Ah, the holidays. A time for joy, love, and… family drama? Meet our 54-year-old dad and his 28-year-old daughter, a PhD student home for the holidays. But instead of festive cheer, they’re locked in a battle of wills over errands and responsibilities. Dad thinks his daughter is being selfish and childish, while she believes she’s being taken advantage of. Let’s dive into this Yuletide clash and see what’s really going on.
A Holiday Homecoming
The Sweater Saga
The Grading Grumble
Work vs Errands ️
The Clash Continues
The Gift Grab
Deadline Debacle ⏰
The Final Showdown
Holiday Exit
Family Fallout ️
A Father’s Plea
A Clarification
A Dad’s Dilemma: Is He The Bad Guy or Just Misunderstood?
In a holiday showdown that’s left their family divided, a 54-year-old dad is grappling with his PhD student daughter’s refusal to help with errands. The father believes his daughter, who’s home for the holidays, is being self-centered and childish. But she argues she’s busy with her grading and other work. The tension escalated, leading to her packing her bags and threatening to spend the holidays elsewhere. Now, the dad is left questioning if he’s the one in the wrong, while his wife and other daughter are furious with him. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this festive face-off…
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OP’s entitlement and lack of understanding of his daughter’s workload
“YTA. This must be a joke… too many ridiculous assertions.”
“YTA. OP, you’re only 54 and expecting your daughter to be your shopping assistant? Learn from others’ mistakes “
Dad, YTA. Your PhD daughter won’t tolerate your bossiness anymore.
“YTA, bucko. You raised a woman who takes her work seriously and now you can’t handle it. Your shopping issues don’t take precedence just because you want them to.”
“YTA. Your daughter is an adult who deserves respect. “
“Gross overstep” – Dad checks daughter’s work calendar. YTA
“YTA. She’s an adult, not your personal assistant. #PhDLife”
“Dad, it’s none of your business. Your daughter is busy. YTA.”
Dad’s entitled request for daughter’s help sparks heated debate
Dad dismisses daughter’s PhD, sparking heated debate
Dad gets schooled by PhD daughter. YTA for kicking her out.
YTA for expecting your daughter to prioritize your mistake!
Dad demands daughter run errands, gets called out as YTA
“YTA. Disrespecting daughter’s work and time. Grow up OP “
“YTA. You treated her like a child and creeped on her work website “
Dad vs PhD Daughter: He’s the a**hole in this showdown
YTA: Dad belittles PhD daughter for prioritizing her studies
Gender inequality at home: Dad’s entitlement leads to daughter’s departure
Dad’s incompetence and lack of concern for daughter’s feelings.
“YTA for belittling her work. PhD is demanding “
Haha, a**hole dad ruins holidays for everyone!
Entitled Dad needs a reality check
