What happens when a beloved pet rabbit and a stepdaughter’s curiosity collide? Drama, that’s what! A 28-year-old woman has been a loving stepmom to her husband’s 12-year-old daughter, doing everything she can to make her feel like a part of the family. But when it comes to her cherished pet rabbit, she’s drawn a line in the sand. The rabbit has been in her life for six years, and she’s not about to let it go for anyone. But is she being too stubborn? Let’s dive into the story and find out!
A Special Bunny ❤️
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Becoming a Stepmom
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No Kids Allowed
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The Rabbit’s Room
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A Breach of Trust
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Furious Husband
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Rehome the Rabbit?
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Silent Treatment
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Edit: Teaching Time
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Edit 2: Boundaries
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Bunny Drama: A Family Divided
This stepmom loves her pet rabbit and her stepdaughter, but she’s not willing to compromise when it comes to the bunny’s safety. Despite her husband’s anger and demands to rehome the rabbit, she’s standing her ground. She plans to teach her stepdaughter how to handle the rabbit carefully, but will also have a serious talk with her husband about respecting boundaries. Will this furry friend continue to cause a rift in the family, or can they find a way to coexist peacefully? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Teach daughter to handle rabbit safely to prevent future issues.

Husband’s trustworthiness questioned in rabbit rehoming situation

12-year-old stepdaughter wants to bond with pet rabbit. NTA suggests teaching her how to handle the rabbit safely.

Teach your daughter to handle the rabbit, not rehome it

NTA for standing up for your pet rabbit and boundaries. ❤

A gentle reminder to prioritize safety for both child and pet

Stepdaughter’s needs cannot be 100%. Red flags raised.

Stepmom initially refused to rehome rabbit for stepdaughter’s sake. ESH.

Debate over whether a 12-year-old can handle a pet rabbit

Teaching daughter to handle rabbit properly is a reasonable compromise

A locked room for a pet rabbit? This situation is strange
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Stepdaughter wants to love pet rabbit, but ESH in this tale.

Lonely rabbit needs a friend

Teaching respect for animals is a mother’s responsibility

Husband using rabbit to entertain daughter, NTA for changing lock

YTA for not letting your stepdaughter spend time with the pet

Teaching daughter to handle rabbit is overdue

Sibling rivalry over snacks? We’ve all been there

Teaching 12-year-old stepdaughter to handle rabbit safely. NTA.

Pet rabbit causing marital issues and child safety concerns

Commenter thinks OP is the a**hole and husband too

The Rabbit Room: a forbidden space for all humans

Keeping a solitary rabbit may be illegal in some places

Husband ignores wishes, mom locks rabbit away, ESH. Trust daughter.

Coexistence is key for child and rabbit
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Commenter accuses rabbit owner of obsession and selfishness.

Teaching kids pet responsibility is key

Passionate defense for pet rabbit sparks debate

Commenter calls out overprotective mom for refusing to rehome rabbit
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Pet rabbit drama leads to family boundary issues and disrespect.

Teaching pet responsibility to kids is important

Mom accused of loving rabbit more than daughter

Encouraging comment suggests letting daughter handle pet rabbit for more love

User calls out OP and husband for mistreating pet rabbit




A heated ESH comment about prioritizing stepchild over future kids.

Sharing a room with a rabbit? YTA according to commenters
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Teach kids to handle pets early on to avoid conflicts

Teaching proper pet care is key . Don’t ban the daughter.

NTA! The husband’s behavior is concerning. Change the lock

Teaching children to care for pets is important. Husband needs apology.

Teaching a child to care for a pet could bring joy. ESH.
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Concerned commenter raises safety issues with rabbit’s living situation

Teaching kids to handle pets is important

Husband should have intervened, but they need to talk about expectations.

Bunny or daughter? A tough choice for this stepmom
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Teach the 12-year-old how to handle the rabbit

Rabbit drama in a locked room. Everyone needs to chill
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Husband disregarded boundaries, now giving silent treatment. NTA.

Teach your daughter to handle the rabbit safely

Teaching kids to love and care for pets ❤️

Choosing not to have kids doesn’t make you an a**hole. Husband is at fault.

Husband called out in NTA comment

A rabbit room with toys and a special lock? ESH.

Teaching a 12-year-old how to treat a rabbit is better than rehoming it

Teach the 12-year-old to handle the rabbit properly! YTA

12-year-old stepdaughter can’t interact with pet rabbit. ESH.

Last Updated on May 16, 2023 by Diply Social Team