Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy family drama brewing that’s sure to get your blood boiling! A dad’s secret savings plan for his son’s future car has turned into a full-blown family feud, with accusations of favoritism and unfairness flying left and right! Will this blended family survive the fallout, or will the green-eyed monster of jealousy tear them apart? Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into this tangled web of money, envy, and family ties!
A Tale of Two Brothers and a Car Fund

Meet the Family: Bio Son vs. Stepson

The Secret Savings Plan: Dad’s 30% Cut

Mum’s the Word: Son Kept in the Dark

Separate Finances: A Wife’s Troubled Past

Wifey’s Reaction: Shocked and Appalled!

Birthday Surprise: Son’s Dream Car Budget Revealed!

Tears of Joy: A Father-Son Moment to Remember

Stepson’s Envy: Crying Foul Play!

♂️ Dad Stands His Ground: No Penny for You!

College Tuition Covered: Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa!

️ Son Speaks Out: Mom Should’ve Saved Too!

Dad’s Had Enough: Time to Shut It Down!

Edit 1: Wife Was in the Know All Along ♀️

Edit 2: Son’s Surprise Match Revealed!

Final Update: Wife Walks Out, Divorce Looms

Mortgage Mayhem: Dad’s Ready to Fight for His Share ⚖️

Son’s Final Decision: Nice Car Now, College Savings for Later

Family Meltdown: Secret Car Fund Sparks Jealousy and Divorce!
Well, well, well… looks like this dad’s secret savings plan has blown up in his face! His son may be thrilled about his new car budget, but the stepson and wife are seeing green with envy! The wife’s demanding dad steal from his own son’s fund to even the playing field, while the son’s clapping back, telling mom she should’ve saved too! The drama’s so thick, you could cut it with a knife! Now, the wife’s walked out, divorce is on the horizon, and dad’s ready to fight for his share of the mortgage money! Meanwhile, the son’s laughing all the way to the car dealership, with plans to save the rest for college. Talk about a wild ride! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family meltdown!
Don’t mess with a father and son bond ♂️

Stepson demands cut of son’s paychecks, but NTA dad refuses.

Fair judgment and helpful advice.

NTA, wife is TA for demanding money for stepson.

NTA saves son’s paychecks, stepson demands a cut. Stepson entitled?

Mom wants son’s secret savings, but calls it ‘weird’?

Generous dad teaches son valuable lesson with surprise savings

Stepson not taught to manage money, wife opposes plan. NTA.

Saving son’s paychecks secretly- NTA but wife and step-son are.

NTA for protecting child despite wife’s poor choices.

Teaching kids responsibility and reliability through “rent” payments.

Dad saves son’s paychecks, stepson demands a cut – NTA

NTA saves son’s paychecks, entitled stepson demands a cut!

Father refuses to financially abuse son for stepson’s benefit.

Teaching son saving lessons with paychecks, NTA for refusing demands

Asking the important questions

NTA. Financial abuse survivor wife has no right over son’s paychecks.

Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty for helping family

Survivors of financial abuse struggle in a complicated situation

Protecting your son’s hard-earned money is a no-brainer

Stepson not entitled to son’s money, NTA

Wise son, wonderful dad, and a stepmom with no leg

Dad secretly saves son’s money, stepmom demands a cut. NTA

Wife tries to take son’s saved money, OP NTA for saving
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Parents secretly save child’s ‘rent’, surprise with down payment

Stepson demands a cut of saved paychecks, NTA stands firm

Stepson wants a cut of secretly saved paychecks, NTA explains.

NTA, but questionable parenting for not communicating purpose of savings

Dad saving son’s paychecks: NTA. Wife dismisses it for stepson.

Father should have explained to his wife his intentions first.

Parent secretly saves son’s paychecks, stepson demands a cut. NTA.

Separate finances, stepson not entitled. Logical judgment questioned by wife.
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NTA suggests using the “Broken record technique” to wife and stepson

Father defends son’s right to his own money. #NTA

NTA comment shares personal experience of savings plan.

Mom wants son’s secretly saved money, calls dad wrong. NTA

NTA. Your son’s means are not your stepson’s entitlement.

Sensible advice: Attend counseling for a true marital partnership

NTA dad inspires future parents to save money for their kids

Divorce for unfairness and unrealistic expectations. NTA.

Dad’s surprise savings for son causes stepson to demand cut

Spouse’s finances shouldn’t affect yours. Not the a-hole!
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Encouraged savings, not at fault for stepson’s demands. NTA

Stepmom accused of stealing son’s money in NTA comment

Planning pays off: NTA’s gift is a lesson in fairness

Lesson learned for both, shut down opinions seeking validation

NTA. The wife knew and acknowledged it, stepson is unfair.

Dad saves son’s paychecks, stepson demands a cut. Not the a**hole.

Parent praised for teaching kid financial responsibility, commenter agrees.

Mom’s kid demands cut of brother’s saved paychecks

Saving the money secretly taught a valuable lesson. NTA

Future parent impressed by dad’s trick, calls him brilliant

NTA’s son earned his money, wife and stepson aren’t entitled

Finances should be separate. Wife’s son can buy his own car.✌

Unexpected surprise from dad after paying ‘rent’

Money and family can be a tricky situation

Red flags raised as stepson demands cut of dad’s savings

NTA commenter points out unhealthy relationship dynamics.

Protecting your son’s money is the right thing to do

Dad isn’t the a**hole for saving son’s paychecks. Stepson is entitled.

Stepson demands cut from dad’s savings for his own son.

Protecting your son’s money: NTA, don’t let them touch it.

Wife can’t have separate finances and demand shared money.

Trust should be respected. NTA for keeping your son’s money

Wife demands half of son’s saved money? NTA and laugh

Stepson demands cut of son’s paychecks, NTA shuts him down.

Clever dad saves son’s paychecks, stepson demands a cut. NTA

Protect your son’s future. Shut down stepson’s demands. NTA

OP may have been TA for not disclosing plan to wife

NTA comment shuts down entitled stepson.

Parent praises saving for child’s college fund and suggests spouse do same.

Dad saves son’s paychecks, stepson demands cut, wife blames dad

Navigating blended families can be tricky, OP handled it well

Stepson demands cut from legally earned paycheque, NTA stands firm.
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Son’s money, son’s right. NTA. Don’t give in to manipulation.

Ex-wife wants son’s money, commenter agrees with dad’s decision.

NTA. Both need lawyers. Sad to lose love due to pettiness.
