Golden Child Turns His Back: A Tale of Family Favoritism and Betrayal

Have you ever felt the weight of being the ‘favorite’ in the family? Well, our protagonist, Mr. Golden Boy (33M), knows it all too well. He was the star in his parents’ eyes, receiving the best of everything while his siblings got the leftovers. But what happens when the golden child decides he’s had enough of the family drama and refuses to support his younger brother’s reckless decisions? Let’s delve into this emotional rollercoaster of favoritism, betrayal, and tough love.

The Golden Boy’s Reign

The Unfair Blame Game

The Golden Boy’s Generosity

Breaking Bonds and Building Bridges

The Traveling Trio

The Disappointment Label

The Ungrateful Youngest

The Shocking Revelation

The Audacious Demand

The Golden Boy’s Stand

The Family Divide ‍♂️

Golden Boy’s Dilemma: To Pay or Not to Pay?

In a whirlwind of family drama, our protagonist, Mr. Golden Boy, finds himself caught between a rock and a hard place. After being the favored child and the financial savior for his siblings, he’s now being asked to support his youngest brother who’s planning to drop out of university. But when the golden child learns of his brother’s reckless behavior, he decides to draw the line. Despite the backlash from his family, he stands his ground, refusing to fund his brother’s irresponsible choices. But with his sister ready to step in, the question remains: is he being selfish or is he teaching his brother a much-needed lesson? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA at all. Youngest brother needs to learn independence.

NTA – Supporting siblings, but younger brother takes advantage.

“NTA. Siblings need therapy to deal with awful parents “

Sibling favoritism: NTA sibling seeks fairness, brother needs to grow up

NTA. Being the golden child is complicated

NTA. Generous act to heal hurt from neglectful parents

Confusing family dynamics: from golden child to disappointment, sibling favoritism

Commenter questions the authenticity, declares not the a**hole

Why doesn’t he get a job like everybody else?

From golden child to scapegoat: NTA, time for a reality check

Don’t be the scapegoat! Stand up against manipulation. NTA

“NTA. Parents’ toxic attitude caused issues for siblings. Set joined fund.”

NTA. You’ve done enough. Don’t let others guilt trip you.

NTA: Don’t enable laziness. College gift wasted.

Don’t blame yourself for family favoritism. Your brother needs help

Sibling rivalry and financial responsibility. Who’s the real a**hole?

Generously helped with school costs, but he doesn’t want to go

YTA for hating on this captivating tale of family drama

NTA. Your brother is acting entitled and your parents enabled him.

NTA – Brother blew an opportunity, needs to better himself

Sibling favoritism and emotional blackmail. Stand your ground!

NTA. Blame your parents, not yourself.

Sibling rivalry and favoritism. NTA for not supporting him.

NTA. You did a kind thing, don’t feel guilty

Sibling rivalry and parental favoritism: NTA, but seek resolution

Sibling rivalry and financial responsibility.

NTA. Stand up for yourself and cut off the emotional abuse.

Surprised by the absurdity of people’s mentality.

Parents’ favoritism sparks debate: NTA stands up for fairness

NTA. You’re an amazing sibling, despite your parents’ favoritism.

NTA, consider therapy for siblings to heal from family favoritism

NTA. Family favoritism sucks, but you owe no one anything.

NTA. Don’t let toxic parents guilt you into supporting entitled brother.

NTA: The supportive sibling who outshines the golden child

NTA – Brother is a parasite. No fault on your part.

Bizarre family drama: entitled brother, garbage parents, and financial burdens. NTA

Sibling rivalry and emotional damage: NTA but feeling replaced

NTA. Your parents are awful . Brother needs a job ‍ .

No obligation to compensate. Fair or family favoritism?

Sibling favoritism leads to entitled youngest brother. NTA

NTA. You’re completely right on this.

NTA – Entitled family dynamics and withheld support.

Screw entitlement, let him fend for himself!

NTA- Parents favor brother, lied to keep him on their side. ‍♂️

Sibling rivalry and parental favoritism

NTA: Sister’s misguided sympathy for brother’s financial support

Escaping family favoritism, finding strength in sibling bonds

Supporting college student vs unemployed brother: exploring alternatives

NTA – Family favoritism and betrayal: when enough is enough

Parents’ betrayal leads to sibling blame game

NTA, obvs.

Sibling rivalry: NTA explains complex family dynamics with empathy

NTA. Family favoritism and betrayal? Your family sucks.

Don’t enable him! Your sister will cut him off eventually

Not the a**hole! Share your story of family favoritism

NTA, but why won’t they all take care of themselves?

Supportive and blameless: NTA for college support

NTA. Youngest sibling took over golden child role. Ridiculous parents.

Spouse’s perspective? Should golden child support an adult?

Taking a stand: Refusing to fund toxic parents’ lifestyle

Generosity taken for granted. Cut off ungrateful brother.

NTA. Your choice to support him. Parents should support too

Sibling rivalry and breaking the cycle. NTA!

Don’t enable freeloaders! NTA, let your sister bear the consequences.