Imagine being adopted into a loving family, only to find out that you’re not treated the same as your siblings when it comes to college tuition. That’s the reality for a 17-year-old who recently discovered that his adoptive parents have no plans to help him with college expenses, despite fully covering tuition and living costs for their three biological children. The teen confronts his parents, questioning their motives and sparking a heated debate.
Adopted at 4 Years Old

Siblings’ College Tuition Covered

No Help for the Adopted Child?

Biological Mom’s Lack of Funds

Is it About Money or Adoption?

Parents’ Financial Situation

Bad Luck or Unfair Treatment?

Calling Out the Parents

Dad’s Response

Entitled or Unfairly Treated?

The Debate Continues

Parents’ Final Word

Teen’s Last Stand

Entitled Brat or Hurt Child?

Family Torn Apart by College Tuition Drama
The teen’s confrontation with his parents has left the family in turmoil, as they argue over whether he’s being treated unfairly or simply acting entitled. The parents insist that their financial situation prevents them from helping him, but the teen remains unconvinced, believing that his adoption plays a role in their decision. As the debate rages on, the family’s bond is put to the test. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this heart-wrenching situation…
NTA. Adoptive parents showed favoritism towards older siblings with finances.

Sibling favoritism in paying for college is hurtful and unfair

NTA, parents showing clear favoritism towards siblings, even bought condo for one ♂️

Adopted teen feels like a second class family member

NTA denied college tuition while siblings got free ride

Adopted teen denied tuition, advised to attend community college. NTA

OP’s relatable struggle with unsupportive adoptive parents, advice and encouragement.
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Adopted teen denied college tuition, but NTA. Explanation is bs
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Adopted teen denied tuition, family prioritizes biological siblings. NTA.

Adopted teen denied tuition, while siblings get free ride

Adopted teen denied tuition while siblings get free ride

Comment suggests adopted teen’s tuition was denied due to inheritance.

Adopted teen denied tuition while siblings get free ride

Adopted teen denied college tuition despite available funds

Public GoFundMe to expose unfair treatment by parents.

Adopted teen denied tuition, siblings get free ride. NTA comment sympathizes.

Commenter sympathizes with unfair treatment, calls out favoritism

Empathetic comment offers hope and success story

Unfair treatment of adopted teen in college tuition NTA

Unfair treatment by family affects college tuition and financial aid

Adopted teen feels left out of siblings’ free tuition.

Adoption comes with responsibilities

Teen feels unsupported by siblings in unfair tuition situation

Adopted teen denied college tuition, siblings get free ride. NTA.

Commenter calls out favoritism in adoption, advises independence.

Don’t compare yourself to your siblings. Be determined to succeed!

NTA demands money from adoptive parents, involves relatives in shaming them

Daughter denied tuition, commenter supports and sympathizes with her.

Adopted teen denied tuition, siblings get free ride. Not fair!

Suggests seeking help from siblings for unfair tuition treatment.

Adopted teen denied college tuition due to vindictive behavior

NTA. Suggestions to get support from extended family and community

Curious commenter questions legitimacy of teen’s situation

Adopted teen denied tuition while siblings get free ride

Always been unfair?

Unfair treatment by parents in college tuition

Commenter questions country’s support for adopted children’s tuition

Adopted teen denied tuition, while sister gets condo? NTA

Adopted teen denied equal treatment by family

Encouraging comment to move on and work hard

Adopted teen denied college tuition while siblings get free ride

Adopted teen denied tuition, treated differently by parents

Adopted teen denied tuition, NTA. Blood children favored

Adopted teen denied tuition, NTA calls out unfair treatment
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NTA. Commenter empathizes with OP’s struggle and offers practical advice.

Reclaiming identity: Teen’s response to unfair treatment by adoptive parents

Adopted teen denied tuition, NTA. Family favors biological children. Encouragement given.

Adopted teen denied college tuition, treated differently than siblings.

Adopted son denied tuition while siblings get free ride

Parents budget for all kids or none. Not convinced

Sibling favoritism leads to college tuition denial for adopted teen
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Unfair treatment by parents in college tuition

Redditor advises to check mother’s estate for unfair treatment. NTA

Adopted children often face unequal treatment compared to biological siblings

Commenter suggests siblings planned to exclude adopted teen from tuition

Adopted child denied college tuition, held to strict rules

Unfair treatment of adopted child, hope for successful future
