Teenager Confronts Stepfather Over Unequal Treatment, Stops Calling Him ‘Dad’

A teenager is at a crossroads with his stepfather after feeling excluded from family trips. The stepfather has been the only father figure in his life but has shown favoritism towards his biological children. The teenager has decided to stop calling him Dad and go by his first name. The mother is caught in the middle and asks for an apology from the teenager. Is the teenager in the wrong for wanting to be treated equally, or should he apologize and accept his stepfather’s actions? Read more to find out.

Teenager stops calling stepfather ‘dad’ after confronting unequal treatment.

Feeling like a second class family member due to stepfather’s favoritism

Stepfather excludes teenager from family bonding activities, causing rift

Stepfather shows favoritism, causing rift in family dynamics

Teen confronts stepfather over unequal treatment and stops using ‘dad’

Teenager stops calling stepfather ‘dad’ due to unequal treatment.

Stepson stops calling stepfather ‘dad’ to respect his real children ❤️

Teen refuses to apologize to stepfather for unequal treatment.

Teen refuses to call stepfather ‘dad’ after unequal treatment ‍♀️

Teenager stops calling stepfather ‘dad’ over unequal treatment

A teenager confronts his stepfather over the unequal treatment he has been receiving compared to his step-siblings. He was always turned down despite repeatedly asking to be included in father-children bonding moments. After conversing with his stepfather, he realized he was not seen as a son like his siblings. Hurt and frustrated, he decided to stop calling him ‘dad’ and use his first name instead. His mother urged him to apologize, but he felt he was following his stepfather’s lead and treating him the way he wanted. The situation has caused a rift between the two, but is the teenager unreasonable or just looking out for himself? Read on to learn what people say about this contentious family issue.

NTA for standing up to stepfather and setting boundaries. #RespectWorksBothWays

NTA. Stepfather’s unequal treatment and mother’s support is unacceptable. Show her this thread and suggest therapy for both of them.

Stepson confronts stepfather over unequal treatment and adoption confusion

Teenager stands up to stepfather, stops calling him ‘dad’ – NTA ‍♂️

A witty comment that deserves all the upvotes

Stepdad falls short, mom defends him, teenager stops calling him dad.

Stepfather’s unequal treatment causes family divide, NTA stands up for self

Stepfather plays favorites, mom enables him – commenters call out AHs

Mother condones emotional abuse by stepfather. Teen needs support

Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries is never easy

Commenter empathizes with teenager, condemns neglectful parents, suggests therapy.

Seeking advice to help someone in a relatable situation

Supportive comment offers virtual hug to mistreated stepchild ❤️

Stepfather plays favorites, teenager stands up for equality. #NTA

Heartbreaking situation where a teenager sets a boundary with stepfather

Teen confronts unequal treatment, stops calling stepdad ‘dad’ – NTA.

Teen stops calling stepfather ‘dad’ due to unfair treatment. NTA

Stepdad crosses the line, teenager takes a stand ❄️

Stepfather’s unequal treatment leads to loss of ‘dad’ title.

Stepdad’s favoritism causes heartbreaking family divide

Respectful confrontation leads to a strained relationship with stepfather.

Stepfather’s unequal treatment towards teenager sparks discussion on emotional and financial support

Stand up for yourself and don’t settle for unequal treatment

Stepfather’s favoritism pushes daughter away, siblings may follow suit.

Stepfather’s unequal treatment backfires, loses ‘dad’ title. NTA.

Commenter sympathizes with teenager and calls stepfather an a**hole

Boundaries set, but at what cost?

Call out unequal treatment. Have a serious convo with mom.

Teen confronts stepdad, stops calling him ‘dad’ – NTA

Stepfather’s favoritism causes pain, teen stops calling him ‘dad’

Stepfather not living up to ‘dad’ title. NTA and correct adoption.

Stepfather’s unequal treatment leads to strained relationship and counseling recommendation

Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing situation!

Teenager confronts stepfather over unequal treatment, stops calling him ‘dad’ in a powerful NTA moment

No updates on unequal treatment, unfortunately. ‍♂️

Stepfather disowns child, commenter supports NTA’s confrontation.

Stepdad gets taste of his own medicine from justified teenager

Standing up to unequal treatment from stepfather

Stepfather gets called out for unequal treatment, NTA wins

Stepfather’s favoritism causes teenage daughter to stop calling him ‘dad’

Stepfather’s unequal treatment of stepchild causes heartbreaking rift. NTA.

Terrible parenting and a double-faced stepdad. You’re NTA ‍

Teenager stands up to stepfather and faces double standards

Commenter supports teenager in confronting stepfather, condemns unequal treatment. NTA

Teenager confronts unequal treatment from stepfather and seeks justice.

Commenter supports teenager, condemns stepfather and mother with anger.

Teen stands up for himself against unequal treatment by stepfather ❤️

Supportive comment against abusive stepfather. NTA!

Stepfather excluded teenager from trips, can’t expect ‘dad’ title.

Teenager stands up against unequal treatment from stepfather, earns support.

Stepfather creates divide in family, teenager stands their ground. #NTA

Confrontation exposes hypocrisy in father-son relationship

Stepfather refuses to accept child as his own, labeled as AHs.

Commenter supports teenager’s actions, calls out hypocrisy

Stepfather alienated teenager, NTA for calling him out

Teenager stands up to stepfather and calls out mother’s behavior

Reserve ‘dad’ for someone who sees you as their son

Teen refuses to call stepfather ‘dad’, receives support from commenter

Teenager stands up for themselves against unequal treatment

Stepfather’s half-a**ed parenting justifies teenager’s decision to stop calling him ‘dad’

Stepfather gets called out for unfair treatment

Heartbreaking comment on stepfather’s lack of love for child