A father finds himself in a difficult situation after discovering his ex-wife’s attempt to withdraw a large sum of money from their daughter’s college fund. As their daughter begins to act out, the mother pleads for a united front in disciplining her. However, the father is hesitant to help his ex-wife after her actions. This story has sparked a heated debate on whether the father is justified in his refusal to cooperate.
A Rocky Relationship ️
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Custody Battles ⚖️
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Financial Struggles
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Suspicion Arises ️♂️
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Caught Red-Handed
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Confrontation Ensues ️
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Mandy Learns the Truth
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A Plea for Unity
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Clarifications and Updates
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Living Arrangements
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College Fund Contributions
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Jane’s Excuses
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Mandy’s Behavior ️
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Acting Out
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A United Front or Justified Refusal?
After discovering his ex-wife’s attempt to withdraw a large sum from their daughter’s college fund, the father refuses to help her discipline their daughter who is now acting out. The mother pleads for a united front, but the father is hesitant to cooperate after her betrayal. As the debate unfolds, many are left questioning if the father’s refusal is justified or if they should present a united front for their daughter’s sake. Share your thoughts and reactions!
Father receives support for getting alerts on ex-wife’s shady behavior.

NTA father seeks therapy for daughter after mother’s betrayal

Supportive comment suggests full custody for daughter’s well-being

Engaging discussion on parenting and finances, with mixed opinions

Toxic family dynamics and manipulation. NTA for not helping discipline.

Fight for custody and protect your daughter’s college fund

Empower your daughter to make her own decision

Co-parenting requires trust and accountability. Honest conversations can help rebuild.

Support daughter and have an honest talk with ex.

Ex-wife stole from your kid, NTA for not helping discipline.

Commenter shares personal experience of financial manipulation by parents.

Daughter’s mistrust of mother after attempted theft. NTA.

NTA. Reinforce important rules for daughter’s safety and mental health

Divorced couple at war over coparenting, NTA takes a stand

Suggests full custody agreement with ex-wife removed from college fund

Father catches daughter trying to take money from college fund

Fight for your rights!

Supportive comment advises seeking full custody and MIL’s help

Father refuses to help ex-wife discipline daughter. NTA.
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Daughter’s trust broken by mother’s actions, father supports her emotions.

Supportive dad advises daughter to be ethical and moral

Father defends himself against ex-wife’s unreasonable demands. NTA

Mother steals from daughter’s college fund, NTA for refusing discipline.

Commenter defends father’s decision, calls out sympathizers with ex-wife.

Ex-wife’s hypocrisy exposed, daughter knows the truth

Father refuses to help ex-wife discipline daughter. NTA.

Ex-wife prioritizes new relationship over daughter, tries to steal college fund

Is the father refusing to help because he thinks the mother is an unsuitable parent or because he’s angry over the college fund issue?

Father takes a stand in parenting dispute. NTA.

Setting boundaries with your daughter is important for healthy co-parenting

Commenter supports father’s decision to remain neutral in volatile situation.

NTA for not helping ex-wife discipline daughter. Custody battle advised.

Co-parenting advice: prioritize daughter’s well-being, set clear boundaries, involve courts

Mother tries to steal from daughter’s college fund. NTA stands firm.

Daughter’s education fund causes tension between exes and family.

Divorced dad takes a stand for daughter’s trust. #NTA

Commenter and reply call out obvious lie with skepticism

NTA stands up to ex-wife, may seek more custody.

Co-parenting after a shocking discovery, NTA reminds to be civil

Speculation on ex-wife’s behavior after divorce, NTA comment.

Take control and file for custody to end the games

Father receives support for not helping ex-wife discipline daughter.

JANE accused OP of cheating. Commenters agree, NTA

Daughter’s theft exposes family secrets in NTA comment section ♂️

Protecting your child’s future

Ex-wife asks for help, but commenter says NTA and stands firm

Mother caught stealing from daughter, faces consequences. NTA verdict.

Communication is key: NTA dad needs to talk to daughter

Father refuses to trust ex-wife with daughter’s bank account

NTA suggests legal action for custody renegotiation. Lawyer up!

Commenter believes father is not the a**hole.

Supportive comment suggests seeking primary custody for daughter’s well-being.

Co-parenting struggles and a teenager caught in the middle

Parental responsibility questioned after attempted theft of college fund

Handling a delicate situation with an ex requires tact

Ex-wife gets what she deserves according to commenter

Supportive comment urges parent to protect child from harm

Support daughter, but don’t discipline her for exposing ex-wife’s extortion

Support your daughter’s mental health and remind her she’s loved

Advice for healthy coping mechanisms and therapy for daughter.
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Protect your daughter from manipulation and theft, seek legal help.

Co-parenting can be tough, but stealing college funds is unacceptable. NTA.

Father stands up for daughter against ex-wife’s financial abuse
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Dad takes high ground in divorce, advises daughter on respect

Concerned commenter questions ex-wife’s behavior, supports OP’s actions.

Father seeks custody after ex-wife’s harmful discipline tactics.

Grammar correction sparks no conflict in comment section

Protecting your daughter’s identity and mental health is crucial

Removing an authorized signer? Tell me more…

Father refuses to help ex-wife discipline daughter, gets support.

Parent shares experience and advises to get daughter out of situation.

Supportive comment applauds father’s parenting, criticizes toxic mother behavior
