Meet Luke and his wife, parents to a 25-year-old daughter, Betty. Betty, who moved out a year ago, has a knack for questioning house rules and asking for ‘fun money’. Now, she wants to move back in, but her parents have a surprising proposition. They’ve drawn up a contract with a set of stipulations that Betty must agree to before she can return. But will Betty agree to these terms, or will this lead to an unexpected family showdown?
Meet Betty, the 25-Year-Old Rebel
Betty’s Demands and Parents’ Response
No ‘Fun Money’ for Betty
Betty’s Life After Moving Out
Parents’ Firm Stand on Financial Matters
Betty’s Request to Move Back In
The Unexpected Contract
Contract Cont’d: House Rules and More
Betty’s Reaction to the Contract
Parents’ Final Word to Betty ️
Unexpected Backlash from In-laws and Friends
Parents’ Response to the Backlash ️
The Root of Betty’s Mentality
Biological Father’s Hypocrisy Exposed
Parents’ Tough Love vs. Daughter’s Tantrums: Who’s in the Right?
Luke and his wife are facing a family conflict that’s stirring up emotions and sparking debate. Their 25-year-old daughter, Betty, known for her love for ‘fun money’ and disdain for house chores, wants to move back home. But her parents have a different plan. They’ve drawn up a contract with a list of stipulations, including paying rent and no wild parties, that Betty must agree to. Betty, however, refuses to sign the contract, sparking an intense family showdown. Even the in-laws and friends are weighing in, accusing the parents of being unreasonable. But are they really? Or are they just trying to teach their grown-up daughter some tough life lessons? Let’s see what the internet thinks about this!
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NTA: Reasonable rules and generous rent for an adult child
NTA. Your house, your rules. She doesn’t have to move back in
NTA… 25-year-old daughter chooses to move back home with rules
NTA. Tough love and independence, shaping up for the future.
NTA for expecting adult daughter to act like an adult
NTA! Living with parents at 25, following reasonable rules
NTA: Setting boundaries for entitled daughter with enabling biological father
Adult daughter moving back home, parents set reasonable rules. NTA
NTA: Parents teaching responsibility and independence, not enabling entitlement.
NTA: Stick to your stipulations, it’s time for her to grow up
NTA. Parents teaching responsibility and independence.
Setting boundaries for adult child moving back home. Parenting win!
NTA: Tough love for entitled 25-year-old. Grow up or leave
NTA: Setting boundaries with 25-year-old daughter moving back home
NTA. Daughter needs to grow up. Surprised given your parenting.
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“NTA. Let the enablers deal with her! “
Setting boundaries is tough love and the most compassionate approach ❤️
NTA: Setting boundaries with adult children can be challenging
NTA, she’s too old for this behavior
NTA. Clap back at those judgmental adults!
NTA: Grown adult needs reality check. No more acting like child
NTA. Daughter’s entitlement and in-laws’ overstepping. Reasonable stipulations. Encourage therapy. It’s your house!
NTA! Teaching her to be a responsible roommate/partner. Great job, mom!
Fantastic parents providing tough love and fair rules. Good parenting
Setting boundaries with adult children can prevent entitled behavior.
NTA!! Establishing rules for entitled daughter moving back home
NTA. She’ll never follow the rules, it’s a losing battle
NTA. Setting boundaries when moving back home is crucial
Generous terms: free schooling, groceries, utilities, and easy chores!
NTA. Reasonable rules for a 25-year-old moving back home
NTA. Tough love for a 25-year-old moving back home
NTA – Tough love contract teaches adulting. Let her learn!
Parents’ tough love: Daughter’s independence questioned by in-laws
NTA. Tough love: Don’t let her back in.
Son takes responsibility at home, daughter needs to grow up
NTA. Independence gained through shared responsibility.
NTA: In-laws and friend can take in her entitled a**.
NTA. Daddy wants to fund her fun life, but she’s crawling back? Nah.
NTA. Expecting adult responsibilities from a 25-year-old seems reasonable
NTA. Fair rules for adult children moving back home.
Lucky 25-year-old gets a sweet deal from supportive parents!
NTA – A refreshing take on tough love parenting
NTA – A refreshing take on tough love parenting
NTA at all! Share your thoughts on this unique contract
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“NTA. Teaching her responsibility. Others should take her in.”
NTA. You’re reasonable. Why can’t her dad take her in?
NTA, tough love is necessary for her growth and independence
NTA. Spot on! Let her sponge off someone else
NTA. Tough love for the 25-year-old acting like a ten-year-old
Impressive! Younger siblings already follow these rules without being told
Ready for a fresh start? Move in and hit the books!
Parenting criticism: YTA for neglecting your daughter’s upbringing
YTA for being delusional about your daughter’s behavior
Tough love: Daughter keeps moving back, will she ever grow up?
NTA. Tough love for a grown woman who needs independence.
Bio dad’s immaturity and motives questioned; drumbeat of unfairness.
NTA, but how did she become such a spoiled brat?
NTA: Parents lay down the law for their adult child
NTA. Fairness and understanding in a tough love situation
NTA: Daughter needs to take responsibility for her party lifestyle
A saintly parent offers financial support for education at 25!
NTA. Similar rules when I moved back home. Work, pay rent, help with chores, limited shoes.
In-laws should step up if they’re so concerned ♀️
In-laws or friend can take her in and pay “fun money”
Daughter should move in with in-laws. NTA.
NTA: Help her find a studio apartment or roommate situation. ✨
Bio dad’s absence raises questions about princess’s support
NTA – No a-hole here. Interesting contract for adult child.
Father’s tough love: funding a 25-year-old daughter’s return home
Betty’s age, married, working, and going to school while pregnant. Impressive!
NTA. Setting boundaries and supporting growth. Great parenting!
NTA, reasonable contract. But why use “l’s”? So confusing!
NTA. Setting rules for a 25-year-old to grow up
