Picture this: you’re a parent, and you want to pay for your kids’ college education. But you’ve got some conditions – no partying, no drugs, and they must maintain good grades. One of your kids accepts the deal, while the other rebels and takes out loans. Fast forward a few years, and the consequences of their choices have come to light. Let’s dive into this family drama and see what went down.
Dad’s Generous Offer
The Conditions ⚠️
Why the Rules?
The Partier
The Scholar
Pandemic Living
The Results
Job Offers
Celebration Time?
E’s Frustration
Dad’s Response ️
Storming Off
Choices Made, Consequences Faced
So, there you have it – a dad who offered to pay for his twin sons’ college education, but with some strict conditions. One son, the partier, refused the deal and ended up in debt with a temp job offer. The other, the scholar, accepted the conditions, got a fancy Ivy League degree, and scored a job at Apple. It’s a classic tale of choices and consequences, and it seems like the dad’s rules might have been onto something. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family drama…
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