Grandpa Accused of Favoritism: Is He in the Wrong?

Imagine being a grandparent who’s accused of showing favoritism towards your own grandkids. That’s exactly what happened to this grandpa after he bought a car for one grandchild and refused to do the same for the other. Let’s dive into this family drama and see if grandpa is really in the wrong here.

Young Marriage and Disapproval

Two Kids, One Nanny

Grandpa Steps In

Mom’s Unequal Treatment

Confrontation and Consequences

Grandpa’s Special Bond

A Car for Laura

Jonah’s Request and Rejection

Accusations of Favoritism

Grandpa’s Defense

Is Grandpa Really Playing Favorites?

This grandpa found himself in hot water after he bought a car for his granddaughter Laura, but refused to do the same for her brother Jonah. He claims it’s because their parents treat Laura poorly, leaving her to be raised by a nanny while they dote on Jonah. After a confrontation, Grandpa fired the nanny and took on the responsibility of caring for Laura himself. Now, with Jonah’s 18th birthday approaching, the son accuses him of favoritism for not buying Jonah a car too. Is Grandpa playing favorites, or is he just trying to balance the scales for his grandkids? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family drama.

Grandpa accused of favoritism, but is he really at fault?

Grandpa’s favoritism is causing family competition and bad parenting example. ESH

Grandpa accused of favoritism, but comment says ESH except kids

Middle child feels left out, wishes for grandparent’s attention

Grandpa accused of favoritism and mistreatment by commentor YTA.

Grandpa shows love to neglected granddaughter, NTA

Grandpa stands up for his granddaughter against entitled parents.

Grandparents provide love and security to Laura, but is it fair?

Grandpa’s favoritism towards granddaughter justified, but should show grandson support

Defending grandpa’s favoritism with empathy for Laura’s situation.

Defending favoritism? NTA argues for doing right by Laura

Defending OP’s favoritism towards neglected granddaughter, calls out entitlement.

Sibling favoritism leaves lasting scars, NTA for recognizing and stopping it

Grandma’s favoritism made a world of difference

Grandpa’s favoritism causes family feud, commenters call him out

Grandpa accused of favoritism towards grandkids, judged YTA by commenter.

Grandma’s favoritism creates a lovely bond. NTA

Grandpa’s love and attention balanced out favoritism accusations.

Grandpa’s money, grandpa’s rules. NTA for favoring grandson.

Playing favorites hurts everyone. ESH for favoritism and enabling.

Aunt spoils nephew due to sister’s favoritism

Step-grandpa saves neglected kids, NTA.

Grandpa praised for treating granddaughter fairly despite family favoritism

Grandpa isn’t the a**hole for favoring granddaughter over grandson

Family favoritism and confusion revealed in comment thread

Curiosity-gas! NTA, but what’s the reason for favoritism?

Toxic family dynamics passed on to next generation

Grandparent shows favoritism, but commenter suggests a solution. NTA

Generosity isn’t favoritism. NTA for spending your own money

Grandpa shows favoritism towards granddaughter, but is he wrong? NTA

Grandpa took in an abandoned child, NTA for favoring her

Grandpa’s favoritism debate: NTA for not buying grandson a car.

Harsh judgment on son’s parenting skills.

Request for clarification sparks suspicion in comment section

Grandpa’s favoritism causing potential resentment between family members. ESH.

Grandpa takes on parental role for neglected granddaughter. NTA.

Redditors side with OP after reading additional details.

Grandparents cleaning up mess after mother played favorites

OP is NTA for calling out favoritism towards son over daughter

Grandpa should have an honest conversation with his grandson.

Grandpa praised for taking in granddaughter, NTA for favoritism accusations

Offering a safe space in a sad situation. Family therapy recommended.

Grandpa receives support for not playing favorites with grandkids.

Grandparent favoritism is common, NTA for ensuring grandchild’s love.

Grudges held for decades and mental health issues – ESH ‍♂️

Grandpa accused of favoritism but defended by commenter

Grandpa accused of favoritism, but comment defends his actions

Grandpa shows favoritism, but protects neglected granddaughter

Grandpa’s fair treatment of granddaughter praised, no obligation to grandson

Curious commenter suspects OP of hiding something in family drama

Grandpa tries to even out the playing field. NTA

Grandpa saves neglected child, NTA reigns supreme

Op is NTA, comment explains why.

Breaking gender stereotypes and standing up for fairness

Heartbreaking experience of neglect and abuse. NTA for stepping in. ❤️

Grandpa steps up to raise neglected granddaughter. NTA for favoritism.

Grandfather praised for protecting granddaughter from bad parents

Grandpa’s favoritism defended with NTA, suggests a deal with grandson

Traumatized commenter empathizes with granddaughter, suggests therapy and adoption

Grandpa accused of favoritism, but commenters say NTA

Grandparent favoritism hits close to home for commenter.

Grandparents prioritize granddaughter after raising her as their own.

Harsh advice for son in NTA comment section

Grandpa praised for showing favoritism towards neglected granddaughter

Defending against favoritism accusations with a strong NTA comment

Grandpa receives support for considering adopting neglected granddaughter.

Grandpa is NTA for treating his granddaughter and grandson differently.

Grandfather accused of favoritism and undermining son’s authority.

User calls out grandpa for raising a ‘shitty kid’ and taking it out on grandson. Encourages fostering good relationships with other family members.

Suspicious story of favoritism and family drama uncovered.

Self-awareness is key, grandpa.

Grandfather praised for protecting granddaughter from bad parents

NTA for favoring the child you’re raising like your own