Teen refuses to bring disabled brother to party, sparks family feud

A teenager is being accused of mistreating his disabled brother by his mother, but his father disagrees. The boy has always struggled to include his wheelchair-bound brother in his social life, and this time was no different. Despite his mother’s insistence that he take his brother along to a friend’s party, the boy stood firm and refused. This decision caused tension between the boy’s parents, with his mother calling him and his sister names, and his father defending them. Read on to find out if the boy was in the wrong or if his mother was being unreasonable.

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Teen sparks family feud after refusing to invite disabled brother.

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Teen refuses to bring disabled brother to party, sparks family feud

A teenager’s decision to not bring his wheelchair-bound brother to his friend’s party has ignited a family feud, with his mother accusing him of being a selfish a**hole. Despite his mother’s constant push to include his brother in his outings, the teenager has made it clear that it’s not always possible, especially when his friends don’t want to invite him. In this post, the teenager seeks to know if he’s in the wrong for refusing to bring his brother to his friend’s birthday party. The post raises a lot of questions about the ethics of forcing someone to include someone else in their plans, especially when it’s not convenient for them. It also highlights the challenges faced by families with disabled members and the emotional toll it takes on everyone involved. The comments section is sure to be filled with a lot of diverse opinions, so keep reading to find out what people have to say about this contentious issue.

Sibling with disability shares experience of forced inclusion in family

Dad and commenter side with OP, agree Ben’s a burden ‍♀️

Disabled brother not obliged to be brought to party during pandemic.

Disabled brother shouldn’t hold you back from social life. NTA

Navigating family dynamics and disabilities can be tricky

Suggesting a program for disabled individuals to socialize and make friends

Finding a community for the disabled son could benefit everyone ✨

Being a triplet doesn’t mean you can’t have separate lives

Ben’s exclusion from parties: an afterthought or intentional?

Being responsible for your disabled brother doesn’t mean 24/7 care

Individuality is important, NTA. Your mother needs to understand that.

Sibling defends decision, but acknowledges need for quality time.

Deserve your own life Be kind and prioritize self-care

Choosing not to bring disabled brother to party sparks feud. NTA.

Curious about Ben’s desires in family feud

Inviting an uninvited guest to a party – AITA post

Defending decision to not bring disabled brother to party.

Balancing inclusion and personal life can be tricky

Inviting a disabled sibling to a party: NTA or AH?

Exclusion based on physical ability, but with practical reasons.

Mother’s actions damaging brother’s self-esteem. NTA for refusing.

Commenter sheds light on accessibility concerns for disabled individuals

Respect boundaries and choose your invitees

Acknowledging ableism towards disabled brother and disabled folks in general ❤️

Engage in a conversation with Ben and understand his feelings ️

NTA – Mom should help Ben make his own friends

Respecting Ben’s opinion: NTA for not bringing disabled brother

Including a disabled family member may lead to more happiness ❤️

Curious about Ben’s desires for the party

Stand your ground and talk it out with your sister

Standing up to parentification and ableism

Horror movie therapy? Might work for some.

Sarcastic comment gets no love from comment section

Sibling stands up for boundaries, recognizes impact on brother’s social skills

Commenter declares ‘not the a**hole’, targeting the mother.

Not the a**hole for not bringing disabled brother ‍♀️

Mom’s lazy approach to helping disabled brother hurts family.

Dad’s got your back

Resenting a disabled sibling, NTA sparks family feud

Ben may not enjoy being a third wheel, NTA.

Asking important questions to understand the situation

Mother accused father of enabling teen’s normal social life. NTA.

Ensuring inclusion without forcing can avoid discomfort for everyone

Brother’s discomfort and exclusion highlights party conflict

Being independent doesn’t make you a bad sibling.

Teen rightfully stands up for themselves and their father’s understanding.

Supportive comment for teen who refused to bring disabled brother

Defending a sibling’s actions and empathizing with their disabled brother ❤️

Excluding disabled brother from party – reasonable or not?

Standing up for independence and compassion

Empathetic commenter suggests alternative solutions for disabled brother’s social life.

Brother’s feelings ignored, mom’s behavior questioned in comment section.

Stand your ground. Family support is important for disabled siblings

Quadruplet shares relatable experience, advises to stand your ground

Sibling dynamics and social exclusion.

Don’t let your mother guilt trip you into caretaking. #NTA ‍♀️

Suggesting a friend date for the disabled brother