A father who was absent from his daughter's life for 10 years reconnected with her and is now facing a dilemma. When his daughter asked to live with him, he agreed but with one condition. This has caused a rift between him, his daughter, and his mother. The father believes that a child needs to follow rules and be respectful, but his mother disagrees. The daughter's behavior has also been an issue, as no punishment seems to work on her and she can be very disrespectful at times. However, after talking with his daughter, he discovered the real reason why she wants to live with him and it may not be what he expected. Read on to find out how this father handles the situation and what the outcome is.
Father Reconnects With Daughter, But Issues Arise When She Asks To Live With Him
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A man who was once a terrible person, has reconnected with his daughter after a decade. However, he is now struggling with how to parent her. Despite Nova being a generally good kid, she can be disrespectful and no punishment seems to work on her. When Nova asked to live with him, he agreed but with a condition that she follows his rules and is respectful. This decision has caused tension between him and his daughter, as well as his mother. In this post, we will explore the challenges of parenting a child who has been absent from your life for years and the difficulties of enforcing rules. We will also look at the struggles of a father who wants to be there for his daughter but is unsure of how to discipline her. Stay tuned for comments and reactions from the community.
YTA but it's not unfixable. Take her in and focus on building the relationship. Parenting is 95% love, fun, and care and 5% punishments, correction.
Ok-Writer-774 | Ok-Writer-774
Father's conditional love for daughter causes issues with living together 💔
Elean0r89 | Elean0r89
Father expects too much from 10-year-old daughter, YTA. 😒
Jocelyn-1973 | Jocelyn-1973
Parenting isn't just punishing wrong doing. Listen to your mother. YTA.
katamino | katamino
ESH except for the 10-year-old girl. OP needs to welcome her with open arms, show her love, patience, and understanding. Look into why she is asking to live with him, and commit to being a good father.
EmpressJainaSolo | EmpressJainaSolo
Engaging in effective communication with children is important 🗣️
Violetsme | Violetsme
Commenter calls out father for being a deadbeat parent 🔥
arabelladella | arabelladella
Reconnecting with his daughter, but demanding rules, makes him YTA 😒
that_ginger927927 | that_ginger927927
User suggests OP is the a**hole for threatening to abandon daughter.
toby_finn | toby_finn
Parenting advice: Punishment should be rare, not automatic. 🤔
Wild_Cauliflower2336 | Wild_Cauliflower2336
Stranger father tries to discipline daughter, receives backlash. ❌
SpicyMargarita143 | SpicyMargarita143
Reconnecting with your child after a decade is tough. 💔
Fancy_Association484 | Fancy_Association484
Teaching respect is key. 🤝 YTA needs to listen.
Dingdonghellom8 | Dingdonghellom8
Father refuses daughter's request to live with him, YTA
azula1983 | azula1983
Setting rules is fine, but 'you can't stay' is not.
SpawnOfTheBeast | SpawnOfTheBeast
Trust is key when reconnecting with estranged loved ones ❤️
bitterjamjelly9 | bitterjamjelly9
Reconnecting with estranged daughter leads to attitude issues 😕
Common_Frosting_6096 | Common_Frosting_6096
Mixed feelings expressed in comment about father-daughter relationship.
Brainjacker | Brainjacker
Father faces criticism for not understanding daughter's perspective 🤔
unsafeideas | unsafeideas
Helping a troubled child requires patience, therapy and mutual understanding ❤️
Minority2 | Minority2
Reconnecting with daughter doesn't mean you can ignore boundaries 💔
lonnielee3 | lonnielee3
Struggling to connect with daughter after months apart. YTA or NAH?
OkRepresentative3558 | OkRepresentative3558
Have an open conversation with daughter to make things right 👍
bob_dole- | bob_dole-
Reconnecting with estranged daughter, father contemplates living arrangement. NTA.
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Newbie parent gets understanding feedback on phrasing, learns and improves
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Father's strict parenting raises concern for daughter's well-being.
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Commenter calls out 'deadbeat dad' and offers advice 💡
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Setting boundaries makes you a better parent. 🙌
Pharmacienne123 | Pharmacienne123
Parenting classes may help both you and your daughter. 😕
Quix66 | Quix66
Positive reinforcement can work wonders in parenting ⭐
cannycandelabra | cannycandelabra
Reconnecting with your daughter isn't easy, but with communication and counseling, it's possible ❤️
Either_Ad_8757 | Either_Ad_8757
Father faces criticism for not stepping up for his daughter.
charleyxy | charleyxy
Setting clear boundaries and rules for daughter's move in. 🚫🤕❤️
SpookyCatLime | SpookyCatLime
Parenting classes recommended for NTA father with rebellious daughter.
Yeppie123 | Yeppie123
Advice for a new parent, make it fun and model good behavior 😊
PeepsDeBeaul | PeepsDeBeaul
Supportive comment suggests talking to daughter about rules and consequences ❤️
Upset_Custard7652 | Upset_Custard7652
Never give up on being a good parent 👏
Scared-Move122 | Scared-Move122
Providing structure can make a difference. Show, don't ask.
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Father reconnects with daughter after 10 years of absence ❤️
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Redemption story: Father goes from YTA to NTA with edit ✨
flax97 | flax97
Parenting a kid like Nova can be tough, but don't give up 💪🏼 Keep revisiting the conversation and try natural consequences 🤔
schwarzekatze999 | schwarzekatze999
Father faces backlash for conditional love, needs to apologize.
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Father seeks redemption after abandoning daughter, but still has work.
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OP receives advice on how to help emotionally abused daughter 💜
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Reconnected father urged to be responsible parent by commenter 👍
Shoddy_Lifeguard_852 | Shoddy_Lifeguard_852
Heartbreaking comment about Nova 💔
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Commenter calls out OP for being TA towards his 10-year-old daughter 😂
Crafty-Associate592 | Crafty-Associate592
Reconnecting after 10 years, but expecting obedience? ESH (except the kid) 👎
GeneralChaos2005 | GeneralChaos2005
Father reconnects with daughter after 10 years, but struggles to earn authority.
Medium_Person | Medium_Person
Setting boundaries for daughter doesn't make him the a**hole 🚫🍑
GemofSpice | GemofSpice
Setting boundaries with daughter and expressing love. ❤
No_Dance1739 | No_Dance1739
Parenting crisis: A 10-year-old paying the price. 😔
chronicpainprincess | chronicpainprincess
Reconnecting with estranged daughter, but is love for her unconditional? 💔
aproclivity | aproclivity
User calls out deadbeat dad for putting conditions on daughter's love
SocksAndPi | SocksAndPi
Encourage counseling for both to improve your relationship ❤️
dianem1965 | dianem1965
