Teen Mom Maci Bookout’s son Bentley, 12, refuses to see troubled dad Ryan Edwards & skips brother Jagger’s birthday

TEEN Mom star Maci Bookout's son Bentley admits he plans to skip his brother's birthday party to avoid his estranged father.

Last week, fans saw 12-year-old at his grandparent's house, where he would see his troubled dad.

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But when he discovers that the , the tween makes a hard choice.

"Bentley has set clear boundaries that he doesn't want to be around his dad until they go to therapy together," shared .

She then told her son the news that the venue had changed, and Bentley admits he doesn't want to be at his dad's house.

"I haven't seen him in forever, and then that'd just be a big jump from just like, not seeing him,and then going straight to his house," he admitted.

Bentley's relationship with his father has become strained because of Ryan's addiction issues.

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This season has seen him begin seeing a therapist to help with their relationship.

But Ryan has yet to agree to visit with him for joint sessions. Maci's ex had a lengthy battle with substance abuse and a 2018 rehab stint.

Earlier this month, The Sun exclusively revealed that , as the “suffering victim” is demanding $290,000. 

Despite the complaints coming from Ryan and his parents that Maci has been keeping Bentley away from them, she assured fans the decision has been Bentley's alone.

She disclosed to  producers: “I couldn’t tell you the last time the words ‘I want to see my dad’ came out of his mouth.

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“He definitely wants to still see his brothers and sister, but we spoke with Jen and Larry with Bentley. He told them he doesn’t want to see his dad anymore until he goes to therapy."

As well as Bentley, Maci shares daughter, Jayde, five, and son, Maverick, five, with her husband Taylor McKinney.

Ryan shares Jagger, two, and daughter Stella, one, with wife Mackenzie Edwards.  airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on MTV.

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