Dad Refuses to Buy Daughter’s Dream Book : Right or Wrong?

When a 12-year-old girl received birthday money from her stepmom, she had one thing on her mind: the book about her favorite show, “Hamilton.” After discovering the book wasn’t in stock at their local bookstore, her father decided against buying it, even though she was willing to spend all her birthday money on it. This decision has left the girl upset and her father questioning if he made the right choice. Let’s dive into the story and see what happened.

Birthday Money in Hand

A Bookstore Trip ‍♀️

The Hamilton Book Hunt

Restocked in 3-4 Weeks ⏳

The Pricey Book Dilemma

Birthday Money Conundrum

Waiting for Aunt’s Visit ️

Dad’s Disapproval

The Aftermath of Dad’s Decision ️ ‍

Seeking Validation ‍♂️

Aunt’s Generosity

The Big Question ❓

Can’t Watch the Play

Book Details

Dad’s Dilemma: Protecting Birthday Money or Crushing Dreams?

After learning that their local bookstore didn’t have the “Hamilton” book his daughter desired, this dad found himself in a tough spot. The book was pricey, and his daughter was willing to spend all her birthday money on it. However, he didn’t want her to waste her money on something she’d only read for a week. He suggested waiting for her aunt’s visit, but she didn’t want to wait. Ultimately, he decided against buying the book, leaving his daughter upset and their relationship strained. Was his decision justified, or did he crush his daughter’s dreams? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Dad criticized for not buying daughter’s dream book. YTA verdict.

Generous reader offers to buy book for disappointed daughter ❤️

Dad refuses to buy daughter’s dream book, internet calls him YTA

Let your child read what they want! YTA

Dad refuses to buy daughter’s dream book, called a**hole by commenter.

Single mom defends buying books for her daughter.

Let her buy the book with her birthday money! YTA

Father denies daughter’s dream book purchase, called YTA by commenter.

Dad gets called out for refusing daughter’s book purchase

Daughter’s birthday money, her choice. Don’t be controlling. YTA

Let her buy her books, YTA.

Consider compromising and finding alternatives. Mild YTA.

Dad refuses daughter’s book purchase, commenters say YTA.

Encouraging reading is important! YTA for denying her.

Let her buy it! YTA for being too controlling

Father refuses to buy daughter’s dream book, internet calls him YTA

Father accused of manipulating daughter’s book choice

Dad faces criticism for controlling daughter’s birthday money

Books are wondrous, calling someone a bimbo is not

Former teacher calls out dad for denying daughter’s book purchase

Dad refuses to let 12-year-old buy educational book. YTA.

Grammar police strikes again! YTA needs a grammar book

A passionate plea to a parent who refused to buy a book for their daughter’s birthday .

Daughter wants book, dad refuses. Commenter says YTA, stop controlling.

OP’s lack of knowledge on ‘Hamilton’ is funny. YTA confirmed.

Let her buy the book with her own money, YTA

A plea to buy or borrow the book for daughter

Father refuses daughter’s book for no reason, YTA.

Passionate book lover calls out dad for not valuing daughter’s passion

Father’s refusal to buy daughter’s book sparks YTA backlash

Encourage your kids to read! YTA for discouraging her.

Library suggestion and defending daughter’s choice. YTA verdict.

Dad’s financial insecurities affecting daughter’s dreams? YTA.

Let your child choose the book she wants with HER money

Let her buy it with her birthday money, YTA.

Let her buy the book! It’s her money. YTA

Encourage reading!

Debate over entitlement regarding daughter’s dream book purchase.

Let your daughter use her birthday money how she wants

Encourage children to read , YTA should buy the book.

Let her buy the book, it’s her money and her choice.

Save money and visit the library!

Parent shamed for not supporting daughter’s dream. YTA

Dad crushes daughter’s book dreams, internet says YTA

Let her buy the damn book! Cultivate your daughter’s interests!

Daughter’s birthday money, her choice. YTA dad

Encourage your daughter’s love for reading, YTA

Let her buy the book! YTA for refusing her happiness

Dad gets called out for not buying daughter’s book

Let her buy the book she wants, YTA . Consider used bookstores as a compromise.

Dad denies daughter’s book purchase with birthday money. YTA confirmed.

Let her enjoy her dream book, YTA

Let her spend her money on what she wants! YTA.

Dad gets called out for being a control freak

YTA refuses daughter’s book, but gets grammar lesson instead

Daughter’s dream book denied by dad. Commenter calls out hypocrisy.

Daughter wants to buy a book with her money. YTA.

Don’t be the a**hole, get her the book!

Father denies daughter’s birthday wish for his own benefit. YTA.

Dad won’t buy daughter’s dream book, internet calls him YTA

Former teacher condemns dad’s punishment of daughter’s love for reading. YTA

Daughter wants book, YTA dad refuses. Watch movie online instead.

Encouraging your daughter to want something and then vetoing it? YTA

User questions why the dad won’t buy a $23 book.

A $25 book isn’t extremely expensive, let her read it

Daughter’s birthday money, let her buy the book she wants ❤️

Let kids read what they want. YTA.

Let her decide! YTA for not respecting her choice.

Let her read! YTA is holding her back

Father criticized for not buying daughter’s book, deemed YTA.

Dad gets called out for refusing daughter’s dream book purchase

YTA dad should take daughter to library instead

Let her spend HER birthday money HER way, YTA

YTA dad refuses daughter’s book dream; library card suggestion given.

Daughter wants book, dad says no. Commenter calls dad a**hole.

Dad suggests book, then calls it a waste of money. YTA.

Engaging defense of daughter’s book choice and reading in general

Dad asked if she wanted the book, now won’t buy it. YTA.