Stepdad Says NO WAY to 11-Year-Old Lifting Weights – Mom FIGHTS BACK!

Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy family drama brewing! Meet our 27-year-old mom who’s caught between her 11-year-old son’s desire to pump some iron and her fiance’s strict opposition to the idea. ‍♂️ With a dash of daddy issues and a sprinkle of school bullying, this story has all the ingredients for a spicy family feud. ️ So, grab your popcorn and let’s dive into this tangled web of parenting disagreements and find out if our mom is the a-hole in this situation!

Family Drama Alert!

‍ Daddy Issues?

Strict Stepdad vs. Easygoing Mom

️‍♂️ Little Man Wants to Pump Iron!

‍♀️ Mom Says Yes!

‍♂️ Stepdad Says No Way!

️ Mom Confronts Stepdad

Stepdad Gets Defensive

Mom Called an A-hole!

Is Mom the A-hole for Letting Her Son Lift Weights? ️‍♂️

Our mom is caught in a classic parenting dilemma – to let her 11-year-old son lift weights or not? ‍♀️ Her fiance, who’s been a father figure to the boy for 5 years, is adamant that there’s no need for an 11-year-old to be pumping iron. ‍♂️ But mom thinks the tiny 2lb weights could help boost her son’s self-esteem, especially after being called “puny” and “weak” by his classmates. Now, the couple is at odds, with mom being labeled an a-hole for going against her fiance’s wishes. So, what does the internet think? Is mom in the wrong for letting her little man hit the weights? Let’s see what the masses have to say about this family drama!

Debate over stepdad’s reasons for banning 11-year-old from weightlifting.

Safe and healthy exercise for kids with 2lb dumbbells

Engaging comment defends mom’s right to allow child to lift weights.

Pediatrician’s advice overrides stepdad’s opinion on child’s weightlifting.

Debate over age-appropriate physical activities sparks comment agreement. NTA

Mom’s partner overstepping boundaries? Commenter questions power dynamics.

Speculation on stepdad’s motives sparks conversation

A commenter shares a personal experience and warns against strict stepfathers.

Age is just a number when it comes to working out!

Mom stands up to controlling stepdad, supports son’s fitness goals!

Certified coach advocates for weightlifting in kids, suggests compromise with coach.

Encouraging comment on child weightlifting and questioning fiance’s reaction.

Age-appropriate weight-lifting is great exercise, NTA!

Communication is key! ️ NTA sets parenting boundaries

User warns mom to address control issues with fiance

Don’t let your fiancé model autocracy, be a co-parent!

Mom stands up for son’s self-esteem and fitness goals!

Encouraging reply to mom’s stepdad dilemma about 11-yr-old lifting weights.

Supportive comment for mom letting son lift weights despite stepdad’s objections.

Mom gets support for standing up to husband’s gym ban

Mom and son bond through lifting weights. NTA wins!

Importance of communication and alternative exercises for kids’ strength.

Mom gets support for allowing son to exercise despite stepdad’s objections.

Starting at 12 helped me with knee pain, NTA.

Partner’s parental role needs clear boundaries. NTA but discuss.

Fiancé overstepping boundaries with stepson’s fitness; relationship concerns raised.

Encourage your son to lift weights for the right reasons

Alternative exercises suggested for 11-year-old’s weightlifting, NTA.

Mom should set boundaries on stepdad’s parenting power trip

Stepdad accused of projecting when forbidding son from lifting weights

Supportive comment defends mom’s decision on child’s weightlifting.

Encouraging an 11-year-old to lift weights: NTA comments back

Encouraging comment supporting child weightlifting for physical/mental health ️‍♂️

Supportive comment: Middle school kids can be tough. Stepdad is wrong.

Step-parenting done right: earning trust, giving advice, respecting boundaries

Stepdad won’t let 11-year-old lift weights, but has no reason why. NTA mom wins.

User warns against marrying stepdad, predicts future strain on relationship.

12-year-olds can join gym, fitness has no age limit. NTA ️‍♂️

Encouraging self-esteem through light weightlifting for kids, NTA.

Encouraging comment promoting the benefits of strength training for kids.

Encouraging self-care is important, stepdad out of line

Encouraging kids to be active is important

Encouraging exercise for kids is important. Boyfriend overreacted. NTA.

Finance should communicate better, but everyone is at fault here.

Middle schoolers lift weights in PE classes, but 11-year-old can’t?

Encouraging kid’s exercise, but not weightlifting for under 14-15.

Encouraging fitness exploration at 11. Let him use dumbbells!

Sensible advice on lifting weights for an 11-year-old

Encouraging comment about starting weight training at a young age

Weightlifting for kids? Absolutely! It’s all about safety first.

Stepdad is NTA, but commenter calls out ‘my son’ comment

Parenting disagreement leads to unhealthy solution for bullied child

Emotional reactions and questionable father figure leads to conflict.

NTA, but can weightlifting stunt a child’s growth?

Fiance overstepping boundaries with boy’s exercise routine

Encouraging support for child’s interest in lifting, calling out stepdad’s behavior

Encouraging advice on weightlifting for kids, NTA-approved

NTA stepdad won’t let 11-year-old lift weights, but is there room for compromise with body weight exercises?

Encouraging start to weightlifting debate.

Mom gets support for allowing 11-year old to weight train

Mom’s fiance against 11-yo lifting weights, commenters support mom

Mom vs. Stepdad: Parenting feud over weightlifting for 11-year-old

Inexpensive weights for the kid? Good call!

Encouraging self-esteem building activities for kids!

Push-ups can be just as effective as lifting weights

NTA. Evidence of child-safe weights is the fastest solution.

Mom defends 11-year-old’s weightlifting, commenter questions stepdad’s reasoning.

Don’t let your boyfriend override your parenting decisions.

Mom defends son’s right to lift 2lb weights.

Defending the child’s weightlifting, citing lack of growth stunt.

Encouraging comment about child exercising, criticizes stepdad’s pettiness.

Ridiculous stepdad banned 11-year-old from 2-lb dumbbells. Good job mom!

Encouraging comment about child’s strength with fire emoji

Starting with 1 lb weights at 11 is NTA

Mom and this commenter agree: 2lb weights are not weight lifting!

Empowering vs. damaging reasons for weight lifting

Engaging comment suggesting parenting classes and compromise for controlling fiancé.

Encouraging child’s confidence and standing up to bullies is important

Don’t fear the weights! Strength training has many benefits.

Calm down and seek pediatrician’s advice for child weightlifting ‍

12-year-old denied weights, internet supports mom’s decision.