Imagine being in a situation where you have to choose between your financial stability and your child’s. That’s exactly the predicament our main character, ‘Dad in the Hot Seat’, found himself in. His son, ‘Debt-ridden Prodigal’, asked him to give up his car to pay off a debt. But the father, needing the car for his job, refused. This ignited a heated family feud that left everyone questioning: Who’s really in the wrong here? Let’s delve into this riveting tale.
The Backstory: A Divorced Dad and His Two Kids

The Move-In: Son Steps Up to Help Dad

The Debt Dilemma: Son’s Sacrifices Lead to His Own Debt

The Request: Son Asks for Dad’s Car

The Refusal: Dad Says No to Giving Up His Car ♂️

The Broken Promise: Dad Backtracks on His Word

The Fallout: Family Feud Erupts Over Phone

The Aftermath: Dad’s Depression and a Family Torn Apart

The Question: Is Dad the Bad Guy Here?

A Family Feud Over Debt: Who’s Really the Villain Here?
In this tale of family drama and financial woes, ‘Dad in the Hot Seat’ finds himself at odds with his son, ‘Debt-ridden Prodigal’, over a car and a hefty debt. After years of financial support from his son, the father refuses to give up his car to help pay off the son’s debt. This leads to a fiery argument, accusations of being an unloving father, and a family torn apart. Now, the father is left battling depression and yearning for his son’s apology. But the question remains: Is he the villain in this story or just a man trying to survive? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️♀️
“Father refuses to help son pay off debt. Was he justified? “

You’re a textbook narcissist. YTA

Father refuses to take responsibility for debt he created.

“YTA man. I had deadbeat parents just like you. “

“YTA” – Father puts son in debt without his consent

Father refuses to pay son’s debt, causing family tension.

“Father refuses to help son pay off debt. Who’s to blame? ♂️”

Father refuses to pay back borrowed money, labeled a**hole.

“YTA. You messed up his credit history for your benefit.”

Debt-ridden son accuses heartless father of financial abuse.

Father refuses to help son pay off debt: YTA or justified?

“YTA. You promised the car but took $10k. No wonder he doesn’t trust you.”

Commenter calls OP a loser, deeming them a huge AH. YTA.

“YTA for using your son financially. Your kids cut toxic.”

“YTA. You should also be in jail for identity fraud.”

Father denies responsibility for son’s debt: YTA or justified?
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Commenter calls out the father as a major a**hole.
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Heartless father refuses to help son, sparks family feud.

Heartbreaking betrayal: Parent refuses to support child’s financial struggles.

Deadbeat dad breaks promise, jeopardizes father-son relationship.

YTA deadbeat No sympathy for this heartless father.

Commenter calls out OP for being a major parasite.

YTA comment: Serious or just trolling?

Father shamed for leaving son in debt. Heartless or justified?

Financial abuse from a father?

Disgusting behavior: Father refuses to help son pay off debt

Fraudulent father refuses to help son pay off credit card debt

Son calls father out for refusing to help pay off debt.

Dad’s broken promise due to dementia? YTA vs justified!

Debate over finances: YTA for breaking deal or justified?

Heartless father refuses to help son, causing family rift

Comment and replies seem fake, but got some karma points

Parent called out as a**hole and toxic user.

Commenter calls out father for favoritism and financial irresponsibility. YTA

Father accused of using son for money, daughter goes low contact

Son’s girlfriend’s role questioned, father labeled YTA

Parent’s financial irresponsibility puts burden on son. Heartless or justified?

Father refuses to help son pay off debt. Heartless or justified?
