We all have dreams for our children, but what happens when those dreams don't align with reality? In a heated exchange, one mother found herself at odds with her teenage daughter's sole ambition: to be a stay-at-home mom (SAHM). While she respects the role, the mother worries about her daughter's lack of a backup plan, especially if life doesn't go as planned. Let's dive into this family drama, where love, dreams, and harsh realities collide. 🎭💔
Mother's Tough Love: No Support for Teen Daughter's 'Stay-At-Home-Mom Only' Dream 🏠💔
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This mother's tale is a whirlwind of love, concern, and tough parenting. Her teenage daughter dreams of being a stay-at-home mom, with no plans for college, jobs, or any form of self-reliance. When the mother suggests alternatives and the need for a backup plan, the daughter's response is to rely on her parents. Fearing the worst-case scenarios, the mother insists her daughter needs to prepare for life's uncertainties. The daughter's refusal to budge leads to a harsh reality check, causing a rift in their relationship. Is this tough love or too harsh? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 💭🔥
NTA, her unrealistic dream and entitlement are called out.
thanudeastronomer | thanudeastronomer
"NTA. Recipe for abusive relationship. Teach her red flags 💔"
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NTA. Dreams change, life happens. Plan for independence and happiness 💔
acreativeaccountant | acreativeaccountant
NTA, daughter's delusion of being a SAHM is unrealistic 🙄
tuppence_a_bag98 | tuppence_a_bag98
Culinary arts and hospitality skills make for a great SAHM fallback 😊
AliceJust | AliceJust
NTA: Stay-at-home mom dream vs. independence, entitlement, and wake-up call 🚡
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NTA at all. Daughter's plan: be a freeloader, not SAHM. Encourage responsibility.
inreallife12001 | inreallife12001
NTA. Daughter's 'stay-at-home-mom only' dream lacks independence and backup plan 💔
Ermithecow | Ermithecow
"NTA. Being a stay at home mom is fine but *hard damn work* 🤪"
Suchsaladwoes | Suchsaladwoes
Age matters! Is it a 13-year-old or a graduating senior?
purplecurtain16 | purplecurtain16
Is she doing anything besides going to high school? 🤔
ScammerC | ScammerC
NTA. Encouraging education for a more secure future 👍
DazzleLove | DazzleLove
NTA shuts down daughter's 'stay-at-home-mom only' dream 💔
rockets_meowth | rockets_meowth
Hilarious comment about daughter's 'military husband' dream 😂
BardicInclination | BardicInclination
"NTA. Lawyer up, break up with her and take the kids." 💔
truth_sentinell | truth_sentinell
NTA: Set boundaries and educate her on reality of motherhood 👍
navelbabel | navelbabel
NTA: SAHMs need marketable skills or solid financial plan 👍
MadameBurner | MadameBurner
NTA. Tough love: preparing kids for independence and responsibility 👏
mlfern90 | mlfern90
"SAHMs can be fulfilling, but independence is important too! 👨👩👧👦"
pagexviii | pagexviii
"NTA. My journey from student to SAHM and the benefits." 💔
wifey | wifey
Engaging comment about the risks of relying solely on being a SAHP 🤔
milkywaygallaxy | milkywaygallaxy
NTA. Reality check for dreamy teen 👍
Rey16 | Rey16
NTA: Women in the past knew the importance of self-career independence 👭
Toirneach | Toirneach
NTA. Totally reasonable. 👍
moongirl12 | moongirl12
NTA- A success story: cousin worked part-time, got degree, and married
slmpickings | slmpickings
NTA. Daughter's unrealistic expectations and lack of independence raises concerns. 😱
e-elegia | e-elegia
Teaching tough love: A mother's guide to independence and maturity. 👏
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NTA. SAHM is not a life plan. 🙏
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NTA- Tough love teaches daughter about reality and responsibility 💔
Joseph9877 | Joseph9877
Planning to be a SAHM without being a mom? 🤔
Pretend-Preparation | Pretend-Preparation
NTA. Encouraging independence and responsibility for a secure future. 👍
Frayat | Frayat
Daughter's unrealistic expectations: NTA, military marriages have high divorce rates 😯
coc1203 | coc1203
NTA - Having a backup plan is responsible 💪
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Supporting stay-at-home parents is great, but have a backup plan 👍
KarenSlayer9001 | KarenSlayer9001
NTA. Embrace independence and consider partner's desires. 💪💼
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Supportive mom encourages daughter to pursue more than motherhood
Partymonster86 | Partymonster86
Engaging comment: Teen's dream vs. 'capitalistic machine' - INFO needed
kena938 | kena938
Being a STAHM is hard work, but has its challenges and perks 👨🏻🎤
adriesty | adriesty
Friend's dream turned nightmare: dependency on spouse leads to unhappiness 😔
whelpineedhelp | whelpineedhelp
Is she just messing with you? NTA dilemma 😕
CandylandCanada | CandylandCanada
Weeds reference sparks love and nostalgia among commenters 🌿
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Be your own pillar to lean on 💪
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