Picture this: your daughter, Lucy, has just received an offer from a prestigious university to study medicine. She’s over the moon and can’t wait to share her excitement with the whole family. But when Lucy’s cousin Harry, who hasn’t been accepted into any universities, is also present at the family gathering, things take a dramatic turn.
Lucy’s Big News

The Conditional Offer

Proud Moments

Family Lunch Time ️

Harry’s Struggles

Sensitive Situation

Lucy’s Excitement Continues

Dreams and Plans

Harry’s Reaction

The Breaking Point

Harsh Words

Aftermath

A Mother’s Thoughts

Hard Work Pays Off

The Final Question ❓

Success vs. Sensitivity: The Family Dilemma ♀️
Lucy’s incredible achievement of receiving an offer to study medicine at a prestigious university should be a time for celebration. But when her cousin Harry’s unsuccessful university applications come into play, the family gathering turns into a battleground of emotions. Should Lucy have toned down her excitement, or is it unfair to dim her light for the sake of someone else’s feelings? Let’s dive into the top responses from the internet to see what people think about this delicate situation.
Daughter’s achievement causes family drama. Commenter says everyone’s at fault.

Mother snaps at daughter, commenter advises self-reflection and empathy

OP explains why the cousin is in the right

Daughter and mother both have room for improvement

Daughter’s self-absorption causes family drama. YTA according to comment.
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Bragging daughter gets called out for lack of humility

Lucy’s excitement rubs others the wrong way. YTA.

ESH comment: Brother and Harry overreact, but Lucy’s accomplishment was exhausting.

Grandma’s harsh comment hints at deeper family issues. YTA ♀️

User calls out OP for bragging and lacking empathy

Bragging daughter gets called out for being a brat

Father’s request for compassion leads to family drama. YTA.

Mom snaps at daughter for bragging about achievement. ESH.
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Excitement over daughter’s achievement causes family tension. ESH.

Teaching social awareness to an excited daughter. YTA

Congratulatory comment with a reminder to be empathetic

User criticizes lack of empathy and social skills in YTA daughter.

User accuses OP and daughter of being insensitive show-offs
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Confusion over Oxbridge offer sparks comment section hilarity

Insensitivity towards brother’s son overshadows daughter’s achievement. YTA.

Mother defends daughter’s achievement, but ignores cousin’s feelings. YTA

Savage comment calls out family drama with genetic burn

Daughter called out for lack of empathy in medical field

Random internet stranger cheers on hardworking daughter, calls out TA brother.

Daughter dominates conversation, OP should have redirected. YTA.

YTA for letting daughter brag despite cousin’s heartbreak ♀️
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Balancing pride and empathy: A lesson for the accomplished daughter

User calls out OP’s daughter for overdoing her success. YTA.
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Daughter’s insensitivity causes family drama. Commenter calls out behavior. ♀️

Tactless daughter and name-calling mother cause family drama
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Prioritizing one child over the other? YTA, don’t rub it in
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Warning of potential consequences for daughter’s lack of empathy and failure

User calls out fake post about Oxbridge achievement

A first-year uni student’s perspective on family drama.

A comment calling out academic elitism and lack of empathy.

Daughter’s self-centered behavior causes family drama

Passionate vs. Casual: CS Course Categories

YTA called out for bragging about Oxbridge and invalid university info.

Navigating family conversations can be tricky

Daughter’s lack of compassion causes family drama

Lack of empathy and inappropriate timing leads to family drama

Redditor calls out OP for being cruel

Teachable moment for daughter’s lack of social intelligence

Proud father defends daughter’s achievement, calls out family’s behavior.
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Top school bragging backfires. YTA called out.

Proud parent overshadows family dinner, nephew handles it gracefully. ESH.

Parental responsibility to teach empathy to accomplished daughter
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Celebrating daughter’s achievement causes family drama. Commenter supports daughter.

Teaching empathy could have enhanced daughter’s achievement. YTA.

Envious commenter criticizes daughter’s achievements, praises nephew’s humility.

Parent receives harsh YTA judgement for daughter’s medical aspirations.

Celebrate your achievements and be proud of them!

Harsh criticism of parent’s parenting skills and daughter’s behavior.

Excitement over daughter’s achievement sparks family drama. NTA.

Mom calls out Lucy’s selfish behavior.

Parent criticized for daughter’s ambition, offers helpful advice. NTA.

Lucy’s achievement causes family drama, commenter defends her.

Parenting style criticized after daughter’s achievement overshadows family gathering
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A commenter empathizes with Harry’s situation and calls out the daughter’s lack of compassion. YTA.

YTA for ignoring nephew’s struggles and monopolizing dinner conversation ♂️

User suggests OP may be insensitive and need self-awareness

Negative comment about family drama stealing the spotlight

User calls out OP for pretentious bragging about daughter’s achievement

A harsh comment calling out indulgence and lack of empathy.

Bragging daughter causes family drama. YTA for lack of empathy.
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Celebrate achievements without fear of hurting others’ feelings

Gender bias in achievements acknowledged, NTA for celebrating daughter’s success

Daughter’s conditional offer sparks YTA comment with advice

Being sensitive to others’ feelings is important. YTA.

Family drama ensues after daughter’s achievement, NTA commenter supports her.

Grandma and others thought Lucy was being rude and bragging

YTA for not respecting cousin’s feelings. Daughter should empathize.
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YTA comment sparks agreement on lack of tact and consideration

Teaching emotional intelligence is key to success

Empathetic commenter calls out YTA for lack of care and empathy

When two tragedies collide, everyone sucks.

OP is the a**hole for not stopping daughter from talking. Mom also at fault.

Harsh comment calls out lack of empathy in family drama

Celebrate your achievements and motivate others!

Breaking gender stereotypes sparks debate in comment section

Empathize with others’ feelings before sharing your excitement. ESH

Congratulatory comment with a hint of YTA, emphasizing humility

Daughter’s achievement overshadows dinner conversation. YTA.

Celebrate achievements without guilt. Toughen up, Harry!

OP’s insensitivity causes family drama. YTA

Daughter’s Ivy League achievement causes family drama. Commenter advises emotional intelligence.

YTA dominates family dinner conversation

Girl power! NTA stands up for daughter’s achievement

Daughter’s achievement causes family drama, ESH except brother and nephew.
