Teen Drama Alert: Son Accused of Ableism After Rejecting New Study Group Member

Picture this: a group of nine teenagers, intensely studying together, sharing notes, and helping each other out. Sounds like a great support system, right? Well, things took a turn for the worse when one member wanted to introduce his cousin with dyslexia and ASD to the group. The group had a rule that anyone could veto new members, and one boy exercised that right, causing a rift in the group. Now, the mother of the boy who was kicked out is accusing the other mom of allowing her son to be ableist. Let’s dive into this teenage drama and see what really happened.

The Call That Started It All

The Study Group’s Purpose

Introducing the Cousin

The Veto Rule ⛔

The Vote to Expel S ️

The Group Splits ‍♂️

Mom’s Take on the Situation ‍♀️

Not Overbearing Enough to Interfere

A’s Mom’s Accusations

Mom’s Thoughts on Helping C

Teenage Drama or Ableism? You Decide! ️‍♀️

So, we have a study group that falls apart after one member vetoes the addition of a dyslexic and ASD cousin who wouldn’t be able to contribute. The group splits, with some siding with the boy who vetoed and others with the cousin’s advocate. The mother of the boy who vetoed is accused of allowing her son to be ableist, but she believes the situation is just immature teenage drama and not something she should interfere with. She does think her son could have been more open to helping the cousin, but ultimately, the group had a purpose that the cousin couldn’t fulfill. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation.

Respect boundaries: NTA can’t voluntell study group to help cousin

Defending rejection of study group member with disability. NTA.

Navigating the complexity of ableism and inclusion in study groups.

Adding someone who doesn’t contribute is frustrating for everyone involved

Setting group participation rules isn’t ableist. NTA

Mom’s meddling leads to accusations of ableism. NTA.

Inclusion vs. Exclusion: When is it Ableism?

Rejecting a study group member doesn’t make you ableist

NTA. Rejecting unpaid tutor job. Mom should get professional help.

Defending exclusion with hypothetical ableist scenario

NAH. A’s intentions were sweet, but S has the right to uphold group dynamic. A could consider tutoring C on their own. Good parenting by allowing children to work things out.

Questioning if C was able to contribute to study group

Rejecting new study group member due to lack of contribution.

Group dynamics go awry after member’s expulsion request backfires

Teenagers learn to work out their disagreements on their own

NTA. C needs a tutor, not a study group

Mom’s meddling causes drama in study group. NTA.

C could benefit from a tutor instead. NTA, but mom overreacted

Group dynamics at play, son not at fault.

Exclusion justified if group rules not met. Anonymous voting suggested

Not responsible for educating others. Best way to learn is teaching.

NTA defends rejecting study group member, sparks debate

Rejecting study group member not ableism, NTA. Personal experience shared.

Inclusion or free tutoring? NTA for excluding C

Teen’s study group accused of ableism, but commenters support decision.

Educator defends son’s actions against ableism accusation

College student shares similar experience with special accommodations and notes.

Setting boundaries with consequences is not ableism. NTA

Dyslexia solidarity! Son not at fault for rejecting study group.

Support for rejecting study group member accused of mooching

NTA comment defends rejecting study group member, praises leadership skills

Impressive teens handle rejection maturely, one-on-one tutoring suggested for C.

Navigating friendships as a teenager is important, NTA

Autistic commenter defends rejecting new study group member, calls out grownups’ responsibility.

Teenager accused of ableism for rejecting study group member with ASD.

NTA. Rejecting C from study group was justified and reasonable.

Supporting weaker students is unfair when it comes at a cost.

Defending rejection: NTA. Valid points about previous group dynamics

Printing extra copies for C? NTA. Tutor is better though

Logic comparison to poverty, defends decision, declares NTA.

A stands accused of breaking up the friend group

NTA for letting them do their own thing, but educate son on ableism and suggest autistic child join support group instead of study group.

NTA. Study group rules were made clear. Fairness and contribution matters

Parent urged to teach son to not judge peers based on diagnosis

NTA. Study group not tutoring group. Children not expected to teach.

NTA stands up for rejecting new study group member with disabilities.

NTA. Commenter’s girlfriend with dyslexia excelled academically, suggests cousin should have contributed more.

NTA, rejecting a non-contributing study group member is reasonable

Member with ASD accused of distracting study group. NTA.

Democracy at its finest: group rules followed, everyone happy

Parental involvement in teen drama: helpful or harmful?

NTA defends son’s rejection of study group member with ADHD

NTA. Rigorous study group; rejecting non-participant isn’t ableism.

NTA. Son’s learning style may not fit group, empathy encouraged

Teachable moment for rejecting study group member. NTA

Mother’s guilt trip is morally wrong, son not at fault

Letting kids navigate their own way is a good thing

Proud parent of a mature son who handled ableism accusation

Let them handle it! NTA for not intervening in drama

Teaching virtue to your son: a lesson in empathy ‍

Rejecting a study group member due to their disability? Not cool.

Rejecting student not ableism; minimum expectations not met. NTA

Teacher praises students’ dedication in study group,

Son rightfully rejects unwanted tutoring request. NTA

NTA defends son’s decision to reject unhelpful study group member

Speculation on A’s mom’s involvement in study group drama.

Balancing inclusivity and rules in a study group

Getting good grades is hard work. NTA

NTA for rejecting new study group member, parallel to sports team

Teen drama alert! Commenter defends rejecting new study group member.

Support for rejecting new study group member accused of ableism.

Rejecting study group member for disability is ableist, NTA.

Son not ableist for rejecting non-contributing study group member

Setting boundaries early: NTA for rejecting study group member

Encourage cordiality but don’t force acceptance. NTA

NTA stands up to ableism in study group, receives backlash.

NTA. Work group, not charity. What do they owe him?

NTA rejects study group member, calls ableism accusations ‘nonsense’

Did the mom cause the drama?

Retired special ed teacher calls out ableism in teen drama

NTA defends son’s study group rules and accountability, suggests C’s mom’s responsibility.

NTA suggests accommodating C’s disability, A should have started own group.