Man Threatens to Separate Finances After Wife Refuses to Buy Daughter Earrings

A man has taken the drastic step of separating his finances from his wife’s after she refused to buy his daughter a pair of earrings as punishment for staying up late. He believes his wife’s rule of having the kids ‘earn’ their stuff is unfair, and that their daughters are well-behaved and do not need to earn every single thing daily. He believes his daughter is a good kid and deserves to be treated as such. The situation has caused tension in the family, with the man’s father-in-law accusing him of not providing for his family. The man has said he will attend therapy with his wife to fix the problem, but until then their finances will be separated.

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Man threatens to separate finances after wife refuses to buy daughter earrings

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Man threatens to separate finances after wife refuses to buy daughter earrings

A man is at his wit’s end after his wife refused to buy their daughter the pair of earrings she wanted. The wife has a rule where the kids have to ‘earn’ everything, but the man believes it’s ridiculous. He’s now threatened to separate their finances until they attend therapy and fix the problem. The wife is not happy and believes he’s financially abusing her. What do you think? Read on for more details and reactions.

NTA. Couple’s therapy offered. Wife isn’t disciplining, just being mean. Financially fair.

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NTA but wife’s use of food as punishment is concerning

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Fairness is key in parenting! NTA for expecting it.

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Not the a**hole, wife’s controlling behavior is weird.

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Stand your ground! Your child, your rules.

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Support for OP’s offer for counseling and criticism of wife’s punishments

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Fair treatment confirmed

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NTA suggests separating finances and giving daughters allowances for budgeting

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Support for seeking therapy, NTA for not buying earrings

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Support for not being the a**hole for daughter’s earrings.

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