Blended families don’t always mix well. Sometimes they’re like oil and water; they refuse to merge smoothly, and completely repel each other at every turn. While some couples will throw in the proverbial mixing spoon and walk away, others will continue stirring in the frantic hope that an imperfectly baked plan will one day finally see the light of day, and rise to the occasion.
When one father moved his girlfriend and her small kids into his home, he did so despite massive protest from his own teenage son. Conflict ensued and the 17-year-old ended up moving out. The teenager has shared how, despite this, his stepmother now expects him to babysit her kids for free over the summer break. And netizens are divided over whether he should. Bored Panda reached out to Etiquette Expert and author Rosalinda Randall to get her advice.
