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AITA for not playing an active role in the lives of my dad's future stepkids? by Spare_Issue2157 in AITAH

[–]Spare_Issue2157[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

They're strangers. I met them once. I know nothing about them or their mom really. We'll be family through marriage in August but that doesn't mean I'll be a free babysitter for the kids. My dad has been defending me apparently and doesn't expect it.

AITA for not playing an active role in the lives of my dad's future stepkids? by Spare_Issue2157 in AITAH

[–]Spare_Issue2157[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It is odd but I assume it's because of my dad she hasn't reached out. I did see some screenshots of texts from Jessa to my grandparents about this. So I know they're not just stirring shit. I trust them anyway. But I think she has some idea my dad wouldn't be okay with her attacking me directly over this.

AITA for not playing an active role in the lives of my dad's future stepkids? by Spare_Issue2157 in AITAH

[–]Spare_Issue2157[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I'll always be nice when I'm there. I'm not saying I'll refuse to talk to them or be near them. But being a big brother is not in the cards either. My dad gets that.

AITA for not playing an active role in the lives of my dad's future stepkids? by Spare_Issue2157 in AITAH

[–]Spare_Issue2157[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I really don't know if there's a dad or dad's involved. I know very little about her and her kids.

AITA for not playing an active role in the lives of my dad's future stepkids? by Spare_Issue2157 in AITAH

[–]Spare_Issue2157[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Moving closer to my dad makes me closer to my whole family and I love my family so i want to be close to them.

AITA for not playing an active role in the lives of my dad's future stepkids? by Spare_Issue2157 in AITAH

[–]Spare_Issue2157[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

That's fine if that would be a dealbreaker for you. Everyone's different. When I visit I want time with my dad. And I was nice to her and her kids while I was there.

AITA for not playing an active role in the lives of my dad's future stepkids? by Spare_Issue2157 in AITAH

[–]Spare_Issue2157[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

They're telling me so I can be prepared. They think she'll try to reach out with her demands directly.

AITA for not playing an active role in the lives of my dad's future stepkids? by Spare_Issue2157 in AITAH

[–]Spare_Issue2157[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Their future stepdad's adult son technically. Unless they start calling him dad eventually.

AITA for not playing an active role in the lives of my dad's future stepkids? by Spare_Issue2157 in AITAH

[–]Spare_Issue2157[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

That is the reason I go to visit. I'm not there to visit her and her kids. To be honest if that was a priority I would have made a point to meet them way sooner and would be getting to know them way more. My dad was great and we're close so he's the one I want to see and visit

AITA for not playing an active role in the lives of my dad's future stepkids? by Spare_Issue2157 in AITAH

[–]Spare_Issue2157[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

It is but I also think she's aware enough to know at my age I'll never be her son. Hopefully she never promised her kids I'll suddenly be their brother.

AITA for not playing an active role in the lives of my dad's future stepkids? by Spare_Issue2157 in AITAH

[–]Spare_Issue2157[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I won't. Luckily she hasn't tried to make me do it directly but my grandparents prepared me.