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Dad Refuses to Pay Daughter’s University Fees: A Tale of Rebellion or Fair Play?

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In a world where parents often dream of their offspring becoming doctors and lawyers, one 57-year-old dad is facing backlash for refusing to fund his daughter’s English degree. His sons, both successful doctors, had their education funded by their father, but when his 21-year-old daughter, Jane, chose a different path, he put his foot down.

A Joyful Announcement Turns Sour ➡️

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The Controversial Degree Choice

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Jane’s Year of Freedom and Exploration

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Dad’s Generosity During Jane’s Gap Year

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The Broken Promise and Creative Ambitions

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The Unwanted Degree Application ‍♂️

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Jane’s Defiance and Dad’s Ultimatum

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The Emotional Fallout

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Brothers’ Intervention and Dad’s Stance ‍⚕️ ‍⚕️➡️ ‍

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The Financial Reality Check

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Dad’s Motivation: Sexism or Pragmatism?

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The Heart of the Matter: A Father’s Tough Love or Unfair Treatment?

In a saga that has sparked a heated debate, a father stands firm on his decision not to fund his daughter’s English degree, despite having paid for his sons’ medical education. Jane, the 21-year-old daughter, is accused of breaking a promise to pursue a ‘worthwhile’ degree and choosing a path of rebellion instead. The dad, a successful cardiologist, insists his decision is not rooted in sexism, but a desire for Jane to be self-sufficient. As tears are shed and accusations of favouritism fly, the internet is divided. Is the dad being too harsh or is Jane’s choice of degree not ‘worth it’? Let’s dive into the top responses from the web to this polarizing dilemma.

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“YTA. Punishing daughter for pursuing a degree you “disapprove” of. “

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“An English degree is a good degree. It’s NOT a silly degree or a useless degree.”

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DrSaks | DrSaks

English major vs. well-paid doctors: A family feud unfolds!

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Inner-Show-1172 | Inner-Show-1172

English major proves their worth, sparks debate on education funding

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Brainjacker | Brainjacker

“YTA. Let her choose her own path. ✨”

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MbMinx | MbMinx

Dad’s unfair treatment sparks debate: YTA or NAH?

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NotCreativeAtAll16 | NotCreativeAtAll16

A familiar scenario: YTA. Let the judgement begin!

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GoldenFrog14 | GoldenFrog14

YTA. Support your daughter’s education and respect her choices.

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ReviewOk929 | ReviewOk929

“YTA… Why is an English major so bad? Not everyone in the world needs to be a doctor. You’re basically penalizing her for going back to school because she doesn’t want to spend her entire career in a field dictated by her father.”

“One would think that this would motivate Janet to go on the same path but instead she has decided to be ‘herself’.”

Really strange that you don’t want her to be her own person.

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shoddy_boboddy | shoddy_boboddy

“YTA- Don’t force her into a medical degree “

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krubaisy | krubaisy

Debate on funding daughter’s degree choices sparks disagreement.

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irish_fiona | irish_fiona

“YTA. English degrees can lead to solid jobs.”

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EmperorSunLao | EmperorSunLao

YTA: Judgmental and resentful father stifles daughter’s dreams.

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Slowburner_ | Slowburner_

YTA for not supporting your daughter’s education and belittling her choice.

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ThrowAwayCatBalloon | ThrowAwayCatBalloon

“YTA. Let her choose her major. English has its value “

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Even her own brothers agree, YTA! ‍♂️

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MrNathanPride | MrNathanPride

Reddit debates the value of an English degree in the job market ‍

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pl487 | pl487

YTA. Judgment based on one sentence.

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WGJLLBJD | WGJLLBJD

“Betrayal” of daughter pursuing English degree sparks debate on values.

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“YTA. Literature degrees can lead to successful careers. Don’t punish.”

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Holiday_Cat_7284 | Holiday_Cat_7284

“YTA: How can you afford two medical degrees and travel?”

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danzeman2308 | danzeman2308

Commenter explains potential career paths for an English degree.

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thirdtryisthecharm | thirdtryisthecharm

OP’s father refuses to pay for creative degree, sparking controversy

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Electrical_Promise89 | Electrical_Promise89

YTA for not supporting your daughter’s chosen field of study

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brokencappy | brokencappy

“An actually useful degree”? Broaden your horizons, elitist twit!

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Available-Love7940 | Available-Love7940

YTA. Dad refuses to pay daughter’s uni fees, sparking debate.

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theguiltiestpenguin | theguiltiestpenguin

Parent’s financial decision sparks debate: NTA for prioritizing sons’ education

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SirRabbott | SirRabbott

“Dad, let her make her own choices. YTA.”

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Complex-Pen-6541 | Complex-Pen-6541

Comparing travel expenses to education costs: fairness or favoritism?

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Parent’s disdain for daughter’s choices creates strained relationship

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YTA: A tale of a father’s refusal and strained relationship.

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“YTA. Your condescension and blackmail are off the charts! “

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Controlling dad refuses to pay daughter’s fees. YTA!

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TruthOdd6164 | TruthOdd6164

NTA. Clear expectations set, daughter chose differently. Fair decision.

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NTA – Paying for college not required. Taking a break before college?

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YTA for devaluing an English Degree.

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Compromise: Community college for prerequisites, then prove earning potential. NAH.

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Is this fake? Confused names. YTA

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Parent weighs pros and cons of paying for daughter’s English degree

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NTA. Money, money, money! Daughter wants funding, but dad disagrees. ‍♂️

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ntSOsuprMUM | ntSOsuprMUM

YTA. Parents should support their child’s dreams, not dictate them.

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prettybutunlovable | prettybutunlovable

Let her be herself! Don’t dictate her life choices!

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YTA. Support your daughter’s dreams, not your own expectations.

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Parental control vs personal freedom: Who’s the real a**hole?

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YTA for undervaluing her passion. Shame on you!

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FigSpecific2502 | FigSpecific2502

YTA for not valuing the power of an English degree.

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Algebralovr | Algebralovr

NTA: Dad refuses to pay daughter’s university fees.

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michaeleid811 | michaeleid811

YTA: Money vs Love, the battle for family harmony

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Daughter’s future at stake: YTA, hidden strings, and broken promises

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Is her degree worth it? The value of education debated. ‍

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“Having a degree often just proves you can meet deadlines. YTA”

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