We all know that life can throw curveballs, and sometimes those curveballs can lead to unexpected windfalls. But what happens when a family is torn apart by differing opinions on how to use that newfound fortune? In this story, a father is faced with the difficult decision of whether to pay for his son’s Ivy League dreams after receiving a large payout from a lawsuit following his daughter’s tragic accident. As emotions run high and tensions flare, one thing is for sure: this family is in for a bumpy ride.
Daughter’s Tragic Accident

Lawsuit Victory

Son’s Ivy League Dreams

Money Misunderstanding

The Truth Revealed

Son’s Angry Outburst

Punishment Pending ⏳

Homecoming Drama

Tia’s Recovery

Accident Details

The Payout

Tia’s Therapy

Jack’s Chances at Yale

Family Therapy

Ultimatum Issued ⚖️

Dad’s Tough Love ❤️
In a whirlwind of emotions and drama, this father is faced with a difficult decision: should he use the money from his daughter’s accident payout to fund his son’s Ivy League dreams? After revealing the truth about the money’s intended purpose, the son lashes out, leading to a heated confrontation. With the family’s future hanging in the balance, the father issues an ultimatum: apologize to his sister or risk losing college funding altogether. Will the son come to his senses and make amends, or will his stubbornness cost him his future? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Son profits from sister’s misery, needs a reality check. NTA.

NTA, son needs to learn respect. Paying for college off.

NTA. Daughter’s money belongs to her. Son needs financial education.

Father refuses son’s college payment after daughter’s accident payout
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Brother’s insensitive behavior after sister’s accident is appalling

NTA comment suggests therapy for son’s Ivy League obsession and sister’s medical expenses.

NTA – Son insulted daughter, didn’t communicate about lawsuit. Hope he apologizes.
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Daughter’s accident payout for her needs, son already fortunate for state college

Sibling solidarity against entitled brother

Son’s entitlement and tantrum earns him a lesson.

NTA suggests investing daughter’s payout for long-term medical expenses. Replies show agreement.

Parent plans for daughter’s future needs, happy to support both children.

Encouraging son to apply to Ivy League schools despite financial constraints.

Brother’s entitlement leads to sister’s college fund dispute

Life-long medical expenses aren’t fully covered by insurance. NTA
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Clear-cut NTA verdict with no room for debate

Father sets financial limits on son’s college dreams

Father prioritizes daughter’s future over son’s college fund

NTA’s impeccable judgement in handling daughter’s accident payout

Advice for discussing lawsuit and money with teenage son
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Commenter defends OP and praises their English skills

Blunt comment calls son a ‘dumbass’ for college dispute.

Teenage entitlement meets parental tough love. NTA wins.

Commenter firmly believes dad is not the a**hole

NTA. Daughter’s accident payout is for her future medical care.

Daughter’s accident payout is not a lottery. NTA for withholding.

Teaching a lesson: NTA dad won’t pay for son’s college.

Son thinks money guarantees admission to Yale, dad says no.

Top schools may be more affordable than assumed, NTA comment.

Encouragement for father to support son’s future education

Legalities of personal injury claims discussed. Trusts are mandatory.

Realistic advice for entitled son’s college expectations

Parent refuses entitled son’s college payment. NTA

Commenter calls son a ‘monster’ and suggests he take out loans.

Daughter’s accident payout for future care, son needs therapy too

NTA. Daughter’s medical needs should take priority over son’s college.

Sibling rivalry over accident payout divides family

Son’s college payment affected by sister’s accident payout

Daughter’s accident payout is hers, not her brother’s. NTA.

Encouraging comment about Yale as an option for college

Daughter’s accident payout not for son’s college. NTA

Saving daughter’s payout for her future needs is justified. NTA

Grateful or entitled? Son needs a reality check.

NTA puts entitled son in his place after sister’s accident payout

Yale has affordable financial aid programs. YTA for not researching.

Old Hank agrees, time for an attitude adjustment. NTA
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Teaching empathy and hard work ethics to entitled son

Parenting gone wrong? Son’s entitlement leads to family feud ♂️
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Commenter slams dad’s cruel behavior towards daughter and suggests scholarships.

Daughter’s accident payout causes tension with entitled son

Father justified in not paying for son’s college, comment agrees.

Son assumed payout money was his, dad refuses to pay.

NTA comment throws shade at entitled son’s college dreams

Clear judgement, no a**holes here

Daughter’s payout for college, son being entitled. NTA

C student dreams of Yale despite dad’s college payment refusal
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Daughter deserves payout, son needs empathy and work ethic.
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NTA. Money should pay medical bills and be put in trust.

NTA dad, but your son’s entitlement is shocking

Sibling rivalry takes a dark turn. NTA stands firm.

Commenter shuts down debate on daughter’s accident payout trust.

NTA thinks Jack needs a reality check

Commenter calls out entitled son in blunt language
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NTA for prioritizing daughter’s payout, suggests family therapy for son

Father refuses to pay for son’s college due to character flaws
