Mother divided between son and daughter’s bad blood

A divorced mother finds herself in a dilemma when her children’s unequal treatment by their father causes a rift in their relationship. Her son was favored by their wealthy father, while her daughter was treated unfairly. As adults, the siblings’ relationship fizzled out, causing emotional distress for the daughter. When the father reconnects with the daughter, the son stops speaking to her. The mother is torn between protecting her daughter and maintaining a relationship with her son, who has a temper and can be difficult. The daughter demands that the mother stick up for her, but the mother fears causing a bigger rift. The mother wonders if she’s the a**hole for not calling out her son’s bad behavior or if she’s protecting her relationship with her grandchild.

Divorced father’s favoritism causes tension between siblings

Sibling rivalry and favoritism causing family tension

Mother torn between her children’s bad blood

Navigating parental favoritism and communication breakdown with empathy and validation ❤️

Son favored over daughter causing family drama

Sibling rivalry and bitterness over wealth disparity

When the money stopped flowing, so did the love. ❤️

Emma reconnects with father and tries to heal family wounds

Sibling feud over father’s attention leaves sister without explanation

Mother faces tough choice between son and daughter’s grievances

Navigating family drama and favoritism, AITA for avoiding conflict?

Mother struggles to navigate favoritism and sibling rivalry between kids

Divorce can take a toll on everyone involved, especially when there are children in the picture. In this case, a mother finds herself caught in the middle of a long-standing feud between her son and daughter, stemming from their father’s favoritism towards the son. Despite her daughter’s pleas for support, the mother has tried to stay neutral in the hopes of keeping the peace. But as the children have grown older, the tension has only escalated, and the mother is left wondering if she’s been complicit in enabling her son’s bad behavior. With the added complication of grandchildren and differing parenting styles, the situation has become even more complicated. Is the mother to blame for not doing more to stop the favoritism when her children were young? Or is it ultimately up to the siblings to work out their issues on their own? Keep reading to find out what people have to say about this tricky family dynamic.

Mother’s failure to protect daughter elicits YTA judgment and sympathy for Emma

Commenter and replies call out mother for failing both children.

Mother’s inaction leads to daughter’s trauma, commenters criticize her – YTA

Mother ignores daughter’s suffering, prioritizes son’s feelings. YTA

Daughter deserves love and support, not excuses.

Commenter calls out OP for being TA, sparks discussion.

Mother fails to mediate between fighting children, receives backlash.

Commenter calls out parent for being a ‘do nothing’ and favoring one child over the other

Commenter calls out parent for not parenting, YTA

Commenter assumes abuse history, calls out YTA behavior.

Commenter calls out mother for enabling son’s bad behavior.

Be honest with your daughter or be TA. #familydrama

Neglected daughter leads to YTA judgement.

Commenters agree that the mother is the a-hole for not advocating for her daughter.

Addressing family conflict is crucial, don’t run away

Mother fails to protect daughter, enabling son’s bad behavior

Commenter expresses concern for OP’s well-being and suggests therapy ‍♀️

Commenter calls out parent for enabling ex’s bad behavior.

Curious about Ben’s silly reason? Let’s find out!

Commenter calls out bad behavior, receives no support

OP’s failure to protect her daughter sparks YTA judgement.

Commenter calls out parent for favoritism, gets called a ‘doormat’.

Commenter questions the authenticity of the situation and threatens to cut ties

Mother faces harsh judgment for favoring one child over another

Commenter accuses mother of being cowardly and causing daughter rift.

Commenter calls out terrible parenting, sarcastic reply follows.

Commenter calls out mother for neglecting daughter’s mistreatment.

Commenter calls out parent for inaction and neglect.

Commenter calls out mother’s parenting for not protecting daughter.

Confronting past mistakes and seeking forgiveness is crucial for growth

Divided mother receives tough YTA judgement from comment section.

Commenter calls out mother for favoritism, suggests daughter cut contact

Continuing a wrong for years? Definitely YTA

User calls out mother for failing her daughter, potential family drama ⚡

Commenter calls out parent for emotional abandonment and victim blaming

Avoiding conflict backfires: YTA for losing both children’s trust.

Protect Emma and grow a spine. ‍♀️

Daughter in distress: Mother fails to support, YTA called out ⚠️

Commenter calls out mother for not protecting her child.

Daughter cut off mom, YTA, son enabled, therapy needed

Selfish actions cause family rift. Sympathy for Emma.

Commenter calls out OP’s parenting and suggests counseling

Commenter calls out the parents for spoiling one child and alienating another. Emma wins.

Commenter calls out mother’s lack of support for daughter

Commenter condemns mother’s neglect, hopes for daughter’s freedom

Mother failed as an advocate for her children. YTA

Divided mother faces tough love. YTA for enabling Ben.

Neglecting daughter’s feelings, YTA. Ben needs to learn hard work

Enabling bad behavior has consequences. YTA mom.

Commenter criticizes mother’s parenting and husband’s influence.

Commenter deems everyone except Emma as the a**hole

Commenter calls out mother for not standing up to family

Commenter condemns mother’s actions, calls her a bad parent.

Commenter deems someone the a**hole

Parenting requires tough love, not cowardice. ‍♀️

Commenter calls out bad parenting with YTA verdict.

Torn mother faces YTA and spoilt son in family feud

Parenting advice sparks heated YTA comment thread