Dad’s SHOCKING Betrayal: Promised College Fund GAMBLED AWAY!

Picture this: You’ve been accepted into your dream college, and your dad has promised to help pay for it. You’re over the moon, right? But then, out of nowhere, your dad tells you he can’t help you after all, and you’ll have to take out student loans instead. What would you do? Well, this is exactly what happened to one person, and they’re wondering if they were wrong for calling their dad a loser. Let’s dive into their story and see what’s going on.

Dad’s College Promise

Expensive Dream College

Shocking News

Money Lost

Tears and Hope

Gratefulness Debate

Feeling Ungrateful

Dad’s Broken College Promise

So, our protagonist had their heart set on their dream college, and their dad promised to help pay for it. But then, dad suddenly says he can’t help and suggests student loans instead. Turns out, he invested the college funds in stocks and lost a significant amount of money. Now, he’s holding onto the remaining funds, hoping the stocks will recover. Our protagonist, understandably upset, calls their dad a loser. But now, they’re feeling ungrateful and spoiled, especially since their mom is mad at them too. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Dad gambles away college fund: promised money, not entitled though. NTA

Broken promise: Dad gambled away college fund. NTA for feeling betrayed.

OP’s father gambled away college fund, broke promise. NTA.

Don’t gamble on your child’s education. NTA did the right thing.

Father gambles away college fund and refuses to pay back. NTA.

Father gambles away college fund, daughter not entitled to it

Engaging with a YTA comment: College is not an entitlement

Father’s repeated lies left OP in an unprepared situation. ESH.

NTA, but apologize. Express disappointment and concern over future investments. ✨

Trust broken. College plans in jeopardy. Time to reassess options.

Plan ahead and don’t rely on unreliable parents for college funds.

Promised college fund gambled away, student left with loans

Father gambled away college fund, commenter advises going solo.

Financial expert advises against investing short-term college funds

Father’s broken promise causes financial distress for college student.

NTA. Parents broke their trust and brushed off their feelings.

Promised college fund gambled away by dad, NTA team supports.

NTA. Promised college fund gambled away. Betting on investments dumb.

Breaking promises for risky investments? Not cool, Dad!

OP made college decisions based on false $70k fund promise. NTA.

Trust betrayed: Dad gambles away college fund, leaves son with debt

Dad gambled college fund away after promising to pay? NTA.

Father’s broken promise shattered trust – NTA.

A risky gamble with daughter’s future, leading to entitlement (ESH)

Betrayed by Dad’s gambling, NTA suggests parents take out loans.

Was OP involved in the decision to invest?

Investing promised college fund in stocks & losing it. NTA

Insult humorously appreciated, dad’s gambling is not. NTA.

Honesty is key when it comes to college funds.

Financial betrayal, debt, and broken promises. NTA stands firm.

NTA, but OP not getting 32K. Reading comprehension fail

Don’t give up on your dreams! Update your FAFSA

Supportive comment reminds OP to be grateful for opportunity

Dad gambled away college fund. NTA for feeling betrayed. Look for alternatives.

Debt due to parent’s gambling – NTA’s justified resentment ‍♀️

Parents broke promise, NTA for not taking on loans ❌

NTA. A parent promising then gambling away college fund is shitty.

Supportive comment defends OP, questions use of ‘Loser’ insult.

Investing against workers? Dad’s a**hole. You’re not.

Dad gambled away promised college fund. NTA for feeling betrayed

Don’t rely on unreliable people. Plan your college accordingly.

Don’t let promised funds move to future. Try to get them

Promised college fund gambled away, rescinded when couldn’t fulfill. NTA

Harsh comment calls out spoiled attitude, suggests selling portions annually

Don’t be ungrateful for your dad’s gift, YTA.

Taking responsibility for own education: a valid perspective.

Father gambles away college fund, won’t pay back loans. NTA.

Parent empathizes with OP’s college fund struggle, offers advice.

Lesson learned: Never rely on parents for financial security

Father gambled away college fund, NTA suggests pursuing high-paying career.

NTA. Learn from this and secure your funds responsibly

Validating OP’s feelings of betrayal and lambasting parent’s irresponsible behavior

Holding on to crypto after loss, but NTA for dad’s betrayal

Consider community college or financial aid. Don’t go into debt.

Betrayed by dad: Promised college fund gambled away. NTA.

Parent gambled college fund away, NTA suggests parent plus loan

Dad promised college fund, gambled it away. NTA calls out.

Dad misled about college fund, now wants to leave OP in debt

NTA, dad’s a loser. He should take out a loan instead.

Betrayed by dad who gambled away college fund. NTA.

Betrayal of trust: Dad gambled away college fund. NTA.

Broken promises for college fund. NTA. Parents in the wrong.

Father’s broken promise leaves student in debt. NTA.

Dad gambled away college fund, lied, and refuses to give. NTA

Trust betrayed. Move on and don’t expect more.

OP made a big decision based on broken promises. #NTA

Father gambled away college fund, NTA for feeling betrayed.

Father gambled away college fund, mom enables him. NTA.

Dad broke promise of college fund, NTA for feeling betrayed

Father gambled away college fund, NTA for feeling betrayed.

Don’t count on the college fund until it’s in hand

Friend advises against large loans, suggests state or community college

College scholarships could have helped avoid dad’s betrayal

Avoid student loans, NTA shares experience with degree’s worthlessness.

Parents owe their kids a good start and a college fund

Unsympathetic comment calls out entitlement, suggests seeking alternative options.

Disappointing parents and college funds gambled away? ESH.

Gambling addiction is a serious problem . Take the money and run . NTA.

Father-in-law gambled away college fund, NTA for cutting ties.

Breaking a promise on a college fund? Definitely not ok