Ah, the holiday season! A time for joy, love, and…family drama? Meet our hero, a divorced dad navigating the tricky waters of co-parenting. This year, he decided to give his middle-school daughter a gift of financial autonomy. Little did he know, this seemingly innocent decision would cause a festive feud with his ex-spouse. Let’s dive into this yuletide yarn and see what transpired…
A Divorced Christmas
The Broken Electronics Saga
The Christmas Morning Surprise
The Gift Card Conversion
The Aftermath ️
The Dad’s Defense ️
The Final Word
Dad’s Dilemma: Gift or Grief?
Our Christmas tale takes a twist when the dad’s ex-spouse, X, blows a gasket over a converted Amazon gift card. X insists it was their money, and our dad had no right to ‘take’ it. But dad stands his ground, asserting that the money is in their daughter’s account, and he didn’t ‘take’ anything. He even throws down the gauntlet, telling X that any issues with how their daughter spends her money should be addressed with her, not him. So, was this dad wrong for letting his daughter use her Christmas gift as she pleased? Let’s see what the world wide web has to say about this…
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NTA. Dad’s gift sparks ex-spouse fury, but he did what his daughter asked. Teaching financial independence early is important.
NTA – Great parenting! Teaching responsibility and still giving gifts.
NTA: Ex-spouse furious over Christmas gift with strings attached
NTA: Dad’s thoughtful gift sparks ex-spouse’s bitter reaction
ESH except your daughter. Middle school is too young to handle finances and be caught in the middle.
ESH. Co-parenting communication needs work.
NTA: Ex has some serious internal issues
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NTA, giving gift cards for Christmas can be a smart move
“NTA. It was an agreed upon deal between you and your daughter. “
Disregarding co-parent’s feelings: YTA. Respect boundaries and communicate
Setting boundaries in co-parenting: NTA sparks ex-spouse fury.
NTA. Daughter’s choice, ex-spouse should’ve bought a thoughtful gift.
NTA – Teaching daughter financial independence, ex-spouse needs reality check.
Ex-spouse demands repayment of thoughtful gift, causing heartbreak and conflict.
Middle schooler’s income: chores, gifts, and grandparents’ contributions
Divorced parents clash over Christmas gifts: money, emotions, and boundaries.
Gift card drama: NTA sparks fury with unpopular present choice ♂️
Parenting is hard, but you’re doing great!
NTA! Giving kids financial autonomy is like teaching them to swim
Stepdaughter’s money used responsibly, but is buying game money wise?
NTA for giving daughter accessories, ex-spouse mad about missed experience.
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Disappointed commenter calls out OP for making a big deal out of $20. YTA
Teaching money management and budgeting: NTA, win/win for everyone!
Gift card = cash. If she wanted something specific, tough luck. ♂️
Cash gift causes ex-spouse fury: NTA, daughter’s preference matters
Ex-spouse furious over dad’s Christmas gift: NTA, her choice!
Smart move by D to pay off debt with gift!
NTA. Teaching financial responsibility.
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Gift giver’s opinion doesn’t matter. It’s her money, her choice.
Cashing in on gift cards? NTA, says resourceful parent!
Dad stands up for daughter’s gift, ex-spouse gets furious.
Not the a**hole, but what sparked the ex-spouse’s fury?
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NTA: X just needs control
Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the juicy details!
Not the a**hole. Share your thoughts on this controversial topic!
“NTA.” – A clear and justified action.
Ex-spouse furious over dad’s Christmas gift. Who was wrong?
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Not the a**hole, but what caused the ex-spouse fury?
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Gift controversy: NTA’s cashing in on the freedom of choice!
Smart move by daughter with gift card. NTA!
Parenting win! You’re not the a**hole.
NTA. Let D decide how to spend the gift card!
NTA: Dad’s gift sparks ex-spouse fury, but boundaries needed.
Impersonal gift card sparks ex-spouse fury. NTA or NAH?
Ex-spouse gets upset when dad cashes unwanted gift card
Daughter’s gift, her choice. Ex trying to control, NTA
NTA – Shutting down ex’s fury with a final mic drop.
“NTA. Gift card thing with parents. Helped her reach goal.”
Creative ways to turn gift cards into cash
Gift-giving freedom: NTA’s right to do what they want
Giving a gift means letting go. NTA!
Ex-spouse throws tantrum over dad’s thoughtful gift choice. NTA!
Money, morality, and ex-spouse agendas: a tricky holiday situation
NTA. Amazon gift cards work without an Amazon account.
NTA. She agreed to the deal and wanted to pay you back
NTA. Brilliant gift teaches responsibility and financial literacy. Good parenting!
Ex-spouse turns gift card into cash, sparks fury. Who’s wrong?
Supportive comment for a great parent dealing with ex-spouse drama
NTA. Co-parenting struggles, teaching kids about money, and learning the hard way.
Dad’s Christmas gift sparks ex-spouse fury: NTA!
NTA: Dad’s gift sparks ex-spouse fury, but he’s in control
Teaching financial responsibility at a young age
NTA parent teaches valuable money lesson, sparks ex-spouse fury.
NTA. Daughter’s gift card swap teaches valuable lesson.
NTA. Your daughter is smart . Your ex can’t tell you how your child should handle a gift .
Frustrated reader wants names, not letters, in confusing story.
NTA, your kid is a future lawyer
Teaching budgeting skills: Dad’s thoughtful gift sparks ex-spouse fury.
Gift card given to daughter, NTA can’t control its use
“NTA – I’ve done this too! Why put restrictions on gifts? “
NTA. Lesson learned! Dad’s gift sparks ex-spouse fury.
Setting boundaries with Ex and teaching fiscal responsibility.
NTA!! Daughter smartly repurposed gift card, ex-spouse needs to accept.
“NTA by far. Teaching responsibility. Ex sounds controlling and shitty.”
NAH. X is upset, but D asked for cash gift.
Curious commenter questions OP’s story, suspects favoritism.
