We all know that family dynamics can be complicated, but what happens when one family member starts using affection as a means of manipulation? In this story, a mother confronts her 17-year-old daughter for demanding hugs and attention from her younger siblings, even resorting to bullying tactics to get her way. But did the mom go too far in her confrontation? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story!
Insecure Daughter’s Demands

Younger Siblings Spill the Beans ️

The Hug Incident

Fake Crying and Guilt Trips

Twisting the Truth

Manipulation Tactics

Youngest Daughter in Tears

Mom Confronts the Bully

Entitlement and Excuses

Mom’s Harsh Words

A Pattern of Manipulation

Mom’s Warning ⚠️

Daughter’s Meltdown

Mom’s Dilemma: Right or Wrong?
In this emotionally charged story, a mother confronts her 17-year-old daughter for using manipulative tactics to demand hugs and attention from her younger siblings. The daughter’s behavior includes fake crying, guilt-tripping, and even shutting off the TV to get her way. The mother, fed up with her daughter’s actions, warns her that her siblings might end up resenting her. But did the mom go too far in her confrontation? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Daughter’s behavior may be linked to Borderline Personality Disorder

Commenter recommends DBT for daughter’s BPD, calls out parent’s ignorance

Commenter suggests meeting with daughter’s therapist to handle BPD.

Commenter calls out abusive behavior, urges parent to get help.

Confronting insecurities with insults is never the right approach

Commenter calls out OP’s hypocrisy, receives agreement in replies

Parenting is hard, but YTA for damaging final comment

Commenter defends daughter’s behavior due to mental illness.

Commenter called out for abusive behavior, replies acknowledge cycle-breaking efforts

Commenter calls out manipulative behavior and advises seeking professional help

Commenter defends daughter’s behavior due to mental illness

Commenter points out OP’s lack of mentioning daughter’s BPD

Confrontation leads to accusation of emotional abuse

Commenter calls out OP for mistreating daughter with mental illness

Redditor called out for manipulative behavior, YTA

Commenter accuses mother of abuse and demands accountability

Concerns raised about sister’s mental illness and child safety

Commenter calls out mom’s behavior, suggests better communication

Curious about dad’s role? This commenter wants to know
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Commenter calls out OP’s behavior, suggests daughter needs counseling

Demanding physical affection through emotional abuse, therapy needed ASAP

Commenter calls out OP’s behavior towards daughter with mental illness

Commenter questions validity of emotional abuse argument with skepticism

Confronting a troll: YTA or just a joke?

Engage with your daughter’s therapist to help her at home

Commenter accuses mother of bad parenting and manipulation

Commenter acknowledges daughter’s mental illness, calls out OP’s parenting.

Commenter receives harsh judgement for mental health assumption

Commenter accuses mother of bullying daughter, sparks debate

Commenter calls out OP for not respecting body autonomy

Harsh judgment from commenter on parenting skills.

Commenter calls out OP for manipulative behavior and lack of disclosure

Commenter doubts authenticity, accuses of trolling

Commenter calls out parent for bad behavior towards daughter

Commenter accuses mom of being a bully and manipulative

Commenter calls out OP for minimizing diagnosis.

Commenter accuses mom of neglecting daughter’s mental health
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Harsh comment calls out terrible parenting skills.
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Debating the existence of emotional abuse in the comments

Is this commenter calling out a troll?

Commenter calls out OP for immature behavior and suggests therapy

Commenter calls out parent for failing to parent properly

Commenter deems someone the a**hole

Commenter deems someone the a**hole

Commenter accuses parent of being a horrible parent with BPD

Commenter calls out parent for mistreating daughter with mental illness

Commenter suggests therapy for daughter’s BPD, advises OP to communicate better.

Commenter calls out OP for ignoring daughter’s mental health
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Commenter blames mother for daughter’s behavior, suggests therapy.

Commenter’s strong reaction to a difficult situation

Commenter accuses OP of emotional abuse towards daughter

Commenter calls out mom’s handling of daughter’s mental illness

Therapy for all? Comment calls out unhealthy family dynamic

Debate on consent education sparked in comment section

Commenter calls out parent for being cruel to child with mental health issues

Commenter calls out abusive behavior of mother in confrontation.

Suggests therapy and family counseling for daughter’s mental health.

Commenter calls out OP’s lack of action and responsibility.

A fiery comment with no room for debate

Commenter calls out manipulative behavior, deems OP YTA

Commenter questions missing context in post about daughter’s behavior

Mother and daughter with BPD need therapy to understand each other

Commenter calls out parent for bullying daughter with disorder

Parental behavior reflected in child’s actions

Tense family dynamics and mental health struggles. Bread throwing? Yikes.

Commenter accuses parent of emotional abuse towards mentally ill daughter

Commenter calls out parent for failing to act like one

Redditors call out parent for bad behavior

Confronted mom accused of hypocrisy, YTA confirmed by past post.

Confronting a sibling with BPD – ESH, but empathy needed

Parenting is tough YTA comment reflects on discipline approach

Commenter calls out mother for lack of empathy towards daughter

Commenter mocks dismissive attitude towards emotional abuse with sarcasm
