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Dad Insists on Daughter’s Career Choice, She Fights Back

by Diply Social Team
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We all want the best for our children, but sometimes, our own ambitions cloud our judgment. A computer scientist father thought he knew what was best for his 17-year-old daughter’s future, but she had other plans. The dad believed his daughter had the potential to become a great data scientist, but she wanted to pursue psychology or a business major. As they sat down to discuss her future, things took a dramatic turn. ️

Daughter’s Potential Future

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The Tech Influence ️

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Her Own Interests

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Dad’s Doubts

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Past Experience

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The Big Discussion

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Support or Control?

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Compromise Attempt ️

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Pushing Too Hard?

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Her Future, Not His

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Storming Out ⛈️

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Daughter’s Rebellion: A Lesson Learned?

This father’s attempt to secure his daughter’s future by pushing her towards a career in computer science backfired when she snapped and stormed out of their discussion. Realizing he may have pushed too hard, the dad is left to ponder his approach. While he wants her to have a bright future, his daughter has made it clear that her future is her own to decide. Will this be a lesson learned for the well-meaning father? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

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Autistic commenters and psychologists defend daughter’s career choice, calling OP ableist. YTA

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LittleFeltSpock | LittleFeltSpock

Commenter calls out OP for not respecting daughter’s wishes

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guessmyageidareyou | guessmyageidareyou

Daughter’s career choice should be her own, not forced ‍

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Autistic people have excellent social skills and can excel in psychology. YTA.

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Jess1ca1467 | Jess1ca1467

Comment section unanimously calls out OP’s behavior as unacceptable

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Famous_Place9172 | Famous_Place9172

Daughter’s future career ruined by overbearing father. YTA

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Desert_Sea_4998 | Desert_Sea_4998

Autistic people can be psychologists too! YTA gets roasted

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Data science judgment questioned, sparks sarcastic replies

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Daughter questions why parent cares about her career choice

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Parental pressure leads to conflict and resentment. Let kids choose

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GothPenguin | GothPenguin

Commenter calls out OP’s bad behavior with a hint of sarcasm

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claireclairey | claireclairey

Psychology offers various career paths beyond clinical work

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Banjos-Not-Bombs | Banjos-Not-Bombs

Daughter fights back against controlling father’s career choice

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dcm510 | dcm510

Parental pressure can lead to misery and dropouts. Let her choose.

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Commenter calls out dad’s controlling behavior, warns of consequences.

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OldDominionSmoke | OldDominionSmoke

Dad ignores daughter’s wishes for career in tech. Commenter calls YTA

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bactram | bactram

Father pushing daughter into career she may not want, YTA.

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No-Description-5663 | No-Description-5663

Commenter calls out dad for controlling daughter’s career choice.

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Aunty_Fascist | Aunty_Fascist

Parental control vs. individual choice

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Embarrassed_Hat_2904 | Embarrassed_Hat_2904

Daughter claps back at dad’s career pressure. YTA called out

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Milkybarfkid | Milkybarfkid

Daughter fights back against dad’s insistence on career choice

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PurpleBugBull | PurpleBugBull

Daughter fights back against dad’s controlling career demands. YTA

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readshannontierney | readshannontierney

Commenter calls out dad for pushing daughter’s career choice

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HariSeldon1986 | HariSeldon1986

Parent’s limiting behavior towards autistic daughter criticized. YTA called out.

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eregina3 | eregina3

Commenter calls out ableism and dream-pushing, reply highlights neurodivergent strengths

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Impossible_Focus5201 | Impossible_Focus5201

Commenter shares personal experience and highlights the value of diverse skills

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Commenter calls out OP’s behavior, no replies.

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Daughter fights back against dad’s career choice, commenters support her.

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ResponseMountain6580 | ResponseMountain6580

Daughter fights back against father’s limiting career expectations.

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cherryjambitch | cherryjambitch

Let her make her own way or she’ll be miserable

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nykjhs | nykjhs

Short and to the point. This commenter thinks YTA.

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VivaVeronica | VivaVeronica

Daughter’s autonomy is key, support her choices

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ExactHedgehog8498 | ExactHedgehog8498

Let her find her passion. Don’t push your choices. YTA

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bogo0814 | bogo0814

Commenter calls out dad for controlling daughter’s life.

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Dannah_Montanah | Dannah_Montanah

Daughter fights back against dad’s career choice, calling him YTA

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Parenting gone wrong: YTA for not letting your child grow.

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KinkyMouse85 | KinkyMouse85

Coding is valued in psychology field, social skills not necessary

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Sufficient_Dingo_463 | Sufficient_Dingo_463

Commenter calls out dad for dismissing daughter’s career choice

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CrystalQueen3000 | CrystalQueen3000

Daughter fights back against dad’s career pressure. YTA called out

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TumbleWeedPasses | TumbleWeedPasses

Commenter calls out pushy dad, suggests daughter faked interest

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Commenter calls out controlling parent in career choice dispute

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Supportive comment encourages dad to let daughter make her own choices

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Let her figure it out. Don’t manipulate her career choice

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Daughter stands up to overbearing dad, commenters applaud her strength

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Commenter calls out dad’s controlling behavior with sports analogy

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Commenter deems someone the a**hole

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Pushing your daughter into a career she hates? YTA

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Pavelexander | Pavelexander

Daughter fights back against dad’s career choice, YTA called out

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Commenter calls out dad’s behavior, no replies.

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misslo718 | misslo718

Father ignores daughter’s interests, YTA for not listening

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Commenter sarcastically suggests extreme parenting approach, no replies.

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OogusMacBoogus | OogusMacBoogus

Daughter fights back against dad’s career choice insistence. YTA.

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Commenter questions unrealistic career suggestion with humor

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