I Relied on My Daughter as a Second Mom…Did I Ruin Our Relationship?

Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy family drama on our hands! Meet our 50-year-old protagonist, a single mom of three who’s facing some serious financial struggles. Her oldest daughter, now a successful financial consultant, had to step up as a second parent during her teen years. But now, with college costs looming for the younger siblings, our mom is considering asking her wealthy daughter for help. Will this request mend their strained relationship or tear it apart even further? Let’s dive in and find out!

Family Drama Alert!

Daughter Turned Babysitter

Strained Mother-Daughter Relationship

Admitting Mistakes, Seeking Progress

Discussing the Past, Moving Forward ‍♀️

Daughter’s Success Story

Financial Struggles and College Costs

Looming Student Debt

A Mother’s Controversial Request ‍♀️

️ Reassurance and Open Discussion

Daughter’s Angry Response

A Mother’s Perspective

The Money Question

‍♀️ Seeking Opinions ️

Oldest Daughter’s Father

An Apology Gift

‍♂️ Runaway Dad

‍♀️ Missing Father ️‍♂️

Family Feud: Rich Daughter Asked to Fund Siblings’ College!

Well, well, well… looks like our mom’s request has opened up a can of worms! Her daughter is furious, accusing her of never learning from past parenting mistakes. But mom thinks it’s not the same situation, considering her daughter’s wealth. She believes asking for a favor to help the siblings isn’t absurd, especially since she made it clear she’d accept a ‘no.’ ‍♀️ The internet is buzzing with opinions on this family drama! Some say mom’s out of line, while others think the daughter should help out. ️ What do you think? Is mom an a-hole for asking, or is the daughter overreacting? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy situation!

Parent admitting to taking advantage of daughter gets called out.

Parenting failure: YTA wants daughter to pick up their slack

Parent’s reliance on daughter as nanny criticized. YTA verdict.

Santa delivers verdict: YTA for expecting daughter to pay siblings’ fees

Parent admits to using daughter as second mom, earns YTA judgement.

User calls out parent for taking advantage of daughter for too long

Asking for money when you knew she was sensitive

Parenting fail: relying on child as second mom

Daughter calls out parent for taking advantage, stands up for self

Parent expects daughter to pay for siblings’ college, called out YTA.

YTA for burdening your daughter with being a second mom

Parent should take responsibility for kids’ college funds. YTA.

Single mom calls out entitled parent for using daughter’s success to pay for college

Does OP only contact the daughter for favors?

Demanding your daughter to be a second mom? YTA

Disregarding daughter’s feelings as a second mom

Oldest child resentful of being used as a parent figure. YTA

Defending struggling mother against harsh judgment, acknowledging her efforts.

Curious questions about the family dynamic.

Mother abuses and disrespects daughter, treating her like a wallet. YTA

A commenter shares a relatable anecdote and calls out YTA with a laugh

Don’t judge OP for relying on her eldest daughter for help

Family financial help caused strain on daughter-parent relationship. NAH.

Parental overreliance on children can strain relationships.

Uh-oh! YTA called out for expecting daughter to fund siblings’ education

Daughter is not a second parent. YTA. Find baby daddy.

Single mom’s fair approach to financial hardship, daughter harbors resentment. NTA.

Daughter financially secure, OP treated her as second parent. YTA

“YTA. She should never have been an option.”

Redditor calls out parent’s overreliance on their child

Eldest child resentful of being second parent. Asking for tuition? YTA

Respectful request, healthy boundaries. NAH

Doubting the financial consultant’s salary, calling BS

Sibling support: NTA for asking for financial help

Redditor calls out parent for shirking responsibility.

Parent is TA for relying on daughter to raise other kids

Parental entitlement and lack of support. Yikes.

YTA. Inappropriate to ask for money. Toxic behavior. Learn boundaries.

Daughter used as a second mom, YTA. She deserves better

User calls out parent’s entitlement to free childcare and money

Parent borrowing money from child – YTA according to comment.

A refreshing NTA perspective on relying on family for support

Choosing younger kids over oldest, YTA. Is she really rich?

YTA for relying on your daughter as a second mom. You ruined your relationship with her by treating her like a babysitter. Your fake apology only made things worse.

YTA for exploiting your daughter, and she doesn’t owe you anything.

Parent criticized for questioning college funds, called YTA.

Parentification gone too far. YTA and daughter deserves better.

Mother admits wrong, but wants daughter to pay for siblings’ education. YTA

Don’t rely on your daughter. Research affordable college options.

Eldest daughter is not your partner or a step-parent. YTA

A supportive comment with practical advice.

OP may have ruined relationship with daughter by relying heavily on her as a second mom and not respecting her boundaries.

Parentifying your child and asking for money? YTA, massively so.

Parenting your kids ruined your relationship, asking for money worsened it

Daughter played second mother, but YTA for expecting too much

Redditor accuses parent of being selfish and entitled

Poverty makes parents rely on kids for economic progress. NTA.

A tough YTA comment suggests therapy to repair relationship.

Support for struggling in poverty and sibling help, but boundaries.

OP may have ruined relationship with daughter over past actions.

YTA for expecting daughter to pay for siblings’ college expenses

User expresses disapproval of parent’s financial dependence on child.

Parent’s selfishness is ruining their relationship with daughter. YTA

Daughter feels used for parenting younger siblings, YTA

Harsh but fair judgment, don’t make your kids parents

Parenting or burdening? YTA needs to reconsider priorities

Harsh comment reminds parent to take responsibility for own children.

Pushing a child into a parental role is a form of abuse

Don’t burden your child, seek legal help against father

Parent’s guilt trip on daughter for babysitting YTA comment.

User mom forced daughter to be a second parent. YTA confirmed

YTA should never have asked. You robbed her of her childhood

User calls out parent for asking daughter to pay for college

Parent plays favorites and asks for money, YTA called out.

Supportive comment defending single mother’s actions and offering hope.

Parent being called out for relying on daughter for money

Harsh YTA comment about relying on daughter for childcare.

Parent used daughter as free child care and now wants more. YTA

Single mom criticized for not seeking child support

Parentifying daughter ruined relationship, insensitive to ask for money. YTA.

Asking your daughter to pay for her siblings? YTA