A father’s favoritism towards his stepkids causes tension with his own son. After years of feeling neglected, the son decides to take a stand and give his father his graduation money back. The father’s response causes more drama in the family. Who is in the wrong? Read on to find out.
Dad uninvited from graduation after giving money for party.

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Son uninvites dad from his graduation after years of neglect
The relationship between a father and son is a special one. But what happens when that relationship is strained? For one son, his graduation ceremony became a breaking point. Years of feeling neglected and unimportant to his father finally boiled over. The son, who lives mostly with his mom, was given money by his dad to pay for the graduation party. However, the dad called a week before the event asking for the money back to help his stepkids with their birthday. The son was angry and hurt, so he gave the money back and uninvited his dad and his new family from the ceremony. This wasn’t a sudden decision, but rather a culmination of years of feeling like his dad prioritized his stepkids over him. From canceled plans to missed events, the son felt like he didn’t matter to his dad. Is the son the A**hole (AITA) for uninviting his dad and his family? Let’s take a look at the comments and reactions.
NTA. OP deserved a father and not a spineless sperm donor.

Family drama reaches a breaking point. NTA takes a stand.

NTA OP cuts contact with father after years of being neglected.

Cutting off toxic family members is sometimes necessary

NTA, but Dad should feel ashamed

Setting boundaries with dad who always prioritizes step-siblings. NTA.

Prioritizing step kids over own child makes dad an AH
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Not the a**hole. The dad deserved it.
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OP’s mom is the real MVP

Standing up to family can be tough, but NTA
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Dad’s broken promises and neglectful behavior deserves cutting him off

Father-son relationship strained, others share similar experiences.
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Standing up to favoritism and toxic family dynamics.

Congratulations on graduating! You deserve to feel loved and important

Recurring behavior from a parent can be hard to change
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Choosing to cut off toxic family members is always tough

Dad’s actions have consequences, NTA for setting boundaries

Son sets boundaries with dad, returns money, and moves on ♂️

Cutting off toxic family members helps prioritize mental health

Dad asks for graduation gift back, NTA stands up for self
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Cutting off toxic family members can be liberating

Father’s favoritism causes family rift, son takes a stand. ♂️

Standing up to a*hole dad at graduation, NTA wins

Heartbreaking experience with bio father’s second family. NTA. Congratulations OP!

Cutting off toxic family members for self-care

Son confronts absent father, returns money, and uninvites him from graduation. #NTA

Cutting ties with toxic family? NTA, you’re better off

Empathetic response to NTA comment, encourages therapy and self-worth

Commenter and reply use profanity to judge situation.

Cutting toxic ties is hard but necessary for peace ☮️

Savage! Daughter cuts dad off, calls him ‘Sperm Donor’
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Setting boundaries with family can be tough, but necessary
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OP deserves better from their dad. NTA

Cutting off toxic family members is necessary for self-care

Setting boundaries is key . Kudos for prioritizing self-care.

Cutting toxic family members can be liberating!

Support and congrats on graduating despite family drama ❤️

Son stands up for himself and uninvites dad from graduation

Father’s absence at graduation, NTA for uninviting him.

Standing up for yourself and your children, NTA

Son uninvites dad from graduation, commenter calls out gaslighting behavior.
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Not the a**hole for snapping after canceled trip payment

Son’s decision to uninvite dad from graduation: justified (NTA)

Family learns step/half brother was never the problem

Son stands up for himself and sets boundaries with dad

Toxic family dynamics can be heartbreaking . Cut off ties

Cutting toxic relationships is a sign of maturity. NTA

Son’s update deems himself not the a**hole for uninviting dad

Stay tuned for an update on this tense situation!

Curious for an update on this interesting father-son situation

Standing up to a toxic parent is never easy

Heartbreaking story of a neglectful parent and their prioritization.

Heartbreaking story of a child learning to stop relying on parent
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Cutting toxic ties for a brighter future. ✂️

The pain of being an afterthought in your own family

Facing favoritism from a parent can be painful. Hugs ❤️

NTA: Empathetic response to a parent’s uninviting from graduation.

Heartbreaking situation. New wife seems to be the main problem ❤️
