Family drama alert! Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a doozy of a story for you today. Picture this: a dad who’s been treated like royalty his whole life, a mom who’s been his loyal servant, and a teen who’s had enough of the BS. ♀️ But wait, there’s a twist! Mom’s battling cancer, and suddenly, the family dynamics are thrown into chaos. Will the entitled dad step up to the plate, or will he continue to demand his cigarettes and video game time? Let’s dive in and find out!
Family Drama Unfolds as Mom Battles Cancer ️

️ Mom’s Duties: Cooking, Cleaning, While Dad Plays Video Games

Devastating News: Mom Diagnosed with Stage 3 Melanoma

Family Struggles to Cope with Mom’s Declining Health

Dad’s Demanding Behavior: Cigarette Runs and Complaints

Teen Snaps at Dad: “You’re a Capable Adult, Step Up!”

Parents Call Teen an A-hole, But Were They Right?

Teen Calls Out Dad’s Entitled Behavior Amid Mom’s Cancer Battle ️
Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got a classic case of an entitled dad who’s been waited on hand and foot his whole life. But now that mom’s battling stage 4 cancer and can barely take care of herself, let alone her man-child husband, the teen of the house has had enough! They finally snapped and called out dear old dad for being a capable adult who needs to step up and help out. Of course, the parents are calling the teen an a-hole, but we want to know what YOU think! Is the teen justified in their frustration, or should they be more understanding of their dad’s lifelong entitlement? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy family drama!
Well done for standing up to entitled dad

Daughter shares story of her dad’s transformation in similar situation ❤️

Sad reality of sick wives and divorce. #SupportYourMother

Supporting a cancer-stricken mom while dealing with an abusive dad.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/e0a127d0-93a9-4427-9853-2c86d2e07bb8.png)
NTA receives overwhelming support for decision.

NTA. Decent husband would step up and take responsibilities.

Father in denial about wife’s cancer, needs reality check

Smoking dad gets a taste of his own medicine.

NTA commenter calls out dad for neglecting cancer-stricken wife

User sympathizes with OP and calls out entitled dad.

Redditor supports NTA comment, calls out entitled family’s behavior

Respectful disagreement on entitled dad’s behavior towards cancer-stricken wife.

Retired dad does nothing while wife works and does housework

When the going gets tough, the tough learn to cook . But not this guy. ♀️

Heartbreaking comment about husband’s lack of care for wife with cancer.

Breaking the cycle of sexism and holding fathers accountable

Spoiled husband steps up when wife is sick.

Grandad stepped up for grandma with cancer, dad is TA.

NTA commenter suggests drastic measures for entitled dad

Heartbreaking story of an entitled husband who lacks empathy.

Supportive comment validates anger towards entitled dad.

NTA. Husband needs to act like an adult and do his chores.

Breaking the cycle of gender roles.

Marriage vows = “in sickness and in health”. Dad being selfish.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/818a3ebb-0693-4d90-a2c6-f70dfd596442.png)
Support your mom, dad won’t change.

NTA commenter suggests ways to deal with entitled dad

NTA community nurse warns of future failure from one-sided caregiving.

Supportive comment offers condolences and encouragement to poster.

Supportive comment and advice for dealing with toxic parent. ❤️

Learning basic skills is important as you age

NTA. Grown-ass man won’t lift a finger for cancer-stricken wife

Encouraging response to NTA comment advocating for helping cancer-stricken mother

Encouraging response to NTA seeking advice on spouse’s behavior

Heartbreaking story of a neglectful step-dad. NTA.

Daughter refuses to take care of entitled dad after mom’s death

Confused commenter questions post’s relevance

NTA commenter calls out entitled husband for comparison to mother

Struggling with an entitled, complaining dad. NTA.

Daughter calls out entitled dad for appalling behavior towards sick wife
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/0c60e355-7191-4ca3-93c4-f5f0beb6e39a.png)
NTA. Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and calls out entitled dad.

Don’t be an entitled brat and let your mom live peacefully.

Dad makes cancer-stricken wife wait on him? NTA’s got opinions.

Prepare to move out as Dad won’t cope with wife’s passing
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/1514c11b-f996-42d4-b647-ffba29da83ba.png)
Standing up to entitled family members

Assertive commenter supports OP standing up to entitled dad.

Lazy dad gets what he deserves for not helping wife

Child not responsible for toxic dad’s entitlement towards cancer-stricken wife

Supportive comment acknowledges unhealthy family dynamic during difficult time

NTA. Consider home hospice for respite. Dad needs a boot fitting
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/32f6445d-86ae-46df-bf6e-d7e5eca8bebd.png)