In the midst of the hustle and bustle of life, we often forget the struggles of those closest to us. This story revolves around a father, his daughter, and the conflict that arises when financial expectations clash with the harsh reality of being a student. The daughter, a 24-year-old university student, moved back home due to unforeseen circumstances. However, her father’s patience is wearing thin as he demands a ‘real job’ or rent. Let’s dive into their story…
The Unexpected Return

Student Life and Financial Struggles

Dad’s Dilemma: Rent or Free Stay?

The Confrontation: A ‘Real Job’ or Move Out ⏳

Tears and Tensions Rise

Mom Steps In: A Different Perspective

The Unseen Struggles of a Student

The Real Job Debate: Mom’s Take ️

Unseen Exhaustion and Unanswered Questions

Family Feud: A House Divided

A Family Torn: The Clash of Expectations and Reality
This tale of a father-daughter duo brings to light the often overlooked struggles of students. The daughter, juggling her studies, thesis, and assistant work, finds herself at the receiving end of her father’s demand for ‘real job’ or rent. As tears are shed, and tensions rise, the mother steps in, painting a picture of a hardworking girl, burning the midnight oil, barely getting any sleep. The mother’s perspective sparks a debate: what constitutes a ‘real job’? Amidst the heated discussions and silent treatments, the father is left questioning his stance. Was he too harsh, or is he justified in his demand? The internet weighs in…
“YTA you didn’t pick up on it because you an insensitive a**hole who sees his daughter as a money source and not his child, and honestly, if you don’t pull your head from that dark hole it’s in, then you’ll be lucky to even have a daughter or wife” – Fiery exchange with strong emotions and a warning ⚠️
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Dad demands rent from hardworking daughter: YTA, cut her some slack

Overwhelmed daughter works hard, dad demands ‘real job’ or rent

“Be kind, man.” YTA for demanding rent from stressed daughter.

YTA. USA parents vs. South Africa parents: cultural clashes
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“YTA. You know she doesn’t get paid monthly so why do you expect monthly rent? If she’s paying it, she’s paying it.”

Terrible parent prioritizes money over daughter’s well-being. YTA

Dad’s demand for ‘real job’ unfair; daughter already paying rent

Insensitive dad demands ‘real job’ from exhausted daughter. YTA.

Daughter working hard, dad needs to cut her some slack
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Daughter’s overwhelmed with thesis, dad demands ‘real job’. YTA.
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Dad demands rent from struggling daughter during pandemic: Lack of compassion?
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Something doesn’t add up… How did she used to pay rent?

Dad demands rent from overwhelmed daughter studying full-time: A**hole move?

Demanding rent from hardworking daughter? YTA. Be supportive

Demanding rent from daughter during pandemic: YTA, risking health

“YTA. Support your daughter, don’t add more stress. “

Working hard and balancing uni? YTA for demanding more!

“YTA: Ignoring her exhaustion? That’s some serious a**hole behavior!”

Dad demands rent from broke college student daughter. YTA!

“YTA. Demanding rent from daughter caused family fallout. Regretful consequences.”
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Dad demands ‘real job’ from daughter, internet claps back

Dad demands rent from struggling daughter? YTA!

YTA. Dad demands rent from overwhelmed daughter. Lack of empathy.
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“YTA- Demanding rent from struggling daughter during pandemic? Heartless. #FamilyFirst “

YTA for demanding rent and not discussing it with your daughter

Dad demands rent from overwhelmed daughter: YTA, no surprises there!

Dad demands daughter get a ‘real job’ while she’s working on her thesis: YTA

“YTA, hell yes. Is she your daughter or some estranged relative? You don’t sound like you love her at all. I sense no love, no concern for her well-being in your words. She has a job, is able to pay rent, but you’re just too impatient to cut her any slack. So now your daughter knows you are not there for her when she needs you, you don’t have her back. You have added stress to an already stressful situation. You value money over family. I’m sure she will remember that if you should ever need help. You’re also an Ah to your wife by not discussing your concerns with her before bringing it up to your daughter. Are you in a partnership or do you often make decisions unilaterally? I am not at all surprised you didn’t notice the burden your daughter carries. It takes love, concern and empathy to notice these things. You are severely lacking in all departments.” – A passionate response that calls out the lack of love and empathy.

YTA: Family support matters! Help your daughter succeed

Dad charging rent? YTA! Parents should support, not exploit their kids

Dad belittles hardworking daughter, ignores wife. ♂️

Dad’s demand for rent strains relationship with daughter.

YTA – Overworked daughter, undervalued and mistreated. Relationship at stake.

YTA dad gets called out for mistreating daughter

YTA jumps to conclusions, be grateful for her circumstances.

Demanding rent from overwhelmed daughter? BIG YTA!

Dad demands rent from overwhelmed daughter, but is he justified?

Dad demands rent from hardworking daughter? YTA and toxic!

“Is the dad addicted to gambling? YTA villain!”

Is this a joke? The biggest a**hole ever! YTA

YTA. Your wife is right. ♂️

YTA, clearly explained.

YTA – Unfair ultimatum and lack of empathy towards daughter

Daughter shouldn’t pay rent, it’s a joke, right?

Demanding rent from overwhelmed daughter during her studies? YTA ♂️

Daughter warns dad of future karma for demanding rent.

YTA: Unempathic jerk fails to pick up on daughter’s struggles

Comment questions relevance of eviction risk, sarcastically
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YTA: An assistant job is a real job, stop being unfair!

YTA for demanding rent from hardworking daughter. Be a supportive parent

Supportive comment about helping someone succeed in life

Parent’s lack of empathy towards adult child sparks outrage. YTA.

YTA. Unilateral decision without consulting wife? Not cool, dad.

Parental support vs. demanding rent: Who’s the real a**hole?

Demanding rent without considering her mental health? YTA

Daughter’s success is imminent, but dad demands rent? YTA!
