When a family is torn apart by infidelity, who is responsible for mending the pieces? One teenager is caught in the middle of a family feud over a Christmas gathering that includes her half-siblings. Despite pressure from her father and grandparents, she refuses to force her mother to mother her father’s children from an affair.
Is she right to stay out of it or should she help her siblings feel included? The situation brings up questions about family loyalty, responsibility, and the effects of infidelity on children. Join the debate in this AITA post .
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Judgment time: Is the teen an a-hole?
Teen refuses to force mom to include half-siblings in life
A teenager has refused to ask their mom to include their half-siblings in their life despite the siblings’ wishes. The parents divorced after the father had an affair with Kate, resulting in Ellie and Tommy. However, after Kate’s death, the mother did not take in the half-siblings as their own.
The half-siblings have expressed jealousy and sadness, but the teenager does not believe it’s their mom’s responsibility to mother them. The father’s family has tried to intervene, but the teenager remains steadfast.
Do you think the teenager is in the wrong or right in this situation ? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Father and family members are AH for pressuring OP’s mom. NTA.
Mom shouldn’t be pressured to mother half-siblings, even if it’s sad for them
Teen refuses to involve mom’s half-siblings, faces family drama. NTA
NTA. Don’t weaponize kids to get your way in life.
Family drama: Teen chooses not to include half-siblings with dad’s family
Teen defends mom from entitled dad’s love children. NTA
Kids manipulated by dad to seek motherly love from stranger. NTA.
Commenter expresses shock at dad’s careless attitude towards having children.
Clear boundaries set by mom. Empathy for OP’s situation.
NTA. Mother not responsible for half-siblings, dad should find partner. ♀️
Compassionate take on why half-siblings should not be forced together ❤️
Sassy comment and reply mock entitled stepmoms on AITA sub
Teen stands up to father’s infidelity and defends her stance.
NTA. Dad wants ex-wife to mother his illegitimate children.
Standing up for family – rockstar move NTA wins
Kate’s family estranged due to her being the other woman.
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NTA. Dad and paternal grandmother are AHs. Emotional burden on OP.
Heartbreaking situation for the half-siblings
Mom can’t fix everything ♀️
Commenter calls out entitled man in hilarious NTA response
Half-siblings approach OP, but mom shouldn’t raise them. NTA
Setting boundaries with ex’s affair babies.
No family ties with dad’s illegitimate children, says commenter ♀️
Supporting the wronged party.
NTA. Dad should not have groomed you to be a part of his drama.
Support for OP’s decision to not enable dad’s mistakes.
NTA. Expecting an ex to co-parent kids with someone else? No way ♀️
Grandparents need to hold dad accountable for his actions. NTA.
Father’s infidelity and irresponsibility has no place in OP’s life
Tense family dynamics revealed in comment section
Standing up to entitled family members. Stay strong OP!
NTA: Teen stands up to family pressuring mother to include half-siblings.
Divided family due to dad’s manipulation, NTA stands up.
Woman not responsible for cheating husband’s half-siblings. NTA
Mom struggles to accept husband’s affair children. NTA OP.
Dad needs to help siblings accept reality instead of blaming OP. ♀️
Not their responsibility to fix their father’s mistakes. NTA
Not the a**hole for setting boundaries with family
Mom’s only obligation is to you and your brother.
Dad needs to find a new mom on eHarmony
Ex-husband expects too much from his ex-wife. NTA.
Teen stands up to dad’s selfish request for half-siblings inclusion. NTA
Commenter defends OP, criticizes dad and his family
In-laws should step up, not blame the daughter for half-siblings.
Commenter supports OP and criticizes father’s behavior
Cutting out family – extreme or justified?
Setting boundaries with family is important
Step dad’s neglect made me accept half-siblings exclusion. NTA.
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Commenter defends teen against entitled dad’s family. NTA ♂️
NTA. Blame the adults, not the innocent half-siblings
Not the a**hole for setting boundaries with half-siblings.
Stop putting me in the middle ♀️ #NTA #familydrama
Boundaries set for half-siblings, NTA takes stand
Mother shouldn’t be pressured to include half-siblings in her life
Mom isn’t obligated to include half-siblings from affair, NTA.
Defending mom’s choice while acknowledging hurtful situation. NTA
Father’s actions are hurting the children. NTA for setting boundaries.
Mother’s responsibility to her ex-husband’s children is overrated
