Being a parent is never easy, especially when you have to deal with sibling rivalry and emotional manipulation. A mother recently confronted her 17-year-old daughter after discovering her manipulative tactics towards her younger siblings. The daughter demanded affection and attention from her family, but her tactics took a dark turn, leading to a heated confrontation.
Younger Siblings’ Complaints
Manipulative Tactics Exposed
Fake Crying for Attention
Guilt-Tripping the Siblings
Youngest Sibling Stands Her Ground ♀️
Threatening to Make Them ‘Bad People’
Youngest Daughter Breaks Down
Confronting the Oldest Daughter
Daughter’s Excuse: ‘They Wouldn’t Listen’
Mom Calls Out Entitlement
Daughter’s Justification ♀️
Mom Calls Her a Selfish Bully
Discovering More Manipulation ️♀️
Harsh Words from Mom
Daughter’s Meltdown
Mom’s Tough Love: Justified or Too Harsh?
This mom confronted her 17-year-old daughter after discovering her manipulative tactics towards her younger siblings. The daughter demanded hugs, fake cried, and even threatened to label her siblings as ‘bad people’ if they didn’t comply. When the mom found out, she called her daughter a selfish bully and even told her she wouldn’t blame her siblings if they grew up resenting her. The daughter had a meltdown, accusing her mom of being a horrible mother and favoring her siblings. Was the mom’s tough love justified, or did she go too far? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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“YTA- You need to meet with her therapist to give yourself and your other children strategies on how to deal with her manipulative behavior in a way that doesn’t damage anyone. You’re the adult here, you don’t get the luxury of melting down in the face of your children’s distress.”
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“YTA dude. you f**ked your kid up and now you’re mad she isn’t what you want??? btw one of OPs worst comments. ‘Emotional abuse doesn’t exist. People choose how to interpret what is said and done to them if it doesn’t physically harm them. If someone believes in emotional abuse, they are mentally weak.'” Guess we’re all “mentally weak” then
YTA – Damaging comment, apologize genuinely. Model emotionally-mature conflict resolution.
YTA for yelling at daughter with mental illness
“YTA. Being childish won’t help. Consult a professional.”
Confrontation backfires? YTA risks daughter’s hatred.
Commenter calls out OP for not mentioning daughter’s BPD
YTA: Be more understanding and supportive of your daughter’s illness.
YTA. Emotional abuse is real
Fiery comment calls out OP’s favoritism and parenting choices
User calls out OP for being a flaming a**hole. YTA!
Heated accusation of abusive parenting and mental health impact
Esh – Protect the kids from their sister’s mental illness
Mom’s harsh approach with daughter backfires
Curious about the missing dad in this family drama?
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“YTA, but I get it.” Stressful situation, hurtful words, counseling needed.
Mom’s tough love approach sparks debate on handling mental illness
Demanding physical affection, abusive behavior, and fear for the kids.
Is OP a troll? The argument is outrageous!
Trolllllllll gets called out!
YTA for not seeking professional help to address her disorder
YTA accuses mom of neglecting daughter’s mental illness. ♀️
ESH for calling out daughter’s behavior, but parenting is important.
YTA for judging her mental health without understanding her perspective
YTA for manipulating and hiding your daughter’s mental illness.
Did the mom go too far in confronting her daughter?
“YTA. Your younger children need to learn body autonomy.”
Commenter accuses mom of being mean and bullying her daughter
