Hey there, Facebook fam! You know how life can throw curveballs at you, right? Well, today we have a story of a kind-hearted mom in her 40s who’s back in community college, working towards getting an associate’s degree. She’s met a lovely young girl named Amelia who’s been mistreated by her own family. When Amelia finds herself kicked out and homeless, our compassionate mom offers her a place to stay. But there’s a twist! Her teenage son isn’t too happy about the new house guest. Get ready for some family drama, and let’s dive into this story!
Back to School Mom
Meet Amelia, the Sweet Classmate
Amelia’s Struggles
Car Trouble and Rent Issues
Amelia’s Desperate Call
A Helping Hand ✋
Shopping Spree ️
A Place to Stay
The Kids’ Reactions
Little Girls Love Amelia
Son’s Disapproval
Cold Shoulder ❄️
Petty Behavior
Talking to the Ex ️
Ex’s Blame Game
A House Divided: Amelia’s Arrival
So, our big-hearted mom takes Amelia under her wing, offering her a place to stay and even taking her shopping for essentials. ️ Amelia’s a hit with mom’s two little girls, but her 16-year-old son is not a fan. He’s cold towards Amelia, asking when she’s leaving and engaging in petty behavior like not taking out her trash or messing with the TV while she’s watching. Mom tries to talk to her son and even her ex-husband, but the ex blames her for not consulting their son before taking Amelia in. What a rollercoaster of emotions and family dynamics! Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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ESH. Lack of communication led to resentment and bad behavior ♂️
User criticizes mom for prioritizing stranger over son’s needs.
Discussion on the importance of communication and parameters in sharing homes.
Son feels rejected by mom’s new family, resents new housemate. YTA
Helping others doesn’t require permission. ♀️
User calls out the mother’s favoritism and predicts future family fallout.
Skeptical comment questions motives behind bringing a teen into home.
Generosity applauded, but communication with son could have helped
User calls out OP for not prioritizing her own kids
User calls out OP for believing classmate’s ‘hook, line, and sinker’.
Fiery comment calling out the post’s subject for being naive
Skeptical commenter questions legitimacy of guest, accuses YTA.
User calls out mom for not considering her child’s feelings
Son uncomfortable with mom’s guest, threatens to leave home
Consulting with everyone affected is key to avoiding conflicts.
Considerate or inconsiderate? Opening your home to a friend ♀️
It’s possible the son is struggling to adjust to the new situation
Teen feels neglected and threatened by mom’s decision. YTA
Former houseguest shares experience, advises soft YTA for lack of heads up.
Mom’s decision to take in classmate backfires, YTA says commenter.
Cautionary comment warns of potential negative outcome.
Guest should clean up after herself, but son should be polite.
Mom opens home to classmate in need, son reacts poorly
Redditors debate whether YTA (you’re the a**hole) for taking in strays
Harsh comment about a troubled family situation
Teen son unhappy with sharing house, mom should have communicated better.
A cautionary tale of opening your home to strangers.
User calls out OP for not considering household members. YTA
Taking in a friend can be stressful. Communicate and set boundaries.
Don’t let your need to be right ruin your relationship ♀️
Son upset as mom takes in freeloading classmate
User calls out OP for not consulting son before hosting stranger.
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Compassionate comment suggests talking to son about concerns.
Civil discussion needed in comment section, assumptions not helpful
Inviting someone to live with us ruined my relationship with mom!
Son feels neglected and favorsitism towards classmate, NAH situation.
Concerned commenter questions decision to take in stranger, predicts issues.
User thinks OP’s son is YTA for reacting poorly to a stranger invading his space and chores. Understandable.
Mom’s good deed backfires? Son feels neglected.
Compassionate comment advocating for a serious talk with the son ❤️
Accusations of scamming and harassment in housing dispute.
Parenting gone wrong: How to handle conflict in blended families
Taking in a stranger over your own child? YTA.
Mixed feelings about Amelia’s story, concern for family’s safety.
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Disapproving reply to mom’s actions, questions fairness and boundaries.
One child’s struggle for attention in a blended household. YTA
Criticism of OP’s decision to let stranger into home without caution
Suggestion to resolve conflict with son over houseguest
User questions mother’s judgment and safety of children.
Teen calls mom YTA for taking in classmate without asking
NTA, but be the parent and have a full conversation.
Son feels neglected and uncomfortable with new living arrangement. YTA
Applause for OP’s kindness, criticism for son’s selfishness.
Is the son jealous of his mom’s kind gesture?
Mixed feelings on helping classmate, communication could help
Son needs to learn empathy.
Prioritizing safety of kids, commentor calls OP YTA.
Heartless critics attacked a kind mother for helping a homeless girl. NTA.
A comment on the mom’s decision to let Amelia move in sparks a discussion on family communication and teenage behavior.
Taking in someone should be a family decision; son needs support
Being kind and helpful is always the right thing
Red flags? Son uncomfortable and cleaning up? YTA
Taking in a stranger without discussing it? ESH, including son.
Being a good person > Being petty and immature. NTA
NTA. Son’s behavior towards abuse victim is unacceptable. Therapy recommended.
Adopting a peer without discussing it with your son? YTA
Taking in a classmate in need can be tricky. YTA?
Mom brings in stranger, treats like child, punishes son? YTA
Son upset as mom chooses stranger over him. YTA ♂️
Teen deserves input in home decisions, but YTA situation sucks.
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YTA? Family discussion before taking someone in, but no discussion?
A commenter shares their own experience and suggests OP should have established boundaries. YTA
Asking permission from son? Husband’s role unclear. NAH/ESH?
Defending the mom’s actions and calling out the son’s behavior
Compassionate comment defends struggling classmate, calls for son’s punishment.
Being kind doesn’t make you a pushover. NTA
Compassionate mom criticized for helping classmate in need. NTA
Why should he have a say in helping someone? NTA
Have a heart-to-heart with your son so he doesn’t feel replaced! ❤️
Sharing is caring, but communication is key. NAH.
