We all know that family dynamics can be tricky, especially when it involves parents and their adult children living under the same roof. But what happens when a father tries to discipline his 22-year-old daughter like she’s still a child? This is the story of Sienna, a college student living with her parents, and a dinner table disagreement that escalated into a full-blown family conflict. ️
Meet Sienna: The College Student Living at Home

A Tale of Two Parenting Styles

Dad’s Discomfort with Disagreements

Respecting Relationships: A Constant Battle ⚔️

Dinner Time Drama: The Spark that Ignites the Fuse ️

Dad Steps In: The Escalation Begins ⬆️

Mom’s Stand: A Line in the Sand

The Aftermath: A House Divided ⚔️

A Family at Odds: Who’s the Real Adult Here?
In a story that’s all too relatable for many families, a dinner table disagreement spirals out of control when Dad tries to lay down the law with his adult daughter, Sienna. While Mom is okay with their spirited exchanges, Dad isn’t having any of it. Despite Sienna’s insistence that she’s an adult, Dad pulls the ‘my house, my rules’ card. The fallout? A tense household and a silent treatment standoff. But who’s really in the right here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family feud…
NTA: Daughter and OP have reasonable dynamic, husband needs therapy.

NTA: Dad’s outdated punishment pushes daughter away, causing family tension

ESH- Daughter’s bad mood leads to family bickering and tension

“Raising a leader, not a follower” – Teaching respect or rudeness?

Parenting styles clash after 22 years: peace at dinner?

Commenter calls out the parent’s toxic communication style. YTA.

ESH: Tired of constant arguing? This family needs a break!

“YTA. Annoying parental ‘disagreements’ that drive dad crazy. “

Dad sends 22yo to her room, but communication issues escalate

Perspective matters. Respect and kindness are non-negotiable. YTA.

Commenter criticizes parent’s enabling behavior, empathizes with husband’s frustration.

Ignoring your husband’s feedback is causing tension in your household. YTA

NTA: Dad defends his actions, but others criticize daughter’s behavior
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YTA: R**e daughter causes constant bickering. Stressful and exhausting.

Daughter’s disrespectful behavior causes tension; husband seeks resolution.

Engaging comment and a spot-on response!

YTA: Treat Sienna like an adult or expect childish behavior.

Dad’s discipline backfires! Daughter’s bad day leads to family feud

Teaching rudeness? YTA’s frustration with daughter’s behavior.

ESH. Husband needs therapy, daughter is r**e, mom needs boundaries.

NTA. Sienna deserves respect as an adult tenant. NAH for tired dad.

“NTA- Let him leave if he can’t handle lively discussions. “

Engaging in a dinner table squabble: ESH, knock it off!

YTA for not presenting a united front with your partner.

Is this a case of a**hole parenting or entitled daughter?
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Dad vs Daughter: Tensions rise in this chaotic household!

ESH: Bickering + disrespect = hostile environment. Dad’s punishment backfires.

“YTA. No excuse for rudeness. Teach respect to your daughter.”

ESH: Disrespectful behavior affects both spouses. Overreaction or necessary intervention?

YTA, husband was right ♀️ ♀️

Dad’s enabling parenting style leads to entitled and disrespectful daughter.

Tired dad vs. immature daughter: Who’s the real a**hole?

Double standard in communication? Daughter vs husband.

Engaging parenting style encourages independence and responsibility.

Dad vs Daughter: Who’s the real a**hole in this drama?

NTA: Treating an adult like a child is ridiculous

“NTA at all. Adults will have disagreements – it happens.”

ESH. Husband shouldn’t punish adult daughter, but daughter needs boundaries.

Disruptive daughter causing dinner chaos? YTA for disrespecting husband’s peace.

Parent treats adult daughter with respect, husband needs to change.

NTA. A heartwarming bond with your mom, cherish it forever!

Last Updated on December 8, 2023 by Diply Social Team