Meet Luke and his wife, parents of a 25-year-old daughter named Betty. When Betty moved out last year, she had a history of throwing tantrums about house rules and asking for money for fun activities. Now, she wants to move back in, but her parents have a list of stipulations she must agree to. Will Betty accept the terms, or will she continue to resist growing up?
Betty’s Tantrum-Throwing Past ️
The ‘Fun Money’ Dilemma
Parents’ Firm Stance
The Adult Life Lesson
Betty’s Financial Struggles
Parents’ Tough Love ❤️
The Big Request
The Stipulations List
More Rules to Follow
Betty’s Refusal
Parents Stand Their Ground
Reality Check ⚠️
In-Laws & Friends Disagree
The Rent & Chores Debate
Parents’ Final Thoughts ♀️
Parents vs. 25-Year-Old Daughter: Who’s Right?
Luke and his wife are facing backlash from in-laws and friends for setting ground rules for their 25-year-old daughter, Betty, who wants to move back in. Betty, known for throwing tantrums and asking for ‘fun money,’ refuses to follow the stipulations, which include paying rent, doing chores, and no wild parties. The parents insist it’s time for Betty to grow up and face adult responsibilities, while others call them selfish and unreasonable. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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NTA. Stick to your stipulations and let her grow up
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NTA. Daughter needs to grow up. Surprising upbringing.
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NTA. Let the enablers deal with her
NTA: Be prepared for drama if she moves back home
Setting boundaries is compassionate. NTA for teaching important lessons
NTA, daughter needs to grow up and move out
NTA. Adults attacking you? Seriously?
NTA. Daughter’s entitlement vs. in-laws’ overstepping. Reasonable stipulations. Encourage therapy. Your house, your rules.
NTA, she’s a grown adult. Time to act her age!
NTA. Teaching her to be a responsible roommate/partner. Great job, mom!
NTA! Fantastic parents setting fair rules for adult child.
NTA!! Kudos for setting rules. Daughter needs reality check!
Setting boundaries with adult children can prevent entitled behavior.
NTA. Daughter won’t follow rules even if she agrees
“NTA. She sounds like a bum…no offense.” ♂️ Boundaries are key.
