Stepmom Refuses to Learn Sign Language for Stepdaughter What Happens Next?

Imagine being a stepmom and finding out that your husband has a hearing-impaired daughter who uses sign language to communicate. Now, picture your husband suggesting that the entire family learn sign language to communicate with her better. Sounds like a reasonable request, right? Well, not for this stepmom! She’s refusing to learn sign language, claiming she’s too busy with work and her other kids. But is she really in the wrong here? Let’s dive into the story and find out. ️‍♀️

Surprise! You Have a Stepdaughter

Markita Enters the Scene

Visitation Time

The Sign Language Dilemma

Buford’s Learning Efforts

The Family Proposal

Stepmom’s Reluctance

Time Constraints

Language Learning Struggles

The Kids’ Decision

Buford’s Frustration

Markita’s Opinion

The Final Question

Stepmom’s Sign Language Standoff

So, here’s the situation: Stepmom finds out her husband has a hearing-impaired daughter, Markita, who uses sign language. Buford, the dad, wants the whole family to learn sign language to communicate better with Markita. But stepmom isn’t on board, claiming she’s too busy with work and her other kids. The younger kids follow suit, refusing to learn since their mom isn’t. Buford’s frustrated, Markita’s disappointed, and stepmom’s standing her ground. What do you think? Is stepmom being unreasonable, or does she have a point? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family drama…

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“YTA. One of the biggest ones I have seen on here. Like Top 3. You might be even a bigger a-hole than the dude who showed up to his ex-girlfriend’s mom’s funeral (that he wasn’t invited to) with a new girlfriend.”

“YTA. WOW! ‘I don’t know if it’s worth it’, seriously? My new stepdaughter, that I didn’t want has a disability but I unwilling to make any effort to accommodate a d as such I have taught my kids that they don’t have to make any effort either. Not only are you an a**hole but you’re the definition of a wicked stepmother and terrible role model to your own children.”

“YTA and ASL can be useful. Just TRYING will go a long way.”

YTA for refusing to learn sign language.

“YTA. What does marriage mean to you? The man you married, the man you LOVE is asking you to learn ASL for his DAUGHTER. He shouldn’t have even asked or suggested it. You should have been allllll over it. If this child doesn’t mean that much to you I understand but your HUSBAND cares for her and dammit that should make YOU care. You married this man. That means you should support him even if it means doing something you do not want to do. That little girl is now your stepdaughter. Could you do any less to make her feel welcomed and loved? She’s hearing impaired and just found out about her long lost dad. Now, she’ll come to learn her step mother couldn’t be bothered to learn ASL just because she only visits once a month? Would you want your own biological children treated that way if it was them? Good grief, YTA OP.”

Stepmom’s refusal to learn sign language angers commenters. YTA!

Learning sign language isn’t hard, it’s about being kind

Stepmom’s refusal to learn sign language for stepdaughter sparks outrage

Start somewhere. One sign at a time.

Stepmom’s refusal to learn sign language isolates stepdaughter

Stepmom’s refusal to learn sign language sparks outrage and division

NTA for not learning sign language, but be prepared for judgment ‍ ‍

Don’t be the evil-stepmom cliché! Learn sign language!

NTA – Encourage kids to learn sign language together!

“YTA. Embrace Markita into your family and lifestyle. Don’t teach your children to be this way.”

Struggling parent defends not learning sign language for stepdaughter.

“YTA. Learn sign language to welcome your step-daughter “

Stepmom refuses to learn sign language for stepdaughter NTA

Stepmom overwhelmed with responsibilities, unable to learn ASL for stepdaughter

Lazy stepmom refuses to learn sign language for stepdaughter

NTA, but try to learn sign language gradually to make her feel accepted

“YTA. Refusing to learn basic signs? That’s ridiculous. Be supportive! “

NTA, but it’s too early to judge. Learn sign language!

NTA or NAH: Learning full sign language is a huge time commitment