Imagine growing up as the prince of the family, only to realize that the world doesn’t revolve around you. That’s what happened to this 25-year-old man who was raised as the golden child after his older brother passed away. Now, with a new baby brother in the picture, he’s stepping up and urging his parents not to make the same mistakes they made with him. But will they listen?
The Golden Child’s Origins

A Spoiled Prince Emerges

Reality Hits Hard

Failed Relationships & Self-Reflection

Surprise Baby Brother!

A Heartfelt Plea

Taking Responsibility

Mending Sibling Bonds ❤️

Suggestions for Change

Parents’ Reaction

The Golden Child’s Dilemma

Golden Child’s Eye-Opening Confession
This 25-year-old man, who was raised as the golden child after the tragic loss of his older brother, has had a r**e awakening. After years of therapy and self-reflection, he’s now urging his parents not to repeat their mistakes with his new baby brother. Despite taking responsibility for his actions, he believes his upbringing played a significant role in his issues. His sisters backed him up, but his parents got defensive and upset. Now he’s left wondering if he went too far. Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses to this family drama…
Adult children have every right to critique their parents’ parenting. NTA
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Sibling supports commenter’s NTA vote and parenting criticism

Healing from childhood trauma, sibling reconciliation, and parental critique.

Sibling supports NTA’s critique of parents’ parenting style. Encourages change.

NTA – Kids have the right to critique bad parenting.

NTA. Commenter advises to take seriously the product of parenting.

Protect your brother, NTA. Your parents need to take responsibility.

Constructive criticism sparks positive discussion

Giving constructive feedback is important, but delivery is key

Sibling redeems himself and offers guidance.
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Not the a**hole. Commenter disapproves of situation.

Mature realization of past mistakes despite entitled upbringing.
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Receiving good recommendations is key to finding a good professional

Sibling rivalry resolved: Taking responsibility and being a role model

Sibling confirms dad’s favoritism, OP takes steps to undo damage.
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Be a role model for your little brother, don’t give up

Parents probably needed the advice, NTA comment section agrees

When all your children criticize you, you have failed.

Assertive comment encourages reflection on parenting mistakes.

NTA for expressing your perspective, but may need to apologize.

Breaking free from toxic parenting and advocating for your sibling.

Empowering comment, be proud of who you are!
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Defending against judgmental comments with NTA and personal growth

Parenting struggles: relatable and honest NTA comment.

Self-work pays off: becoming a better sibling and partner. NTA.

Grown child critiques parents’ parenting, says NTA

NTA – Short and sweet agreement.

Delicate phrasing is key when giving advice, avoid being aggressive

Reflecting on the impact of parenting and giving advice

Taking action towards self-improvement is always commendable

Curious commenter asks about parents’ age in NTA post

Breaking the cycle: Speaking up for siblings’ well-being.

Foster mom shares struggles with spoiled foster kids, praises OP’s growth

Sibling protects younger brother from toxic parenting. #FamilyFirst ❤️

Spoiled siblings: One was parented strictly, the other was enabled.

Children have the right to critique their parents’ parenting!

Consider family therapy for sensitive conversations instead of party settings.

Being a good parent means accepting the truth.

Sibling advises spoiled prince to set boundaries for his brother.

Stand up for your siblings! NTA did the right thing.

Taking responsibility and seeking redemption, but will parents listen?

Speak up to help others improve!

Late-in-life child may be spoiled unless parents heed concerns

Empathetic comment offers hope for parental reflection

Recognizing faults and calling out parents for bettering oneself.

NTA man, you did something a lot of people never do

Empathetic response to comment supporting self-reflection.

Product of bad parenting critiques parents, advises to do better. #NTA

Sibling support shines through in NTA comment section

Equal treatment is key!
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Commenter congratulates someone for changing their behavior.

Be a role model for your younger sibling and form a bond.

User suggests confronting parents about past mistakes in parenting.

Adult child confronts parents about past mistakes. NTA

Spoiled Prince speaks up about the damage of bad parenting.

Parenting advice from a spoiled prince? Eye-roll much?

Reflecting on personal experiences, NTA suggests changes to parents parenting.

Breaking the cycle of bad behavior takes courage

Sibling therapy and strained relationships suggest NTA’s parents made mistakes

Props to OP for overcoming their upbringing and improving relationships

Commenter defends OP’s right to speak up, offers support.

Lower status people unite to address spoiled prince, parents oblivious

Assertive commenter critiques parents, but they won’t listen

Breaking the cycle of bad parenting.

Commenter sympathizes with OP, but questions their parents’ decision

Parenting as an experiment. NTA comment highlights valuable feedback.

Not the a**hole! Parenting done right this time

Siblings unite against favoritism, NTA.

Commenter sympathizes with younger sibling’s situation with old parents.

Sibling speaks up about parents not treating them equally. NTA.

Standing up for yourself and your future, well done!

OP critiques parents’ parenting, siblings share same view. NTA

Not the a**hole, but what did they do?

Critiquing harmful parenting: NTA speaks up for themselves
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Parenting advice from a brave sibling.

Taking responsibility and accountability.

Breaking gender norms is hard, but worth it. NTA

Sibling dynamics and mental health: a tough but necessary conversation

Good parenting includes admitting mistakes. #NTA

Advice for addressing sensitive parenting issues with your own parents

Empowering children to critique their parents’ parenting techniques

NTA and a powerful message to parents to break the cycle.

Recognizing and fixing issues deserves credit. Keep working on yourself!

Self-improvement after bad parenting is NTA

Late child causing chaos, commenter hopes for a better outcome.

Last Updated on May 8, 2023 by Diply Social Team