Teen Honors Stepmom And Introduces Her As His Parent In Front Of His Bio Mom To Say That Nurturing Is More Important Than Bio Ties

Leona Martinez
Dec 23, 2023
Dec 24, 2023

On the r/AmItheA**hole, a teen posted a story with a question, "AITA for giving my graduation ticket to my "stepmom" and introducing her as my parent?" In the post, he detailed that he recently hurt his mother by giving his dad, stepmom, and stepbrother his graduation ticket while refusing to give one to his biological mom.

He explained that his biological mom left him with his dad when he was only 6 months old, while his stepmother has been beside him and has taken care of him until now. So, he felt that honoring his stepmother at this graduation was justified.

What do you think about this decision? Do you think what the OP did makes sense? Scroll down to read the whole story and share your thoughts with us in the comments!

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Here's the full story:

OP's dad and his girlfriend had the OP when they were at high school, then they got married, but after a short of time, the OP mom left

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OP's paternal grandparents cared for them while his dad attended a local college, later his dad married another woman, Anita

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His bio mom reconnected and asked to be called Mom, but the OP declined as he always considered his step mom his mom

His biological mother reconnected and asked the OP to be called Mom, but the OP declined

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OP gave his three complimentary ceremony tickets to his dad, his step mom, and step brother. His biological mother wanted one free ticket, but he refused

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During a speech thanking parents for academic support, the OP clarified that his dad and his step mom were his parents, not his bio mom

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His bio mom got upset and posted on Facebook about "brainwashed" children of divorce

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The OP wonders if he was wrong

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Just to make some facts clear, the OP added some edits

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The second part of the edit...

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OP's bio mom's claims is unjustified and potentially racist

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Don't spend time with Melanie and her kids

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OP has the right to decide whether his bio mom deserves a place in his life

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The bio mom abandoned the OP for 17 years

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If the bio mom wanted that to be called "mom," she should have acted like a mother

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OP is not in the wrong

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Teen Honors Stepmom And Introduces Her As His Parent In Front Of His Bio Mom To Say That Nurturing Is More Important Than Bio Ties

Here's the full story:

OP's dad and his girlfriend had the OP when they were at high school, then they got married, but after a short of time, the OP mom left

OP's paternal grandparents cared for them while his dad attended a local college, later his dad married another woman, Anita

His bio mom reconnected and asked to be called Mom, but the OP declined as he always considered his step mom his mom

OP gave his three complimentary ceremony tickets to his dad, his step mom, and step brother. His biological mother wanted one free ticket, but he refused

During a speech thanking parents for academic support, the OP clarified that his dad and his step mom were his parents, not his bio mom

His bio mom got upset and posted on Facebook about "brainwashed" children of divorce

The OP wonders if he was wrong

Just to make some facts clear, the OP added some edits

The second part of the edit...

OP's bio mom's claims is unjustified and potentially racist

Don't spend time with Melanie and her kids

OP has the right to decide whether his bio mom deserves a place in his life

The bio mom abandoned the OP for 17 years

If the bio mom wanted that to be called "mom," she should have acted like a mother

OP is not in the wrong

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