Dad Bans Daughter from Internet After $1200 Gaming Fiasco: Too Harsh or Just Right?

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Imagine your 12-year-old daughter's favorite game leading to a $1200 credit card bill! 😱 That's exactly what happened to one father, who discovered his daughter's Roblox obsession had taken a dangerous turn. After a hacking incident, he found out she'd been sharing his credit card details online. His response? A complete internet ban. But was he too harsh, or is this a lesson we all need to learn? Let's dive into the story.

A Gaming Obsession Begins

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The Hacking Incident

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A New Account and a False Sense of Security

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The $1200 Shock

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The Unsettling Discovery

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A Betrayal Unearthed

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The Stern Lecture

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The Internet Ban

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A Mother's Plea

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A Father's Dilemma

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A Lesson in Internet Safety or Parenting Overkill?

In a world where online gaming is the new playground, one father finds himself embroiled in a $1200 nightmare. His 12-year-old daughter's love for Roblox takes a dark turn when she falls victim to a hacking incident. But the real shock comes when he discovers she's been sharing his credit card details on shady third-party sites. His reaction? A total internet ban. But with his wife pleading for leniency, he's torn. Did he go too far, or is this a wake-up call for parents everywhere? Let's see what people have to say about this...

NTA- Dad's strict punishment for daughter's credit card theft and lying 🚫💳

HoyMinyoy | HoyMinyoy

NTA but use this as a teaching moment for online safety 🌐

Pipipupu3 | Pipipupu3

$1200? NTA! Daughter posted credit card info. Time to educate.

MaryK007 | MaryK007

NTA. Theft and consequences. But did she understand the scam?

ACES_II | ACES_II

NTA for punishment, but parents need internet safety lesson too! 😬

bookynerdworm | bookynerdworm

NTA but educate daughter on recognizing scams and online safety 🚫💻

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ESH: Parenting fail leads to credit card theft and online dangers 😱

hahaheatherrr | hahaheatherrr

NTA: Brother's similar experience taught a serious lesson. Concerning lie.

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Teach internet safety to avoid scams and predators. NTA if taught, YTA if not.

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NTA. A valuable lesson for daughter, but punishment should be fair.

Damnbee | Damnbee

NTA: Parenting is tough, but trust and consequences are key 🔒

Purplehopflower | Purplehopflower

NTA: Daughter's internet misuse is like theft and lying. Punishment needed.

NoiseProvesNothing | NoiseProvesNothing

ESH for not teaching internet safety, but she stole a CC.

agreywood | agreywood

NTA. Setting a time limit and educating her on cybersecurity.

haemaker | haemaker

NTA. Wife needs to understand the dangers of giving out personal info. 😱

Drapple1382 | Drapple1382

NTA. Kid knew better. Good parenting. 👍

cashnicholas | cashnicholas

NTA but wife enables daughter; needs to learn from mistake 💸

WhiskyBratt | WhiskyBratt

Parenting advice: Have a calm discussion with your daughter 💬

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NTA: Lesson learned the hard way. Internet ban = unforgettable.

trogdorious | trogdorious

"NTA: Daughter's gaming addiction, wife enabling behavior. Wife is real problem."

ProgmusicHans | ProgmusicHans

NTA. Daughter needs to learn the value of money and respect.

GTdeSade | GTdeSade

NTA. Daughter stole, dad bans. Fair punishment or too harsh?

Scunglesuck | Scunglesuck

NTA. Punishment for credit card theft should be taken seriously! 😡

jsrsd | jsrsd

ESH. Did you teach her about online safety? Permanent ban?

ChocoKittie | ChocoKittie

NTA - Daughter stole card, consequences were just and severe 💰

quirkyredpanda | quirkyredpanda

NTA. Setting boundaries and teaching responsibility. 👍

TopPush7 | TopPush7

NTA. Daughter lied and needs to regain trust. Teachable moment. 👍

Reading4LifeForever | Reading4LifeForever

NTA. Daughter's internet ban sparks debate on parenting and technology.

BakingBitch92 | BakingBitch92

NTA. Daughter chose wrong, punishment is earned. Lock up CCs.

hemiguy76 | hemiguy76

NTA: Kids need to learn internet privacy, lying is unacceptable 😡

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