Camping trips are supposed to be a fun time for family bonding, right? Well, not for this family! A 38-year-old mom shares her story about how her teenage children, Ally and Josh, are struggling with their cousin Gabe. The drama unfolds during a family camping trip, where the cousin rivalry reaches a boiling point. Let’s dive into this wild tale! ️
The School Struggle
Cousin Gabe Enters the Scene
Classroom Chaos
Camping Trip Tension ️
No Room for Gabe
Gabe’s Unwanted Arrival
Name-Calling Begins
Forest Fun Turns Sour
Seeking Refuge in the Trailer
Persistent Gabe
Ally Snaps!
Mom’s Tough Love
Gabe Sulks
SIL’s Nasty Texts
Cousin Drama Takes Over the Wilderness
So, what do we have here? A family camping trip turned upside down by cousin rivalry and drama! Ally and Josh are fed up with their cousin Gabe’s antics, both at school and during the trip. When Gabe pushes Ally to her breaking point, she snaps and tells him off. Mom backs her up but now faces backlash from her sister-in-law. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this wild situation…
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NTA. The kid’s a bully, not your job to manage him.
Keep the kids separate! NTA, talk to the teacher
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Don’t encourage kids to talk sh*t, find solutions without bullying.
Red flag raised on troubled teen’s behavior. Address it constructively.
User questions family’s treatment of Gabe, calls out exclusion and insults. YTA.
NTA OP defended against unfair accusations, parenting styles debated.
ESH. Lack of communication led to drama at camping trip.
SIL’s son needs to shower more, causing drama on trip ♀️
FIL’s interest in Gabe raises concerns of neglect and abuse.
Skepticism and criticism from a commenter, post called BS
Parent shares perspective on son’s behavior, suggests empathy approach.
Daughter handles problem at 16, Gabe learns his lesson
Aunt reinforces cruelty instead of modeling empathy, ESH
Parent seeks advice on handling troubled child at school and home
High school teacher supports NTA parent in dealing with unfair teacher.
Honesty is the best policy when dealing with annoying kids
NTA. Commenter suggests talking to family and school, hiring aide.
Parent is criticized for not intervening earlier in bullying situation. YTA
Parent’s poor handling of situation leads to exclusion and ridicule.
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Protecting bullies isn’t the solution. Gabe may need help.
Addressing Gabe’s school situation is crucial for his long-term growth.
16-year-old caught in family drama, ESH for a shit show.
Being a responsible adult family member is important. YTA.
A commenter calls out bullying and ostracizing, labeling OP YTA.
Compassion for the socially awkward cousin. ESH in situation.
Empathetic comment highlights need for better communication and understanding.
Standing up to bullies and lazy teachers.
Parenting advice: Talk to Gabe like an adult ♂️
User suggests OP may be bullying Greg, calls OP YTA.
Stand up for your kids! NTA for setting boundaries.
Standing up to rude cousin, parents approve, no regrets. NTA
Parenting advice goes wrong. Commenter calls out dysfunctional family dynamics.
Encourage addressing bullying with adults, not retaliation.
Concerned commenter suggests behavioral classes for misbehaving boy at camp ⚠️
Don’t let a smelly bully ruin your family camping trip!
Concerned commenter suggests possible underlying issue with Gabe’s behavior.
Concerns raised about child’s behavior and possible need for special education.
NTA commenter suggests setting ground rules for bullying cousin Gabe
Teachable moment: NTA comment explains why reality check was necessary.
NTA commenter expresses concern for neglected child at camping trip.
Empower your kids to stand up to entitled classmates. NTA
Curious commenter questions academic levels in teen drama
Teaching conflict resolution skills to kids can prevent blow-ups. ESH.
Stand up for your kids! NTA and school needs change!
Teaching kids to be assertive is important. YTA in this situation.
NTA. OP’s children are being bullied by a family member
Stand up to bullies, don’t make excuses. NTA
Daughter stands up to bully, but family needs to set boundaries
Helpful advice for dealing with an obnoxious family member.
Daughter stood up for herself and friends, NTA
Daughter fights back against bully, commenter says NTA
Parenting advice sparks debate on responsibility and communication
Insightful comment on neurodiversity and social cues at the camping trip
Parenting advice gone wrong leads to family camping disaster
Teens exclude cousin at camping trip, parent says ESH.
Concerned commenter questions lack of action and assumptions made.
Advocate for your children and teach boundaries to Gabe. YTA.
Kindness is key. Apologize to SIL and Gabe, explain issues gently. ❤️
A comment calls out an adult for harshly criticizing a teenager.
Setting boundaries with Gabe’s parents and his education needs.
Advice for dealing with a difficult teenager at campsite.
Parent criticized for not protecting child from family bullying.
Missed teachable moments with Gabe’s behavior and daughter’s bullying.
Parenting advice sparks YTA judgment and concern for troubled teen.
Compassion is key. Gabe is not your responsibility. ESH.
Gabe’s behavior causes family drama. ESH for not addressing it.
A comment suggests handling a family camping drama with more grace ♀️
Parent stands up against teacher’s unfair demands on camping trip.
Protecting your kids from bullying at school
Cousins don’t HAVE TO BE FRIENDS, NTA calls out bad behavior
Standing up for fair treatment in the classroom. #NTA
Stand up for your daughter and talk to the school
Protecting your kids from a school bully. NTA ️
NTA commenter praises daughter, calls out Gabe’s neglectful parents.
Bully enabled by teachers and parents, time to take action. NTA
Gabe not welcome on family camping trip. Reward for good behavior.
Standing up to bullies, NTA but adults should have intervened
Taking responsibility for other kids in class? Not the a**hole!
Parent seeks advice on child’s lazy teacher. NTA.
NTA suggests talking to teachers about unfair babysitting in class.
Protective parent defends kids from smelly cousin. NTA
Encouraging response to NTA’s advice on dealing with a bully.
NTA. The mom needs to have a conversation with you about her kid’s hygiene and behavior.
Parent criticized for disdain towards child and lack of action.
NTA parent seeks advice on handling teachers’ responsibility for Gabe.
Husband MIA in family drama, NTA seeks advice
Addressing BO concerns with empathy and encouragement. NTA
A comment calling out bullying and depression at a family trip.
