Imagine being in a loving relationship with your spouse, but constantly dealing with their child’s destructive behavior. That’s the situation this 32-year-old man found himself in with his wife, Andy, and her 16-year-old daughter, Carrie. After years of trying to bond with Carrie and giving her space, things took a turn for the worse when he found her vandalizing his expensive car. In a fit of rage, he kicked both his wife and stepdaughter out of his house. Was his reaction justified, or did he go too far? Let’s dive into the story.
The Beginning: A Happy Couple

Carrie’s Tragic Past

First Impressions: Not So Great

Trying to Build a Relationship

Marriage Brings New Challenges

Carrie’s Destructive Behavior Begins

A Year of Chaos

No Improvement in Sight

The Final Straw: Car Vandalism

Carrie’s Destruction: Slashed Tires & Scratched Surface

Wife Sides with Carrie

Ultimatum: Pay or Get Sued

Kicking Them Out

Divorce & Legal Action

Mom Thinks He’s TA

Divorce & Lawsuit: A Family Torn Apart
After years of struggling with his stepdaughter’s destructive behavior, this man finally reached his breaking point when she vandalized his expensive car. In a fit of rage, he kicked both his wife and stepdaughter out of his house, leading to an impending divorce and plans to sue Carrie for the damages. Was his reaction justified, or did he go too far? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA draws a line with wife’s disrespectful behavior

Suing 16-year-old stepdaughter for car vandalism in Central Europe

Stepdaughter’s behavior escalates, but adults failed to seek counseling. ESH.

NTA for kicking wife and stepdaughter out after vandalism

NTA for kicking them out, but mom should have gotten help

Man regrets not getting professional help for wife, admits fault for kicking them out.

ESH for not addressing daughter’s behavior and mental health issues
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Stepdaughter vandalizes car, NTA for kicking wife and her out

Curious for the update
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Daughter’s deliberate car vandalism leads to justified blow up. NTA.

Commenter suggests therapy for family after car vandalism incident.

Debate on appropriate discipline for a stepdaughter’s vandalism.

Ignoring cries for help from a troubled child? ESH
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Could family therapy have saved this broken family?

Commenter suspects OP of hiding something and criticizes parenting skills

Commenter suggests ESH and shows concern for mental illness

A family torn apart by anger, mental health, and vandalism.

Commenter suggests daughter needs mental health treatment

Commenter thinks OP is not the a**hole but could improve

Commenter questions if stepdaughter was ever punished for vandalism. Replies suggest she was grounded and had privileges taken away.

Commenter calls out OP for downplaying their own actions. ESH.

ESH verdict for family’s neglect and daughter’s vandalism ♀️

Moving in without considering stepdaughter’s feelings makes YTA.

Legal and mental health concerns raised in car vandalism incident

Commenter advises pressing charges and moving on for own sanity.

NTA. Harsh delivery but understandable after constant vandalism. Therapy recommended.

ESH. The comment and replies discuss the responsibility of the stepfather, the consequences for the daughter’s actions, and the severity of the situation.

Commenter questions if OP offered to move in with family. OP explains reasoning.

NTA for kicking out wife and stepdaughter after vandalism

16-year-old could be held legally accountable in Central Europe

Parental neglect worsened a teenager’s behavior. ESH for not seeking therapy.
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Empathetic comment suggests therapy for stepdaughter going through trauma

NTA stands firm after stepdaughter vandalizes car

Commenter seeks more information and suggests therapy for stepdaughter.

Mother’s decision to move daughter led to car vandalism incident

Short and sweet: commenter is on the husband’s side.

NTA commenter suggests legal action with fire emoji.

Commenter suggests therapy for vandalizing stepdaughter, recommends suing.
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Commenter suggests counseling for family with property destruction issues

Commenter defends man’s decision to kick out wife and stepdaughter.

Commenter suggests professional help for stepdaughter’s grief, criticizes OP.

Commenter sympathizes with man’s decision to kick out wife and daughter.

Commenter supports OP and suggests legal action against stepdaughter.

Kicking out family after vandalism: NTA but smoother process needed ♂️

Commenter sympathizes with troubled girl.

Commenter advocates for harsh punishment for stepdaughter’s vandalism.

Commenter blames marriage for family conflict

Stepdad called YTA for kicking wife and stepdaughter out

Daughter’s destructive behavior causes family turmoil. Empathy and support needed.

NTA and legal action sounds justified

Commenter shows empathy and suggests professional help for troubled stepdaughter.

Commenter suggests seeking help for stepdaughter’s emotional issues.

Commenter suggests therapy for stepdaughter’s violent outbursts. ♀️

Daughter needs help, OP prioritizes car over marriage and family. ESH

Step-daughter vandalizes car, mother does nothing, NTA for kicking out
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Divorce seems like the best option here.

Commenter suggests therapy for stepdaughter’s behavior, blames both parties.
