Teenager's Dad Went To A Vacation With His New Family Without Her, Told Them She Was Hurt But Ended Up Being Called 'Entitled'

Family should make you feel that you belong, not alone.

Mary

• Published in Interesting
• September 9, 2022

It is important to think about the potential challenges of a blended or stepfamily if you are going to be in this kind of setup or considering one. Your family is a priority for you because you want to ensure that everyone in it is happy and healthy and that they form a solid, unified bond.

Unless you're totally ready, that would not be possible. What exactly is it that you need to be aware of then?

What challenges do other blended families face? How can you make sure these problems won't affect your family, too?

Your children will have a lower chance of getting along well with one another if you and your partner do not display a strong and united example as adults at home. You and your partner must decide how to parent each child and what to do if they misbehave.

You can choose to either be responsible for each of your children or parent both. You and your partner share equal responsibility for the care of any children in the household.

As a result, you'll want to think of some constructive ways to spend time with each kid. They must know that you intend for both you and their biological parent to love and accept each other's children as your own.

OP shared how she knew that her dad with her step mom and step brothers had a vacation without her knowing.

OP shared that it wasn't about the money, but the fact that she was somehow excluded from the family.

She eventually let her dad and the whole family know how she felt that she wasn't part of the family and walked out.

OP clarified that she had nothing against her step grandmother.

A possibility of a No Contact situation can be seen here.

Just go home. You are old enough to decide for yourself.

They are financially rich, but morally bankrupt.

If there is a will, there is a way. They could have told you about the plan, but chose not to.

"This kid feels betrayed. And that's a valid feeling."

"The grandmother doesn't need to include you."

"You can be upset with your dad but being mean to the stepmom was over the top."

They should have informed her and given her options to tag along.

"It won't be an easy life if you continue behaving badly."

"You were excluded." It's not that hard to see.

She should definitely go back to her mom.

This one is on point.

"Put your big girl pants on."

Teenage years and family issues.

Guess she might rethink her violent reaction towards her step grandma.

"Entitled" has been misused these days.

Cons of having 2 families.

"You were just plain excluded."

The rudeness was uncalled for.

Secure custody agreement, moral and legal obligations.

Creating a family of your own is not something that can be done without consideration of a lot of things. This includes financial security, mental, physical, and emotional preparedness, and the responsibility of being a parent.

However, in situations like these, being with a family who would make them feel at home and accepted is what this child needs the most. It takes great effort, but it's not impossible for people who love genuinely.

Mary