Stepdad Locks Steering Wheel on Teen’s Car: Hero or Villain?

When a 17-year-old stepdaughter gets her driver’s license and a car, her stepdad is not too thrilled about it. He believes she’s not responsible enough to have a car and has caught her texting and driving multiple times. Despite his attempts to address the issue with her father and mother, no action is taken. Frustrated, the stepdad locks the steering wheel on her car, causing a family uproar. Did he go too far, or is he just trying to keep everyone safe?

Stepdaughter’s New Car

Texting and Driving

Confronting the Issue

Mom Agrees, But No Action ‍♂️

Caught in the Act

Confrontation and Excuses

Father’s Inaction

Three Options, No Solution ‍♂️

Father’s Response

Stepdad Takes Action

Family Uproar

Stepdad’s Stance

Edit: Younger Daughter’s Safety

Stepdad’s Drastic Measures: Safety or Overstepping?

Tired of his stepdaughter’s dangerous driving habits and her parents’ refusal to take action, this stepdad decides to lock the steering wheel on her car. His actions lead to a family uproar, with his wife accusing him of overstepping boundaries and the father threatening police action. Was he right to take matters into his own hands to ensure everyone’s safety, or did he cross a line? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Stepfather locks stepdaughter’s car to prevent dangerous driving. Mixed opinions.

NTA. Life safety comes first. Consider contacting the police for help.

Stepdad’s extreme action is ESH. Safety concerns must be enforced.

Parental lock on phone as a deterrent? Good idea!

NTA stepdad locks car to prevent dangerous driving. Serious talk needed.

Stepdad’s controversial decision to lock steering wheel sparks safety debate

Stepdad takes drastic measures to ensure stepdaughter’s safety

Police intervention suggested to teach valuable lesson

Comment suggests involving police to handle distracted driving situation.

NTA who was in a severe accident shares a cautionary tale.

Stepdad’s tough love on texting while driving gets support

Locking stepdaughter’s car: NTA or grand theft auto?

Commenter defends stepdad’s actions, calls out hypocrisy of parents.

Stepdad praised for locking teen’s car wheel for safety

Commenter shares heartbreaking story to emphasize importance of safe driving

A cautionary tale about the dangers of distracted driving.

Stepdad’s safety concerns for teen daughter’s car: NTA or ESH?

Setting rules in your own house: NTA

Stepdad’s tough love or overstepping? Reactions to NTA comment.

NTA suggests showing European ‘Don’t text and drive’ videos. Replies share harrowing driving lesson experiences.

Removing distributor cap to prevent reckless driving.

Locking the steering wheel to stop texting while driving

Stepdad locks steering wheel on teen’s car for safety

Stepdad praised for promoting car safety despite going against parents’ wishes

Stealing the keys or locking the wheel? NTA’s parenting dilemma.

Stepdad’s involvement in daughter’s life questioned

Commenter defends NTA judgement, receives snarky reply

Locking the steering wheel may save a life. NTA.

Safety first! Commenter shares personal tragedy to support stepdad’s actions.

ESH verdict with a helpful app suggestion

Anonymous tip to police: the best way to teach a lesson

Supportive comment defends stepdad’s tough love parenting, saving lives

Restricting phone usage while driving could solve the problem

Stepdad takes action for safety but can’t legally lock wheel

Stepdad takes extreme measures to protect family while facing legal consequences.

ESH, but who’s the biggest a**hole? Biodad, mom, or stepdad?

Commenter calls out stepdad’s behavior and lack of parental role

Stepdad locks teen’s car for safety: NTA or overbearing?

Concerned commenter suggests involving police to stop dangerous driving

Stepdad gets support for parenting despite not being bio parent

Stepdad takes extreme measures to discipline teen daughter. YTA.

Stop texting while driving! Stepdad’s action justified. NTA

Moral obligation to prevent danger, not restrict access to car

Last Updated on June 4, 2023 by Diply Social Team