Parents Refuse to Fund Daughter’s Dream Trip: Unfair or Life Lesson?

We all love a good family drama, don’t we? Especially when it’s laced with the spice of moral ambiguity and the sweet tang of relatability. Here’s a story that’s got it all: a pair of parents, their two children, and a backpacking trip that’s causing a family feud. The son worked hard, saved up, and earned his trip. The daughter, however, wants the same reward without the effort. The parents are stuck in the middle, trying to teach a valuable life lesson. But are they being fair? Let’s dive into this emotional roller coaster.

The Family Agreement

The Son’s Journey to Responsibility ️‍♂️

The Reward for Hard Work

The Daughter’s Dilemma ‍

The Big Misunderstanding

The Ultimatum

The Family Feud Begins

The Parents’ Guilt

The Daughter’s Knowledge

The Unexpressed Desire

A Trip to Remember or a Lesson to Learn?

This story is a classic tale of family dynamics, responsibility, and fairness. The parents, trying to instill a sense of responsibility in their children, find themselves in a tricky situation. Their son, who had previously worked to earn his dream trip, had his efforts rewarded. Their daughter, however, wants the same reward without the same effort. The parents stand their ground, leading to a family feud. With accusations of favoritism flying around and grandparents roped into the drama, the parents are left feeling guilty. Yet, they remain determined to teach their daughter the value of hard work. As this family saga unfolds, we’re left wondering: Are they being fair? Or are they being too harsh? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…

Rewarding one child but not the other: Fair or unfair?

Rewards for ‘bad kids’ in school and frustration of ‘good kids’.

Daughter unfairly treated? Brother worked for his trip, she didn’t

Teaching the value of work: NAH, but entitlement is a concern

Parent’s unfair expectations lead to disappointment and misunderstanding.

“YTA – You moved the goal posts without telling her. “

Sibling rivalry: YTA for favoritism in funding dream trips!

“YTA. You should at least lend her the money to go this year in order to be fair. Not screwing up should be rewarded at least as much as screwing up then making amends.”

Being the ‘good kid’ can feel invisible and unfair.

“YTA. Favoring son, unfair to daughter. Can’t turn back time. “

Favoritism accusations fly as parents defend son’s ‘achievements’

Daughter wants dream trip now, parents hesitant. Who’s the a**hole?

Parent’s logic misunderstood, should’ve clarified expectations. Soft YTA.

Debate: Should parents fund daughter’s trip? NTA vs YTA.

Son messes up, gets rewarded. Daughter does well, gets nothing. YTA

Rewarding one child for learning a lesson seems unfair. YTA.

“YTA. You never expected her to work and discouraged it.”

“YTA. Unfair treatment by parents sparks anger and resentment. “

Parent sets unfair precedent, punishes daughter.

“YTA…Wait, your daughter didn’t understand the rules? ‍♂️”

“YTA. Playing favorites and not acknowledging daughter’s responsibility. “

INFO: Did you offer her the same deal? Work and save for the trip, and you’ll cover the cost?

“YTA sounds like you do favor your son.”

Confusion over funding daughter’s trip: upfront loan or conditional gift?

Entitled daughter and unfair parents create a squeaky wheel situation.

Sibling fairness questioned in funding daughter’s dream trip.

Parent favors son’s mistake, denies daughter dream trip.

“The Good Kid” vs. The Redemption: Unfair Parental Rewards?

YTA: Parents refuse to fund daughter’s dream trip.

Parents refuse to fund daughter’s trip: A**hole or life lesson?

Sibling favoritism: Money for brother’s trip but not sister’s?

Sibling favoritism creates lasting resentment.

Daughter wants free trip like brother, parents refuse. YTA.

Commenter thinks parents are the a**hole for favoring son’s trip.

“Parents refuse to fund daughter’s trip because she didn’t work? “

Unfairly withholding money? YTA for not communicating expectations.

Daughter feels punished for following rules, son rewarded for mistakes

ESH pays for son’s trip, daughter feels left out.

NAH. Communication breakdown. Consider funding a similar trip for daughter.

Parents should have been consistent in teaching financial responsibility.

“YTA for not supporting your daughter’s dream trip. “

Expectations vs Reality: A Soft YTA for Raising Entitlement

Daughter feels left out while son gets rewarded for mistakes.

Rewarding hard work and responsibility, not entitlement.

“YTA Your son had to work to pay you back…”

“YTA. Unfair treatment and favoritism. Hard work goes unnoticed. “

Daughter resents parents for letting her stay home alone.

“YTA. He worked and saved for a trip. That is its own reward. You are rewarding him for saving money, which you’ve never stated in your family rules was an expectation. How was your daughter supposed to live up to an expectation that never actually existed? Furthermore, the expectation you *did* have was that your kids focus on their studies and behave. Your daughter did that. Your son did not. YTA for rewarding your son for ‘meeting’ an expectation you never set and not rewarding your daughter for consistently doing what you’d explicitly asked her to do.”

Daughter wants parents to pay for trip NOW, without discussion

NTA: Teaching the value of hard work and gratitude

Rewarding the prodigal son while the responsible daughter gets nothing. NTA

Who paid for the trip? The comment is contradictory.

NTA: Daughter assumes, parents offer loan, teaching life lesson

Daughter’s dream trip lost in translation. Communication breakdown or misunderstanding?

Parents pay for trip, leave son with savings. YTA or NAH?

NTA: Daughter expects parents to fund her trip, but didn’t work for it. Parents set expectations and teach her a life lesson.

NTA. Daughter feels entitled to parents’ money, despite knowing requirements.

Unfair treatment of daughter’s dream trip sparks resentment and debate

NTA: Life’s choices, work, and saving money.

NTA: Entitled daughter expects parents to fund her dreams

NTA, daughter expects free trip without work ethic. Compromise needed.

NTA. Fair isn’t always equal. Your son showed dedication and responsibility

Commenter criticizes parents for favoring criminal brother over responsible daughter.

NTA: He saved for his trip, she should do the same

Entitled daughter sparks debate: NTA or spoiled brat?

NTA: Parents refuse to fund daughter’s dream trip. Unfair or not?

Creative solution: Pay her back in monthly installments, then surprise her!

Daughter’s entitled whining gets rewarded with dream trip

NTA. Daughter’s entitled reaction proves she doesn’t deserve anything.

“YTA. Unfair double-standard for rewarding screw-ups over hard workers. “

“NTA. Unfair to be pressured into funding daughter’s trip now! “

Parent refuses to reward child for disrespectful behavior.

NTA: Standing up for yourself and your dreams!

Daughter expects free trip, throws tantrum when denied. NTA.