Meet our heroine, a single mom who’s fought tooth and nail to provide a bright future for her daughter. After losing her husband, she worked hard to secure a comfortable life for her and her child. Her proudest achievement? A college fund for her daughter’s education, a promise she made to her late husband. But when her daughter drops a bombshell, this fund, and their relationship, is put to the test. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster.
The Single Mom’s Struggle

A Promise to Fulfill

The Big Reveal

A Twist in the Tale

The Unveiling of Deception

The Mother’s Stand

The Daughter’s Despair

The Mother’s Retort

Family Intervention ♀️

The Mother’s Resolve

Mother’s Love or Tough Love? The Dilemma Continues…
Our single mom is caught in a whirlwind of emotions and decisions. She’s stood firm on her stance that the college fund is for education only, not for supporting her future grandchild. But her daughter’s despair and the pressure from other family members have left her questioning her decision. Is she being too harsh? Or is this the tough love her daughter needs to learn a valuable life lesson? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA stands her ground on college fund vs. baby support

NTA. Scammer mom tries to use college fund for teen pregnancy. ♀️

Single mom asserts her financial autonomy, but anticipates long-term living arrangements. ♀️

Single mom’s tough choice: baby support or college fund?
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NTA: Single mom wants safety net, but what about grandchild’s education?

Single mom supports daughter’s choice to keep baby despite challenges.

Supportive comment and a skeptical reply spark debate. ♀️

Engaging comment and replies: Abortion, college fund, and supportive grandma. ♀️

NTA single mom struggles with daughter’s unplanned pregnancy. Whyyyyy?
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“NTA don’t enable. When you make the choice to have a child, everything is about the child, you come second. How is she going to support this child? She’s just going to live off the college money forever? Sorry to say your daughter really sounds like an idiot, the sooner she gets slapped in the face by reality and wakes up to the fact that she has a kid to provide for now the better. Don’t make it any easier on her, she’ll just act entitled to your help forever.”

Daughter’s pregnancy plan backfires, mom refuses financial support.

NTA: She lied and changed BC; now she wants money? ♀️

NTA. Independent single mom takes charge, inspires others to work

NTA: College fund vs. baby support – a tough choice.

NTA. Stand firm on college fund, suggest trust for grandchild.

Supportive comment encourages single mom to consider her options.

NTA. Setting boundaries and consequences for her actions.

Grandma refuses to fund college, but offers support for grandchild ♀️

NTA. Single mom needs education for long-term stability. ♀️
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NTA – Inspiring story of single mom’s success despite early pregnancy

NTA, but her lack of contraception is definitely her responsibility.

NTA. Single mom needs to gain responsibility. Admirable support offered.
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NTA, but her BF seems shady. Why doesn’t he work?

NTA, but why did she hide stopping birth control?

NTA… Harsh truth, but she needs to hear it. ♀️

NTA: Education fund vs. baby support. Abortion suggestion sparks debate.

“NTA: Stand your ground! Don’t let a selfish child drain your savings! ♀️”

Heartbreaking comment about lack of parental love and support

Single mom faces criticism for her lifestyle choices.

Mom’s tough love: No support if you get pregnant.

Generous offer for college fund, but daughter’s choice respected.

Single mom stands her ground: College fund or baby support? ♀️

Stand your ground! It’s your decision, not their business. ♀️

Suspicion arises as OP questions the timing and motives

Engaging comment and replies about college fund and taxes. ♀️

Grandma’s dilemma: College fund or baby support? ♀️

NTA! College funds are for education, not supporting grandchildren.

Single mom refuses to fund daughter’s poor decisions. ♀️

Grandma stands her ground and sets boundaries with her daughter.

NTA, but kids need jobs. College can wait for maturity. ♀️

Generous single mom offers to babysit. ♀️

NTA: Single mom sacrifices college fund for baby support. ♀️

“I worked my way through college as a single parent! ♀️”

NTA. Bold move, but will it pay off in the end? ♀️
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Engaging comment: NTA, but was BF involved in the planning? ♀️

College fund vs. baby support: What happens when it runs out? ♀️

Single mom sets boundaries for daughter’s support, offering free housing

NTA: College fund now for grandchild. Daughter needs job ASAP.

NTA. Set boundaries with daughter and discuss future plans calmly.
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NTA: Daughter’s choice, consequences. Lucky for college fund. Teen pregnancy challenges.

OP feels frustrated and disappointed with daughter’s choices.

NTA, choices have consequences.

NTA – Entitled Expectations: Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes. ♀️

NTA. Single mom’s tough love for baby daddy’s future and her own.

NTA: Saving for grandchild’s education is a wise suggestion!

NTA: College fund covers community college tuition for daughter with baby. ♀️

Mom’s tough love sets daughter on path to success

Supporting daughter’s responsibility. Funds for education, not baby support.

Supporting education empowers her to build a better future. NTA

NTA: Birth control, laziness, and saving for future generations. ♀️
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NTA. Mom prioritizes future education and potential grandchild.
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Engaging comment suggests considering abortion for financial stability.

NTA: Single mom prioritizes education while seeking alternative baby support. ♀️

Single mom refuses to fund baby, sparks heated debate. ♀️

Grandma saves for grandkid’s college instead of supporting her daughter. ♀️

Being pregnant at 18 isn’t easy. NTA for setting boundaries. ♀️

NTA: Daughter needs a reality check before motherhood ♀️

Single mom should prioritize baby support over college fund.
