I'm going to kick my stepson out for refusing to come on our family trip
Why is he refusing to go on the family trips?
Yes he refuses to go with us because he feels scared.
You can't kick your stepson out of the family because he doesn't want to go on a family trip. You should see why he is scared and try to make him feel better.
Maybe you're right. I think I'll ask him. Even if his answer isn't legit then I might just let him do what he wants.
Good idea, you are working on a good relationship with him that way. Teens are especially rebellious at times so you need to deal with it. He will straighten out more as he gets older.