Imagine being a teenager and your mom marries a man with a deaf daughter. You’re not exactly thrilled about the new family members, but things take a turn when your mom demands you learn sign language or move out! That’s exactly what happened to a 17-year-old girl who was given an ultimatum by her mom after refusing to learn American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with her 7-year-old step-sister. Let’s dive into this family drama and see who’s in the right.
Newlywed Mom’s Dilemma
Teen Daughter’s Disinterest
Family Bonding Attempts
Mom Learns ASL ✍️
Daughter’s Refusal ♀️
Babysitting Changes Things
Mom’s Request
Daughter’s Shocking Response
Marriage Struggles
Divorce Looming? ⚖️
Mom’s Ultimatum
The Conditions
Dorm Life or ASL?
Silent Treatment
Sign Language Showdown
So, this mom is facing a major family conflict after marrying a man with a deaf daughter. Her own teenage daughter refuses to learn ASL and barely interacts with her new stepdad and stepsister. Now, the mom has laid down the law: either learn sign language or move out! With her marriage on the line and her daughter giving her the silent treatment, this mom is desperate for answers. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️♀️
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ESH, except the youngling. Daughter misplaces frustration on step-sister. Husband threatens divorce. Mother threatens to kick daughter out.
“I’m gonna divorce you unless you kick out your 17 year old daughter or make her learn sign language” is an ugly ultimatum.
YTA for forcing daughter to learn ASL; find new babysitter
Daughter refuses to learn sign language, causing tension in family
“Obvious YTA. Find a different babysitter. You’re choosing stepdaughter.”
Parental conflict over step sibling’s sign language requirement
YTA for threatening to kick out your child over language dispute
Daughter resents stepdad, believes loyalty should be to deceased father.
Blending families without basic communication? ESH, except for stepdaughter. ♀️
“NTA, learning sign language is a great life skill! “
Parents’ conflicting expectations cause tension and confusion
ESH: Daughter refuses to learn sign language for stepdaughter ♀️
Safety concern for child due to lack of communication
YTA: Risking losing your daughter over sign language demands ♀️
“YTA – You’re replacing your daughter with your ‘new’ family.”
Curious about daughter’s choice to watch SD and her father’s absence.
YTA for leaving stepdaughter with communication barrier
NTA for setting communication expectations, but hire a qualified babysitter
NTA. Acceptance and communication are essential, even with kids.
“YTA. Parents should accept their children’s feelings. Daughter feels neglected.”
“YTA. Tying paid babysitting to learning ASL is justified. Excluding your daughter is not. “
Tough situation: daughter vs. stepdaughter. Finding middle ground is key.
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