Devious Step-Dad’s Plot To Alienate Step-Kids From Their Biological Father Backfires

This step-dad is desperate to prove that he’s a better father than his wife’s ex.

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• December 29, 2023

Our narrator’s (Original Poster’s) sister always had a rocky relationship with her ex. When she was pregnant with their third child, they finally decided it was best to call it quits.

As the dust settled post-breakup, Stan came into the picture. After a one-year romance, OP’s sister and Stan decided to tie the knot.

OP had the perfect word to sum up Stan’s entire being—entitled. This self-proclaimed stepdad extraordinaire became obsessed with usurping the dad role from the kids’ biological father. 

He embarked on a misguided mission to win over the trio: lavish gifts, blaming their dad for their broken home, and ill-conceived plans to worm his way into precious family moments. 

But it didn’t end there; this kid-snatching mastermind was convinced he could outshine the kids’ father. Yet, even after all the ‘bribery’, they still loved their dad as much as ever—Stan wasn’t pleased.

The climax arrived on Father's Day when Stan gatecrashed a hockey event for fathers and their kids. He was probably aiming to establish dominance, but the kids made it clear he wasn’t their dad.

Stan was upset and spun into a tirade highlighting how he did more than their dad ever would. OP knew this wasn’t true, though—their dad was a wonderful co-parent.

When the trash talk reached its peak, OP decided it was time to serve him a massive slice of the ugly truth—his one-sided competition with the kid’s dad was pathetic!

Everyone agreed with OP, but his sister insisted the comment was too harsh. Was OP wrong for telling him the bitter truth?

Let’s dig into the details

A bit of background

Stan has been at loggerheads with the family due to their close relationship with his wife’s ex

Apparently, Stan has been making efforts to prove that he’s the better dad to his step-kids than his wife’s ex

OP slammed Stan for trying to start an unnecessary competition with the ex. Rather, he should be happy that the kids have a present father in their lives

Here’s how the Reddit community reacted to the story:

“Hey OP, tell your sister her methods of finding men are as pathetic as the men themselves.“

“He can still be an additional parent, and take pride in that, without wanting the kids to have less.“

“Your sister may have thought you were a bit harsh, but sometimes tough love is necessary to make someone see the error of their ways.“

“There is no doubt these kids have heard him talk poorly about their father. All of this has to be making the kids the uncomfortable.“

“It sounds like she trashed him and BIL came in thinking he is saving the kids and the family from this horrible guy.“

“If it was my partner acting like this he'd be looking at divorce papers already.”

In the Reddit arena, a resounding chorus echoed in favor of OP. Stan's reality check was long overdue. 

Redditors agreed that the focus should be on fostering a positive co-parenting environment rather than asserting dominance. 

The consensus: Stan needed a lesson in embracing the unique joys of being an additional parent without diminishing the role of the kids' father. 

What do you think about this story? Let us know in the comments.

Jesse