Stepdaughter Forbids Us From Restaurant, AITA for Taking My Daughter There?

A stepmother took her daughter to a restaurant she was ‘forbidden’ from by her stepdaughter. The stepdaughter had previously tried to control where the family could go and where they could put furniture. When the stepmother refused to change the restaurant choice for her daughter’s birthday, her husband refused to attend and the stepdaughter is now refusing to speak to any of them. Was the stepmother in the wrong for wanting to make her daughter happy or should she have been more considerate of her stepdaughter’s feelings? Click to read more.

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Alicia, the 16-year-old stepdaughter of the author , has been trying to control where she and her 12-year-old step-sister Morgan can and cannot go. When Morgan’s birthday came around, the family planned to celebrate at a restaurant of her choice. However, Alicia forbade them from going to the restaurant because of her own memories there with her ‘perfect old family.’

The author decided to go to the restaurant anyway, but her husband Jeff refused to go and expressed his disappointment in her. Now, the family is at odds and Alicia is refusing to speak to any of them. The author is wondering if she was in the wrong for insisting on the restaurant and potentially ruining her relationship with her stepdaughter and husband. Read on to find out more and to see what others think about the situation.

NTA for taking daughter to restaurant despite stepdaughter’s objection. Concerns raised about stepdaughter’s need for therapy.

Stepdaughter’s overbearing behavior is understandable but NTA for going to the restaurant.

Taking back control from a hormonal 16 year old

NTA. OP stands up to controlling stepdaughter, spineless father criticized.

Don’t negotiate with emotional terrorists

Divorced parents, teenage daughter’s restaurant ban, and a manipulative stepmom.

Commenter empathizes with Alicia’s mourning and suggests ways to help.

Don’t let her be a tyrant! Stand your ground

NTA for taking daughter to restaurant, stepdaughter’s behavior concerning ⚠️

Family therapy may help resolve underlying issues causing conflict ‍♀️

Husband enabling stepdaughter’s control issues, NTA for resisting.

NTA, but husband needs to stand up for himself and daughter ‍♂️

Supportive reply defends OP’s decision against controlling stepdaughter’s demands.

Commenter calls out husband’s selfish behavior, NTA verdict.

Context matters, but NTA for taking your daughter out.

Daughter’s power trip ruins relationship with stepmother, NTA.

Compromise or tantrum? NTA for standing up for daughter’s birthday

NTA for taking Morgan to restaurant, but Alicia needs help

Stand up for your daughter! You’re NTA in this situation.

Spouse’s 16yo making all life choices? That’s a red flag.

Don’t let your stepdaughter control your every move, NTA

Family counseling could help resolve the bigger issues at play

Insist on counseling to set boundaries with stepdaughter. NTA.

Enabling controlling behavior? NTA, 16yo needs therapy.

Stepparent stands up to controlling stepdaughter.

Stepdaughter causing tension, NTA for taking daughter to restaurant

Don’t let the controlling stepdaughter ruin your daughter’s birthday

Navigating family dynamics during special occasions,

Husband letting stepdaughter control, NTA for going out.

Red flags everywhere Daughter and Jeff need counseling

Curious about Alicia’s mother and relationship timeline, seeking context.

Take back control of your household ‍ ‍ ‍

Let your daughter have the birthday she deserves ‍ ‍

Father should teach daughter to cope with disappointment, NTA

Helping stepdaughter cope with change,

Validating emotions isn’t enough, NTA for celebrating Morgan’s birthday

Supportive comment, with a call for action

Drama alert: Comment throws shade at spouse’s backbone

Commenter calls out husband and stepdaughter, suggests therapy

Stand up to entitled stepdaughter ‍♀️, go out and enjoy dinner

Stepdaughter may be struggling with her parents’ divorce. NTA.

Comment suggests stepdaughter needs help after controlling behavior, NTA

Choosing Morgan’s birthday over stepdaughter’s immaturity ‍♀️

Poor conflict resolution and parenting skills. Address Alicia’s feelings.

Stepdaughter’s control issues over restaurant choice, NTA for going there.

Healing needed for all

Controlled by a 16yr old? NTA, your daughter deserves better ‍♀️

You can’t ban me! A**hole stepdaughter gets put in her place!

Stepdaughter tries to control restaurant choice, NTA for standing up.

Empathetic comment supports OP’s decision despite stepdaughter’s demands

Alicia needs a reality check NTA for taking daughter

Husband should support you, NTA for going to restaurant

Helpful suggestion or passive-aggressive comment?

NTA, but family therapy may benefit stepdaughter’s coping mechanisms.

Husband enabling stepdaughter’s anger issues towards you and daughter

Stepmom receives criticism for poor communication with stepdaughter and lack of empathy. #ESH

Parenting dilemma: Stepdaughter forbids restaurant, causing family tension. NTA.

Stepdaughter struggling with new family dynamic, counseling could help

Stepdaughter’s demands preventing family bonding. NTA for going out.

Family therapy is suggested for all to cope with new dynamic. ‍ ‍ ‍

Commenter advises OP to address real issue, husband’s inaction

NTA, but is family counseling the solution?