Teen Refuses to Give Up His Room for Foster Sister Is He Being Selfish?

A 17-year-old boy finds himself in the middle of a family conflict when his mother asks him to give up his room for his 9-year-old foster sister. The boy has lived in the same room since he was 2, and he believes it’s the best one in the house. His foster sister already has a room, but she’s been complaining about it being too cold at night. The boy’s mother and older sister are pressuring him to make the switch, but he’s standing his ground. Is he being selfish, or is there more to the story?

The Room Dilemma

Foster Sister’s Room ️

Cold Nights and Complaints ❄️

The Proposed Solution

Temporary Stay and Crayon Art ️

Mother’s Disappointment

Family Pressure and Accusations ️

Seeking a Better Solution

Older Sister’s Messages

To Switch or Not to Switch?

The 17-year-old boy is facing family pressure to give up his room for his foster sister, who’s been complaining about her current room being too cold. His mother and older sister are accusing him of being selfish, but he believes there must be a better solution. With his foster sister’s stay being temporary and concerns about her crayon art on the walls, he’s hesitant to make the switch. Is he in the wrong, or is there more to consider? Share your thoughts and reactions below!

Solutions for keeping foster sister warm without displacing OP.

Foster sister testing boundaries, but OP not selfish for refusing

Former foster parent suggests personal issues and testing boundaries. Heated blankets recommended.

Defending his room, a 17-year-old is NTA according to commenter.

Teen defends his room, mother disregards his needs. NTA.

OP’s mom already asked to give up birthday trip, now room? NTA

Teen refuses to give up room for foster sister

Teen stands his ground in strange room swap request

Concerns raised about social worker and mother’s parenting abilities

NTA stands firm on keeping his room, offers alternative solutions

Teen defends his room from foster sister, NTA.

Supportive reply to NTA comment with cheers emoji.

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for not giving up room

Teen refuses to give up room for foster sister. NTA suggests alternative.

Teen hesitant to give up room for foster sister, valid concern?

Teen refuses to give up room for foster sister. Mother’s behavior criticized.

Teen tries to protect foster sister from burning, gets scolded instead ‍♂️

Foster sister wants his room, but he’s NTA. She’s complaining.

Suggested solution for room temperature with love and empathy ❤️

Don’t give up your room for foster sister, buy a heater!

Practice self-care and stand your ground. You’re not selfish

Teen refuses to give up room for foster sister. NTA wins.

Teen refuses to give up room for foster sister. NTA.

Foster sister tries to take teen’s room Heartless or fair?

Youngest child wants to keep his room. NTA

Mom should give up her room instead

Mom needs to invest in a space heater. NTA

Make sure the room is warm enough for her first

Mom needs to stop babying her, NTA for keeping room

Questioning the foster parent’s ability to provide proper care

Weighted blankets for anxiety – a cozy solution

Foster parent explains the balance of making all kids feel valued

Creative solution to keep your room and help foster sister

Teen stands his ground on room sharing with foster sister. #NTA

Teen refuses to give up room for foster sister

Practical solution suggested for foster sister’s room issue

Teen defends his decision to not give up his room

Respect your boundaries and prioritize your mental health

Teen stands up for himself against unfair treatment

Foster sister seeking attention, NTA for not giving room.

Teen refuses to give up room for foster sister

Cozy solution for sharing a room with a foster sibling

Prioritizing foster kids over your own is BS #NTA

Teen refuses to give up room for foster sister. NTA.

Mom can switch rooms with D. NTA

Consideration for foster sister’s health and comfort in question.

Switching rooms won’t solve the problem NTA

Teen stands up for his personal space and boundaries

A practical solution to a foster sibling’s cold room

Foster kids may have emotional issues at night. NTA for refusing.

Teen refuses to give up room for foster sister. NTA.

Teen refuses to give up his room for foster sister

Setting boundaries and discipline is important for all children

Teen refuses to give up room for foster sister. NTA.

Foster kid acting out, but NTA. Parents are the real A*****s.

Social work major defends teen’s right to say no to foster sister

Last Updated on May 1, 2023 by Diply Social Team