Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy family drama that’s sure to get your blood boiling. When a childhood prank goes horribly wrong, it sets off a chain of events that divides a family and leaves one sibling out in the cold. But when a generous college fund enters the picture, the mother finds herself caught in the middle of a moral dilemma. Should she ask her daughter to share the wealth, or let the chips fall where they may? Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into this tangled web of family feuds, grudges, and the age-old question of fairness.
The Family Drama Unfolds…
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/b8ea4294-dc28-492b-b754-e20607c48e41.png)
A Prank Gone Wrong!
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/8d7d2a91-c6ca-4eb2-bc56-f15de95638a6.png)
✂️ Drastic Measures and Lasting Grudges
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/bb6153c3-05fa-4fca-9064-b29dedb1ba28.png)
A Family Divided
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/536042d7-9d99-4669-9489-9ce37c52ae39.png)
No Contact… For Some
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/720cc197-8c0f-442d-8d16-35a77c8db861.png)
The College Fund Surprise
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/646f4f2a-c93b-4417-9dd6-3a15a667382d.png)
A Generous Gift… With Strings Attached?
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/3f715eb4-5d24-472c-9902-2c65e381c524.png)
The Community College Path
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/de84f826-89cc-49e0-87ef-32cbb94e9198.png)
A Mother’s Plea for Fairness
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/fb789e40-73d2-4649-8ac0-de10b5c24a3e.png)
Offended and Uncomfortable
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/46ac557f-9283-4cb8-93d8-f414b3614744.png)
Internet Weighs In: Should Grace Share Her College Fund with Luke?
Well, well, well… this story has more twists and turns than a soap opera! From childhood pranks gone wrong to family feuds that span decades, it’s no wonder this mother is at her wit’s end. But the real question on everyone’s mind is: should Grace share her $200,000 college fund with her brother Luke, who’s been shunned by their grandmother for a mistake he made when he was just 8 years old? It’s a tough call, and emotions are running high. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy family drama! Grab your popcorn, folks, because the comments are about to get wild!
Divorce may have been better for the kids.

User thinks OP is the a-hole for expecting MIL’s money

Everyone sucks here except the kids

Suggests a fair way to handle college fund dispute. ESH.

Mom tries to guilt daughter into sharing college fund. YTA

Fair to ask, but not okay to blame daughter’s brother.

Curiosity about backstory and family dynamics in MIL conflict

Harsh criticism for the OP’s actions and family dynamics.

MIL’s unfairness causes conflict in family’s college fund

Commenter questions the extreme reaction and hidden issues.

Supportive comment defending mother’s actions against husband’s family.

Daughter refuses to share college fund with in-laws. NTA

Grandma’s money causing family drama

Was Luke’s behavior a one-off or part of a pattern? E-S-H.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/7f636e5a-c776-4393-b803-688e15d03738.png)
Let her decide what to do with her college fund

Power imbalance makes it unfair for parent to ask. YTA

User calls out entitlement and criticizes MIL’s behavior.

Engaging debate on whether YTA or NTA in a complex situation

In-laws hold grudge from when sibling was 8, mom asks daughter for money for brother’s college fund. ESH except the kids. ♀️

Grandparents favoritism sparks NTA comment

Don’t blame your daughter for your lack of college savings

Tough situation, everyone sucks except the kids.

Daughter calls out mom’s inappropriate request to share college fund

Mother-in-law singled out in NAH verdict, commenter empathizes and explains.

Mom’s outrageous request for college fund enrages commenters. YTA.

Grace is NTA, but everyone else (including OP) is ESH…
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/43d14f25-ad11-4cc9-9653-a47a3ecad804.png)
Parent expects daughter to provide for son. YTA. ♀️

User sympathizes with ex, calls OP YTA for putting daughter in tough spot.

User calls out favoritism in family and suggests drastic measures.

Parenting fail: Commenter calls out neglectful mother for allowing abuse
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/4c9f8b9b-d695-4968-9374-73d75c077b27.png)
Mother-in-law withholds college fund for incident 12 years ago
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/dc7562a6-f150-4bb8-9498-c879f9da6576.png)
Mom gets called out for unfair treatment of daughter’s college fund

Don’t guilt-trip her. She shouldn’t have to sacrifice her future.

Grandparents’ actions suggest bigger issue. Commenter thinks YTA.

Daughter stuck in sticky situation with sucky request from mom.

Asking for tuition payment? Soft NTA, but tread carefully.

Daughter’s college fund is not grandma’s to decide. YTA.

Curiosity piqued: Missing pieces of the story fuel speculation.

Mom accused of hypocrisy for asking daughter to share college fund

Emotional comment calls out husband’s abuse towards son

Daughter not responsible for equalizing family issues. YTA.

Harsh criticism towards a marriage and parenting decisions.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/4da6c684-9330-49f9-adb7-1a291fdbb970.png)
10-year old family drama dumps on 18-year olds

Scathing comment suggests grave use as gender-neutral bathrooms

Blatant family favoritism and hate towards a child is disgusting

Redditor calls out OP for not protecting son from emotional abuse

Harsh criticism of parent’s favoritism and lack of intervention

Suggesting to let Grace finish college before deciding on sharing funds

Mother gets called out for guilt tripping her adult daughter

Don’t pressure kids to share college money. YTA – @commenter

MIL cut a child out of family due to hair? ESH here.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/ea23b748-6bdf-4cff-9fda-60375776125a.png)
User thinks mom is TA for asking daughter to share college fund

Unfair to punish someone for something they did as a child

Grandma refuses to share college fund with Luke. NTA.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/b59b021b-13dd-4678-a6d8-8a218bb7a773.png)
Protecting your child is more important than family loyalty.

YTA for asking daughter to share college fund. MIL was abusive

Respect your daughter’s decision, balance it out for Luke. Toxic family!

Polite request for college fund: NTA, pressuring daughter: YTA

Surprising twist in a reasonable request with a fair outcome.

Daughter pressured over college fund, but grandma has final say

Daughter’s college fund jeopardized by MIL? YTA for allowing it

Daughter’s college fund held hostage by grandma’s favoritism. ESH.

Sibling love vs. favoritism. MIL’s atrocious behavior explained. NTA.

Insightful interpretation of the situation
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/ab4012b3-895b-4a2d-bb4c-0a705a93ae4a.png)
User advises not to force daughter but apologizes for asking.

Candid comment calls out bad parenting.

Heartbreaking comment about favoritism in family

User calls out mother for unfair college fund request.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/35c0fc79-f83e-41a7-8542-0b863534aeb1.png)
YTA for wanting daughter to share college fund with brother

User sympathizes with OP’s situation and calls out ex’s family

OP gets called out for not saving for both kids

Unfair treatment by grandmother, but success despite adversity

Creative solution suggested to MIL’s peanut butter debacle

Tension between grandparents and parents over college funds. ESH.

Fiery criticism towards a family’s mistreatment of their son

Fairness concerns raised over mom’s request for college fund split

Grandma’s gift, daughter’s privilege, but who’s TA?

Disbelief and hope for troll clarification on absurd family feud

Family’s moral bankruptcy punishes innocent Luke for 8-year-old mistake
