Stepson Destroys $600 Sneakers, So I Use His Camp Savings To Replace Them. AITA?

A stepdad faces a tough decision after his stepson ruins an expensive birthday gift meant for his son. When the stepdad learns that the replacement sneakers cost $600, he takes the money from his stepson’s camp savings to buy the new pair. The stepson is upset that he has to pay for something he ruined, while the stepdad’s wife thinks he’s being too harsh. The situation has caused tension in the family and the stepdad is asking for advice on whether he’s in the wrong. Read on to find out more about this dilemma and share your opinion.

Teen’s $600 Adidas sneakers destroyed, angers stepdad

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Sneaker drama: stepson vs stepdad.

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Replacing sneakers with camp savings: justified or too harsh?

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Replacing $600 sneakers with camp savings: AITA or justified?

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Stepson ruins expensive sneakers, so I use his camp savings as punishment

A stepfather seeks advice after his stepson destroys a $600 pair of Adidas sneakers that his ex-wife had gifted to his son. The stepson was jealous of the sneakers and even cut them up when he was not allowed to wear them. The stepfather punishes him by using his summer camp savings to replace the sneakers. The stepson and his mother are upset about the punishment, but the stepfather believes it’s fair because the stepson acted maliciously. The stepfather’s wife is caught in the middle and is unsure of what to think. The post highlights the issue of unequal treatment between stepchildren and biological children and the challenges of blending families. The next section features comments and reactions from the community on who is the asshole in this situation.

Teaching a hard lesson: destroying property has consequences.

Stepson ruins expensive sneakers, dad uses camp savings to replace them. NTA.

Taking responsibility for actions: Stepson destroys $600 sneakers, camp savings used for replacement. NTA.

Stepson had it coming. ‍♀️

Teaching a lesson: Destroying property has consequences, even for teens.

Teaching a lesson – Using camp savings to replace sneaker

Teaching consequences: give Jake options or press charges. ⚖️

Stepson repeatedly stole $600 shoes, cut them up. NTA for using his savings.

Parenting struggles and tough love

Stepson destroys expensive sneakers, stepdad replaces with his camp savings

NTA for using camp savings to replace destroyed sneakers

Replacing expensive sneakers after stepson destroys them: NTA

Replacing $600 sneakers with camp savings? NTA according to comments.

Teaching a lesson through tough love

Teaching a valuable lesson #NTA

Trying to stop a shoe destruction? Buy a mini vault!

Stepson ruins expensive shoes intentionally, gets a taste of karma.

Commenter calls out OP for their actions.

Teaching values: Stepson destroys $600 sneakers, uses camp savings to replace them. AITA?

Teaching responsibility and avoiding future legal trouble.

Teaching a tough lesson may cause resentment. Keep an eye.

Teaching respect through consequences

Teaching consequences: Parent replaces son’s ruined shoes with camp savings

Teaching a lesson: Using camp savings to replace sneakers.

Teaching consequences: using camp savings to replace destroyed sneakers.

Stepson breaks expensive shoes, but who should be held accountable?

Standing up to stepson’s destructive behavior.

Teaching responsibility: stepmom uses camp savings to replace shoes

Stepson destroys expensive sneakers, uses camp savings to replace them. NTA.

Stepson destroys expensive sneakers, stepdad takes action. NTA.

Teaching responsibility: Using camp savings to replace destroyed sneakers

Stepson destroys $600 sneakers, but NTA for using his camp savings to replace them. Wife shows favoritism towards bio-kid.

Stepson damages expensive shoes, stepdad uses camp savings for replacement

Teaching a lesson with his own money

Teaching the value of money through consequences

Teaching responsibility: NTA for replacing the expensive sneakers

Generous offer to replace destroyed sneakers, NTA confirmed.

Disciplining done right! NTA

Teaching a lesson

Stepson destroys $600 sneakers, stepdad uses camp savings for payback

Teaching consequences early on is crucial for future behavior.

Expensive sneakers, clear cost, NTA.

Teaching consequences? NTA for using camp savings

Teaching responsibility: stepson destroys expensive sneakers, faces consequences.

Teaching a lesson: Using kid’s savings to replace destroyed shoes.

Replacing destroyed $600 sneakers with stepson’s camp savings – NTA

Don’t judge a post by its title NTA, but wife…

Teaching responsibility early on

Teaching responsibility early on

Teaching responsibility: or ?

Parent seeks advice on teaching financial responsibility to stepson.

Lesson learned: Destroying expensive sneakers has consequences ‍♀️