Meet Sarah (33f) and her brother (42m), two siblings with very different life choices. Their parents offered to pay for their education, but made it clear that the money was for school only. While the brother went on to become a successful electrical engineer, Sarah chose to travel and go no contact with her family. Now, Sarah is struggling financially and wants her parents to bail her out. But her brother has some harsh words for her. Let’s dive into the story!
Parents’ Generous Offer

Brother’s Success

Sarah’s Struggles

Parents Stick to Their Guns

Sarah’s Return

House Money Denied ❌

Brother’s Advice

Family Trip Drama ✈️

Sarah’s Request

Sarah’s Meltdown ️

Brother’s Reality Check ️

No Contact Again?

Family Background

Sarah’s Personality ♀️

Trip Expenses

Brother’s Blunt Verdict ️
In a world where family dynamics can be messy, Sarah’s brother has no qualms about telling it like it is. He firmly believes that their parents have been more than generous, and Sarah needs to take responsibility for her own life choices. It’s clear that the siblings’ relationship is strained, but will Sarah take her brother’s advice and turn her life around? Or will she continue to blame her parents for her struggles? One thing’s for sure, this family drama has us all on the edge of our seats!
NTA. Sibling given chance to improve life, but won’t take it

NTA! Parents set boundaries, brother supports. Sister wants a handout
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Sibling drama over money and entitlement

Parents refusing to pay for sister’s international trip to family event

NTA’s fishing analogy receives approval

Generosity of parents in paying for education appreciated

Brother defends parents, calls out sister’s victim mentality. NTA

Commenter and replies agree degrees aren’t the only path to success

Brother defends his decision, asserts sister’s responsibility

Commenter asks for more info and suggests alternate career paths.

Sibling demands money, but brother stands firm. NTA

Sibling dynamics and parental favoritism explored in insightful comment

Brother sets boundaries on parents’ money for sister’s education. NTA

Debating alternatives to college for entitled sister

Sibling conflict over parents’ money and education choices.
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Parents have the right to enjoy their hard-earned money

Brother defends parents’ decision to withhold money from entitled sister.

Sticking to boundaries is NTA behavior, but context matters

Brother reluctantly gets involved in sister’s money dispute

Encouraging comment suggests a plan for sister’s success

Parents refuse to help sister go to college, commenter suggests compromise.

Sister demands money for travels, house and vacation. NTA lays down law

Curious commenter asks about expensive travel plans

Commenter sympathizes with sister, calls for parents to stop controlling.

Brother stands up to entitled sister, internet approves

Commenter sympathizes with sister, others discuss boundaries and family dynamics

Commenter suggests there’s more to the story, urges caution

NTA shuts down entitled sister’s money demands

Brother defends parents’ decision to not give money. NTA wins!

Asking if parents would pay for other opportunities

Trade school and alternative options for education discussed.

Brother not at fault, suggests alternate path for sister’s education

Sibling supports parents and calls sister entitled for demanding money

Brother defends parents’ decision, promotes financial independence.

Family reunion for 20k? NTA but family issues run deep.

Brother stands up for parents’ offer, sister wants a free ride

Family reunion funding causing tension

Brother not at fault, sister needs to pay her way

Sibling demands money, brother puts foot down

Sibling conflict over college fund and future plans.

Brother sets boundaries for sister’s college expenses. NTA

Sister wants parents’ money, but brother lays down the law ♂️

Brother defends parents’ money for education only, not sister’s demands

Questioning family dynamics and reunion costs, suggesting alternative paths

Brother shuts down entitled sister’s money demands.

Brother shuts down entitled sister demanding parents’ money

Brother defends parents’ money, blames sister for her choices
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Redditor uses new favorite phrase to support NTA judgement

Sibling conflict over money and entitlement resolved through no-contact.

Setting boundaries with entitled family members

Brother supports education, suggests trade school as alternative

Commenter questions relevance of post with humor

Sister wants money, but never mentioned trade school ♂️

Sibling stands up to entitled sister

Curiosity and empathy can prevent family conflicts

Commenter questions missing details in sibling money dispute

Sibling demands parents’ money, brother stands up for himself

Clear NTA verdict given on sister’s entitlement to parents’ money.

Brother shuts down entitled sister’s money demands.

Sibling money dispute ends with clear verdict.

Brother defends parents’ money, shuts down entitled sister

Brother defends parents’ money, comment praises their generosity
