🎓 Buckle up, folks, because we've got a doozy of a college conundrum on our hands! 😱 Meet Catie, the golden child 👸 whose rich daddy is footing the bill for her fancy-schmancy education, and Nick, the unlucky stepson 🙍♂️ who's gotta scrape by on his dad's meager savings. 💸 When the truth comes out about the uneven playing field, tensions rise and accusations fly! 🚨 Did stepmom put her foot in her mouth with her "thems the breaks" comment? 😬 Let's dive in and unpack this family drama! 🍿
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🎓 A Tale of Two College-Bound Teens 👧👦
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🙍♂️ Meanwhile, Stepson Struggles to Scrape By 💸
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🤷♀️ Tough Luck, Kid - Mom's Not in the Picture 🖼️
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💸 Laying Out the Cold, Hard Facts 🧮
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🤐 Mum's the Word on the Moolah Situation 🤫
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😡 Stepson Sees Red Over Stepsister's Sweet Deal 🚨
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🤝 A Proposition: Share the Wealth, Stepmom! 💰
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🤷♀️ Stepmom's Verdict: Thems the Breaks, Kid 🤷
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😠 Stepson Sees Red, Hubby Calls Stepmom an A-hole 🍑
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✍️ The Fine Print: A Longer Look at the Convo 🔍
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🙏 Trying to Keep it Real, Yo 💯
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😬 Did Stepmom Put Her Foot in Her Mouth? 🦶👄
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🎓 College Costs Cause Family Feud: Is Stepmom the A-hole? 🍑
😱 Whoa, talk about a college conundrum! Catie's living the dream with her rich daddy footing the bill, while poor Nick's gotta make do with his dad's meager savings. 💸 When Nick finds out about the unfair situation, he's seeing red and demanding a piece of the pie! 🍰 Stepmom tries to let him down gently, but her "thems the breaks" comment has hubby calling her an a-hole. 🍑 Did she cross the line, or is Nick just being a brat? 🤔 Let's see what the internet has to say about this family feud! 🍿🔥
Stepmom's lack of empathy towards stepson's college debt (YTA).
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"Thems the breaks!" is dismissive and uncaring. YTA. 🤷♂️
CanterCircles | CanterCircles
A commenter relates to the stepson and supports the stepmom's approach.
KronkLaSworda | KronkLaSworda
Stepmom reminds stepson life's not fair when paying for college 😒
Cryptographer_Alone | Cryptographer_Alone
Stepmom criticized for insensitive comment towards stepson's education. 😕
Rude_Vermicelli2268 | Rude_Vermicelli2268
Stepmom refuses to hand over daughter's college fund to stepson 😠
No-Locksmith-8590 | No-Locksmith-8590
NTA commenter advises caution and quotes Yellowstone's John Dutton on fairness 😎
chuckinhoutex | chuckinhoutex
Regretful NTA shares college debt & parental advice 🎓
BioGirl956 | BioGirl956
NTA commenter defends stepmom's choice of words with tact advice.
Nobeernotvsmthgsmthg | Nobeernotvsmthgsmthg
Stepmom tells stepson 'thems the breaks' and gets called out for lack of empathy 😒
sjsyed | sjsyed
Teaching kids that life isn't fair 😠
robiatortilla | robiatortilla
Stepmom not responsible for stepson's college expenses. NTA 👏
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Being honest about college finances - NTA 👍
Zazzog | Zazzog
Mixed family finances cause college financial disparity. NTA offers solutions. 💪
HootblackDesiato | HootblackDesiato
NTA stepmom gets support for not being able to pay for stepson's college 💰
OctopussQueen | OctopussQueen
Different familial situations, tough luck for stepson 😠
cuervoguy2002 | cuervoguy2002
Stepmom's offer to pay for half of education deemed fair 👍
tre_chic00 | tre_chic00
Military and GI Bill can help with college costs. NTA.
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Stepmom praised for being a good parent and giving options 👍
HRHtheDuckyofCandS | HRHtheDuckyofCandS
NAH comment provides helpful advice for both stepson and stepmom 👍
scarybottom | scarybottom
Self-made success: Commenter encourages hard work and financial aid.
Celestia-Messenger | Celestia-Messenger
Stepmom refuses to pay for stepson's college, NTA.
JuliaX1984 | JuliaX1984
Parenting is tough - saying no firmly is necessary sometimes 🙏
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Life isn't fair, 'thems the breaks' for stepson's college funds 😠
Sorry_Lawfulness_221 | Sorry_Lawfulness_221
Encouragement for finding alternative paths to afford college 🎓
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Paying for college is tough but honesty is important. 🙏
katieleehaw | katieleehaw
Being honest with children is important. 'Them's the breaks!' 😠 NTA.
baneline2 | baneline2
Stepmom not the a**hole for being blunt about college costs 😊
ImaginaryStandard293 | ImaginaryStandard293
Stepmom doesn't owe stepson college support, NTA 👍
nkbee | nkbee
Confused commenter questions vague financial explanation for stepson's college.
The_Wyzard | The_Wyzard
Stealing daughter's college fund for stepson makes them AHs. NTA.
Minute_Patient_8841 | Minute_Patient_8841
Encouraging comment reminds stepson he has options for college 💪
KirbyxArt | KirbyxArt
NTA comment defends parents' financial responsibility to their children. 🙄
Homeowner238 | Homeowner238
Stepmom defends not paying for stepson's college, says life isn't fair 😠
MagicianOk6393 | MagicianOk6393
One parent is funding college, NTA. Emotions aside, logical explanation.
Unknown-U | Unknown-U
NTA stands by 'Them's the breaks!' and agreement with ex.
Hyacinthus98 | Hyacinthus98
Stepmom faces inequality, tries to help stepson with scholarships. NTA.
Mirror_Initial | Mirror_Initial
Being a bit harsh, but NTA for teaching him the truth.
Tatertotsmagee | Tatertotsmagee
Stepmom's response to stepson's college expenses deemed unfair. YTA. 😠
EmmalouEsq | EmmalouEsq
Stepmom takes no blame for stepson's college funds 😒
abletofable | abletofable
Stepmom criticized for telling stepson 'Thems the Breaks!' but not the a-hole according to commenters. They suggest scholarships or using dad's saved money.
Usidore | Usidore
Stepmom's dismissive attitude towards struggling stepson earns her YTA judgement.
Electronic_Swing_887 | Electronic_Swing_887
Stepmom not obligated to pay. Suggests trade school over college. 👍
CivilSenpai69 | CivilSenpai69
Stepmom advised stepson well, but could have been warmer 😊
Potential_Honey_955 | Potential_Honey_955
Stepmom defends not paying for stepson's college, NTA 😏
CaptainBeverlyPicard | CaptainBeverlyPicard
A condescending phrase that irritates the commentator, 😒
jmaccccck | jmaccccck
Early discussions on college expenses could have helped the situation 🙏
Buying_Bagels | Buying_Bagels
Encouraging NTA comment suggests state and community college options 👍
notnotforreal | notnotforreal
Stepmom's insensitive comment causes family turmoil. YTA.
Sea-Smell-6950 | Sea-Smell-6950
Stepmom criticized for treating stepchildren differently in college funds 😠
Bludongle | Bludongle
Empathy matters, even when delivering tough news. Soft YTA. 🤓
OddNastySatisfaction | OddNastySatisfaction
Redditor calls out stepmom for insensitive comment about college tuition 💸
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Parental responsibility for college expenses, reasonable expectations and entitlement. 🙏
magicalseer | magicalseer
Struggling with student debt, tough to hear 'thems the breaks' 😢
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Stepmom receives YTA judgement for insensitivity towards stepson's college issue 💁🏻♂️
AceHarleyQ | AceHarleyQ
Not responsible for stepson's college fees, NTA with explanation 😊
Darkweeper | Darkweeper
Stepson learns financial lesson from stepmom's tough love. NTA.
charlybell | charlybell
Student loans exist 💰 but stepmom's snarky 😠 response rated NTA.
BeaArt78 | BeaArt78
Don't be entitled to other people's money 👏
SammyLoops1 | SammyLoops1
Stepmom not responsible for stepson's college fund. NTA 👍
Slow-Medicine-7273 | Slow-Medicine-7273
Stepmom receives NTA judgment for college payment decision.
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Encouraging hard work for scholarships and being understanding. 💪
TowerOfPowerWow | TowerOfPowerWow
Stepmom explains financial situation to stepson, NTA 👍
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Stepson should be grateful for paid education, NTA wins 👍
pygmymetal | pygmymetal
Stepmom supports stepson despite financial difficulties. 👏
Neicy1204 | Neicy1204
NTA for not giving stepson extra money for college 💰
a-mathemagician | a-mathemagician
Stepmom not to blame for stepson's college expenses. NTA 👍
NoOutlandishness1099 | NoOutlandishness1099
Being upfront and rejoicing in others' success; volunteer reminder 🙌
RealTalkFastWalk | RealTalkFastWalk
Blunt responses may be warranted, according to this NTA comment.
rapshepard | rapshepard
Encouraging stepmom helps stepson find affordable college options 👏
shiuleong12 | shiuleong12
Stepmom refuses to pay for stepson's college, called ungrateful. 😒
queen0fgreen | queen0fgreen
Encouraging comment about applying for scholarships 👍
Prominenceburn | Prominenceburn
Don't hate the player, hate the game. NTA wins!
smurfandturf13 | smurfandturf13
Navigating student loans: 'NTA, like at all' 👍
tarc0917 | tarc0917
Stepmom's stepson can't afford college, commenters relate to situation.
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Stepmom advises stepson to explore other opportunities besides college 👍
Algebralovr | Algebralovr
Stepmom delivers tough love to stepson about college funds 😠
snarkastickat16 | snarkastickat16
Stepmom defends her daughter's college fund, internet agrees.
Multitrak | Multitrak
Stepmom not TA, but could offer alternatives to 'thems the breaks' 🙂
Softestpoop | Softestpoop
Stepmom receives soft NTA for denying stepson's college funds
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