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Indrė Lukošiūtė

Stepmom Asks To Be Paid $100 A Night For When Fiancé’s Son Is At Theirs, Gets A Reality Check

We all want what’s best for our kids and try to make sure they have everything they need to grow up happy and healthy.

But, as many parents will tell you, making that happen often requires more than just good intentions—it also takes money.

This mom knew that all too well, having raised her 5-year-old son mostly on her own, with little support from his father. Recently, though, the dad decided to step up and spend more time with their child. But just as things were improving, his fiancée dropped an unexpected demand: she insisted that the mom pay $200 for the visits.

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