A man who has turned his life around after a rocky past faces criticism from his ex-wife for buying his stepson a car but not doing the same for his teenage children. Despite making amends with his kids, his ex-wife believes he’s still playing favorites. What do you think? Is he an a**hole for favoring his stepson, or is he just trying to make amends with him after missing out on so many years of his own children’s lives? Read on to find out more.
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Can a man who abandoned his family make amends?
After a troubled past of drug addiction, gambling, and cheating, a 37-year-old man tries to make things right with his two children. However, when he buys his stepson a car for his birthday, his ex-wife accuses him of favoring the stepson over his kids. Despite his efforts to make amends, the man is met with criticism and judgment. Is it possible for him to truly make things right and rebuild his relationship with his children? Keep reading to discover how the situation unfolds and what others say about it.
Man tries to make amends, but ex-wife calls him out for favoring stepson over his own children. YTA

Ex-wife calls out man for favoring stepson over his own kids

Father criticized for favoring stepson over own children with expensive gifts.

Father tries to make amends, but neglects his own children. YTA.

Ex-wife calls out favoritism towards stepson, YTA.

Ex-wife and commenters call out OP for neglecting his children.

YTA for favoring stepson over bio kids and not paying child support.

Ex-wife calls out father for favoring stepson over his own kids

Man called out for favoring stepson over children, YTA.

Father faces criticism for favoring stepson over his own children

Man tries to make up with children but prioritizes stepson. YTA.

Man favors stepson with expensive gift, causing tension with ex-wife and bio children.

Commenter calls out father’s favoritism in a blunt way

Ex-wife calls out man for favoring stepson over his own children

Commenter calls out OP for neglecting his own children.

The cost of the car matters, but why?

Curious about car price sparks no drama in comment section

Commenter questions man’s financial responsibility amidst family drama

Ex-wife warns man of consequences for favoring stepson

Father accused of favoring stepson over own kids, YTA.

Commenter accuses father of favoritism and theft with anger

Ex-wife calls out man for favoring stepson over his own kids

Ex-wife accuses man of playing favorites with stepson

Prioritize child support payments before spending big money, YTA.

Commenter calls out absent father for favoring stepson over bio kids

Commenter calls out absent father for favoring stepson.

Commenter calls out selfish behavior, urges therapy and prioritizing children

Ex-wife calls out man for favoring stepson over his own kids. YTA

Context matters: How much did the car cost?

Commenter calls out father for favoring stepson over child support. YTA ♂️
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Prioritize child support over gifts, YTA called out.

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Stepson favored over bio children, causing ex-wife to call out. YTA.

Father accused of favoring stepson over own kids in divorce.

Stepson’s car costs questioned in reconciliation attempt, ex-wife skeptical

Bio dad plays favorites with stepson, gets called out YTA

Man favors stepson with car and neglects actual kids, called out YTA

Ex-wife accuses man of favoring stepson over own family. Yikes!

Father’s favoritism towards stepson causes hurt and resentment. YTA.

Ex-wife calls out man for favoring stepson over his own kids

Man favors stepson over neglected children, called out for it. YTA

A tough question on financial accountability.

Father makes amends, but ex-wife accuses him of favoritism. NTA.

Kids’ gifts cost more than car, sparks family drama

Man’s attempt to reconcile with kids backfires, ex-wife calls him out

Commenter calls out absentee parent for asking ex-wife to pay.

Curious about gambling debt and child support payments

Child of divorce defends father for making amends and paying support

Father accused of favoring stepson over his own kids

Father accused of favoring stepson over bio kids, YTA.

Deadbeat dad offers half car to stepson, ignores his own kids. YTA

Man favors stepson over own children, called out for past neglect.

Commenter calls out deadbeat dad for prioritizing GF’s kid ♂️

Ex-wife calls out favoritism towards stepson, YTA for neglecting bio kids

Bio dad neglects child for 15 years, favors stepkids. YTA.

Last Updated on April 10, 2023 by Alfe Mercado