Teen girl asks if she’s the a**hole for resenting dad’s reaction to her first period

Getting your first period can be an overwhelming experience, especially without proper guidance. But what happens when your father reacts insensitively to the news? A 16-year-old girl shares her story of how her dad’s hurtful comment triggered long-lasting resentment towards him. Despite her father’s attempts to justify his behavior, she still feels hurt and wonders if she’s in the wrong for holding a grudge. Read on to find out more about this emotional family drama.

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Teen girl questions dad’s reaction to her first period

Getting your first period can be a confusing and emotional experience, especially if your parents haven’t talked to you about it beforehand. This 16-year-old girl had a difficult time telling both her mom and dad, but was met with a hurtful response from her father. Now, years later, she’s still holding onto the hurt and wonders if she’s in the wrong. In this post, we’ll explore the complexities of parent-child communication and how it can impact a young person’s self-esteem and relationship with their family. Keep reading to find out what others have to say about this situation and share your own thoughts in the comments below.

Father shames daughter for her first period? Not the a**hole.

Dad’s period ignorance gets called out – NTA wins

Calling out misogynistic behavior #GirlPower

Period shaming, lack of access to pads, and misogyny. NTA.

Remembering facts is not holding a grudge

NTA. Dad’s reaction to daughter’s period is misogynistic and unacceptable.

Validating OP’s feelings and the need for a genuine apology

Commenter calls out parents, supports OP for standing up

Dad’s period reaction is weird. NTA for resenting it.

Join the discussion on toxic parents and narcissistic tendencies

Not the a**hole for resenting parents. ‍♀️

NTA for resenting parents’ lack of education and insulting reaction

Father’s misogynistic comment causes heartache for daughter. #NTA

Hold him accountable! ‍♀️ ‍ ‍

Puberty education lacking in US schools, leaving children unprepared

Commenter supports OP’s stance on dad’s inappropriate behavior.

Father’s toxic reaction to daughter’s period sparks concern and outrage.

Communication is key NTA explains how to address dad

Dad’s bad joke backfires, daughter not the a**hole for resenting

Dad’s insensitive reaction to daughter’s period: NTA for feeling upset

Dealing with a difficult parent? Try the Grey Rock technique.

Daughter not at fault, dad’s misogynistic behavior exposed.

Commenter defends OP and calls out inappropriate behavior. NTA

NTA for resenting dad’s reaction to period. Traumatic childhood experience shared.

Parents’ childish logic makes OP not the a**hole for resentment

Daughter gets shamed for her first period by her dad. NTA

Breaking the stigma around periods.

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s parents’ behavior

Supportive comment calls out dad’s inappropriate reaction and offers validation ❤️

NTA. Advice for the long game and deciding parental involvement

Parents’ ignorant reaction to daughter’s period- NTA.

Not the a**hole for expecting an apology

Dad’s period reaction deemed disgusting. Teen girl not the a**hole.

Commenter empathizes with NTA and highlights commonality in the South

Teen girl’s dad fails to handle her first period. NTA

Supportive comment receives no replies, but offers validation to OP

Dad’s period reaction deemed a**hole. Replies await his justifications

Dad’s terrible reaction to daughter’s period. NTA for OP.

Father’s reaction to daughter’s first period stuck with her forever

Dad calls daughter misogynistic slur for getting her period

A typical chauvinistic response – ignore him. ‍♀️ NTA

Don’t trust him with intimate info. NTA ❤️

Supportive comment gets no replies, but deserves a heart emoji ❤️

Supportive comment validates OP’s experience and calls out misogyny.

Empathetic comment validates girl’s feelings about first period

Commenter sympathizes with girl’s terrible parents

13-year-old girl receives neglectful education, father’s comments disgusting

Supportive response to teenager’s first period story ❤️

Curious about the dad’s justification for the misogynistic response

Parents fail to prepare daughter for period, then get mad.

Parent’s reaction to daughter’s period sparks outrage among commenters

Dad’s unjustified reaction to daughter’s period – NTA in question

Dad’s insensitive reaction to daughter’s period sparks outrage

Father’s curiosity backfires, daughter not to blame

Normalize periods! NTA for standing up to period shamers

Teen calls out dad’s insensitive remark about her period ‍

Call out misogyny and educate your loved ones

Dad’s reaction to her period – second most annoying thing?

Feeling validated: Responders agree with girl’s emotions ❤️

Dad’s insensitive reaction to daughter’s period. NTA for resenting.

Dad complains about period, but grudges all females

Dad’s insensitive comment about daughter’s period sparks outrage

Dad’s period reaction gets called out as unnecessary

Curious about country’s relevance in first period story

Bad parenting? Commenter sympathizes with girl’s period woes