Imagine having a secret plan to help your child financially, only for it to blow up in your face when others find out! That’s what happened to this dad, who took a portion of his son’s paychecks and matched it dollar for dollar, all to help him buy a car when he turned 18. But when his stepson and wife found out, they demanded a piece of the pie, causing a family feud that could tear them apart. Let’s dive into this dramatic tale and see how it all unfolds!
The Secret Money Stash Plan
Wife’s Shocking Reaction
The Big Reveal
Son’s Emotional Response
Stepson’s Jealousy Erupts
Wife’s Unfair Demand
Standing His Ground
The College Argument
Son’s Bold Response
Friends and Family Chime In ️
Seeking Validation
Clarification on the Secret ️♂️
Son’s Knowledge of the Plan
Final Update: The Fallout
Family Torn Apart by Dad’s Secret Money Plan
This dad’s secret plan to help his son buy a car has turned into a family nightmare. His stepson and wife are demanding a share of the money, causing a rift that could lead to divorce. The son, however, stands firm, stating that it’s his money and his mom should have saved for her own child. As friends and family weigh in, the situation becomes increasingly tense, leaving everyone wondering if this family can ever recover from the fallout.
NTA. Splitting money will change relationship with bio son
NTA: Son’s money causes chaos. Wife had chance to save.
NTA. You offered to help, she refused. Not your problem
“NTA It’s your son’s money. Your wife is TA for telling you to give some of it to her son. That is literally stealing. She could have asked you kindly if you’d consider helping him out too.”
“NTA – Entitled people think they’re owed something they never worked for. Your son saved money, did your step-son? Manipulative guilt-trippers trying to make you feel bad. F them “
Mom wants to benefit from son’s decision she didn’t approve
NTA – Surprise gift of money creates family chaos
NTA obviously, don’t listen to the crazies
Stepson’s anger justified; mother at fault.
NTA for keeping secret money stash, wife’s reaction is unfair
NTA, wife and step-son are TA. Money chaos explained.
NTA: Wife’s poor choices causing family chaos, protect your child!
NTA – Teaching financial responsibility and consequences to your child
Generous commenter suggests a book to resolve family conflict
NTA, wife and stepson shouldn’t touch son’s hard-earned money
“NTA! You did nothing wrong! They’re entitled to your money? “
NTA. Wife wants to financially abuse son. Unbelievable!
Stepson’s relationship with dad creates an odd family dynamic
Financial abuse survivor stands up for herself. NTA!
Teaching son to save: NTA, wife needs to b**t out
Supportive dad helps son, but faces backlash from wife.
Obvious NTA comment sparks agreement and curiosity.
NTA! Dad’s secret money stash creates family chaos
Survivors of financial abuse struggle to navigate complex family dynamics
Dad’s secret money stash causes family chaos. NTA!
Protecting your son’s money from entitled family members
NTA for not giving step son money your son earned
NTA defends secret money stash, son supports, wife wants in
NTA- Be proud of your son, he seems very wise
Stepmom wants in on dad’s secret money stash for son
NTA: Wife’s missed opportunity causes family chaos
Not the a**hole. What chaos did dad’s stash create?
NTA. Dad saves money, wife wants it. Family chaos ensues.
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Last Updated on January 31, 2024 by Diply Social Team
