Father Refuses to Use Saved Money for Stepdaughter’s Car to Help With Daughter’s IVF Treatment

A father is facing a difficult decision after saving up money to buy his stepdaughter a car for her 18th birthday. His daughter and son-in-law are struggling with infertility and cannot afford another round of IVF treatment. They asked to borrow the money, but the father is torn between fulfilling his stepdaughter’s dream and helping his daughter become a mother.

The situation is complicated by family drama and the father’s strained relationship with his daughter’s in-laws. Read on to find out how the father handled the situation and what advice Reddit users gave him.

Loving stepfather refuses to use savings for stepdaughter’s car.

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Father puts stepdaughter’s car above daughter’s IVF treatment ‍ ‍

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Family feud over stepdaughter’s car and daughter’s IVF treatment

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Father prioritizes stepdaughter’s car over daughter’s IVF treatment

A father is facing criticism after refusing to use saved money for his stepdaughter’s car to help his daughter and son-in-law with their IVF treatment. The father had been saving up for years to buy his stepdaughter a car for her 18th birthday but has not yet made the purchase. His older daughter has been struggling with infertility and requested to borrow the money for their IVF treatment, but the father declined, stating that he did not want to disappoint his stepdaughter.

The daughter’s husband argued that the money should go towards a better cause and that his parents had already helped with previous treatment costs. The father’s refusal has caused tension in the family, with his sister and son-in-law criticizing his priorities.

Despite the criticism, the father is standing by his decision. The situation raises questions about familial obligations and priorities, and the difficult decisions that come with them.

NTA. It’s YOUR money, they’re not entitled to it

Adult entitlement vs responsible parenting. NTA wins.

Choosing to support older daughter’s savings over stepdaughter’s IVF.

Delaying IVF treatment may be more responsible than having a child.

NTA. Commenter agrees with OP that stepdaughter and her partner are acting entitled about IVF treatment, but notes that the cost of IVF doesn’t replace any of the normal expenses, it adds to them.

Commenter justifies why stepfather is NTA for not funding IVF.

Debt-ridden couple can’t afford IVF, OP not obligated to help. NTA

Supporting daughter’s IVF treatment over stepdaughter’s car, NTA.

Has the bio daughter been treated fairly? NTA for not giving money.

Sibling rivalry or unequal treatment?

ESH in this situation. Daughter is entitled, but OP’s response is cruel

Daughter demands IVF money despite dad saving for sister’s car

Commenter defends father’s decision to not use saved money for IVF.

User questions potential favoritism towards stepdaughter over bio daughter

Bio daughter unreliable with money, father NTA for refusing.

NTA – Daughter needs to accept reality. Money is for car.

Boundaries are important. Keep your financial plans private

Father refuses to lend money for IVF, gets guilt tripped

Prioritize savings for IVF treatment, not stepdaughter’s car.

Did OP spoil stepdaughter and neglect biodaughter?

Infertility is tough, but entitlement to someone’s savings is wrong.

Did the older daughter receive an equally expensive gift?

Having a car is important and experiencing it may be once in a lifetime opportunity. People should not rush to have kids considering the current situation. The comment replies mention entitlement in the birthing industry.

Personal responsibility for IVF treatment, but be kind in refusal

Curious comment sparks discussion about fairness in gift-giving

Debate over using saved money for IVF vs car expenses.

Debate on father’s obligation to pay for daughter’s IVF treatment

Commenter suggests adoption instead of IVF, but replies note the high cost and difficulty of the process.

No money for a car or baby? NTA, let them be.

Couple’s IVF success shows bio daughter can handle her own life

Choosing between stepdaughter’s car and daughter’s IVF treatment

Choosing daughter’s education over expensive IVF treatment. ‍

Your money, your choice!

Is waiting for financial stability a better option?

NTA refuses to fund stepdaughter’s IVF treatment, suggests adoption instead. Commenter disagrees.

Dodging the question? Father’s favoritism sparks suspicion.

Commenter supports the father’s decision and calls out entitlement

Fairness concerns arise in stepdaughter vs daughter’s IVF treatment decision

NTA: Priorities first

Supportive comment suggests adoption and emotional support for daughter’s IVF.

Daughter & son-in-law being entitled. Stepdaughter shamed for luck. NTA

Commenter advises against IVF and suggests medical procedure for daughter.

Generous 18th birthday gift for elder daughter justifies stepdaughter’s exclusion.

Curious if bio daughter received expensive gift before IVF treatment