Ever been caught between a rock and a hard place? Well, one mother found herself in such a situation when it came to her daughter’s university fund. She and her husband had kept their finances partially separate after marrying, each setting up college funds for their respective children. But as the kids prepare to fly the nest and head to university, a shocking disparity in the funds has sparked a heated debate.
The Blended Family’s Financial Strategy
The Separate College Funds
The Shocking Disparity
The Controversial Proposal ️
The Mother’s Dilemma
The Question of Fairness ♀️⚖️
The Past Precedents ️
The Timing Issue ⏰ ️
A Mother’s Quandary: Balancing the Scales or Sticking to the Plan? ♀️
In a classic case of ‘yours, mine, and ours,’ a mother finds herself in a pickle over her daughter’s hefty university fund. The fund, which was kept separate from her stepson’s, has ballooned to a whopping $150k, dwarfing the $15k set aside for her stepson. Now, with college on the horizon, her husband wants to pool the funds together, sparking a fiery debate. The mother, who feels they had agreed to keep such matters separate, is torn between upholding the agreement and ensuring fairness between the children. The clock is ticking, and the decision could change the family dynamics forever. Let’s see how the internet weighs in on this delicate matter…
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Stepson wants to combine funds now that you have more
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NTA. Daughter’s college fund vs. stepson’s emotional loss.
NTA – Daughter’s college fund shouldn’t suffer due to stepson’s lack of planning
“NTA. Don’t let him bully you. It’s your daughter’s money.”
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Stepson’s entitlement sparks debate. Daughter shouldn’t be penalized.
The cost of college is the real a**hole here.
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NTA. Stepson’s parents should’ve contributed. Daughter shouldn’t lose out.
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Husband can still contribute to stepson’s college fund.
NTA. Stand your ground and protect your daughter’s future.
Husband’s jealousy over college fund: NTA, teach stepson gratitude
Stepson’s funds vs Daughter’s funds: Double standards?
“NTA. You saved your daughter’s future. Stepson’s parents should contribute.”
NTA, stick to the agreement. Stepson needs to find alternatives.
NTA for keeping finances separate, but husband needs to be fair
NTA. Daughter shouldn’t suffer for stepson’s lack of planning.
NTA, consider other options for stepson’s college fund
Husband’s true motive revealed: saving face, not helping stepson. ♀️
NTA: Maintain separate finances, husband should fund stepson’s college costs.
Husband’s suggestion? You’re definitely not the a**hole!
NTA: Daughter’s college fund should not be shared with stepson!
“NTA. Your daughter’s college fund should be for her future. “
Stepson’s college fund: NTA, but should’ve been shared earlier.
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NTA, you prepared your daughter, he should have done the same.
Fairness in sharing college fund with stepson. NTA.
NTA, daughter’s money, her choice. Did you save equally for both?
NTA – Daughter’s college fund should stay separate from stepson.
NTA. Stand your ground and keep finances separate.
“NTA, discuss with husband if he’s not taking college fund seriously. “
