Imagine being a 16-year-old boy, caught in the middle of a family feud that has been brewing for years. It’s a tale of two fathers, one brother, and a mother who’s trying to keep her family together. All of this drama comes to a head over a seemingly innocent trip to an arcade in another city.
A Tale of Two Fathers

Family Tensions Rise

The Blame Game Begins

A Forced Bond

Awkward Encounters

The Father-Son Dilemma

The Pressure Builds

A Strained Sibling Relationship

The Arcade Trip Ignites the Conflict

Mother’s Fury Unleashed

Sibling Showdown

The Family Accusations Fly

The Final Stand

A Terrible Brother?

A Family Torn Apart Over an Arcade Trip: Who’s Really to Blame?
This tale of a 16-year-old boy caught in a family feud is a rollercoaster of emotions. It all starts with a mother’s affair, two fathers, and a brother caught in the middle. The tension escalates over years, reaching a boiling point during a seemingly innocent trip to an arcade. The boy, tired of the constant pressure and awkwardness, decides not to invite his brother, sparking a family showdown. Accusations fly, and he’s labelled a ‘terrible brother’. Is he really the one to blame, or is there more to this story? Let’s delve into the internet’s top responses to this family drama…
NTA. Mom’s family blames OP, but it’s mom’s fault.
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NTA. Mother manipulates child, causing family feud over arcade trip

NTA. Your father is not wrong for refusing to be his father. Your mother created this mess. Your brother needs counseling.

Mom’s actions will have consequences. Dad might seek custody.

OP’s mom causing family turmoil, pushing son away.

NTA. The only AH in this story is your bio mom

NTA. Build a relationship with your brother, without the adult drama.

NTA: Dad offered to adopt him, but you don’t want that

Explaining to brother why dad doesn’t want to raise him

Heartbreaking family feud over arcade trip. NTA, but damaged relationships.

Kid wants solo time with dad, not the a**hole here

Sibling loyalty and tough love in a complicated family situation

“Why hasn’t her family stepped in to help your brother?”

NTA. Mother expects father to raise half-brother, hypocrisy exposed.

You’re not responsible for their relationship. Mom’s the a**hole.

Dad wants custody? Find out if it’s possible!

Teen boy caught in family feud, mom takes all the blame

Engaging reply to family feud with a hint of sass

“Your mom is the a**hole. He needs a male figure.” ♂️

Mom’s infidelity punishes son at the arcade. NTA

Being a responsible brother in a messy family situation

Escape the toxic family and seek custody with your dad!

Sibling rivalry escalates over paternity dispute.
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Mother gets called out for being the a**hole

NTA, stand up for yourself and set boundaries with your brother!

Mom’s unfair burden on teen. Encourage her to address dad directly.

Teen seeks court intervention to escape toxic family dynamics

NTA, your brother’s behavior is causing unnecessary drama and pain

Engaging comment: Teen blames mom for family feud and leaves.

Blaming the wrong people – NTA for arcade drama

Mom’s behavior sparks sympathy for brother. NTA.

Mom ruins brother’s fun at arcade. NTA stands up!
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Mom’s the a**hole? Tell us more!

NTA. Stand up to your mother and set boundaries calmly

NTA- Family feud over mom’s affair and stepbrother’s responsibility.

Mom’s manipulative behavior destroys relationships. Cut her off ASAP.

NTA. Your mom is the only problem here

NTA. Mother’s false promises cause family feud. Dad brings honesty.
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NTA – Family feud over dad’s responsibility; mom’s infidelity and gaslighting.

Family feud over parentage sparks heated conversation.

NTA. Don’t let your mom’s choices define your future.

Sibling rivalry and parental pressure

NTA defends dad against manipulative family, exposing their hypocrisy.

NTA. Family drama over affair baby, not your fault.

Teen’s family feud over cheating mom puts him in tough spot

NTA: Stand up for your dad and protect your family

Mom vs Dad: The Battle of Feelings

NTA. Family feud escalates over arcade trip.

“NTA. Your mom’s family should be ashamed. Your brother’s innocent.”

Mother’s cheating and manipulative behavior makes her the biggest AH

Heartbreaking family feud over arcade trip, little brother caught in middle

Family dynamics and the struggle of divided loyalties

Family feud over arcade trip, mom’s lies strain relationships

Sibling rivalry escalates: NTA questions brother’s parentage, causing turmoil

Empathetic comment defending teenager’s right to make their own choices.

Mom gets karma, but half brother suffers collateral damage
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Your brother’s parents are the a**holes here

NTA – Unfair burden on OP, mom needs to stop pushing.

NTA. Family feud over arcade trip, wrong info causing tension.

Heartbreaking family feud over arcade trip; NTA but still sad

NTA. Your mom’s manipulation is causing stress. Consider living with dad.

NTA – Family feud over arcade trip, mum ruining relationships

NTA. Not your monkeys, not your circus.

Divorced parents forcing relationship, NTA. Stand up for yourself!

Adult-like comment, but OP is NTA

Mom’s loyalty questioned, family feud sparks over arcade trip. NTA

Family feud over a trip to the arcade, blame game begins
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Mother’s affair child causing family feud. NTA for speaking up

Adults pressuring a child to build a bridge, not fair!

Woman tries to gaslight dad in family feud

Escape the drama and go have fun at the arcade!

Dad’s not the a**hole for not wanting to care for cheater’s child

NTA. Adults trying to force responsibility on you.

16-year-old questioning if they can choose which parent to live with
