US EditionDear Abby: Grandparents go nuclear when teen grandchild ‘disrespects’ family name
- At the 4‑H fair, Amy used her stepdad's last name for the second year in a row, prompting grandparents to withdraw their support at the family event.
- The grandparents said the decision felt like a family `slap in the face` and emphasized Amy is at the impressionable age of 14, while Amy's mother, stepdad and stepfamily support the choice.
- The grandparents noted their son remains a big part of Amy's life but said he has no backbone and won't stand up to Amy's mother, so they will stop birthday and Christmas gifts.
- Columnists cautioned that retaliation risks creating a lasting wedge by withholding support and gifts, and Dear Abby urged more calm discussions before you `go nuclear`.
- Noting family dynamics, some pointed to identity and parental influence as possible motives, with observers asking if Amy simply wants a name matching the parents who bring her, while commenters urged the grandparents to step back, saying they `have allowed yourselves to become too involved`.
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DEAR ABBY: Our granddaughter, "Amy," who shows in 4-H, decided to take her stepdad's last name when appearing at the fair. Our son, her father, is a big part of her life. This is the second year in a row she has done this, and it hurts me and my husband deeply. Her mother, stepdad and his family think it's great. Our son has no backbone and won't stand up to Amy's mother or put his foot down about the situation.We tried talking with Amy. She sai…
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Dear Abby: Our granddaughter, “Amy,” who shows in 4-H, decided to take her stepdad’s last name when appearing at the fair. Our son, her father, is a big part of her life. This is the second year in a row she has done this, and it hurts me and my husband deeply. Her mother, stepdad, and his family think it’s great. Our son has no backbone and won’t stand up to Amy’s mother or put his foot down about the situation.
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