA. Father stands up for pregnant wife against disrespectful son.

Curious about ex’s stance on son’s behavior.

Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but necessary
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Curious about the age gap and timeline of their relationship

Teaching respect is important, even if it means tough love.

Adult child of divorce advises being there for son, ESH.

Navigating tough love and custody agreements with a troubled teen.

No room for disrespect in someone else’s vehicle. #NTA

Advice for a father dealing with a disrespectful son , emphasizing the importance of family therapy.

17-year-old son leaves after insulting pregnant wife. NTA.

Father stands up to disrespectful son, gets blamed for cheating ex-wife.

Encouraging words for a father going through a divorce and trying to maintain a relationship with his son

Discipline your son, but don’t abandon him on the road

Supportive comment applauds father’s decision to teach son respect

Supportive comment acknowledges tough road ahead for father and son

Parenting done right NTA for giving consequences.

NTA but consider giving custody to ex for son’s sake

Family therapy recommended for father and insecure son

Parenting done right! NTA for not tolerating disrespectful behavior

Parenting advice debated: threatening to abandon a minor is iffy

Son jumps out of car, NTA. Wouldn’t invite him over.

User calls out OP for emotional abandonment and self-prioritization.

Father stands up for pregnant wife, son chooses to leave. NTA

NTA OP. Your ex-wife is 2000% an AH. Parental alienation is wrong
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Seek professional therapy instead of letting subreddit judgement guide you.

Family counseling recommended for disrespectful son’s hurtful behavior.

Empathize with your son’s situation, but NTA for disciplining him

Teaching a lesson: Father’s tough love approach gets approval

Advice for a struggling father-son relationship, therapy and quality time ❤️

Son’s perspective on father’s actions and their consequences

Empathetic advice for dealing with a difficult family situation. ❤️

Parenting done right! Standing up against body shaming. NTA

ESH – Son’s disrespectful behavior stems from unstable family dynamic.

Dad teaches son a lesson for insulting pregnant wife

User questions relevance of custody agreement, suspects more to story.
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Teen chooses to walk home, commenter relates to son’s choice.
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Compassionate comment suggests talking to mom about son’s behavior

Teaching respect: Father’s tough love on body-shaming son

Teen’s anger issues in broken home, but father not the a**hole.
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Supportive comment, hoping for son’s growth

NTA shuts down rude son, advises blocking negative ex-in-laws.

Father gets support after son insults pregnant wife’s body.

Being a strict parent may cost you a relationship with kids

Understanding the son’s perspective and riding out the rebellion
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Suggests therapy for father-son relationship affected by divorce bitterness.

Maintain a 1-on-1 relationship until he matures

Son’s behavior stems from feeling replaced, therapy needed not punishment

Being a parent doesn’t always mean being right

Kid misbehaves, gets stranded by dad. NTA.
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NTA. Son’s behavior towards pregnant wife was unacceptable. Hope for reconciliation.

User suggests waiting to remarry until kids are out

User calls out father for being a bad dad.

Teen runs out like an angry teenager after dad’s consequences. NTA.

NTA. Keep trying to reach out to your teenage son
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NTA, but son needs therapy to address feelings of replacement

Therapy could help mend the relationship with your son

Curious commenter questions timeline of divorce and remarriage

Navigating family dynamics can be tough, even when NTA

Suggests bonding with estranged son on neutral ground

Curious about the son’s perspective? This commenter is too

Divorce fallout blamed for father’s extreme punishment.

ESH- Parental obligation to child over spouse explained

Supportive comment acknowledges son’s immaturity and predicts future consequences.

Standing up to disrespectful son and prioritizing pregnant wife

Encouraging accountability and empathy for future relationships

Father seeks advice on how to reconnect with hostile son

Is abandoning a 17-year-old really the best solution?

A 17-year-old gets what he deserves for insulting his pregnant wife

A Freudian explanation for the son’s behavior

A personal story of lashing out and the importance of parenting.
