Dad Tells Wife Kids Don’t Owe Them Anything, AITA?

A dinner conversation about children has turned sour after the dad tells his wife that their children don’t owe them anything. The wife is upset after their kids reveal they don’t want biological children, and the dad tries to reassure her. However, things take a turn when he says that their children don’t owe them anything.

Is he wrong for saying this? Read the full story to find out.

Kids don’t want bio kids, dad respects their choices, AITA?

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Do kids owe their parents grandchildren?

A dinner conversation took a heated turn when the topic of kids came up, and it turns out all three of their children do not want biological children. The father tried to explain that their opinions could change, but when he said “they don’t owe you or me anything,” it caused a rift.

Is it fair for parents to expect grandchildren from their children? The debate is on. Read on for some interesting opinions and reactions to this story .

NTA dad shuts down wife’s gross ‘real grandchildren’ comment

Adopted kids are real kids! NTA for defending them

Helping a parent find purpose beyond their kids is crucial ❤️

NTA. Wife’s expectation of ‘real’ grandkids is revolting. Kids don’t owe that.

Parenting priorities questioned, NTA stands firm.

Parents pressure teens to owe them, but NTA for questioning it ❤️

Adoption doesn’t make a child any less loved. ❤

Adoption is just as real, NTA but wife is insensitive

Step-moms unite! Family is family, no matter what.

Personal choice to have children, not a reflection of parenting.

Empowering parenting, NTA puts kids first

Wife wants grandkids for the wrong reasons, NTA.

Commenter defends respecting children’s choices, wants tattoo of quote

Respectful conversation on parenthood and societal pressure,

Commenter and replies discuss the problematic nature of valuing biological grandchildren over other aspects of children’s lives, NTA

Setting boundaries with family, NTA

Respect your kids’ choices, NTA

Parental love is selfless, NTA for acknowledging it

Children don’t owe parents anything, NTA

Respecting children’s bodily autonomy, NTA

Parents pressuring kids to have grandkids, NTA wins.

Family isn’t always blood ❤️ Embrace the bonds you have

Empowering daughter’s choices, NTA

Accepting father encourages daughter’s life choices, inspiring future generations

Step one of two to becoming a grandmother

Childfree woman supports dad’s defense of his children’s choices

Not the a**hole for believing children don’t owe parents anything

Agreeing with NTA comment, people can be so selfish

User defends adoptive parents, calls out wife’s behavior. NTA.

NTA for not pressuring kids into having children, but OP’s wife needs to chill

Adoptee calls out wife’s attitude towards non-biological children, NTA.

Adoptee calls out ‘real grandkids’ comment, NTA wins.

Supportive comment defends adopted children and praises parent’s actions.

Adopted grandchildren aren’t ‘real’? Wife’s AH, NTA dad.

Navigating different opinions on Reddit relationships, NAH

Protect your marriage from becoming like this MIL’s,

Protective dad defends kids’ choices, shut down in-law’s pressure ‍♂️

Choosing to have kids is a personal decision, not an obligation ❤️

Parent hopes for grandchild but respects kids’ choices

Support for NTA’s parenting decision on kids and adoption.

Empowered parent encourages kids to have kids on their own terms

Commenter sarcastically praises dad’s ‘laid back’ parenting approach

Breaking the cycle!

NTA shuts down step-grandkids discrimination

Warning of potential mother-in-law issues in comment section

Parent supports children’s choices, priorities their happiness,

Commenter calls out wife’s selfishness, supports OP.

Grandparenting is not a reward, parenting is. NTA

Protecting kids from pressure to have grandkids, NTA

Children shouldn’t owe their parents anything, NTA

Adopted kids are real kids, NTA, grandchildren are real too ❤️

Choosing not to have kids, NTA. No one is owed grandchildren.

Let go of unrealistic expectations, avoid heartbreak.