Family drama alert! Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a doozy of a story for you today! A tale of two siblings, a dad’s promise, and a whole lot of teenage angst. Get ready to dive into a world of academic pressure, sibling rivalry, and the age-old question: who deserves a shiny new car? Let’s see how this father navigates the treacherous waters of parenting and fairness in the face of his daughter’s entitled demands!
The Great Car Reward Debacle!
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The Deal: Score High, Get a Ride! ️
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Son Scores Big, Dreams Come True!
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Daughter’s Disappointing Results
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♀️ Entitlement Unleashed: Daughter Demands Car!
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Dad’s Reaction: Laughter and a Proposition
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Daughter Plays the Sexism Card! ♀️
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The Tutor Trouble: Daughter’s Refusal
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No Learning Disabilities, Just Lack of Effort
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ATAR Explained: A Rank, Not Just a Score!
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Son’s Stellar Performance: Top 2-4%!
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The Great Car Reward Showdown: Son Triumphs, Daughter Cries Foul!
Well, well, well… looks like this dad’s attempt at rewarding academic excellence has turned into a full-blown family feud! The son aced his exams and scored his dream car, while the daughter’s lackluster performance left her empty-handed and fuming. Now, she’s pulling out all the stops, from accusations of sexism to demanding her own set of wheels. ♀️ But wait, there’s more! Turns out, the daughter had a chance at a tutor but refused to cooperate. So, is dad really the a-hole here, or is the daughter’s entitlement getting the best of her? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy family drama!
Daughter didn’t meet criteria, NTA pays half, fair enough!

Son deserved the car: NTA comment explains why

Setting different standards for children is unfair, but so is life ♀️

Setting expectations and entitlement in gift-giving

Daughter doesn’t ace exam, doesn’t get dream car. Sexism accusation unfounded.

Father’s expectations were clear and fair. Not sexist. NTA

Fairness questioned, but hard work rewarded.

18-year-old advises against giving daughter a car as a reward

Fairness prevails as NTA offers to pay for half ✌️

Setting expectations and consequences for underachieving. Gender equality emphasized.

Daughter didn’t study, attend sessions, or show gratitude. NTA

Setting boundaries for rewards, going halves is reasonable – NTA

Fair dad denies entitled daughter a car, not being sexist

Rewarding academic achievements is fair, but situation needs better handling

Daughter’s exam score criticized, advised to earn it herself

Hard work pays off! Dad rewards son for acing exam. NTA

Daughter didn’t hold up her end of the deal. NTA

Buying daughter car sets bad example, NTA made right call

Generous dad accused of favoritism for buying son dream car.

Student praises dad for rewarding son’s achievement, suggests fair compromise for daughter.

Fairness explained calmly to resentful daughter. NTA.

Don’t put too much pressure on kids for a score.

Clear expectations not met, no reward expected. Fair decision

Rewards should depend on future outcomes, not just one exam score

Mother questions if daughter was given a fair chance to excel.

Daughter excluded from car deal based on grades. NTA.

Parent’s investment in son’s success raises doubts over fairness.

Daughter didn’t meet the criteria for a car, NTA

Son gets dream car for acing exam, daughter gets nothing?

Daughter didn’t put in effort, NTA teaches valuable lesson

Daughter didn’t try, son deserved reward. Get her used car

Low ATAR due to difficult circumstances, OP defends dad’s decision.

Rewarding one child for being naturally gifted is unfair to the other

Rewards should be based on effort, not just test scores.
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Encouraging response to dad’s favoritism, suggests alternatives for daughter

Parenting is tough, but NTA dad kept his promise

Sibling rivalry over car: NTA explains why daughter missed out

Apologize for laughing, but it’s not sexist to reward effort

Daughter didn’t keep up her end of the deal

Curious about their usual grades, NTA judgement stands.

NTA for rewarding son, but creating wealth gap raises concerns

NTA gives tough love to entitled daughter

Daughter expects car for no effort, commenter says NTA

Rewarding oneself only after achieving set targets is key

Sibling receives PhD, gets bike; OP receives 3 Masters, gets jewelry.

Judgmental NTA Dad or Overconfident Daughter? YTA or NAH?

Parental discipline debate sparks in NTA section.

Daughter not entitled to car, but entitlement is common.

Daughter didn’t reach the goal, no car. ♀️ NTA.

Daughter’s entitlement called out in NTA comment.

Consideration for daughter’s potential learning disability in exam success discrepancy.

Sibling rivalry and parental deals – NTA for rewarding success.

Fair dad defends not rewarding daughter for less work

Daughter feels entitled, but NTA for rewarding hard work
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Equal standards for both kids, fair decision.

Earned reward: Son put in work, daughter barely bothered

Daughter excluded from dad’s gift, comment defends his decision.

Rewarding effort over grades?

Tough love or unfair treatment? Commenter defends dad’s decision.

Curious about how subjects affect exam scores? This comment explains

Is it the grade or the effort that matters?

Encouraging fair treatment in competitions with fish and trees analogy

Daughter didn’t earn a reward, but ignoring her is not okay

Aussie student confused over graduation exam timing

Lesson learned: Actions have consequences! NTA

ESH – Father for rewarding only one child, daughter’s friend for entitlement.

Exploring the nuances of unconditional vs. conditional love

Rewarding kids for academic achievement is a terrible idea

Debating the fairness of exam-based rewards in Australia

Daughter didn’t hold up her end of the deal. NTA

Daughter deserves equal rewards for her achievements too!

A commenter questions the logic behind a score out of 99.95
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User empathizes with daughter and suggests a deal for car

Rewarding work ethic over academic achievements, daughter had fair warning. NTA

Equal treatment or favoritism? Commenter defends dad’s decision.
