Teenager No Longer Wants To Be With Her Dad Because He Never Takes Her Side
Redditors are shaking their heads over the father's behavior.
Is joint custody bad for teenagers? There is no definitive answer to this question, as the effects of joint custody on teenagers will vary from child to child.
However, there are some potential disadvantages that parents should be aware of. One potential issue is that joint custody can sometimes lead to conflict between the parents.
This can be particularly challenging for teenagers, who may find themselves caught in the middle. Another potential issue is that joint custody can be disruptive for teenagers, particularly if they have to move between two homes.
This can interrupt their schooling and social life, making it difficult to establish a sense of stability. Ultimately, whether or not joint custody is bad for teenagers depends on the specific situation.
One teenager shared her experience on the Am I the A**hole (AITA) subreddit. She is currently in split custody.
However, when it's her time with her dad, she feels disregarded. To make matters worse, her dad's girlfriend and the girlfriend's daughter are always prioritized.
It has reached a point where her personal belongings are being used exclusively by the woman and the pre-teen. The bonding time between the teenager and her dad is also being spoiled by these outsiders.
Now, she has decided that it's best not to visit her dad. She consults the community to see if she's wrong for doing so.
The original poster's situation
visitnomore1First, they invaded her private space.
visitnomore1The girlfriend's daughter is a bratty kid who takes advantage of the teenager's situation.
visitnomore1
She's being forced to share personal belongings.
visitnomore1
He got mad at his girlfriend.
But guess what? The teenager still isn't being prioritized.
visitnomore1
It's supposed to be a bonding moment between the teenager and her dad, but he chose to take the unappreciative outsiders with them.
visitnomore1
The father isn't considering family counseling at all; he needs it, though.
visitnomore1
All she needs to do is gather all her belongings and never come back until her dad realizes who's truly important.
ViolaofIllyria, visitnomore1
A redditor suggests pretending she's there to talk, but it's really for packing all of her stuff.
ViolaofIllyria
The original poster's father doesn't respect her needs.
visitnomore1
To make everything fair, the teenager's mom has to be present during the talk.
bibbityboops, visitnomore1, KatsuCammi
Only her mother is on her side.
boscabruisercear
The father even has the audacity to hold the console she bought hostage.
itsallaces2me, visitnomore1
Perhaps it's time to confront the dad with this Reddit thread.
cschmidtusa
Sadly, this might be the future awaiting the teenager.
Repulsive_Seesaw_367
Why should she need to assert dominance over a teenager? Sooner or later, this girlfriend will act like the evil stepmoms we see in fiction.
Hopeful_Jaguar_5833, ladyrockess
Sadly, he's doing all of this so that he can "keep getting laid."
TwistyHeretic2
He's compromising his daughter's well-being for his own desires.
trxsxrms09
He needs to learn to respect his daughter before he can get her to visit him again.
lesbian_goose
He's the one who caused all this mess, yet he blames it on his "difficult teenager."
Razdiralec
This dad needs to be taught a lesson.
SnooDrawings1480
She deserves more than what she's getting.
HunterDangerous1366
Even the teenager's dad's relatives are being difficult.
visitnomore1
You don't need a dad who doesn't respect you. Period.
wackwithpoobrain
The dad is completely wrong in this situation.
He has the wrong priorities. Plus, he's putting his child's welfare on the line just to maintain his relationship with his current girlfriend.
It's a toxic situation to be in. We hope that the teenager retrieves all her belongings from her dad's home.
If the dad continues this disgusting behavior, the daughter might as well not come back at all.
