Man Refuses to Include Half-Siblings in Outings: Right or Wrong?

Imagine growing up with a dad who had a secret family and then left you and your mom for them. That’s what happened to a 24-year-old man and his 16-year-old brother. Years later, their dad came back into their lives after their mom passed away. The younger brother now lives with the dad, his new wife, and their four other kids. The problem? The half-siblings are cruel to the younger brother, making fun of him and their late mom. The older brother, now out of school and working, spends his free time taking his brother on fun outings to escape the toxic home environment. But now, the dad and stepmom want the half-siblings included in these outings. Should he give in? ‍♂️

The Secret Family Reveal

Mom’s Passing and Dad’s Return

The New Family’s Cruel Behavior

Mocking and Insults

Quality Time with Younger Brother ❤️

The Deal with Dad

Inclusion Requests

Standing His Ground ✊

Alienation Accusations

Stepmom’s Persistence ‍♂️

Upcoming Birthday Trip

Friends’ Opinions ️

Protecting His Brother

Custody Considerations ️

To Include or Not to Include: The Dilemma ‍♂️

This 24-year-old man is caught in a tough situation. He’s trying to protect his younger brother from their cruel half-siblings by taking him on fun outings. But now, the dad and stepmom want the half-siblings included, claiming it would help them all get along. He refuses, saying he won’t include them until their behavior changes. Some friends think he’s wrong, but others support his decision. What do you think? Let’s dive into some of the top reactions from the internet…

Commenter suggests seeking custody of brother, predicts father’s infidelity

NTA refuses to include half-siblings in outings, suggests dad take them instead. Emphasizes strong bond with brother and recommends showing vacation photos to stepmom. Replies suggest dad should pay for all six kids to hang out and take them on vacation too.

Taking care of your brother and standing up for him

NTA stands up for excluding half-siblings, receives support.

NTA. OP’s dad took in brother to avoid child support. Half-siblings are assholes.

Legal advice on custody, emancipation, Social Security benefits, and guardianship.

NTA for not inviting half-siblings who bully your brother

Sibling loyalty over half-siblings from cheating dad.

Half-siblings bully brother, NTA for excluding them

OP refuses half-siblings, but blackmails dad for outings.

Cutting toxic ties with half-siblings after dad’s affair. NTA

Keep excluding half-siblings? NTA thinks so!

User defends OP’s decision to exclude half-siblings from outings.

Commenter warns against flying to COVID hotspot in Florida

It’s okay to want quality time with your brother

Condolences offered to commenter for their loss.

Choosing true family over half-siblings. NTA

Commenter warns about COVID-19 in Florida, supports NTA stance.

Teaching a lesson on consequences of treating people poorly

Family isn’t always blood. Keep showing love to your brother.

Commenter defends OP’s decision to exclude half-siblings with humor.

NTA, but consider postponing the FL trip due to COVID

Explore space and history at Kennedy Space Center tours ✈️

No bond with step-siblings, NTA for excluding them.

Choose your own company, not obligated to include half-siblings.

Taking sides! OP is NTA and supports little brother

Encouraging comment to remove half-sibling from abusive household.

Commenter raises concern over Florida trip amid pandemic

Stick it to dad and treat your brother with some vengeance!

Suggests documenting mistreatment and involving court for custody battle. ‍

Not the a**hole for excluding half-siblings?

Standing up to abusive half-siblings: NTA

Join the discussion and share your suggestions!

No relationship with half-siblings, NTA for not including them.

A heartwarming story of blended families and unconditional love ❤️

Choosing your own family: NTA for excluding half-siblings

Stepmom’s kids bullied brother, NTA refuses to include them

Standing up to bullies: NTA for excluding half-siblings.

Sibling rivalry? This commenter thinks it’s NTA to exclude half-siblings.

Support for excluding half-siblings, with a heartwarming solution.

Consider emancipation or guardianship to help brother live with you

A debate on the number of half-siblings and step-siblings

Protecting your brother: A true hero

Sibling drama: NTA for excluding half-siblings from outings.

NTA. Suggests creative way to deal with bullying half-siblings.

Saving money for custody of brother is a great idea

Half-siblings demand inclusion after tormenting brother for years. NTA.

Sibling exclusion revenge plan: petty or justified?

Supportive commenter defends OP’s decision to exclude half-siblings.

Practical advice for a 16-year-old struggling with family dynamics

Excluding half-siblings due to their behavior is fair.

Step siblings mistreated brother, NTA for not including them

Excluding half-siblings from outings: NTA or ESH?

Step mom’s minions misbehave, NTA refuses to include them.

NTA, but why exclude half-siblings?

Don’t let toxic half-siblings ruin your family time

Flying brother to Florida during pandemic: NTA but irresponsible

NTA for excluding half-siblings, but father is a giant a**hole . Also, Florida outing during COVID is a **bad** idea .

NTA commenter suggests notifying CPS about potential abuse

Dealing with family drama: Is it worth sacrificing your marriage? ‍♂️

Half-siblings excluded from outings: NTA or a-hole move?

Standing up for family

Half-siblings causing havoc: NTA for excluding them

Protecting a brother from mental abuse by half-siblings. NTA

Be the supportive sibling your brother deserves!

Supportive comment encourages petty revenge against entitled father and step-family

Supportive comment defends exclusion of half-siblings.

Supportive comment about cutting off toxic family members. ❤️

Heartwarming support for brother’s custody battle.

Brotherly love triumphs!

Standing up to toxic half-siblings, NTA.

Family drama? Don’t let them guilt trip you. NTA

Sibling rivalry or parental favoritism?