Parents FORCED to Sell Dream Home After Entitled Kids Move Out!

Picture this: you’re a full-time uni student, struggling to pay for rent, travel, bills, and food, all while your parents charge you an absurd amount of rent for your childhood bedroom. Sounds unfair, right? Well, that’s exactly what happened to two siblings who were forced to pay $300/week in rent each, plus half the bills, to live in their parents’ house. But when their older sister stepped in to help, things took a dramatic turn. Let’s dive into this family drama!

The Rent Situation

Ridiculous Rent

Sister’s Struggle

Accepting the Offer

Dad’s Work Accident

The McMansion

‍ Social Media Drama

‍ ‍ Family Feud: Siblings Escape Overpriced Rent!

Our protagonist (24f) had moved out at 16 due to her dad’s a**holishness, but her younger siblings weren’t so lucky. Stuck paying $300/week in rent each for their rooms, plus half the bills, these full-time uni students were struggling to make ends meet. When the youngest sister saw that her older sister’s partner was advertising a spare room for $200/week, she jumped at the chance to escape her parents’ financial grip. ‍♀️ The other sister soon followed suit. But their parents’ financial situation was more complicated than it seemed. With dad unable to work full time due to a work accident and mom refusing to return to work after being a stay-at-home mom for 24 years, the parents were relying on their children’s rent to maintain their lavish lifestyle. Now, they might have to sell their McMansion and downsize. To make matters worse, the sisters’ rich snob of an aunt has taken to social media to criticize the older sister for ‘making her parents homeless.’ Is she really the bad guy here, or is she just looking out for her siblings? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Sibling defends parents from entitled kids accusing them of overcharging.

NTA – Siblings being used to maintain parents’ status. Disgusting

NTA for not wanting to charge siblings rent, but parents need to re-evaluate lifestyle

NTA for not wanting to financially support entitled parents

Parents called out for leeching off their entitled kids

Supportive comment advises caution when living with siblings and partner ❤️

Supportive comment encourages responsibility and growth in parents.

Siblings treated like bank accounts, NTA saves the day!

Family needs to downsize, NTA for not enabling siblings’ entitlement.

NTA calls out parents for exploiting their children’s labor

Sassy response to entitled kids not willing to work.

Standing up to entitled family members

Empathetic comment defends grown children and parents’ dilemma.

Breaking free from entitled parents.

Sibling rivalry taken to a whole new level!

NTA suggests renting out extra rooms and downsizing options.

Miscommunication leads to family drama

Supportive comment encourages standing up to hypocritical family members.

NTA stands with commenter, parents must downsize their lifestyle

NTA, entitled parents need to downsize, siblings can find elsewhere

Supportive comment highlights financial burden and suggests low contact with aunt.

Graduates should pay rent to encourage them to be independent

Entitled siblings move out, parents sell house, NTA comment reassures.

Navigating family finances and entitlement

NTA defends selling dream home, calls out entitled kids.

Expensive housing in Southland region but NTA for OP’s parents

Partner expects free ride, commenter calls out entitlement

NTA suggests parents get roommates to pay rent.

NTA helps sisters, parents expect income, internet agrees

NTA suggests renting out rooms to avoid selling dream home

Entitled commenter suggests renting out parents’ bedrooms for money

Entitled kids move out and force parents to sell dream home

User defends OP and tells off snobby aunt. NTA!

Partner’s support is crucial before letting sisters move in

Kids not responsible for parents’ unsustainable lifestyle. NTA x3

Daughters being charged $2400 in rent monthly is financial abuse

Entitled kids force parents to sell dream home, commenter calls NTA

Supportive comment defends poster against blame and suggests practical solutions.

NTA for renting to two people. Space concerns should be addressed.

Sibling praised for supporting entitled siblings’ independence and future

Is an 8 bedroom house necessary for empty nesters?

NTA commenter suggests parents can rent out rooms, downsizing not bad.

Rent out rooms to avoid downsizing? Good compromise!

Clapback at entitled aunt criticizing OP for parents’ situation ‍♀️

Parents charged siblings 50% above market rates, NTA for selling.

Redditor supports OP’s decision to sell parents’ house.

Partner prioritizes entitled parents over innocent siblings. NTA. ‍♀️

Support for NTA but concern over partner’s lack of empathy.

NTA suggests opening a B&B to keep the house, questions the Aunt’s help

User criticizes partner’s suggestion to financially abuse siblings for housing.

Partner needs to recognize abusive parents and support their partner.

Parents charged siblings exorbitant rent, NTA for calling them out.

NTA stands up for siblings, calls out entitled sister’s behavior

Parents have options, not the kids’ responsibility. NTA.

Sibling rivalry and family finances lead to NTA comment

NTA charges entitled siblings rent, they move out. Partner projecting.

Standing up for parents’ financial responsibility and shutting down entitlement.

Protect yourself with insurance! Don’t let entitled parents win

Sibling stands up to greedy parents, gains siblings’ support. NTA!

NTA suggests parents should have downsized and not played rent card.

Supportive comment encourages downsizing for empty nesters.

NTA. Parents need to downsize and not rely on children.

A reasonable solution to entitled kids’ homelessness.

Renting out 7 of the 8 bedrooms for profit

NTA. Downsize = chunk of change. Simple math. ‍

NTA’s downsizing suggestion sparks memories of grandparent’s house.

Selling dream home – drastic or necessary? Downsize instead?

NTA: Empty nesters trading down houses is common. Parents could rent rooms.

Child defends parents against entitlement accusations.

Entitled kids forced parents to sell dream home. Good riddance!

Sell the mansion, downsize, and enjoy your retirement! NTA