On the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, one Redditor recently asked, "AITA for saying my half-sister can't work for my family business?" In the post, they shared that things get tricky when the OP's half-sister wants to work at the family restaurant the OP's late mom started. She dreams of being a chef and imagines a future where she's part of the family business.
While their dad agreed, the OP and their siblings refused to let their half-sister join the restaurant, as they wanted to honor their mom's legacy. The half-sister got frustrated and couldn't understand why she couldn't, though she was a member of the family.
What do you think? Scroll down to read the entire story. And share your thoughts with us in the comments!
The OP asks:
![](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-1.webp)
OP's grandma told OP and their brothers that they would be the owners of the restaurant eventually
![OP's grandma told OP and their brothers that they would be the owners of the restaurant eventually](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-2.webp)
OP's half sister expressed eagerness to work at the family restaurant, their dad agreed pending the siblings' agreement
![OP's half sister expressed eagerness to work at the family restauran](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-3.webp)
OP and their siblings are hesitant about the idea of their dad's second wife and half siblings working in the restaurant
![OP and their siblings are hesitant about the idea of their dad's second wife and half siblings working in the restaurant](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-4.webp)
OP explained to their half sister that she couldn't work at the family restaurant because it's their mom's legacy, she got frustrated
![OP explained to their half sister that she couldn't work at the family restaurant because it's their mom's legacy, she got frustrated](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-5.webp)
Their dad and his wife argued that she was part of the family
![Their dad and his wife argued that she was part of the family](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-6.webp)
The stepmom expressing a desire to adopt the OP and their brothers, aiming to take control of the funds, including their mom's savings
![The stepmom expressing a desire to adopt the OP and their brothers](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-7.webp)
The OP and their brothers declined adoption, so their dad and stepmom raised concerns with the grandparents
![The OP and their brothers declined adoption](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-8.webp)
Since the grandparents own the restaurant, the OP has no say
![Since the grandparents own the restaurant, the OP has no say](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-9.webp)
The half sister should consider culinary school before aspiring to be a famous chef
![The half sister should consider culinary school before aspiring to be a famous chef](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-10.webp)
She's limited to tasks like dishwashing at her age
![She's limited to tasks like dishwashing at her age](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-11.webp)
The half sister and her mother entitled and disrespectful to their late mom's legacy
![The half sister and her mother entitled and disrespectful to their late mom's legacy](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-12.webp)
Commenter supports the OP's decision to prioritize their mom's legacy and honor her wishes
![Commenter supports the OP's decision to prioritize their mom's legacy and honor her wishes](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-13.webp)
Their dad and his wife have a lot of feelings because they was not being involved in the family business
![Their dad and his wife felt sad because they was not being involved in the family business](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-14.webp)
The OP should be vigilant
![The OP should be vigilant](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-15.webp)
The OP should take steps to prevent the toxic family members from being involved in the business
![The OP should take steps to prevent the toxic family members from being involved in the business](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-teenager-stepsiblings-restaurant-16.webp)
What do you think about the OP's family situation? Have you ever dealt with family affecting a business, and how did you handle it? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!