A father has sparked a heated argument with his adult children over their expectations of receiving his savings when he dies. In a conversation about their deceased mother’s will, one of the children implied that the father’s money would go to them, to which the father responded with a tough love reality check. He criticized their lack of education and real jobs, warning them of the consequences of relying on his savings. The children accused the father of being manipulative and unsupportive, but the father stood his ground. The story has sparked debate on the AITA subreddit, with some calling the father an a**hole and others siding with his tough love approach. Read on for the full story and share your thoughts.
Tough love for entitled kids in inheritance dispute
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Dad shuts down entitled kids’ inheritance dreams with tough love
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Dad threatens inheritance if kids don’t get real jobs
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Father sets boundaries with entitled adult children about inheritance.
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When entitled kids ask about inheritance, dad lays down rules
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Dealing with inheritance after a parent’s death
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From struggle to success: Father’s story of financial stability
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When entitlement meets inheritance: A tense father-son conversation
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Kids assume inheritance, father sets them straight.
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Father threatens entitled children to get real jobs. No more groceries!
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No more free rides, grow up and get real jobs
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Father stands up to entitled kids; sparks heated argument
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Father challenges entitled children to get real jobs and responsibilities
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Dad lays down the law, no inheritance for lazy kids
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Father lays down the law: Real jobs before dreams
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No free ride: Father warns kids against coasting on inheritance
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Family feud over inheritance leaves communication at a standstill
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Redditor seeks judgment on being harsh with entitled children on Christmas
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The importance of having a real job for inheritance eligibility.
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Father sets standards for inheritance and praises responsible son ✔
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Father threatens to disinherit lazy children enamoured with influencer culture.
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Father threatens to disown entitled children who refuse to work
A father has sparked a heated debate after telling his adult children that they won’t inherit his savings if they don’t get real jobs. The man, whose children work part-time as a gaming streamer and a social media influencer respectively, said he’s not ‘rich’, but he’ll never be uncomfortable again. He revealed that he often buys them groceries and has had several arguments with them over their refusal to get an education or real jobs. After his son implied that he’ll make up for it when he passes, the father got real with them, telling them that they have no way of supporting themselves and that they need to grow up and get real jobs if they want his money. The argument resulted in both children accusing him of being manipulative and unsupportive. The post has generated a lot of discussion with some people supporting the father’s tough stance, while others believe he’s being too harsh. Keep reading to see what people are saying.
NTA- Encouraging children to have a reliable skill is important

Father warns children about inheritance, Redditor supports NTA decision

Children’s entitlement leads to poor financial planning. NTA for father.

56-year-old woman proposes to OP in hilarious comment section.

NTA dad teaches entitled kids harsh reality of money and careers

Father threatens inheritance to entitled adult children, commenters debate fairness.

Father threatens to cut off entitled kids from inheritance for not having real jobs

OP’s inconsistent support of entitled children questioned by commenter.

Choosing stability over dreams: the struggle is real.

Late wake-up call for entitled children sparks heated discussion.

Adult children learn the value of hard work and inheritance.

NTA for setting boundaries with entitled adult children

Comment suggests closing bank to teach entitled children to survive

Don’t inherit dad’s savings? NTA’s reality check doesn’t disappoint

Helping entitled children find a career path and progress

Father shuts down entitled children’s inheritance hopes on Christmas

Debating inheritance: is it a gift or a tactic?

A commenter questions if the father’s parenting contributed to entitlement.

User calls out father’s manipulative behavior towards entitled children

Motivated dad sets inheritance conditions to teach entitled children responsibility.

Father draws a line, wants his kids to earn their living

Father takes a stand against entitled children’s unrealistic expectations.
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NTA commenter doesn’t care about inheritance, wishes family believed them
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Commenter agrees with father’s decision to set financial boundaries.

Part-time burger flipping can lead to career growth

Enabling entitled children? Time to take responsibility!

Children expect inheritance without being financially independent. #NTA

Father lays down the law and tells entitled kids to get real jobs. NTA

Daughter’s entitlement called out, siblings support father’s decision.

Entitled children expect inheritance, but father puts them in their place

Savage comment hopes OP spends last dollar on death day

When family dynamics get weird…

Father threatens to disinherit entitled children who don’t work.

Commenter questions if post is related, supports OP’s stance against entitled children.

57 is the new 40 Don’t let entitled children bring you down

Father’s tough love approach to inheritance sparks debate

Father receives mixed reactions for threatening to withhold inheritance

Commenter dislikes entitlement and suggests donating inheritance to charity.

Leaving inheritance out of spite can hurt more than just your children

Motivating entitled kids to work hard.

Parenting win: Teaching kids to work hard and be independent

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch NTA deserves vacation

NTA- Children feel entitled to life’s work, need reality check

No inheritance entitlement, prioritize financial independence

Encourage entrepreneurial spirit in adult children with a business plan
