Ah, Thanksgiving! A time for family, food, and… familial drama? This is the story of a 19-year-old college student who found himself in a peculiar predicament. As he prepared to leave for college, his parents dropped a bombshell – they were planning to host a foreign exchange student in his room. The twist? They waited until the last minute to tell him, and expected him to be okay with it. Fast forward to Thanksgiving, and our young hero is now faced with a tough decision. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster.
The Unexpected Dinner Conversation ️
The Uninvited Guest
The Facebook Post that Changed Everything
The Replacement Saga Begins
A Joke or a Jibe?
A Bitter Goodbye ✈️
The Thanksgiving Ticket Home ️
The Last Straw
The Thanksgiving Showdown
The Christmas Compromise
The Parental Verdict
The Thanksgiving Turmoil: A Tale of Family, Feelings, and a Foreign Exchange Student
This college student’s tale is a rollercoaster of emotions. From the shock of being ‘replaced’ by a foreign exchange student to the hurt of being laughed at by his own parents, his journey is one that resonates with anyone who’s felt sidelined. The final straw? Being told he’d have to sleep on the couch during Thanksgiving. Our young hero decides to take a stand, choosing to spend Thanksgiving his own way. But the drama doesn’t end there – his parents label him as childish. As we head into the festive season, we’re left wondering – who’s really in the wrong here? Let’s delve into the world’s reactions to this family fiasco.
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NTA: Stand up for yourself and find a supportive Thanksgiving!
NTA: Celebrate Thanksgiving your own way and create new traditions
Parents’ neglect and erasure of OP’s presence during college years.
NTA: Parents disregarded your feelings, consider staying at a hotel
NTA. Your feelings are valid and family relationships are at stake.
NTA: Family replaces college student’s room, causing hurt feelings
Parents behaving badly? NTA stands up against childish behavior.
College student feels replaced by stranger in personal space
No a-hole here, just better communication needed. ️
Parents prioritize charity over child’s feelings. NTA.
Valid feelings about feeling replaced. Communicate with your parents
NTA: No courtesy given, definitely rude of them.
NTA. Dorm is not “home”. Parents acted thoughtlessly, uncaring. No offense.
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NTA. Parents don’t care, brace for more rejection. Lower expectations.
“YTA for feeling entitled to a shrine. Have a mature conversation.”
NTA – College student feels replaced by parents’ decision.
Parents’ lack of communication causes Thanksgiving drama. NTA.
NAH. College student feels replaced, but it’s their call for holidays
Not the a**hole – drama unfolds during Thanksgiving
Parents gave away room without consent. NTA. Thanksgiving drama.
Immaturity and entitlement: a lesson for the young
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Commenter questions the significance of gender and expresses suspicion. NTA.
UK vs US: Different perspectives on college students’ bedrooms
NTA: Enjoy Thanksgiving with a friend’s family!
19-year-old college student feels replaced and seeks revenge on parents
NTA, parents being shady, find alternative for Christmas break
Parents destroyed your vision of home, NTA.
NTA for feeling replaced, but have a calm conversation with mom
Parents neglected OP, NTA. Enjoy Thanksgiving with a friend!
Sibling’s step grandparents forced him to sleep on air mattress
Not the a**hole: Thanksgiving drama sparks heated discussion
NTA. Concerns about exchange program approval and legal documentation.
Parents could have been more considerate in accommodating you. NTA
Empathy for a mistreated college student. Parents can be difficult.
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NTA: Revenge is a dish best served in a nursing home
Skipping Christmas after Thanksgiving drama? Not the a**hole!
Parents replaced me? NTA. They gave away my room and ignored me
NTA, parents being inconsiderate. Fair compromise needed. Don’t demean women.
NTA, but your parents should have handled this more respectfully.
Parents replaced you at home? NTA, that’s not cool
Writing a letter to express feelings and improve communication
NTA. Feeling replaced in your childhood home. Understandable and relatable.
Unappreciated guest? Find a new Thanksgiving family!
Parents mishandled situation, commenter supports OP. Drama ensues.
Engaging with family and friends during Thanksgiving drama
NTA: College life vs. childhood nostalgia, a delicate balance
Skipping Thanksgiving to avoid uncomfortable dynamics with parents and exchange student
NTA. Parents replaced you for Thanksgiving, spend it with friends
Valid feelings of not feeling welcome at home during holidays.
19-year-old college student feels replaced by parents. NTA, stand your ground!
Growing up means letting go. NAH for staying at school
Family replaces college student with foreign exchange student
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NTA. Thanksgiving drama escalates. Stay away until she’s gone.
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NTA. Parents dismissive of feelings, treating you as child and adult
NTA – Parents need to consider their child’s feelings too ♂️
NTA: No need to go home if you’re uncomfortable
Not the a**hole – Thanksgiving drama takes center stage
NTA, your mom is brushing aside your feelings
Moving out can be tough, especially when your room changes
NTA: Disconnect and enjoy a drama-free Thanksgiving!
NTA. Bratty behavior until couch expectation. Drama unfolds.
Sleeping arrangements for Thanksgiving causing family tension. Seeking resolution.
Parents’ house, your feelings matter. NTA, but talk it out.
Parents keep room for 22 years, expect visit but no accommodation
