Stepmom Bans Me from Eating Her Food, Then Expects Me to Cook for Her Guests. AITA?

A 16-year-old boy has taken to Reddit’s Am I the A**hole forum to ask whether he was in the wrong for refusing to cook dinner for his stepmother’s guests. The teenager’s stepmother had previously refused to let him eat any food she cooked, and he had been cooking his own meals. However, when his stepmother asked him to cook for her sister’s children, who were visiting after an accident, he refused. The boy’s father later grounded him, telling him he should have done the favor for his stepmother. But the boy argues that his relationship with his stepmother is already beyond repair, and he didn’t want to do anything to help her. What do you think? Was the boy justified in his actions, or should he have put aside his differences with his stepmother to help out in an emergency?

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Stealing her food and cooking for guests? Not your problem

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Stepmom bans me from eating her food, then expects me to cook for her guests. AITA?

Living with a stepparent can be difficult, but what happens when they ban you from eating their food? A 16-year-old boy shares his story of being banned from eating his stepmom’s cooking and having to fend for himself. But when an emergency arises and his stepmom expects him to cook for her guests, he refuses. Was he in the wrong? Find out in this post and stay tuned for the reactions and comments.

Stepmom refuses to pay for food, but expects 16-year-old to cook for her guests. Commenters agree dad needs to fix the problem.

NTA for wanting food and a peaceful home. Unbelievable situation

Stepmom sets bad example, gets mad when it backfires. NTA.

Supportive comment and reply condemn stepmom’s behavior

Commenter receives support after sharing troubling family situation

Father enables stepmom’s heartless behavior. Support for OP.

Commenter suggests emancipation and legal action against stepmom.

Commenter advises on legal rights regarding parental obligations.

The top-rated reply questions the father’s biology.

Stepmom makes teenager buy his own salt. NTA. Family dysfunction.

Stepmom bans OP from eating her food but expects them to cook for her guests. Commenters label dad as the real AH for allowing this.

NTA! Stepmom refuses to feed OP, but expects them to cook?

Seeking help, NTA receives unhelpful advice.

Father’s complicity makes him the biggest A-hole. NTA.

Commenter suggests dad is letting stepmom abuse their child

Stepmom hates everyone including her own children. Poor OP

Commenter calls out father’s parenting, NTA verdict supported.

Curious about stepmom’s family situation

Stepmom bans food, expects cooking? NTA, she’s the a**hole. ‍♀️

Dad’s the real a**hole here

Stepmom’s favoritism exposed by comment and replies

Commenter calls out the stepmom and dad for terrible parenting

16-year-old shouldn’t have to cook for stepmom’s guests. NTA ‍♀️

Stepmom neglects me and expects me to cook for her guests. NTA.

Stepmom refuses to feed OP, expects favors in return. Sympathy offered.

Heartbreaking situation. Commenter suggests reporting stepmom and dad to CPS.

Fair is fair. Stepmom can’t have her cake and eat yours too.

Teen stands up to entitled stepmom, NTA ‍♀️ ‍

Father neglecting child’s needs, stepmom being unreasonable.

User suggests reporting abusive stepmom to CPS and offers clever food solutions.

Stepmom bans minor from food, expects to cook for guests. NTA.

Report to CPS? This commenter thinks NTA.

Commenter sympathizes with OP, calling out father’s mistreatment

Commenter calls out stepmom for abuse. Serious issue.

Supportive reply suggests leaving toxic stepmom and spineless dad

Stepmom refuses to cook for me, but expects me to cook for her guests. NTA.

Standing up for oneself and setting boundaries. ‍♀️

Stepmom banned 16 y/o from food, father won’t stand up. NTA.

Neglectful stepmom sparks concern for father’s involvement.

Father’s inaction towards stepmom’s mistreatment is infuriating

Commenter empathizes with OP’s situation, offers concern and support.

NTA. Step mom’s abusive behavior is unacceptable. Save money.

Stepmom complains about cooking for me, but won’t let me eat her food.

Ownership doesn’t justify food ban. NTA

Dad needs to step up and fix his wife’s unfair behavior ‍

Father’s wife bans food, expects cooking. NTA wins.

Don’t cook for someone who won’t let you eat ‍♀️ NTA

Encouraging comment and advice for OP’s tough situation.

Commenter empathizes with OP and offers advice to improve situation.

Support for OP, questioning father’s priorities.

Commenters outraged at stepmom’s unfair treatment.

Supportive comment, family conflict.