Woman Questions Her Actions Towards Stepdaughter's Responsibilities and Dietary Choices

A mother asked her 16-year-old stepdaughter to wake up 20 minutes earlier to make breakfast for her younger siblings, as she was feeling burnt out from taking care of them on her own. The stepdaughter refused, stating that she is not their mother and suggested asking the father or hiring a babysitter. The husband sided with the stepdaughter, leading to a debate on Reddit about parentification and the lack of support for overwhelmed parents. Many commenters emphasized the importance of not burdening children with excessive responsibilities and the potential long-term effects of parentification.