Picture this: a father and his 27-year-old daughter are in a heated argument over money. The father (58) has been through a tumultuous divorce and custody battle, but still managed to provide his daughter with a comfortable life. Fast forward to college, and the daughter turns down full scholarships to prestigious institutions, opting for a more expensive choice. Dad continues to support her financially, but soon realizes she only comes around when she needs money. When she asks him to pay off not only her student loans but her mother’s as well, things take a turn for the worse. Let’s dive into this family drama and see how it all unfolds.
Father-Daughter Money Drama
Custody Battle Woes
Mom’s Bad-Mouthing
College Choices
The Expensive Decision
Dad’s Financial Support
Only Showing Up for Money?
The Unexpected Visit
A Generous Offer
Helping Mom’s Loans?
Explosion
Cutting Her Off ✂️
Update: Clarifications
Distance and Involvement
Dad’s Efforts
Ex-Wife’s Life Choices
Childhood Dreams and Sacrifices
Providing the Best
The College Dilemma
Not Just a Stepdaughter ❤️
Love for Both Daughters
College Payment Issue
Walking Away from Scholarships ♀️
Loans and Work-Study ⚖️
Guilt and Money
Dad Cuts Off Daughter Over Money Dispute
In a tale as old as time, a father and his adult daughter find themselves at odds over finances. The daughter, who grew up with a comfortable life thanks to her dad, makes a costly college choice despite having full scholarship offers to prestigious schools. Dad continues to support her, even after she graduates and moves on. But when she shows up asking for him to pay off not only her student loans but her mom’s as well, things take a dramatic turn. The father, feeling used and unappreciated, decides to cut her off financially. But is he in the wrong, or is the daughter just being ungrateful? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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