Man’s Epic Response to Parents’ Demands for ‘Equal’ Time with Grandchild: ‘These Are the Terms’

Ever heard of the saying, ‘What goes around, comes around’? Well, one man’s story is a perfect example of this. After years of dealing with stringent conditions from his parents, he finally had the chance to turn the tables when they demanded ‘equal’ time with his child. Wait till you hear how he responded…

College Funds with Strings Attached

The Unfair Ultimatum

The Struggle to Stay Afloat

A Humiliating Request

A Lifeline from Unexpected Quarters

The Holiday Showdown

Turning the Tables

The Backstory

The Unfair Comparison

First Meeting with Grandparents

Sibling Pressure

Lea’s Comfort Level

A Timely Offer

Man Gives Parents a Taste of Their Own Medicine

After years of dealing with his parents’ stringent conditions, one man found himself in a position to turn the tables. When his parents demanded ‘equal’ time with his child, he responded with the same phrase they’d often used to justify their harsh rules: ‘These are the terms.’ Now, the internet is buzzing with opinions on this family drama. Was he justified, or did he take it too far? Let’s delve into the top responses from the web to find out…

NTA. Your child, not a damn timeshare.

NTA. Parents are TA. Epic response with “these are the terms”.

NTA. Parents found out the hard way. Financial manipulation and entitlement.

NTA. Set boundaries for a healthy grandparent-grandchild relationship

NTA. Parents assert boundaries against controlling grandparents. Shocked pikachu face.

NTA. Hilarious demands for detailed safety plan and proof!

NTA. Protect your kids from toxic people.

NTA. Your parents and sister are awful. You make the rules

Setting boundaries with parents to protect your child.

NTA. Classy AF response shuts down demanding parents.

NTA. Politely declined, they got pissed. Toxic people. Your choice.

NTA. Overcoming manipulative parents with power games. Stay strong

NTA. Stand your ground and set your own boundaries.

NTA. Spending more time with wife’s family is reasonable

Sibling rivalry: Sister plays favorites, siding with demanding parents.

Empathetic response to difficult family situation. Congrats on your baby!

Choosing who spends time with your child is your decision. NTA

Grandparents overstepping boundaries, NTA for setting them straight.

NTA. Parents want transactional relationship. Betty’s involvement is unnecessary.

NTA – Bravo for standing up to your demanding parents!

Choose your own holiday adventure! ✨

NTA! Petty but satisfying. Best wishes to you and your family! ✨

NTA. You learned too well for their liking.

NTA. Prioritizing those who helped you is common sense

NTA. Stand your ground against entitled, unsupportive grandparents.

NTA! Entitled parents demanding ‘their turn’? Unbelievable entitlement!

NTA, karma’s terms: consequences for their choices. Go LC with all!

Relatable struggle: Spending holidays with stressful parents

NTA. Well played, sir.

Parents using gift to control recipient. NTA, set boundaries

NTA. Hilarious response to demanding parents, but consider child’s relationship.

NTA – In-laws helped, parents humiliated. Prioritize supportive grandparents.

NTA. Epic response shuts down demanding parents.

Karma strikes back! Parents learn the hard way. NTA

NTA! Keep toxic, controlling people away from your child.

NTA. Family betrayed trust, sister defends unfair system. Stand your ground!

Equal terms, no a**holes. Not the a**hole.

NTA. Reap what they sew. Take your kid where welcome

NTA: Setting boundaries with controlling grandparents. ‍♂️

Deliciously petty response to controlling parents. NTA

Grateful for not having controlling parents like yours #NTA

You’re the dad now. Who cares what they think?

Parents’ controlling behavior backfires, sweet karma for OP and family

NTA. Be petty and make them fill out a scheduling sheet!

Play stupid games…win stupid prizes

NTA. Parents reap what they sow.

Grandchild time: Man sets terms, parents not the a**holes.

NTA. Your child, your choice. They don’t get a say!

Taking back control from controlling grandparents. Power shift!

OP stands up to controlling parents, sets healthy boundaries

NTA – Setting terms for college funding is fair, but asking for personal financial information is humiliating.

NTA. Epic response to parents demanding ‘equal’ time with grandchild.

NTA. Boundaries are important. Your kid, your rules.

Parents’ conditional support proves they’re not entitled to anything. ‍♂️

NTA. Parents defined relationship as transactional, now shocked at reciprocity.

Parents’ demands backfire as child sets fair terms. Victory!

NTA. Stand up to manipulative parents and prioritize your in-laws.

Fair rules and consequences for both sides. Can détente happen?

NTA; Blessed to talk to them. You don’t owe anything! ✨

NTA! Set boundaries and prioritize your own family’s needs.

Clever comeback shuts down entitled grandparents

NTA. Playing by their rules? How dare you!

Deja vu? NTA stands their ground in familiar family dispute.

NTA: Setting boundaries is important, don’t let them guilt trip you

NTA. Your kid, your decision. Shut the f**k up, family.

Parents: Money with strings attached? NTA takes control

Being a petty a**hole can make you NTA. Ask for vaccination records first. ‍

NTA: Parents vs In-laws, love that you hoisted them with their own petard

NTA! You’ve mastered dealing with demanding parents. Good luck!

NTA. Epic response shuts down demanding parents with Star Wars reference

NTA! Setting the terms like a boss!