Son Demands College Tuition from Reluctant Dad

Imagine having a one-night stand in college that results in an unexpected pregnancy. You agree to pay child support, but you never wanted kids, so you maintain a distant relationship with your son. Fast forward 18 years, your son contacts you, asking for help with his college tuition. Would you pay? This is the dilemma faced by a 39-year-old man who’s now being accused of being selfish by his own son. Let’s dive into this complicated story. ‍

The Unplanned Pregnancy

A Distant Father-Son Relationship

Single Mom Jade’s Struggles

College Tuition Dilemma

Marty’s Plea for Help

The Father’s Refusal ❌

Marty’s Accusations

“I Never Gave Him Anything”

Jade’s Support for the Dad ‍

Marty’s Unreasonable Demand?

Son’s Anger at Both Parents

Is the Dad Really Being Selfish? ‍♂️

So, we have a father who never wanted kids, but has been financially supporting his son for 18 years. Now, his son is demanding that he pay for his college tuition, calling him selfish for not doing so. The dad argues that he’s fulfilled his obligation by providing child support and even extra money for his son’s upbringing. The mom agrees with the dad, but the son is furious with both of them. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA for not paying tuition, but son has a point

Father not obligated to pay for college, but situation sucks

Father didn’t want a child, son demands tuition money

Father refuses to pay son’s college tuition, called out for neglect.

Dad refuses to pay son’s tuition, suggests loans and aid. NTA.

Father criticized for prioritizing past fling over his own son

Father not financially responsible for adult son’s college tuition. NTA.

Son demands college tuition, dad reluctant. NAH, emotional situation.

User thinks dad is YTA for not paying more tuition.

No obligation to fund adult son’s tuition. NTA

Father refuses to pay for son’s college, called out for neglect.

Father and son navigate college tuition in NAH situation

NTA. OP paid consistently and maintained a cordial relationship. Marty’s being greedy

Heartbreaking comment on absent father’s disregard for his child.

Legal child support may include college tuition, help him finish faster

NTA. Financial aid based on custodial parent. Cheaper options available.

User calls out dad for not wanting kids, suggests compromise.

Co-parenting gone wrong

Father’s reluctance to pay for son’s tuition deemed YTA.

NTA for not paying tuition, but poor choices and added pain.

Father not obligated to pay for son’s college tuition. NTA.

Father’s selfishness causes son to question his entire life. YTA

Commenter calls out dad’s flawed reasoning on child support

Father’s inconsistent presence hurt son, soccer not enough to compensate.

NTA but YTA. Dad did the legal minimum but son’s upset.

Single mom shares her experience raising entrepreneurial kids without college.

Father’s absent and uninvolved approach to parenting criticized by commenter.

Father criticized for not paying son’s college tuition.

NTA dad is seen as an ATM by his son. ‍♂️

Emotional comment condemns father for abandoning child despite obligations.

Financial aid can be tricky when parents refuse to contribute

Teenager resents absent father, deserves explanation and healing ‍

Father refuses to pay for son’s college tuition. Commenter calls him out for being a deadbeat dad. YTA

No moral obligation to pay for college tuition. NTA

Ex-wife kept the unwanted child. Dad paid child support. NTA.

Father criticized for not wanting to pay son’s tuition fees

Son demands college tuition from reluctant dad. Commenter empathizes.

Choosing not to be a parent is valid. NTA

Fatherhood is not for everyone, and that’s okay.

Father’s excuse for not paying college tuition is unacceptable.

Father not obligated to pay college tuition for child he didn’t want

A commenter calls out a reluctant dad for not paying college tuition

One night stand, one son, one reluctant dad. YTA.

OP’s son needs college tuition, but OP’s existence shouldn’t hinder him. YTA.

Legal recognition affects college tuition, dad’s income impacts aid eligibility.

YTA comment receives strong backlash for lack of responsibility.

Son demands college tuition, but commenters say he should pay.

Father called out for neglecting obligation as a parent

Father refuses to pay for son’s college tuition. Commenter calls him out for being TA.

Father refuses to pay son’s college tuition, called out for abandonment. ‍

Parent criticized for lack of love and affection towards son

Father refuses to pay for college, but YTA according to commenter

Son demands college tuition, but is he really a son?

No obligation to pay for child’s tuition. NTA.

FAFSA requires both parents’ income, refusing to help is YTA

Father neglects son, refuses to pay tuition. YTA according to comment.

Father’s choice to not be a parent doesn’t make him a deadbeat.

Debate over parental obligations beyond child support and gifts

NTA. You’re not obligated to pay for college.

Son demands college tuition from dad who did the bare minimum

Father refuses to pay son’s college tuition. Commenter calls him out.

Parenthood shouldn’t be forced on anyone. NAH.

Father fulfilled obligation, but son may need more clarity

Trade school first, college later. Funding his own education.

Woman agrees that dad is NTA for not paying for college

Legal obligation to pay college in some countries, cultural differences.

NTA. OP supported his child despite not wanting to be a father. College isn’t a necessity and cheaper options exist.

User calls out entitled dad for avoiding parental responsibilities

Parental responsibility debated. YTA comment suggests tax write off.

Father refuses to pay son’s tuition, called out for neglecting responsibility. ‍

Harsh judgement for absent father sparks heated debate.

Father criticized for not helping son with college tuition. YTA.

Father criticized for not paying for son’s college tuition. YTA.

Father’s financial support is not enough, Marty needs emotional support too. ❤

Father’s reluctance to pay for son’s tuition criticized. YTA.

Unpopular opinion: YTA for not paying for your kid’s college

Father refuses to pay son’s college tuition, deemed YTA by commenter.

Son resents dad for not being there and not paying tuition

Father refuses to pay son’s college tuition, called out for being YTA.

OP is YTA for making his son feel unwanted and unloved

Son requests college tuition from reluctant dad, YTA comment section.

Father criticized for not meeting obligations towards son’s college tuition.

User calls out dad for being emotionless and treating son poorly

Father criticized for not wanting to pay for son’s tuition.

Son demands college tuition, dad called out for neglecting obligation

Reluctant dad refuses to pay for son’s tuition. Commenter calls out his behavior and irresponsibility.

Higher education is a choice, not a necessity. ‍