Stepdad Refuses to Pay for Stepdaughter’s Tuition Because She Wants to Be a Doctor

We all have dreams and aspirations, but sometimes, reality can be a tough pill to swallow. In a recent story, a stepdad is faced with a difficult decision regarding his stepdaughter’s education. Sarah, a college junior, dreams of becoming a doctor and helping people. However, her grades are less than stellar, and her stepdad believes she won’t make it into medical school. He’s now refusing to pay for her tuition unless she changes her major to something more ‘realistic.’ Is he being a concerned parent or crushing her dreams? Let’s dive into the story.

A Decade of Marriage and a Stepdaughter

Sarah’s Medical School Dreams

Grades Aren’t Adding Up

More Struggles with Science and Math

Stepdad’s Online Research

Sarah’s Chances Seem Slim

Wife’s Defense of Sarah

Stepdad’s Ultimatum

Tempers Flare

Concerns About a Biology Degree

Stepdad’s Friends’ Experiences

Willing to Pay for a Different Degree

Stepdad’s Tough Love or Crushing Dreams?

This stepdad is torn between supporting his stepdaughter’s dream of becoming a doctor and facing the harsh reality of her academic performance. With a GPA of 3.2 and struggling in her science and math classes, he believes she won’t make it into medical school. After a heated argument, he’s now refusing to pay for her tuition unless she changes her major to something more ‘realistic.’ Is he being a responsible parent or just crushing her dreams? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation…

Realistic advice for stepdaughter’s medical school aspirations ‍ ✍️

NTA doubts stepdaughter’s ability to become a doctor, gets mixed responses

Supportive comments and shared experiences about the difficulty of Organic Chemistry.

NTA parent suggests exploring other career options with daughter

Stepdad’s refusal to pay for stepdaughter’s tuition sparks advice on academic advisors.

Debate over the usefulness of a bio degree for a doctor. ‍

Let her finish her Bachelor’s, if she doesn’t get into medical school, she chooses something else. Yelling and realism is likely to get her to quit college.

Stepdad won’t pay for med school but should fulfill commitment.

Stepdad questions stepdaughter’s ability to become a doctor, gets support.

Academic counselor can help, but MCAT is a challenge

Advice from a doctor’s spouse on the difficulty of medical school.

Important questions raised about tuition agreement and family finances

Consider paramedic school as an alternative to med school

Debate on the importance of grades and extracurriculars for med school

Commenter defends stepdad’s decision to not pay tuition.

Encourage her to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor

Debate over the value of a biology degree for aspiring doctors

Commenter suggests alternative career paths for stepdaughter pursuing medicine. ‍

Stepdad gets called out for reacting before thinking, but offers good advice

Stepdad’s ultimatum to stepdaughter about tuition leads to ESH judgement.

Doctor advises against funding stepdaughter’s premed degree. NTA.

Commenter gets roasted for NTA judgment and unrealistic expectations

Commenter suggests better approach to stepdaughter’s education, gentle YTA.

Stepdad’s anxiety leads to tuition refusal for stepdaughter’s medical school

Discouraging comment about stepdaughter’s dream to be a doctor

Grades matter, but is that all that should determine tuition payment?

Encourage a backup plan for med school with a calm approach

Encouraging alternative medical careers while being realistic about her chances ‍⚕️

Bio major struggling in basic biology, maybe not cut out?

Biology degree can lead to a successful career in healthcare

Stepdad hesitant to pay for stepdaughter’s medical school tuition. ESH.

Encouraging double major for med school is reasonable

Doubting stepdaughter’s ability to become a doctor NTA

Explore options together: study advisor could help ‍

Aero engineer offers unique perspective and solution for stepdad’s ultimatum

Commenter explains why stepdad is the a**hole for refusing tuition.

YTA if you didn’t set expectations before funding her degree

Stepdad refuses to pay for stepdaughter’s tuition, NTA.

Doctor calls out stepdad’s arrogance for refusing to pay for tuition

Exploring alternative options for aspiring doctor’s tuition dilemma

Stepdad criticized stepdaughter’s career choice, ESH. Suggests guidance counselor visit.

Realistic advice or harsh truth? NTA comment sparks debate.

Stepdad won’t pay for stepdaughter’s med school, commenter advises tough love

Support for not paying for stepdaughter’s tuition