Imagine quitting a PhD program only to have your family question your decision. That’s exactly what happened to one individual, who decided to give their family a taste of their own medicine. They assigned their family homework to help them understand the reasoning behind leaving academia. The assignment? Read an article about the struggles of getting a PhD in their field and write a few paragraphs summarizing it. But will this unusual approach bring the family closer together or drive them further apart? Let’s dive into the story and find out.
Goodbye, PhD Program
Supportive Friends, Unsupportive Family ♀️
Family’s Misconceptions
A Creative Solution
The Homework Assignment
Siblings and Boyfriend Pass the Test
Parents Still Holding Out
Standing Ground ⚔️
Family Homework: A Lesson in Empathy?
After quitting a PhD program, our protagonist faced backlash from their family, who believed they were giving up too easily. In an attempt to help them understand the challenges of pursuing a PhD, they assigned their family an article to read and summarize. While the siblings and boyfriend completed the assignment and apologized, the parents are still holding out. Will they eventually do their homework and gain a better understanding of their child’s decision, or will the family remain divided? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this unique approach to family conflict resolution.
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Assigning homework to family is hilarious, YTA but lovable
Family demands homework before visits, commenter calls both parties insufferable.
Redditor finds humor in family’s homework before visits, ESH.
Assigning homework to parents? That’s just juvenile. ESH.
No apologies, no visits: NTA comment sets boundaries
Breaking stereotypes and proving parents wrong with hard work
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ESH but assigning homework to family is passive-aggressive
Assigning homework before visits? NTA. A clever idea! ✍️
NTA gives family homework before visits, defends academia.
NTA! One-page essay on family’s unreasonable demands is apt
Demanding an essay for a visit? YTA according to commenters ♂️
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User calls OP out for entitled behavior. No replies.
Setting boundaries with family through homework? NTA, it works ✅
User thinks assigning homework to family is inappropriate. ESH.
YTA comment gets roasted, no replies to add fuel
Homework as a test before family visits, passive-aggressive or fitting? NTA
Encouraging response to homework policy promotes positive reinforcement
Passive-aggressive behavior makes ESH, but OP more so ♀️
Sarcastic response to snotty narcissistic comment
Ignore the critics and set boundaries. You’re entitled to your goals.
Homework before visits? ESH, but is it really necessary?
Facts over opinions: NTA stands their ground
User thinks OP is acting superior by giving homework
Supportive comment, agrees with OP’s decision and offers advice.
Setting conditions for speaking to family is not ideal
Setting boundaries with family can be tough
User calls out OP’s pedantic lecture and emotional manipulation.
NTA refuses essay but reads article and discusses it.
Working 60 hours a week and doing masters?
Using homework to back up opinions – genius
One year of PhD is a good time to quit NTA
Grad school grad shuts down family’s homework demands.
Sibling suggests alternative to homework, NTA wins the test ✌️
When apologies aren’t enough: family homework and accountability
Defending a PhD is hard, family should support not complain
User defends OP’s decision but disagrees with the approach
NTA. Creative homework assignment proves a point. A+ for effort.
NTA. Expecting empathy from family who acted like children
Handling family disagreements maturely and setting boundaries
NTA requests homework after being ignored, fair or not?
Parent defends NTA poster with PhD, calls for education.
Putting yourself first is important, NTA. Set boundaries
Don’t let others’ opinions hold you back. ♀️
Family gives homework, gets offended when asked to understand. NTA.
Brilliant solution to parents’ hypocrisy
ESH for holding academic achievements over parents, but fiancee is supportive
Redditors disagree with OP’s ultimatum to their parents. YTA.
Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but necessary.
Setting expectations for family visits. You go, NTA!
Sorting by OP’s comments reveals their pedantic and uncompromising nature. YTA.
NTA for quitting, clever move to make them write essay
User called out as ‘a**hole’ for behavior towards parents.
OP and family both have faults in handling situation ♂️
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Unorthodox approach gets NTA approval
Family doesn’t understand education/work, NTA for setting boundaries
User thinks homework for parents is PhD ivory tower crap
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Entitled OP receives harsh YTA verdict from commenter.
Don’t let homework ruin family visits. YTA, prove them wrong!
Demanding family homework is entitled and absurd. YTA.
Family homework? YTA. Don’t treat your family like students
Homework before visits? Reading understandable, report silly
Redditor called out for blackmailing parents, deemed YTA.
User disagrees with homework before visits, calls it inappropriate
Setting boundaries with homework leads to sincerity, not lies.
Hold family accountable with homework before visits ✍️
Essay as homework? ESH, but let’s read and discuss instead
Setting boundaries with parents is key to adulting
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Empathetic comment defends withholding judgement
Mixed feelings on unreasonable essay, consider student loan impact.
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Respect, not understanding, is what you should strive for.
Respectful comment defends boundaries, suggests compromise for pushy parents.
Can parents with low education levels be expected to do homework?
Demanding an essay is insufferable and juvenile. YTA.
NTA- You’re a genius for assigning homework to disapproving family
User thinks family shouldn’t have to pass a test to visit
OP is NTA for requesting a homework, cheeky but effective
Fair retaliation or AH move? Reddit users debate.
Family homework is pointless and petty. ESH for bad behavior.
User criticizes family’s homework approach as elitist. YTA.
