Imagine having a meticulously organized nursery for your newborn, only to find it completely rearranged every time you turn your back. That’s the reality for one mom, who’s been struggling with her 14-year-old stepdaughter, Steph, and her uncontrollable urge to ‘organize’ other people’s spaces. Despite repeated warnings, Steph just can’t seem to help herself. But when the nursery chaos continued even after the birth of the baby, mom decided enough was enough and banned her from attending her homecoming dance. Is this a fair punishment or has mom gone too far?
The Bonus Child: Sweet but Disorganized ️
Steph’s Uncontrollable Urge to ‘Clean’
The Nursery Disaster Begins
Mom’s First Discovery ️♀️
A Desperate Call to Steph
Mom’s Shocking Discovery
The Nursery Chaos Continues ️
The Final Straw
Mom’s Drastic Measure
Steph’s Guilt Trip
Her Mom’s Response ️
The Specialists’ Verdict
Steph’s Messy Room ️ ️
The Root of the Problem?
Mom’s Tough Love: Justified or Too Harsh? ♀️
After countless rearrangements of her newborn’s nursery and countless warnings, this mom decided to take drastic measures and ban her stepdaughter, Steph, from attending her homecoming dance. Steph’s guilt-tripping and her mom’s accusations of ignorance have only added fuel to the fire. While specialists have ruled out OCD, they believe Steph’s behavior stems from control issues related to her mom’s abandonment. So, is mom’s punishment justified, or is she being too harsh on a teenager struggling with emotional turmoil? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️
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Organizing gave her control, therapy helped her manage.
Fair punishment but locks may be necessary. Offer redemption options.
Install cameras and get locks to stop compulsive behavior. NTA
Is therapy being considered for potential OCD?
Suggests solutions for the daughter’s behavior with empathy
Psychologist suggests therapy and insight for daughter’s OCD tendencies.
Daughter warned, still broke rules. NTA mom enforces consequences
Advice on handling consequences and therapy for challenging behaviors.
Teaching consequences for actions, NTA
Clear expectations set, homecoming not prom, NTA.
NTA, but maybe less drastic measures could have been taken sooner
Compassionate approach suggested for daughter’s behavior, seek treatment
Parent seeks help for troubled child’s behavior.
Suggesting autism testing for daughter’s behavior, but not excuse-making.
Overprotective or necessary? The debate on teenage supervision.
Parent suggests chores as punishment for banned daughter from dance
Navigating step-parenting and boundaries with a troubled teen.
Punish her but don’t take away a right of passage
Advice for dealing with a daughter’s OCD behavior
Parent suggests strict punishments for daughter’s behavior with clear expectations
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Suggesting therapy and safety measures for a troubled daughter.
Sustainable parenting is key. Natural consequences may work better.
Punishing her won’t help, get her professional help and support
Teaching effective organizational skills could prevent future mishaps
A helpful game suggestion to scratch that organizing itch
Managing anxiety with CBT can help with control compulsion
Locking doors is a good idea. NTA for setting boundaries.
Anxiety and stress management suggestions for the banned daughter.
Counseling is key. Punishment won’t help her anxiety.
Expert advice on understanding and treating pediatric anxiety and OCD.
Suggests alternative punishment for daughter’s ‘organizing’ obsession
User suggests therapy for daughter’s compulsive behavior, calls out parent’s punishment. YTA.
Parenting advice or overreaction?
Engage with your daughter and listen to her needs. YTA.
Understanding the psychological aspect of the situation. NAH
Encouraging comment on seeking treatment for daughter’s OCD behavior.
Compassionate comment calls out parent’s lack of empathy.
Parent struggles with child’s mental health and food addiction. NTA.
YTA for punishing her mental illness, make a deal instead
Redirect her energy to organizing her personal space
Enabling OCD behaviors makes them worse, NTA for banning daughter.
Accountability is key, but safety measures must be taken.
Suggests redirecting daughter’s compulsion to a healthy activity. Recommends antidepressants.
Sensible advice for dealing with a troubled family member
User suggests underlying issues causing daughter’s behavior, advises husband’s intervention.
Sarcastic suggestion to deal with daughter’s behavior
Suggesting therapy for daughter’s mental health over Reddit’s pay grade
Parent shares advice on dealing with teen anxiety and control issues
User suggests therapy for strange behavior in parenting decision.
Stepmother offers support and advice for dealing with abandonment anxiety
OCD is often misunderstood, but boundaries are necessary. NTA
Teen daughter punished without clear explanation. YTA.
Encouraging therapy for controlling mother to improve relationships
Suggesting puzzles as a diversion for control urges
Living with OCD, commenter advises patience and understanding for daughter.
Behavioral pediatrician and neuropsychologist can help diagnose and treat behavior ⚕️
Parent suggests creative solution to daughter’s control issues.
NTA, consequences are tough but necessary. Lock the nursery door
Immediate and proportionate consequences are important for learning and growth.
Helpful comment suggests daughter needs therapy for control and perfectionism.
Suggests therapy and camera to redirect compulsive organizing behavior
Concerned parent suggests therapy for punished daughter with possible mental illness.
Therapist suggests step-sister may feel abandoned. NTA for mom.
Suggests risk management to limit daughter’s control issues. ESH.
Suggests getting the daughter special help for control issues.
Encouraging response to daughter’s behavior with suggestion for therapy.
Consequence for daughter’s actions justified, possible underlying jealousy issues
Encouraging therapy and support for possible trauma response ❤️
Encourage daughter’s organizing skills in a positive way
Organizing is not the issue, boundaries are. NTAH
Mom’s punishment for daughter’s behavior too extreme
Don’t punish her for her mental health struggles. Be curious instead
User calls out parent for harsh punishment without addressing underlying issues.
Concerned commenter suggests punishment isn’t the answer for daughter’s behavior.
Empathetic comment suggests addressing root cause of daughter’s behavior
User empathizes with daughter’s issues, suggests discipline with guidance ❤️
Teen’s punishment for ‘organizing’ is inappropriate, she needs support ❤️
