Dad’s Dilemma: Choosing Daughter-in-Law Over Son

Picture this: a father who’s had enough of his lazy, arrogant, and entitled son, but sees potential in his hardworking daughter-in-law. He secretly grooms her to take over the family business, leaving his son in the dark. Sounds like a recipe for drama, right? Well, that’s exactly what’s happening in this family. Let’s dive into the story and see how this father’s decision is causing quite the stir.

Meet the Lazy Son, Bob

Bob’s Wife, Beth, Enters the Picture

Beth Becomes Indispensable

Bob’s Resistance to Beth’s Education

Dad’s Secret Plan

Retirement on the Horizon ⏳

Bob’s Dream Job

Supporting Beth’s Future Choices

Legal Matters

Dad’s Choice: Daughter-in-Law’s Success Over Son’s Entitlement

So, there you have it – a father who’s had enough of his son’s entitlement and laziness, choosing to groom his hardworking daughter-in-law to take over the family business instead. He’s even got a team of lawyers to back him up if things get messy. But is he in the wrong for lying to his son and secretly planning to retire without handing over the company? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family drama…

Bob is a controlling leech, NTA. Make sure Beth knows.

Supportive comment defending OP’s decision and offering legal advice

Choosing daughter-in-law over son causes family feud

Choosing daughter-in-law over son’s entitlement: NTA

Ensure your will is ironclad to protect Beth’s future

DIL is competent and hardworking, but honesty is the best policy

Supportive comment encourages divorce and legal preparations for daughter-in-law.

YTA for enabling Bob and not having direct conversation with Beth.

Reader questions validity of dad’s negative portrayal of son

Protecting the company from divorce: sound business advice

Grandkids’ future secured by choosing daughter-in-law over abusive son

Choosing sides in family drama always leaves a bad taste… ESH

User calls out OP for hidden resentment towards son

YTA, but son deserves it too. Tell truth and move on.

Supporting daughter-in-law, recognizing potential abuse. NTA

Betraying your son and leaving Beth to clean up? ESH

Support for NTA choice, but honesty advised for long-term relationship

Lying to your son? YTA and setting up a future fight

A scathing comment calling out a father’s vindictive behavior

Supportive comment applauds dad for protecting family from bad actions

Redditors call out YTA for lying to son about business.

Breaking up your son’s marriage for the company? YTA

Is it worth manipulating people for your own good?

YTA for not telling your son the truth about the company.

Toxic relationship with son, lack of love and approval. YTA

Son’s future in company jeopardized by controlling father

Scathing comment accuses OP of being a creepy, controlling pervert

Beth caught in the middle of family feud ‍♀️

User thinks the dad is TA for lying to son

Father and son both suck in this uncomfortable family situation

Putting company over family? NTA, but divorce is drastic ‍♂️

Disciplining children and making them work for rewards is important. NTA

Suggesting therapy and a reality check for entitled son

NTA for considering divorce due to emotional abuse from wife.

OP and son’s mother share blame, Beth will bear brunt

Encouraging son to follow his dream could save family relationships

YTA comment calls out OP for being a coward.

Controlling father criticized for not supporting son’s dreams

Supporting daughter-in-law over son in family business. NTA

Investing in responsible daughter-in-law for grandkids, son’s future. NTA

Supportive comment applauds recognition of daughter-in-law’s ability in family business

User doubts son’s ‘dream job’ and calls out his lie

Offering job security to daughter-in-law to escape toxic relationship

NTA for choosing wife, but must tell her soon for safety

Beth earned it, he expected it. NTA.

Concerned commenter offers advice for potential child abuse situation.

ESH comment suggests honesty with son to avoid ruining lives

Honesty is key. Bob is terrible, Beth deserves better.

Concerns raised about potential harm after breakup.

Mixed feelings expressed about parenting and favoritism with Toy Story analogy

Choosing a daughter-in-law over son: NTA, but wife conflict.

Supporting daughter-in-law over son’s music career, risking family split ‍♂️. Can funding his dream job help?

ESH, except for Beth. Lies and a long-standing dynamic.

Father chooses daughter-in-law over son, commenters agree NTA

Tough love: YTA for setting them up for failure

Encouraging response to dad’s dilemma, let son chase dreams

Choose daughter-in-law over son? NTA explains why and how.

User calls out father’s unfair treatment of son’s wife.

Honesty is the best policy for Bob and support Beth

A harsh comment calling out the father’s vindictiveness towards his son.

Legal concerns raised about passing on business to daughter-in-law.

User sympathizes with dad’s dilemma and suggests financial planning

Father chooses daughter-in-law over lazy son. NTA

Parenting isn’t perfect, but acknowledging mistakes and making up for it. NTA

NTA. Tough love may be necessary to teach him responsibility.

NTA, but caution advised for leaving business to daughter-in-law

Curious about Bob’s job offer and pay as a producer.

Skeptical comment about Bob’s job, but NTA for helping Beth.

Harsh criticism for father’s insecurity and lack of assertiveness.

Funding son’s career to avoid family fracture?

Choosing son over daughter-in-law puts Beth in a horrible position

A supportive father suggests a severance payout to son

Supporting daughter-in-law in abusive relationship, reassuring her of safety