Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a doozy of a family drama on our hands. Meet our protagonist, a loving parent caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to funding their daughters’ college educations. With a tale spanning decades and filled with unexpected twists, this story is sure to tug at your heartstrings and make you question what’s truly fair. So grab some popcorn , settle in, and let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster ride!
A Tale of Three Daughters

The Biological Duo & The Adopted Angel

Grandparents’ Generosity… But Not For All

Tragedy Strikes, Leaving Youngest Without

Oldest Daughter’s College Journey

Middle Child’s Community College & Grad School Path

Parents’ Stance on Student Loans ♀️ ♂️

Youngest’s Turn, Savings Fall Short

Youngest Assumes Parents Will Take Loans

Family at a Standstill

Are We The A**holes? ♀️ ♂️

The Numbers Game: Oldest vs. Youngest

State School vs. Private: The Cost Difference

Family Feud: The College Conundrum
Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got ourselves a classic case of family drama! Our protagonist finds themselves in quite the pickle, trying to navigate the treacherous waters of college funding for their three daughters. With the biological duo benefiting from grandparents’ generosity and the adopted angel left to fend for herself, tensions are running high! The youngest is throwing down the gauntlet, demanding equal treatment, while the parents stand their ground. ♀️ ♂️ Who will emerge victorious in this epic showdown? The internet is abuzz with opinions, so let’s see what the masses have to say about this juicy dilemma! ️
Adopted daughter not entitled to dad’s money for college

Adopted daughter’s college funds: NTA, minority view

NTA, life isn’t always fair, scholarships and loans help

Adopted daughter upset over college funds, but NAH in reality.

Complex situation, but NTA. Life happens and things aren’t fair.

NTA vote defended, with advice to be supportive and helpful

Support for adoptive father’s difficult decision.

No money, no college. NTA did the best they could

Adopted daughter’s college funds: NTA for not splitting savings.

Adopted daughter not entitled to same gift as bio siblings

Dad saves up for daughters’ college, can’t control unequal amounts. NTA

Adopted daughter upset over college funds. NTA but explain kindly.

Curious about the financial discrepancy between the children’s college funds?

Adopted daughter vs biological daughters: NTA seeks funding solutions

Sometimes life isn’t fair, NTA for not funding daughter’s college.

Encouraging comment about finding scholarships for college

American education system sucks, not NTA refusing to pay.

Not obligated to pay for adopted daughter’s college fees.

Adopted daughter not entitled to pay for expensive college. NTA.

Adopted daughter disadvantaged, but NTA for not paying college fees

Financially-strained father seeks advice on college funds for daughter.

Going to a private college is not worth the debt . NTA.

NTA. Prioritizing retirement savings over college expenses.

Fairness dilemma: Invested equally but youngest still unhappy about funds distribution
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Asking the important questions

Adopted daughter not entitled to equal college savings. NTA

Parent shares advice on college finances, suggests community college route.

NTA for not paying adopted daughter’s college, different circumstances.

Adopted daughter’s feelings of inadequacy, but NAH situation overall

Did dad adjust money for adopted daughter’s college fund?

Daughter deserves better, life isn’t fair but this isn’t right. NTA

Adopted daughter wants college fund, commenter thinks community college better

Redditors discuss college expenses and adoption in comments section

NTA commenter advises against parent loans for college education

Fair or Unfair? Adopted Daughter’s College Fund Debate

Student loans exist for a reason . Life is unfair, but choices matter.

Inheritance involved? Where did the money go?

Adopted daughter treated differently, but not by choice. NTA

Grateful or entitled? Discussion on paying for daughter’s college.

Struggling to help adopted daughter with college? Consider scholarships and financial aid

NTA dad encourages empathy with daughter’s college situation. AA option suggested.

Legal adoption or legal guardian? FAFSA and financial aid impact

Adopted daughter feels ‘othered’ from other siblings over loans

Unaffordable education system: commenters demand change

Adopted daughter’s college fund: NTA, but consider loan option

NTA. School accounts set up by in-laws, offer community college payment.

Not the a**hole. Parent not obligated to take on child’s debt

NTA for not paying for adopted daughter’s expensive art school.

Adopted daughter not entitled to college savings, but still lucky

NTA. Suggests in-state school or community college for cost-effective education.

Self-made college graduate says NTA to dad’s refusal
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Tips for funding college and weighing community college options.
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Adopted daughter has options for college, NTA for not paying.

Adopted daughter acting entitled and greedy. NTA.

NTA for refusing to pay for adopted daughter’s college

NTA. You did what you could for your daughter’s college.

Step-dad not obliged to pay for adopted daughter’s college

Tips for seeking financial aid from colleges.

Fair to give adopted daughter inheritance money for college? – Discussion.

NTA suggests avoiding loans and explains the downsides and options.

Fairness of savings for adopted daughter’s college, tough situation

Encouraging advice for daughter to explore more college options

NTA. Daughter needs to learn responsibility for her own choices

Equal contribution for all 3 children, NTA in this situation.

NTA. Daughter must take responsibility for college, college is overrated

Working hard for college is tough but necessary
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Opinion: Youngest daughter received enough, suggests cheaper college options.

Parent refuses to pay for adopted child’s college tuition

The commenter asks for more information about the situation

Gender discrimination in education opportunities hits close to home

Financial fairness questioned in adoption case.

Grandparents set up unequal college funds, NTA for not changing it

Prioritizing fairness between daughters in college expenses

Compromising on $15k for college is fair. Other options exist.

Adopted daughter upset over less college savings. Is she TA?

Creative solution proposed to help daughter pay for college

More information needed before judging dad’s refusal to pay college

Fair judgment but may lead to long-term resentment

Compromising is key. In-state college could ease the financial burden.

Adoptive parent questioned on financial aid and adoption expenses. ♂️

Don’t take out loans for an expensive college. Look for cheaper options and scholarships.

Not the a**hole for not paying for college. Education inequality sucks

Being a co-signer for her college loan can be helpful
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Helping adopted daughter’s college could save relationship

Financial inequality among grandparents is unfortunate but understandable. NTA.

Did the dad misuse his daughter’s SS benefits?
