A joint birthday party for two stepsisters turned sour after family members sent lavish gifts for one and a single tumbler for the other, resulting in a surprising request from the mother for her daughter to share her expensive gifts with her step-sister. The post has sparked a heated debate. While some are calling out the mother for forcing her daughter to share her gifts, others are blaming the relatives for the unequal treatment. What are your thoughts? Share in the comments below .
Blended family challenges and successes in sharing material possessions
Making new friends is tough but joint birthdays help
Gift overload! Family sends 20 presents for one lucky girl
Step-sister gets more gifts, mom forces daughter to share.
Step-sister receives $15 tumbler while Amy gets lavish gifts
Mom plays favorites, but daughter fights for step-sister’s gifts
Sibling rivalry ensues after family leaves step-sister out
Daughter upset over forced sharing with step-sister at joint party
Inclusive mom ensures step-sister isn’t left out of events.
Mom takes gifts from daughter to give to step-sister. AITA?
Generous step-sister receives gifts along with family’s daughter
Unequal gift giving causes family drama
A mom who is trying to blend her family together is facing drama after her family leaves out her stepdaughter from gift giving. While her biological daughter received over twelve expensive gifts, her stepdaughter only received one small gift. The mother confronted her family and asked her daughter to share her gifts with her stepsister, but the daughter refused and became upset. The mother is now asking if she is the a**hole for trying to create equality in her family. Read on for comments and reactions.
RELATED STORIES
Forcing daughters to share everything can harm their development. YTA.
OP’s focus on pleasing Nora is hurting her own daughter. YTA
Teenage daughter’s birthday party causes family drama.
Forcing daughter to share gifts with stepsister is crappy parenting
Forcing children to share party and gifts backfires, YTA
OP’s attempts to build closeness are actually pushing the girls apart
Stepmom forcing daughter to share with step-sister – YTA
Don’t make your child pay for your problems
Forcing daughter to share gifts with step-sister makes YTA.
Forcing stepsisters to share birthday and gifts? YTA for sure
Unfair treatment of step-sibling backfires. YTA.
Forcing a blended family on your child breeds resentment
Don’t punish your daughter for your family’s actions. #YTA
Parental favoritism sparks tension: Mom chooses step-daughter over daughter
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/905f2e46-65b0-453a-8f0e-d49989bc1b61.png)
Forcing sisters to share everything and do everything together? YTA Let them live their own lives separately.
Commenter calls out the mom for favoring the step-daughter
Commenter calls out bad parenting in blended family
Commenter calls out YTA for being a terrible troll.
OP faces criticism for not including step-sister in gifts
Forcing stepsisters into a friendship? YTA ♀️ Listen to your children.
Don’t punish Amy for your favoritism towards Nora. YTA
Commenter deems mom the a**hole for unfair treatment of daughters
Commenter calls out mother for stealing daughter’s birthday presents
Forcing one child to share everything with step-sister – YTA
Mother shames daughter, punishes her for expressing emotions. YTA.
Parent unfairly putting pressure on daughter, YTA. ♀️
Commenter calls out parent for unfair treatment of step-sister
Mom plays favorites, forces daughter to share gifts with step-sister. YTA.
Commenter calls out parent for prioritizing step-daughter’s feelings
Teaching fairness by demanding sharing? YTA comment section.
User calls out parent for favoring step-sibling over daughter
Mom steals daughter’s gifts and punishes her for it. YTA.
Forcing Amy to share everything with Nora – YTA
Commenter thinks mom is TA for forcing sharing gifts
Commenter calls out OP for using daughter as stepdaughter’s crutch
Parental favoritism leads to sibling rivalry. YTA for enabling it.
Forcing sisters to share everything is unfair and breeds resentment ♀️
Step-sister excluded again, YTA for making daughter share presents
Commenter thinks mom is in the wrong for giving away gifts
Forcing step-siblings to share everything won’t make them family ❤️
Redditor calls out mom for favoring step-sister over daughter
In a situation where the adults acted childish, Nora and Amy showed maturity ♀️
Mom receives backlash for making daughter share gifts with step-sister.
Sibling rivalry at its finest
Commenter calls out mom for unfair joint birthday and gift sharing
Forcing siblings to attend events together can alienate older child
Commenter calls out OP for being the a**hole in family dispute
Commenter criticizes parent’s package deal approach, warns of social isolation.
Let her keep her presents , grounding her is not fair
Forcing step-siblings to share social events and friends is bizarre
User calls out parent for prioritizing step-daughter over daughter’s feelings.
Commenter Nora calls out someone for being the a**hole
Commenter calls out selfish behavior in blended family
Forcing stepsisters to share gifts and friends? YTA for sure
Commenter calls out YTA for creating unnecessary tension in blended family
Forcing one child to sacrifice for another creates resentment
Don’t punish your daughter for your mistake.
Forcing stepsiblings to share gifts is not a good strategy
Forcing daughter to share gifts with step-sister makes YTA
Forcing stepsisters to share everything isn’t helping their relationship
Commenter frustrated with YTA stories and their impact on mood
Forcing a bond for your happiness is making your daughter feel less.
