Picture this: you have twin 18-year-old boys, but they’re nothing alike. One has faced a traumatic experience, leading to a less social and more wary personality. The other is attending college and taking online classes. You decide to give your old car to the twin who needs it more for work, but the other twin is not happy about it. This dad’s decision to give his working son a car has sparked some serious family drama, and we’re here to share the story with you.
Meet the Twins: Jackson and Joey

The Aftermath of Trauma

A Change of Schools

Different Paths for the Twins

Jackson’s Job and Transportation

Sharing a Car

A New Car for Dad, an Old Car for Jackson

Joey’s Reaction

Dad’s Reasoning

Gas Money and Responsibility

The Need for a Car

Backstory Matters

Restitution for Jackson

Joey’s Suggestion

Family Tensions Rise Over Car Gift
This dad thought he was doing the right thing by giving his old car to his working son, Jackson, who had faced a traumatic experience and needed transportation for his job. However, his other twin, Joey, who attends college online, was not happy about the decision. Accusations of favoritism flew, and tensions rose in the family. Dad stood his ground, insisting that Jackson’s need for a car was greater and that Joey could still use the family car when needed. But will this be enough to quell the family drama? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…
Sibling rivalry resolved with wise parenting

Empathetic response to NTA comment on family dynamics

Fair point, but family tensions seem to run deep

Giving a car to one twin is just the tip of the iceberg. Emotional investment in kids is key. ❌

NTA shuts down entitled twin with facts and sass

Sibling competition acknowledged, but giving car to Jackson justified. NTA

Financially supporting one twin’s uni, fair to gift car to other.

Suggesting a fair solution to family drama

Sibling rivalry and entitlement over dad’s car and money.

Sibling trauma may be deeper issue, NTA but communication important

Understanding the real issue: Neglected twin reacts to favoritism

Sibling rivalry over car gift, but commenter sees NTA logic

Gifted car to one twin causes family drama
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Twin shares experience of car gift disparity, advises communication.

Parenting is hard, but favoritism can hurt families. Listen up!

Fair distribution of resources based on needs.

Mixed feelings on dad’s car gift, possible favoritism, family drama

Sibling rivalry or deeper issues? NAH, but communication needed

Parenting can be tough, but communication is key

Sibling rivalry over car gift sparks debate on priorities

Sibling perspective on unequal parental treatment, positive and mature attitude

Sibling shares personal experience, emphasizes value of education over car.
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Parenting dilemma: Favoring one child over the other ♂️
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Sibling rivalry over attention, not car. Communication is key

Twin accuses dad of playing favorites with car gift.

Giving the car to one twin with a consistent need is NTA

Unequal gifts can create resentments. NAH, balance it out

Parental favoritism can damage sibling relationships, talk to Joey

Fair parenting acknowledged, empathizing with child’s feelings is important

NTA: Dad’s decision causes family drama, counseling may help heal wounds.

Sibling rivalry over car gifts can ruin relationships

Sibling rivalry over dad’s car gift, advice on communication

User questions OP’s decision and gives YTA judgement.

Sibling jealousy over car gift, but NTA for not buying another.

Sibling rivalry and favoritism accusations over car gift

Twin car gift causes family drama. YTA or NAH?

Fair distribution of car between twins sparks family drama

Twin gifted a car, but is it really unfair?

Siblings fight over dad’s gift, suggest sharing the car

Sibling rivalry or valid concern? Delving into past family dynamics.

Sibling rivalry over gifted car sparks suggestion for compromise.

A commenter suggests therapy for twin affected by family drama

Ongoing favoritism sparks family drama, YTA needs to reflect

Twin drama over car gift sparks NTA comment.

Maturity takes time, even for twins.

NTA gifts car to one twin, but family drama ensues

Car gift solves COVID exposure issue, NTA wins.

Suggestion to avoid family drama and share the car

Encouraging comment suggests exploring trades instead of retail for twin.

Sibling rivalry and entitlement over car gift and tuition payment.

Fair solution proposed by NTA for twin’s gift dilemma

Supportive comment applauds parent for valuing son’s emotions and choices

Fairness questioned but NTA for gifting car to one twin

Encouraging comment suggests college for bullied twin

Sibling rivalry over car gift, NTA suggests student loan compromise

Sibling rivalry over car and tuition, NTA calls brother spoiled

Trade school for Jackson? NTA, but Joey’s frustrated

Supporting both twins, no need to explain. NTA

NTA. A talk with Joey needed about car vs college.

Suggests fair deal to entitled son demanding a car

Fair compensation or family drama? NTA sparks debate

NTA but Joey is a hard AH and acting like a bully

Fair or Favoritism? NTA gifts car to one twin for college.

Sibling rivalry over car purchase teaches valuable lesson

Sibling rivalry over car gift sparks financial argument.

Sibling rivalry at its finest #NTA

Parent defends gifting car to one twin based on need

Sibling drama and emotional trauma over Dad’s unequal gift

Fairness isn’t always about equality. NTA explains their upbringing.

Equitable treatment of twins sparks family drama

Dad offers solution to entitled twin’s complaints.

A father’s fair treatment of his twins sparks family drama

Giving the car to one twin sparks family drama
