Imagine working hard to achieve perfect grades throughout high school, only to watch your younger sibling receive more praise for the same accomplishment. That’s the story of our protagonist, an 18-year-old girl, who recently graduated with a 4.75 GPA and a 4.0 unweighted GPA. After her younger sister (15F) finished her freshman year with a 4.0 GPA, their parents showered her with gifts and attention, leaving our protagonist feeling dejected and undervalued. Let’s dive into this family drama and see what unfolds.
Sister’s GPA Celebration

My Own Academic Success

Parents’ Different Reactions

Sister’s Lavish Rewards

Feeling Dejected

A Conversation with Parents

Parents’ Justification

Mom’s Shocking Admission

Moving Out

Family’s Reaction

Double Standards or Justified Praise?
Our protagonist’s story leaves us questioning the fairness of her parents’ actions. While she consistently achieved perfect grades throughout high school, her younger sister’s freshman year success was met with lavish rewards and praise. The parents justified their actions, stating they had higher expectations for our protagonist. However, this left her feeling undervalued and led to her moving out. Now, her family accuses her of being disrespectful to her sister. What do you think? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…
NTA. OP’s parents are the complete and utter a**holes

NTA and straight As, but living in sister’s shadow. Supportive teacher.

Internet parents celebrate OP’s impressive achievements

Parental favoritism sparks outrage in comment section.

NTA stands up to narcissistic family, finds support in community.

Commenter points out double standards in family’s response to accomplishments

Supportive stranger congratulates and encourages OP to cut toxic parents.

Parenting gone wrong? NTA sister scores perfect GPA.

Celebrate your achievements, don’t compare with your sister
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Sibling inequality: One excels, the other is favored.

Block your family and be proud of your accomplishments!

Sibling’s perfect GPA highlights double standards in gift-giving.

Breaking the double standard: blaming parents for different expectations.
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Parents’ double standards hurt, but surround yourself with supportive people

Commenter calls out double standards in celebrating academic achievement.

Sibling love prevails despite parental favoritism

Celebrate your achievements, don’t let anyone dim your light

Breaking free from a dysfunctional family and double standards.

Navigating parental favoritism and expectations.

Sibling shares experience of double standards in parental treatment.

Sibling rivalry and favoritism, a relatable tale

Double standards for academic success is toxic. NTA.

Supportive comment with a hint of disapproval towards parents

Favoritism in families? NTA sibling called a jerk and disrespectful

Double standards in celebrating academic achievements

Blame the parents for double standards, not the commenter.

Equal praise for equal achievements!

Sibling points out importance of effort in academic achievements

Living in your sister’s shadow? NTA, your accomplishments deserve celebration!

Breaking double standards and valuing loved ones unconditionally ❤
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Consistency is key. Praise all children equally.

Standing up for oneself and leaving a toxic environment.

Sibling double standards and financial favoritism

Moving out and focusing on yourself: the key to success

Sibling favoritism? NTA sister gets paid for good grades too

Understanding the root of double standards in expectations

Sibling favoritism and disrespect. NTA, stay safe

Sibling support and parental favoritism. NTA for feeling neglected.

Breaking the double standard: siblings’ academic achievements compared

Don’t let them bring you down. You are worth it!
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Celebrating achievements regardless of expectations is important.
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Sister’s perfect GPA sparks discussion on double standards.

Sibling favoritism is never okay

Encouraging reply to a sister facing double standards

Supportive comment, offers advice to reach out to sister

Navigating difficult family dynamics in academic achievement

Breaking the double standards: Empathy for the sister’s situation
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Sibling favoritism? NTA for moving out.
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Commenter applauds OP for handling double standards with maturity

NTA. Celebrate your success and prioritize your mental health

Unfair parental treatment? NTA suggests unequal expectations for siblings.

Sibling shares experience of double standards in academic achievements.

Favoritism exposed! NTA sister gets perfect GPA, what about you?

Supportive comment sympathizing with unfair parental treatment.
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Encouraging response to young activist’s NTA comment.

The pressure of maintaining a perfect GPA explained
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Commenter empathizes with OP’s double standard situation. Encourages success.

Commenter defends sister’s achievements against double standards

Concerned about sister’s possible learning disability or illness.

Equal standards for all kids regardless of their capabilities
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Toxic parents? N.T.A’s sister’s perfect GPA sparks double standards.

Overcoming double standards and achieving despite adversity.

Comment calls out manipulative parents for double standards.

Commenter celebrates sister’s perfect GPA and acknowledges the difficulty, while acknowledging their own struggles.
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Standing up for your sister and yourself against double standards

Celebrating achievements is important, even if it’s expected.

Celebrate achievements without pitting them against each other!

Sibling rivalry over parental favoritism , but moving on is key

Straight-A student feels annoyed by double standards in her family.

Celebrate your achievements and move on to better things!

Keeping secrets is important, NTA for wanting privacy

Sibling gets perfect grades, but parents celebrate sister’s C’s?

Fairness isn’t disrespect. NTA stands up for themselves.
