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Monika Pašukonytė

Teen Doesn’t Want To Help Stepmom With Her Kids After His Dad Leaves, Family Drama Ensues

Regular family relationships come with their ups and downs, but blended families have it even worse. Keeping the peace can become a challenge when exes can’t agree on parenting styles or don’t see eye to eye on boundaries, and often it’s the kids who suffer the most.

One teen has turned to an online community for advice after his stepmom called him “disgusting” for refusing to help out with his stepsiblings now that his dad is basically MIA. Frustrated and confused, he’s wondering if turning her down makes him a jerk. 

More info: Reddit

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