Stepmom Tells Stepson ‘Thems the Breaks’ Over College Funds

Meet Catie (17) and Nick (16), two siblings who are about to experience the harsh reality of college funding. Their parents, Will (52M) and the stepmom (49F), have a unique arrangement for Catie’s college expenses, while Nick’s dad, Brian (49M), is responsible for his college fund. However, when Nick learns about the difference in their financial situations, he confronts his dad and stepmom, asking for a more equal distribution of funds. The stepmom’s response? ‘Thems the breaks.’ Let’s dive into this family drama and see what unfolds.

The College Funding Plan

The Stepmom’s New Family ‍ ‍ ‍

Catie’s College Funding

Nick’s College Fund Struggles

The Financial Talk ️

Nick’s Realization

Nick’s Plea for Fairness

Alternative Solutions?

Stepmom’s Response

‘Thems the Breaks’

Dad’s Disapproval

The Follow-Up Conversation ️

A Lengthy Discussion ⏳

The Infamous Phrase ‍♀️

Apologies and Support

A Family Torn Apart Over College Funds

As the siblings face the harsh reality of college funding, Nick’s plea for fairness is met with a shocking response from his stepmom: ‘Thems the breaks.’ The situation escalates, leaving the family divided and emotions running high. Will apologies and support be enough to mend the rift between them? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this heart-wrenching situation…

Stepmom receives mixed judgement for denying stepson’s college funds request

Stepmom’s dismissive comment earns her YTA judgement

Blunt truth about college funds sparks debate. NTA.

Stepmom tells stepson ‘thems the breaks’ over college funds. NTA.

YTA comment receives mixed replies, one defends stepmom’s response

Stepmom’s decision defended, but communication could have been better

Stepmom defends decision not to fund stepson’s college education

NTA commenter advises caution and humility in sibling conflict

Regretful college grad advises open discussion with kids about college funds

Commenter defends stepmom’s actions, advises better communication next time.

Teaching a major life lesson: ‘It isn’t fair, but life isn’t fair’

Stepmom’s callous comment to stepson sparks heated debate. YTA.

Stepmom not responsible for stepson’s college funds. NTA

Being honest with stepson about college funds, NTA

Financial disparity in mixed families. Navigating college funds.

Supportive comment defends OP, encourages stepson to pursue scholarships

Different familial situations, understandable but messed up college funds situation.

Stepmom’s half payment is generous, life is unfair

Military and GI Bill may be an option for stepson ‍

Stepmom praised for handling stepson’s college funds maturely

NAH- Encouraging advice on education planning and career paths

Stepmom not the a**hole for giving practical advice

Encouraging suggestion to explore alternative options for stepson’s college funds

Stepmom defends her decision to not pay for stepson’s college

Commenter advises stepson to find alternative ways to fund education.

Setting boundaries with children can be tough , but necessary. NTA

Commenter empathizes with stepson but advises diplomacy to avoid resentment

Life isn’t fair, ‘thems the breaks’ – defending stepmom’s actions

Being honest with kids is important. ‘Thems the breaks’

Stepmom not the a**hole for explaining financial limitations

Stepmom not obligated to pay for stepson’s education. NTA

Stealing daughter’s college fund for stepson makes them AHs

Encouraging comment validates son’s feelings, offers perspective

Stepmom’s vague explanation of college funds frustrates stepson.

Stepmom defends withholding college funds from entitled stepson

One parent funding college, NTA. Emotions aside, logical explanation given.

Defending stepmom’s ‘them’s the breaks’ comment sparks debate

NTA comment defends parents against entitled teens with humor

Stepmom defends her decision to not pay for stepson’s college

Stepmom faces tough love criticism, but offers practical advice

NTA comment: Should parents pay for adult children’s expenses?

Stepmom defends ‘thems the breaks’ response to entitled stepson. ‍♀️

Stepmom’s stepson gets the short end of the stick ‍♀️

Being entitled to college funds? NTA explains life’s unfairness.

Stepmom’s dismissive attitude towards struggling stepson earns YTA judgement

Stepmom’s tough love gets NTA’s approval

Stepmom unfairly treats stepson, called out for lack of compassion.

Commenter deems OP the a**hole for college funds comment

Commenter agrees with stepmom’s decision.

Stepmom not at fault according to commenter.

Commenter finds ‘thems the breaks’ condescending

Stepmom’s cold response to stepson’s college funds earns soft YTA.

Commenter defends not paying for stepson’s college, receives tough love