Imagine being the youngest in the family, eagerly awaiting your turn to go to college, only to have your dreams shattered in an instant. This is the heart-wrenching reality for one 17-year-old who, adopted at the age of 4, has been hit with a shocking revelation. His parents, who fully funded the college and postgraduate education of their biological children, have told him they have no money left for his tuition.
A Family of High Achievers
The Golden Ticket to College ️
The Shocking Revelation
A Question of Blood Ties?
The Financial Excuse
The Unfair Treatment
The Entitlement Accusation
The Fight for Fairness
The Parents’ Final Word
The Lingering Doubts
The Name Calling
The Self-Doubt
A Battle for Equality and Love in a Divided Family
In a world where love should be the only thing that matters, one adopted teenager is left questioning his worth. After his parents funded his siblings’ education but refused to do the same for him, he’s left wondering if it’s really about money or if it’s because he’s not their biological child. His parents claim they’re strapped for cash, but he’s not buying it. He’s standing his ground, demanding fairness, but they’re calling him entitled. Now, he’s left questioning if he’s in the wrong. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotionally charged situation…
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Parents favor siblings, buy sister condo, call OP entitled brat.
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Relatable! File for emancipation, apply for scholarships, and work hard!
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NTA, parents’ excuse is bs. Blaming dead mom? *eyeroll*
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NTA. Heartbreaking situation. Stand up for yourself and seek support.
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NTA…parents treating you lesser than siblings, condo purchase a surprise
NTA, parents might have used survivor pension for their benefit
“NTA. They never saved for you, but financed your siblings’ education. Priorities.”
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Turn the tables on your parents and rally for support!
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Heartbreaking favoritism. You deserve better.
NTA but your adoptive parents sure as f**k are.
“NTA. They can lie all they want. You’re being cut out because you were adopted and I am so sorry. They suck.”
NTA. Parents’ decision affects financial aid. Sorry, it’s unfair
NTA – Resentment and comparisons, but consider parents’ financial situation
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NTA: Rise above and prove them wrong!
Demand the money your bio mom left you and shame them!
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NTA. Adoptive parents fail to support college dreams.
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Seek support from siblings to resolve conflict with parents.
Curious about financial support and will, this situation seems odd
Seek support from extended family and community to expose parents’ hypocrisy. NTA
Always like this?
NTA: Parents prioritize some children’s education over others. Tremendous favoritism!
Parents’ unequal treatment of kids in college funding sparks resentment
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NTA. Work hard, go to college, and never look back!
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Parents prioritize sister’s condo over adopted child’s college dreams. NTA.
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Unfair treatment by parents: NTA. Blood vs adopted children
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“NTA. Parents should expect to pay for their child’s tuition.”
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Reclaiming identity: Why call them ‘mom and dad’ anymore?
Confusion and anger over unequal treatment by adoptive parents
NTA. Parents favoring bio kids, OP stands strong and independent.
Parents prioritize condo over adopted teenager’s college dreams
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Investigate your mother’s estate to uncover any suspicious activities. NTA!
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Heartbreaking story, NTA!
Adoption bias: NTA, but sadly a common occurrence
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