Engineer Dad Refuses to Pay Full College Tuition for Stepdaughter Who Mocks Him

Imagine trying your best to be a good step-parent, only to have your stepchild constantly mock and disrespect you. That’s the reality for one engineer dad, who’s been dealing with his stepdaughter Ally’s antics for years. Despite his high-paying job, he’s now refusing to pay for her full college tuition. Instead, he’s offering to match her deadbeat dad’s contribution – which might not amount to much. Is he being too harsh, or is it time for some tough love?

The Blended Family Situation

Stepdaughter’s Dislike

Mom’s Struggles

Engineer Dad’s Financial Support

Stepdaughter’s Antics

Public Humiliation

The Deadbeat Dad

College Tuition Discussion

Engineer Dad’s Offer

Tension in the Room

Angry Reactions

The Argument

Dad’s Defense

Fed Up and Frustrated

Considering Ending the Relationship

Engineer Dad’s Tough Love or Cruelty?

After years of dealing with his stepdaughter Ally’s disrespectful behavior, one engineer dad has had enough. When it came time to discuss college tuition, he offered to match her deadbeat dad’s contribution – which probably won’t be much. His partner Madison and Ally were left shocked and upset, but he believes it’s time for some tough love. Is he being too harsh, or is it time for Ally to face the consequences of her actions? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this tense family situation…

NTA. Stepdaughter disrespects and mocks him, not his responsibility to pay.

NTA proposes reasonable solution for disrespectful stepdaughter’s tuition.

Offering to match what her dad offers is more than fair

Stepdaughter disrespects dad, expects full tuition, NTA for refusing.

Stepdaughter mocks engineer dad, expects him to pay tuition? NTA.

NTA for refusing to pay stepdaughter’s college tuition. Son’s comment was cheeky but funny.

Stepdaughter expects college tuition despite disrespect towards stepdad. NTA.

NTA suggests stepdaughter deserves consequences for mocking engineer dad

Father refuses to pay tuition for stepdaughter who disrespects him

NTA for not paying full tuition, child lacks respect. Community college compromise suggested.

NTA dad stands up to entitled stepdaughter and gets support.

Encouraging support for individuality and compromise in paying tuition.

NTA. Offer to help with loan process and set conditions

Stepdaughter’s silence reveals dad’s absence, NTA, consider leaving Madison

Parenting win! Son’s reaction to brilliant answer is hilarious

NTA commenter shares their personal experience and suggests a fair solution

Support for dad’s decision to withhold college tuition from stepdaughter.

NTA- Dad’s decision to match funds seems fair

Stepdaughter mocks dad, he refuses to pay college tuition. NTA.

Stepdaughter mocks him, he refuses to pay full tuition. NTA

Stepdaughter mocks dad, expects him to pay for college. NTA.

Stepdaughter’s disrespect justifies not paying college tuition. NTA

Stepdaughter treats him like a bank account. NTA for refusing.

Stepdaughter treats him poorly, NTA for refusing to pay tuition

Stepdaughter mocked him, commenter calls out wife’s intentions. NTA.

Stepdaughter ungrateful, focus on own son’s education. NTA

Commenter advises to cut ties and consult a lawyer.

Stepdaughter and wife using dad for money, NTA for refusing.

Stepdaughter mocks him, but he’s the bad guy for a joke?

Approach to tough situation of paying for stepdaughter’s tuition.

Escape the freeloaders!

Stepdaughter mocks dad, he’s NTA for refusing to pay tuition.

Military or bust? Stepdaughter mocks dad, won’t pay tuition. NTA.

Stepdaughter expects college tuition after not saving for 17 years. NTA

Son’s witty response to stepmom’s behavior earns NTA judgement.

Reasonable to match stepdad’s college tuition contribution

Don’t bite the hand that feeds you . NTA comment section agrees.

Stepdaughter mocks dad, he refuses to pay tuition. NTA wins.

NTA for refusing to pay for ungrateful stepdaughter’s tuition

Dad stands up to stepdaughter’s mockery, offers fair tuition solution

Son supports dad in family conflict

User sympathizes with stepdad being used as a cash cow

Stick to your decision, funding college won’t buy her respect

Partner’s entitlement and stepdaughter’s disrespect are red flags. End it.

Harsh comment with no replies

Stepdaughter’s entitlement questioned, dad advised to reexamine relationship

NTA commenter supports OP’s decision to not pay stepdaughter’s tuition.

NTA, but is he just a meal ticket for his stepdaughter’s mom?

Generous engineer dad refuses to pay full tuition, NTA.

Stepdaughter disrespects and contributes nothing. Refusing tuition is justified.

Stepdaughter mocks stepdad, commenter shocked partner allowed it. NTA.

Encouraging support for a justified action.

Commenter questions OP’s relationship with stepdaughter, calls her unlovable