Dad’s SHOCKING Birthday Snub: Autistic Daughter Gets No Car!

Turning 18 is a big milestone, but for this young woman, her special day took an unexpected turn. As the youngest of four kids, she eagerly awaited her birthday gift – a car, just like her siblings had received. But when the big day arrived, there was no shiny set of keys waiting for her. Despite her best efforts and the help of a tutor, her dad deemed her grades not good enough. Now, she’s left wondering if she’s being treated unfairly and held to a different standard than her siblings. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story!

Sweet 18th Birthday Turns Sour

Average Student Tries Her Best

Putting in the Effort Despite Challenges

Siblings’ Smirky Side-Eye

Confronting Dad About the Missing Car

Feeling Unfairly Treated

Dad’s Hurtful Words

✏️ Typo Correction ️

Grateful for Helpful Comments

Autism Adds an Extra Challenge

❓ Dad’s Unclear Expectations

Birthday Blues: No Car for the Average Student ❌

This young woman’s 18th birthday took a disappointing turn when her dad didn’t give her a car like he had for her siblings. Despite her best efforts and the help of a tutor, her grades weren’t deemed good enough. She confronted her dad, only to be called an entitled b*tch. Feeling like she’s held to a different standard, she’s left wondering if she’s the least favorite child. It turns out she’s autistic, which adds an extra challenge to her academic journey. Her tutor has helped her improve her grades, but her dad’s expectations were never clearly communicated. Now, let’s see what the internet has to say about this emotional family drama!

Challenging a harmful statement about intelligence and autism.

NTA- Empathy for her feelings, not entitlement for a car.

Father’s unrealistic expectations and heartless remarks make him TA.

Einstein’s words of wisdom to comfort an unfairly treated daughter.

Savage revenge suggestion for entitled dad

Supportive comment validates OP’s worth and calls out dad’s behavior.

Father’s shocking insult towards daughter over car grades

NTA’s concern about father’s behavior raises red flags

Unfair treatment from dad on birthday, NTA. Heartbreaking

Parental promises should consider individual academic capabilities. Dad’s behavior unacceptable. ESH.

Passive-aggressive comment sparks no replies. Awkward family dynamics

Cutting off toxic family members: NTA’s response gets support.

Expectations vs. agreements: Who’s in the wrong?

Empathetic comment about learning disabilities and dyslexia.

Grades don’t guarantee success, NTA prioritizes effort over grades

Rewarding As over hard work? NTA stands up for fairness

Parental pressure can have long-lasting effects on a child’s confidence

Empathetic comment supporting the OP against her family’s behavior.

Parents’ unclear standards and name-calling make NTA clear

Effort should be valued as much as results. Getting a car may not be a bad thing, with gas prices etc.

Parent treats all children equally based on effort, not grades.

Request school and medical records to determine reasonable expectations and support. NTA.

Supportive comment, encourages standing up for oneself and independence.

Mixed feelings on OP’s situation, toxic behavior from family members. ‍♀️

Cut off dad and siblings, get a used car. NTA

Set goals to get a car instead of blaming dad.

Encouraging reply to a struggling student, suggesting a possible learning disability.

Encouraging comment from a sympathetic parent

Fair grading system or sibling comparison? The verdict is divided.

Father’s shocking behavior leaves daughter embarrassed in front of siblings ‍♀️

Expectations aren’t everything. Hard work is commendable

Don’t wait on your dad’s approval. Find your passion! NTA

Encouraging teacher supports student’s hard work over natural talent

NTA feels unfairly compared to siblings, possibly family scapegoat

Parental favoritism can have long-term effects on self-esteem. NTA.

Verbal abuse from parent is never acceptable, ghost him

Father called daughter a b***h, NTA calls out unacceptable behavior.

NTA. Rewarding only results, not effort, is a failure in parenting.

Feeling left out? Favoritism is wrong, NTA

Cutting toxic family members is okay.

Supportive comment from parent commending effort and grades

NTA comment calls out dad for not setting clear expectations

NTA OP, your effort will reward you later in life

Perceived favoritism or just victim mentality?

A heartwarming story of valuing hard work and determination ❤

Encouraging reply to disappointment over dad’s birthday car snub

Empowering NTA response to insensitive dad, with hope for future

NTA. Commenter sympathizes with OP and criticizes dad’s behavior.

Encouraging words for a tough situation

Empathetic reply to a self-deprecating comment.

Father fails to communicate, calls autistic daughter a b*tch. NTA.

Cutting ties with toxic family member after shocking birthday snub

No contact? When ‘father’ becomes an a**hole.

Daughter rightfully calls out favoritism from dad towards autistic sister

Encouraging comment on school and family, no replies.

Dad’s favoritism hurts daughter, NTA.

Rewarding unattainable goals causes anger and hopelessness. NTA.

Don’t let anyone undervalue your work ethic and team player skills!

NTA. Cut ties and live your best life. Your success is your revenge.

Don’t judge someone’s worth based on grades or intelligence ‍

Excluding the youngest from a family tradition? Not cool, dad.

Encouraging response to bullied commenter.

Empathetic comment supporting OP’s struggles with family dynamics.

Encouraging comment on overcoming family neglect with positive outlook.

Encouraging comment supporting self-worth and success

A teacher reassures an autistic girl that grades don’t define intelligence

Encouraging reply to a hurt daughter’s story

Siblings’ smirking adds insult to injury.

NTA OP, your dad and siblings are in the wrong

Maintaining good grades can lead to financial benefits. Name-calling not okay.

Family dysfunction and verbal abuse. Cut ties for self-care. ❌

Valuable life lesson: don’t spend life earning unearned love and respect

Harsh criticism given to entitled commenter.

Heartless speculation about parentage

Don’t let your dad’s favorites make you feel less worthy

Unique strengths should be celebrated. Dad and OP both at fault.

Harsh response to daughter’s birthday car request.

Dad snubs autistic daughter of a car, blames her instead of admitting inability to afford. Commenter is proud of her and advises to focus on those who matter.

Encouraging comment supporting person with autism against unsupportive father

A comment calling out OP’s victim mentality and suggesting alternative ways to prove responsibility.