When it comes to paying for college, most parents are willing to go the extra mile to help their children succeed. But what happens when one child demands equal treatment, even if it means getting a second college degree? 🤔 Meet this dad, who's caught in the middle of a family feud after refusing to pay for his son's second college degree. As the drama unfolds, we'll see how far this father is willing to go to protect his family's finances and his relationship with his son. 💔👨👦

The Family and Education Background 🎓

Dad's Ivy League Connection 🌿

Oldest Son's Struggles 😓

Sibling Rivalry Intensifies 🔥

Dad's Financial Support 💰

A Surprise Twist 😲

Son's Expectations 🎓💸

Dad's Limitations 🚫

Accusations Fly 🗣️

Son's Quest for Equality ⚖️

Placing Blame 😠

Dad's Heartache 💔

Family Takes Sides 🥊

Escalating Tensions 😤

Power Struggles 💥

Relationships at Risk 🌪️

Dad's Dilemma: Paying for More Degrees or Saving the Family? 🤔
Caught in a whirlwind of family drama, this dad is trying to navigate the tricky waters of paying for college degrees and maintaining family harmony. His oldest son, who already has a degree and a great job, is demanding that dad pay for another undergraduate degree from a prestigious college, just like his siblings. However, dad's financial resources are stretched thin, and he's worried about the impact on his family relationships. As the battle lines are drawn, the family is divided, with grandparents even offering to pay for tuition they can't afford. Will this dad find a way to resolve the conflict and save his relationship with his son? Only time will tell. 💔👨👦
Protecting parents from financial manipulation by entitled son 👊

NTA. Don't overextend yourself paying extra for him. He has a degree. 💶

NTA. Parenting done right. Time for son to take responsibility. 👍

NTA. Son wants Ivy League degree, but dad can't pay. Son's entitled attitude causes family tension. 😱

Can OP's son even apply for a second degree? 🤔

Commenter exposes flaws in dad's reasoning with sass 😎

Generous dad refuses to pay for son's second degree 💸🙅♂️

Fairness in paying for college degrees debated. 👨🎓

Curious about son's motive for second undergrad degree 🤔

Adult child wants second degree, NTA refuses to pay 💰

Equal payment for college is fair. Eldest son may feel jealous 🤔

Son being selfish and jealous, NTA. Discuss expenses and safeguard.

Son expects dad to favor him over youngest, NTA.

NTA being fair, oldest needs attitude overhaul 👍

Parental responsibility ends with first degree. NTA 👍

Equal funds allocated for each child's education. NTA 👍

Parenting strategy differences questioned, power of attorney raised. 🤔

Son wants second degree, dad says no. Commenters side with dad 👍

Father's neglect caused son's academic struggles. NTA for question, but... 😔

Providing education is enough. NTA for not paying again. 💸

One degree is enough 💶. Son needs to take responsibility. NTA.

NTA, but consider power of attorney or financial conversation 💰

A son's envy and emotional issues, but NAH for dad's decision 😔

Son wants second degree, dad says NTA, take responsibility. 👍

Parent questioned on son's education expenses. INFO requested for clarity.

Navigating family conflicts with love and boundaries 💜

Commenter questions possibility of son's second degree at Ivy League.

NTA. Parent shouldn't have to pay for second degree. 💰🚫

Generous dad refuses to pay for son's second degree 🎓💰

Self-sufficiency is key. Grateful for parents' undergrad support. NTA 👏

Setting limits on education funds, tough but reasonable decision. 👍

NTA commenter advises OP to speak with parents and show son the cost of his initial tuition and siblings' tuition. Replies express sympathy and concern for OP's situation.

Dad cuts off son's college funding. Commenters agree. 👍

No sympathy for entitled son. Dad made the right call. 👍

One degree per kid? NTA dad sparks debate 🤔

Commenter shares personal experience and advises dad to let son take responsibility. 💪

NTA but parenting plays a role in shaping behavior 👨🏻🎤

NTA, son wants a second degree for fairness, unreasonable. 💰🙅♂️

Ungrateful son expects dad to pay for second degree 😒

Self-made success story encourages son to take responsibility 💪

Envious commenter praises OP for not funding entitled son's education 💯

NTA defends son's right to pursue education despite dad's refusal 💪

Inclusive dad or entitled son? NAH suggests family talk 👍

One ticket for education, no sympathy for second degree 💸

Son wants second degree, but dad won't pay 💰🤷♂️

Sibling envy leads to second degree, commenter calls it dumb 🤷♂️

Eldest son needs counseling, not another degree. 🙏

Commenter criticizes son's choice of second undergrad degree. 🤔

Commenter shares personal experience and advises against entitlement. 👍

NTA dad: pay for grad degree, not second college degree 👍

Honesty is the best policy 💰💸 Discuss finances openly with son

NTA. Congratulatory message and advice for father-son heart-to-heart 👏

Parent acknowledges child's past mistakes, suggests saving fund for university. 👍

Curious about son's education path and dad's financial boundaries 🤔

Building a bond with your son can help him feel less different 👫

Commenter questions validity of story and offers practical advice. 🤔

NTA commenter suggests tough love for entitled son 👊

Comment removed due to violation of subreddit rules 🚫

Grateful or entitled? The debate over paying for education.

State schools can be prestigious too! NTA for setting boundaries.

Encouraging response to NTA comment about son's college degree 💪

Commenter calls son a selfish asswipe, no replies.

Fair deal! Parents paid for undergrad, but not grad school 👍

Short and sweet: commenter thinks dad is NTA 👍

Protect your parents and let him pay for his own degree 👍

NTA. Suggest a compromise for a higher status with less cost 👍

Suggests spreadsheet to show son he was treated equally. 🤔

One degree is enough 💪, no value in second degree 💰

Persuade parents with numbers? 🤔 Tips for convincing them.

Parental responsibility vs. financial independence 💵

Oldest son's issues could worsen, NTA/NAH, needs discussion 🤔

NTA for not paying for son's second degree. 👏
