Picture this: a dad (42) and his son (16) living a seemingly normal life. Two years ago, the son wanted an outdoorsy dog for his 14th birthday, so his parents got him a beautiful husky named Zeus. Fast forward to today, and the son has lost his love for the outdoors, focusing more on expensive shoes and video games. But what happens when the son decides he wants to sell Zeus to fund his gaming addiction? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster and find out.
The Birthday Gift
Zeus: The Forgotten Family Member
A Change of Heart
Gaming Over Zeus?
A Sinister Plan Unfolds
Dad Steps In
Suspicious Walk
Caught Red-Handed
Dad Saves the Day ♂️
Punishment Time ⌛
Silent Treatment
Family Opinions ️
A Surprising Fact
Unexpected Behavior
Dad’s Dilemma: Protecting Zeus or Overreacting? ♂️
This dad thought he was doing the right thing by getting his son a husky named Zeus for his 14th birthday. But as his son’s interests shifted to video games and expensive shoes, Zeus was left neglected. When the son tried to sell Zeus to fund his gaming addiction, the dad stepped in, sparking a heated conflict. With some family members saying he’s overreacting, the dad is left questioning his actions. Is he a hero for protecting Zeus, or is he overstepping his boundaries? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Dad saves dog from son’s cruelty, grounds him, and seeks therapy.
NTA- Dad stops son from selling neglected family pet.
NTA: Selling a dog for gaming equipment? That’s animal cruelty!
“NTA. Your son’s behavior is concerning. Consider therapy. “
NTA. Dad snatches dog, but commenters agree it’s not the son’s.
NTA: Son lacks empathy for dog, but loves family cat.
NTA for taking dog from son. Kids often lose interest.
Son’s neglectful behavior raises concerns about his responsibility and empathy
NTA: Dad takes tough love approach to teach responsibility.
Commenter defends dad’s actions, calls out son’s cruelty.
Dad treating dog as object, needs ownership rescinded. NTA
“NTA. Teach your son responsibility. Register the dog. “
NTA: Concerns about son’s behavior and potential substance use
Teaching empathy: Dad’s act of love or theft?
NTA for rescuing dog, but concern for son’s behavior.
NTA, son’s behavior worrying. Fair to ask for help, but not sell dog
Dad snatches dog, sparks controversy: NTA or villain?
NTA, protect Zeus and teach your son responsibility.
NTA: Taking away the cat too? Savage parenting!
Heartless son puts family dog at risk. NTA for intervening.
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“NTA!! Your son made a stupid decision. Let him volunteer at an animal shelter.”
NTA. Dad takes dog back from entitled son.
NTA: Son should learn financial responsibility and value of family
Teaching responsibility and respect: A parenting dilemma
NTA. Discuss with your son about officially becoming the dog’s owner
“NTA – Neglected dog, neglected dad. Both need a reality check.”
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NTA. Dad saves dog from son’s neglectful behavior.
Last Updated on January 31, 2024 by Diply Social Team
