Meet our 22-year-old heroine, a recent graduate struggling to navigate the choppy waters of the current recession. After losing her part-time job and having her full-time job offer withdrawn, she turned to her parents for a lifeline. However, they responded with a tough-love approach, insisting that ‘struggle builds character’. Fast forward a few months, and the tables have turned dramatically. With the father losing his job and their savings depleted by a backyard pool, the parents are now the ones asking for financial help. The daughter’s response? A hard pass. Let’s dive into this intriguing tale of family, finances, and the bitter taste of irony.
The Unfortunate Graduate
The Plea for Help
Tough Love or Tough Luck? ♀️
The Tax Sting
The Hustle Begins
The Unsupportive Parents
The Tables Turn
The Rainy Day Fund Dries Up ☔
The Parents’ Plea
The Fallout ️
The Irony of the Financial Flip
Our 22-year-old heroine, once in desperate need of financial help, is now being asked for aid by her own parents. After refusing to support her during her financial crisis, they find themselves in a similar situation with the father losing his job and their savings depleted by a backyard pool. When they come knocking on their daughter’s door for help, she firmly refuses, reminding them of their own words about the character-building benefits of struggle. Now, she’s been branded as ‘unbelievably selfish’ and is facing a strained relationship with her parents. Let’s see how the internet reacts to this twist of fate…
“NTA, so NTA. Their failure to plan, and unwillingness to alter their lifestyle does not entitle them to what little you have. They don’t seem to give a flying f**k about you or your well-being, only your value as something to brag about.”
NTA, send $150 for groceries to make things even
Schroedinger’s Millennial: A spoiled lazy brat or hardworking risk-taker?
Dad’s poor financial choices may leave you supporting them forever
NTA. OP’s parents claimed them as a dependent, denying them stimulus money. OP should not give them money for their wealthy lifestyle.
NTA: Shut down their ‘bootstraps’ argument with this fiery response!
NTA sends clever message to dad about working at grocery stores
NTA. Generational clash over financial support. ♀️
NTA. Parents refused help, now realize your worth.
NTA: Parents potentially committed tax fraud, time for them to change!
NTA: Encourage character-building struggle over swimming pool ♀️
Spelling differences and a suspicious story in America
NTA. Don’t let them gaslight you. Stay strong!
NTA – Parents screwed you over, now they’re trying to weasel out
“NTA. They mock you, live beyond their means. Not your problem.”
NTA: Fair is fair, don’t let guilt sway you!
Stunned by father’s behavior, NTA contemplates divorcing parents.
NTA. Parents refuse help, steal money, and spend irresponsibly. Karma.
NTA, maybe he needs to hustle and get two jobs
Taking legal action against parents for tax fraud? NTA!
NTA. Boomer parents’ financial irresponsibility affects younger generations. Frustrating situation.
Doubting the authenticity of this AITA story
Is stealing stimulus checks illegal? NTA thinks so!
Sweet irony! NTA. Time for Dad to pull up bootstraps
Cutting ties with toxic parents: a blessing in disguise
NTA: Living your best life after refusing financial aid!
Support sub for dealing with narcissistic parents, NTA
Generosity with boundaries: NTA, offer $150 for groceries after they pay you $1200.
NTA – Parents claimed you as dependent, costing you money
NTA: Building character through tough love
NTA: Daughter refuses aid to parents, sparks debate on self-reliance.
NTA. Failing to plan = planning to fail.
“NTA. Karma is a b*tch, ain’t she?”
Savage response! A card and a gift card!
Encouraging character growth through financial independence
NTA. Help your mom with groceries, parents should support you.
“Absolutely NTA! Never accept money from parents, work hard for success! “
Golden opportunity to shut parents up forever! NTA
UK stimulus checks: Are they finally here?
Hilarious NTA comment about refusing financial aid to parents
OP suggests filing as independent with IRS for investigation
NTA: Daughter refuses financial aid to unhelpful parents.
“NTA. Struggle builds character. ” – Wise words of encouragement.
Generous response to parents’ refusal to help, builds character
Sarcastic suggestion to help parents find a job
NTA, show them your success and live your best life!
Presumptuous parents? NTA stands her ground
“Struggle builds character . NTA.”
Reader offers helpful advice on financial aid and unemployment benefits
Capturing the boomer mentality in one post
Empathy for boomer parents. You’re not the a**hole.
Struggle builds character, dad.
NTA: Time for them to practice what they preach!
Offering the same job to show them the struggle
NTA – Working hard and overcoming obstacles, you’re an inspiration
NTA. Karma nailed it! Struggle builds character, but not for them.
Karma strikes! NTA’s parents get a taste of their own medicine
Karma is beautiful. You’re not the a**hole.
Last Updated on November 23, 2023 by Diply Social Team