Father Blames Daughter for Her Own Problems, AITA?

A man is seeking advice after telling his daughter that she is responsible for the problems in her life. His daughter has had a difficult time, including cheating on her ex-fiance and becoming a single mother. Her younger sister is now dating her ex, which has caused tension in the family.

When the father refused to watch his daughter’s children, she had a meltdown and he told her that her problems were her own fault. Now he wonders if he was in the wrong.

What do you think? Is he the a**hole for confronting his daughter or is she responsible for her own choices? Read the full story and share your thoughts in the comments below.

Father blames daughter, Liz (30), for her own problems

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Daughter’s love life causing family feud

A family feud has erupted after a young woman started dating her older sister’s ex-fiance. Liz, the older sister, had cheated on Pat, who is now dating her younger sister, Ash. Liz’s life has been difficult and she is now a single mother with a career that hasn’t taken off. In a recent meltdown, Liz’s father told her that her problems are her own fault and that he is sick of hearing about them. The situation has put a strain on the family, with Liz making issue after issue out of Ash and Pat’s relationship. Despite warnings, Ash continues to pursue the relationship and seems very happy. The father is now questioning whether he was in the wrong for blaming Liz for her own problems. Read on for the comments and reactions to this family drama.

Dealing with the aftermath of cheating. NTA or ESH?

Parents show lack of empathy for struggling daughter, ESH.

Commenter calls out OP’s lack of empathy towards daughter and sister, ESH.

Father lacks empathy for daughter’s struggles, ESH ‍♀️

Pat’s relationship with a girl he met at 13 is disturbing

Commenter defends father’s tough love approach, NTA

Unlikely work connection or revenge plot?

NTA commenter thinks Liz made her bed, deserves consequences.

Women can make foolish choices, but blaming them for everything is wrong ‍♀️

Complicated family dynamics and blame game, ESH

Limited context leads to speculation,

Dating the same man and expecting a peaceful family? ESH

Defending Liz’s character, YTA, and classism in relationships.

Father blames daughter for her choices, lacks compassion, AITA?

Parenting failed both daughters, ESH in sibling’s relationship,

Is Liz overwhelming her father, or is he lacking empathy?

Parental favoritism, a sister’s betrayal, and questionable dating choices.

Father’s true colors revealed, ESH in troubled family dynamic

Grandparent’s willingness to help but not parent causes debate.

Sibling drama and betrayal, ESH for different reasons

Being honest doesn’t make you an a**hole ‍♀️

Commenter sympathizes with the parents and suggests boundaries,

Sibling drama and questionable relationships, ESH

Did the father favour one child over the other?

NTA for not wanting to constantly hear about and babysit for Liz’s kids.

Devil’s advocate calls out family favoritism, everyone sucks here ‍♀️

Dating someone you met when they were 12?

Daughter called out for lack of morals, but father also TA

Dating sister’s ex is second-hand incest, ESH judgmental.

Lack of empathy? YTA – Don’t blame your daughter

Father’s harsh treatment of daughter for past mistake, ESH.

Navigating independence and single motherhood, ESH.

Sister dates ex-fiancé, commenter furious over broken sister code

Clear and concise judgment,

Dating sister’s ex? YTA and lacking context, weird and complicated.

OP’s friend Ash grew apart from Liz after she moved out.

Father’s favoritism leads to YTA judgement, ‍♂️

Daughter dating sister’s ex-fiancée, family drama, YTA vibes

Father shows favoritism towards daughter’s successful sister, ESH.

Not the a-hole, but why do you say that?

Defending Liz’s actions as an adult, NTA wins the day

Commenter suggests Liz may have underlying issues causing her behavior.

Encouraging comment calls out victim mentality, for tough love.

Commenter defends father, claims ‘NAH’ in a short and sweet way

Father blames daughter for problems, YTA comment defends daughter