What happens when a family gathering turns into a detective story? In a tale that could rival any holiday movie, a 24-year-old woman found herself in a sticky situation with her 17-year-old stepsister, Ina. Known for her mischievous tendencies, Ina’s antics took a serious turn when she allegedly swiped $100 from our protagonist. But, instead of letting it slide, she decided to teach Ina a lesson in a rather unconventional way. Let’s dive into this family drama that’s more tangled than last year’s Christmas lights!
A Sticky-Fingered Stepsister
A Thanksgiving Surprise
The Disappearing Envelope
The Unpleasant Discovery
A Christmas Lesson
A Furious Father
Standing Firm
Taking a Break
No Regrets
A Lesson Learned?
A Christmas Lesson Wrapped in Controversy
In a twist of events that would make Santa’s head spin, our protagonist found herself in a family drama that left no room for holiday cheer. After discovering her stepsister Ina’s sticky fingers had swiped $100 from her, she decided to teach her a lesson. The money Ina took was considered her Christmas gift, a decision that left their father fuming. Despite the backlash, our protagonist stands firm in her decision, believing it was a necessary lesson. So, was it a justified act or a Christmas spirit killjoy? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this festive fiasco…
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NTA. Enabling a little monster and avoiding consequences is ridiculous.
NTA. Stepsister took money without proof, got an early Christmas gift
Thief stepsister gets a taste of her own medicine!
Cut off toxic family, respect yourself, don’t be a punchline
NTA. Stepsister stole cash from backpack and lied about it. ♀️
Rewarding a thief? Stepsister’s gift discrepancy sparks curiosity.
NTA gives stepsister a lesson in Christmas gift etiquette
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NTA. Don’t reward thieves. Dad needs to step up parenting.
Encouraging a thief? NTA suggests coal for sticky fingers!
NTA – Dad’s demand for payment is unfair and unreasonable
Gift giving isn’t an obligation , and she stole from you. NTA.
Spoiled stepsister learns a tough lesson. No apology, no gifts!
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A weak father and a sticky-fingered stepsister
NTA! Ina needs a reality check and your dad needs boundaries
NTA stands up against step-sister’s sticky fingers
Dad enables sticky-fingered stepsister. NTA for calling her out!
Ina’s entitled behavior calls for tough love and consequences
Avoiding a criminal record: a festive bonus for all!
Dad’s an enabler? NTA, but *bleep* that bs!
NTA: Teaching empathy through consequences. Dad needs to step in!
NTA – Stepsister stole money meant for other sister’s college. ♀️
Stealing a gift? Not cool! NTA for calling her out!
Dad’s delusion, sister’s theft, and a ruined Christmas. NTA
Niagara? Hopefully they wise up and she stops taking things.
NTA. Justified not giving her a gift after she stole.
“NTA. Hilarious how people overreact and claim ‘ruined Christmas’ “
NTA: Generous forgiveness after sticky-fingered stepsister steals Christmas gift
Generous gift or enabling bad behavior? You decide.
Not the a**hole. Share your story of sticky fingers!
NTA. Stepsister stole money. Dad needs to discipline her.
Definitely NTA!
NTA. Stealing a gift? That’s a**hole level of entitlement!
“Pressing charges? Definitely NTA! Tell us more about it!”
NTA. Ina’s sticky fingers get a taste of karma
NTA. Creating a monster has its consequences
NTA. A little thief?
Stepsister steals money, commenter wants revenge. Naughty stepsister, pay up!
NTA!! Ina stole, dad didn’t make her pay. You’re not obligated.
A contentious comment sparks fiery debate about a troublesome stepsister
A stolen gift, a clueless father, and a justified reaction. NTA
NTA: Stepsister stole $100, now wants gift. Get money back first!
Lesson learned: Stepsister’s a thief, dad and stepmom enable. NTA
NTA. Hating entitled kids? We’ve all been there.
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Dump the dad.
Calling out a step sister’s thieving ways!
Give her a lump of coal every year! NTA
Theft is theft, whether it’s family or a stranger.
Not the a**hole
NTA. Future jail time for Ina’s sticky fingers
Disgusting! Stepsister steals gift, NTA for cutting her off
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Not the a**hole. What happened with the stepsister’s sticky fingers?
NTA. No gifts after she stole money. Fair consequence.
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NTA. Stepsister stole money, father enables. No more gifts until apology.
Dad’s enabling behavior: stolen from backpack, no consequences.
Stepsister steals laisee, commenters agree she’s the a**hole.
NTA Ina is an entitled brat . Poor parenting and boundaries.
Dad let a thief get away? NTA for being upset!
NTA: Ina’s sticky fingers make her the Christmas thief
NTA! Thieves don’t deserve treatment. Justice for the victim!
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Fair gift value, step-sister’s bad behavior, NTA!
Stepsister steals gift, NTA. Red envelope adds insult to injury!
Lucky you didn’t report her! Christmas thief gets off easy!
People behaving badly, but OP is not the a**hole
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NTA. Father enabling stepsister’s theft ruins her own Christmas.
NTA: Stepsister’s sticky fingers and unpaid debts
Step-sister’s greed backfires! You were clear and not the a**hole
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NTA and your family sounds like a real holiday nightmare
NTA stands up against theft, teaches stepsister a valuable lesson
NTA: Punishing her would make her think twice
“NTA – I would have involved the police. No excuses.”
Justice served when dad won’t discipline.
Stepsister steals cash, but OP is not the a**hole! NTA
NTA! Congrats to the stepsister on her med program!
Not the a**hole. Share your sticky fingers stories!
Theft turned lesson: NTA for not involving the police
Gift drama: How not receiving from one person ruined Ina’s Christmas
NTA. She knew the money wasn’t hers. Just desserts
Demanding justice and revenge for stolen Christmas gifts
Sibling theft ruins Christmas , but justice prevails!
NTA OP deals with dad’s denial of parenting issues
Enabling a future criminal? NTA calls for consequences!
Dad enables stepsister’s theft, she gets away with $100. NTA
NTA: Ina’s entitled attitude won’t fly in the real world
No a-hole here. A lesson in Christmas gift etiquette
NTA! Demand restitution and cut off future gifts.
Sibling theft? ♂️
“NTA. She should’ve paid you back for the Christmas gift.”
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Father enables stepsister, shifts blame, and raises entitled brat. NTA.
Not the a**hole. Share your story of sticky-fingered stepsiblings!
