Dad Refuses to Pay Son’s College Tuition After Years of Rejection

Imagine being a father who’s been through a tough divorce, lost custody of your child, and then had your son reject you for years. Now, imagine that same son suddenly reaching out to you, not for love or reconciliation, but for money to pay for college. That’s the heartbreaking situation one man found himself in, and he’s wondering if he’s in the wrong for refusing to pay his estranged son’s tuition. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.

The Painful Backstory

Losing His Son

The Heartbreaking Reality

Starting Over

Trying to Stay Connected

A New Life and Family

The Unexpected Call

The Painful Request

The Heartbreaking Decision

The Aftermath ️

Divided Opinions

Attempts to Reconnect

Financial Situation

Clarifying the Situation

Mental Health Struggles

To Pay or Not to Pay?

After years of heartache and estrangement, this dad found himself faced with a difficult decision when his son, who had rejected him for years, suddenly reached out asking for money to pay for college. With a successful business and a new family, he’s been able to provide for his stepchildren, but is he wrong for refusing to pay for his son’s education after being treated like a stranger for so long? Opinions are divided, and the emotional stakes are high. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Father refuses to pay son’s tuition after years of rejection. NTA.

NTA. Father not responsible for son’s college tuition.

Commenter questions OP’s narrative, but still judges NTA.

NTA dad refuses to pay for college after years of rejection.

NAH commenter suggests OP talk to son about past and build relationship

Father considers paying for son’s college tuition in exchange for a relationship

Father refuses to pay son’s tuition after years of rejection. NTA.

NTA. Love makes family. Ex-wife may have caused parental alienation.

Father refuses to pay son’s tuition, but is he really wrong?

Commenter assumes NTA and speculates dad’s reason for not paying.

Father stands firm on not paying son’s tuition. NTA.

Ex-husband’s wealth won’t pay for son’s tuition

Taking a stand: NTA refuses to pay son’s tuition

Father not responsible for son’s college tuition due to ex’s actions

Father refuses to pay for college tuition, but could have handled it better. YTA

Father wants genuine relationship with son, not just money.

Father refuses to pay son’s tuition, commenters urge reconciliation.

Father stands his ground on not paying son’s tuition

Father defends himself against accusations of being a bad parent

Ex-wife and son accused of greed in college tuition dispute

Can a compromise be reached? Suggestions for paying off loans.

Family isn’t just DNA, NTA for refusing to pay tuition

Son’s entitlement to dad’s money questioned. NTA.

NTA, cutting ties doesn’t entitle you to money. Guilt-tripping = bad

Son’s estranged father only contacts him for money. NTA.

Commenter suspects troll post and questions OP’s financial ability.

NTA. Karma bites. Let him suffer for pushing you away.

Father not obligated to pay son’s college tuition. NTA

NTA for refusing to pay college tuition, but step-dad is TA

Father not obligated to pay for estranged son’s college tuition

Empathetic 16-year-old supports dad’s decision to not pay tuition

Father-son relationship strained over college tuition payment

Father justified in refusing to pay son’s college tuition.

Father-son relationship broken, tuition payment denied

Father refuses to pay son’s tuition, comment defends father’s decision.

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and supports their decision.

Compromise with your son by contributing a percentage of tuition

Standing up to entitled children

Curious commenter seeks answers, gets none

Dad’s refusal to pay tuition due to past lies and divorce.

NTA. You don’t owe anyone anything, but a compromise helps

Rebuilding a relationship with a distant father, but not as a cash cow

Father denies son’s tuition, open to relationship but not exploitation

Empathetic comment encourages father to reach out to son for relationship