We’ve all heard of sibling rivalry, but what happens when it’s fueled by a father’s financial decisions? This is the story of a dad caught in the crossfire of a family feud, as he navigates the choppy waters of college funding for his two children, Lilly and Jim. Lilly, the academically gifted daughter, enjoys her father’s full financial support. But when it comes to Jim, the less academically inclined son, the purse strings are pulled tight. Is this a case of playing favorites, or just tough love? Let’s dive into the drama.
The Family Feud Begins!
Father’s Favoritism or Financial Prudence?
Silent Treatment from Son!
Lilly: The Scholar and Self-Starter!
Jim: The Reluctant Learner
Jim’s Unexpected College Acceptance!
The Financial Fork in the Road ️
A Compromise on the Table
Accusations of Favoritism Fly!
Standing Firm Amidst Family Pressure ️♂️
Family’s Verdict: Fair Play?
The Financial Breakdown
Jim’s College Costs: A Hefty Price Tag!
A Father’s Offer: Fair or Foul?
The Mother’s Financial Struggles
A Father’s Dilemma: Funding Fairness or Family Fallout? ♂️
Caught in a whirlwind of family drama, this father stands his ground, refusing to fund his son’s college education, despite fully supporting his daughter. With his son’s academic indifference and the high cost of tuition, he believes his decision is justified. Yet, accusations of favoritism and the silent treatment from his son have left him questioning his choices. Is he being fair, or is he fueling a family feud? The internet has weighed in, and the verdict might surprise you!
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“NTA, community college can lead to a great career! “
NTA. Fair to prioritize hardworking daughter’s college fund over son’s poor GPA.
Give him a chance to prove himself and avoid being the bad guy. ♂️
Father denies son college funds, advises open discussion. NTA.
NTA offers reasonable compromise for college funding.
NTA – Son’s entitlement and laziness warrant a reality check. ♂️
Treating kids equally means giving them the same amount for education
Sibling rivalry over college funds: NTA reaps what he sows.
Sibling rivalry at its finest.
NTA: Setting expectations for academic drive and saving money.
NTA. Community college is a reasonable compromise for your son.
Fair or foul play? NTA suggests a compromise for education.
Offering to pay for community college was a fair deal
Offered options, they didn’t like it. Fair play, NTA
Father justifies unequal funding for kids’ college based on circumstances. NTA.
Equal funding for siblings? A fair request or favoritism?
Equal support for children, fair and firm parenting stance.
NTA. Set conditions for financial support based on his performance.
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Parent plays favorites: fair or foul? ♂️
Equal funding for siblings. Direct payment to avoid misuse.
Engaging comment about parental responsibility and college choices.
Engaging comment suggesting community college as a viable option.
Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the reasoning behind it.
Community college is a great option for your son’s education!
“NTA – Treat your son the same as your daughter. “
NTA: Dad’s right, community college first. No partying on his dime!
NTA. Privilege is earned, not owed. ♂️
NTA for funding daughter’s college, but son feels unfairly treated ♂️
Ex plays favorites, blames father for son’s college funding.
Mixed feelings about funding daughter’s college, biased towards son’s education. ♂️
Fair or foul play? Engaging discussion on funding children’s education
Equal funding for both children: fair or foul play?
NTA. Ex-wife’s spoiled son doesn’t deserve college funds.
Generous father supports daughter’s scholarship, son should appreciate opportunities.
From flunking to thriving: How community college changed my life!
Sibling rivalry: NTA prioritizes daughter’s college, son’s track record matters.
NTA. Financial responsibility ends at 18. Your son needs to grow up.
“NTA, but be clear on expectations when funding college. “
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NTA. Fair to offer son financial support with conditions.
Overcoming high school struggles, excelling in college. NTA, performance matters.
Is partying the real reason behind his college refusal?
Father’s favoritism and neglect towards son sparks outrage and disappointment.
Playing favorites with college funds? YTA or misunderstood parent?
ESH: Poor planning leads to family drama.
NTA: Community college helped me graduate with little debt
Father favors daughter’s college, son goes to low-ranked for-profit university. NTA.
Parent shares frustration over son’s lack of effort in school.
Daughter works hard, son expects handouts. NTA for favoring Lilly.
“NTA at all. You aren’t being a snob- you don’t want to throw your money away. I totally get it. You COULD maybe say ‘if you get a 3.5 GPA I will reimburse you for college tuition.’ But I actually agree with your community college offer. I think it’s also fair if you tally what you spend on your daughter and say if he proves himself you will match it for academic purposes.”
NTA: Son needs to work hard and not expect special treatment.
NTA. Communication is key when it comes to financial support.
Father denies son college funds, blames ex: NTA or ESH? ♂️
Sibling rivalry over college funding causes family turmoil and debt
NTA: Daughter earns tuition, son can pursue trade or scholarships. Keep things fair and avoid resentment
NTA: Son’s lack of accountability will lead to academic failure.
Father’s fair decision to fund daughter’s college sparks discussion.
“NTA. Jim wants the college experience, not a college education. “
NTA. Communication failure leads to unfair college funding expectations.
Offer equal funds to son, let him decide. Fair solution.
Ex-husband should contribute equally to children’s college funds.
Equal treatment for children, end the conversation with ex.
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Equal contribution to children’s college expenses is fair and reasonable
NTA. College is different than high school, less hand-holding.
Father’s fair treatment sparks debate: NTA or favoritism? ♂️
Fair or foul? NTA supports fair assessment of kids’ talents. ♂️
“NTA. Offer him 11k for education or ask for explanation.”
Son refuses compromise, prioritizes college life over education. ♂️
NTA. Fair compromise on funding for son’s college improvement.
Fair or foul? NTA suggests equal treatment for son’s college.
Father’s fair treatment sparks debate: NTA or favoritism? ♂️
Equal funding for children’s education: fair or unfair?
NTA. Fair to pay same amount, selfish to expect full funding.
Compromise suggestion: Community college with performance-based funding and part-time job.
“NTA. Starting at community college can provide a smoother transition. “
NTA. Brother doesn’t deserve more money for half-assing school.
