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Teen Refuses To Share Room With Her Stepmoms Babies, Threatens To Change Custody Arrangement

Custody arrangements are a difficult part of divorce. OP, a 16-year-old girl, lives mostly with her dad and visits her mom on weekends. Her dad got engaged to Hanna, who has five kids. They want OP to share a room with Hanna’s triplets, saying she’s rarely there. OP disagreed and suggested a fairer plan, but they got mad. Now, OP is at her mom’s place, considering a permanent move there and changing the custody arrangement. She wonders if she’s wrong. Update: OP might move to her mom’s permanently, seeing her dad every other weekend.

Scroll down below to read the story in OP’s own words.

1. Did OP make a mistake by standing up for her need for personal space?

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2. OP, 16f, lives mostly with her dad and visits her mom occasionally. Her dad’s fiancee, Hanna, and her five kids are moving in.

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3. OP’s dad and Hanna decided that 9 and 7 get their own rooms, while OP shares with the triplets due to her part-time stay.

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4. OP disagreed with their plan of sharing a room with three toddlers. She proposed a more logical arrangement, but they insisted their plan was practical.

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5. OP objected to sharing a room with toddlers for only four days a month. She threatened to change the custody arrangement and stay with her mom instead.

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6. Hanna cried because OP disagreed with the room arrangement. Now, OP isn’t allowed to talk to Hanna until she forgives her. OP wonders if she’s wrong.

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7. OP is staying with her mom while adults try to resolve issues. Her mom offered full-time residence, and OP can change the custody agreement if needed.

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8. OP is staying with her mom while adults try to resolve issues. Her mom offered full-time residence, and OP can change the custody agreement if needed.

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9. Hannah wanted to switch duties, citing childcare issues. OP refused, prompting guilt-tripping about childcare costs. OP stood firm, emphasizing personal responsibilities.

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10. Hannah pouts, while some coworkers criticize OP for lacking empathy towards working moms. OP wonders if she’s wrong.

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Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article.

11. OP shouldn’t feel guilty for prioritizing fair treatment over unfair requests.

12. It’s unfair for OP to be guilt-tripped into accommodating unreasonable demands.

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13. Dad and Hannah should handle her responsibilities without relying on others.

14. It’s important for OP to set boundaries and not be taken advantage of.

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15. OP’s decision is justified; she’s not obligated to fulfill her someone’s needs at her own expense.

16. It’s commendable that OP refuses to be manipulated into accepting unfair demands.

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17. Dad needs to take a stand.

18. It’s nice that OP took a stand.

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19. Built-in babysitter is what she was wanting OP to be.

20. This is a wise advice.

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