Stepmom Tells Stepson ‘Thems the Breaks!’ When He Can’t Afford College

Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a doozy of a college conundrum on our hands! Meet Catie, the golden child whose rich daddy is footing the bill for her fancy-schmancy education, and Nick, the unlucky stepson ‍♂️ who’s gotta scrape by on his dad’s meager savings. When the truth comes out about the uneven playing field, tensions rise and accusations fly! Did stepmom put her foot in her mouth with her “thems the breaks” comment? Let’s dive in and unpack this family drama!

A Tale of Two College-Bound Teens

Daddy’s Little Princess Gets a Free Ride

‍♂️ Meanwhile, Stepson Struggles to Scrape By

‍♀️ Tough Luck, Kid – Mom’s Not in the Picture ️

Laying Out the Cold, Hard Facts

Mum’s the Word on the Moolah Situation

Stepson Sees Red Over Stepsister’s Sweet Deal

A Proposition: Share the Wealth, Stepmom!

‍♀️ Stepmom’s Verdict: Thems the Breaks, Kid

Stepson Sees Red, Hubby Calls Stepmom an A-hole

✍️ The Fine Print: A Longer Look at the Convo

Trying to Keep it Real, Yo

Did Stepmom Put Her Foot in Her Mouth?

College Costs Cause Family Feud: Is Stepmom the A-hole?

Whoa, talk about a college conundrum! Catie’s living the dream with her rich daddy footing the bill, while poor Nick’s gotta make do with his dad’s meager savings. When Nick finds out about the unfair situation, he’s seeing red and demanding a piece of the pie! Stepmom tries to let him down gently, but her “thems the breaks” comment has hubby calling her an a-hole. Did she cross the line, or is Nick just being a brat? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family feud!

Stepmom’s lack of empathy towards stepson’s college debt (YTA).

“Thems the breaks!” is dismissive and uncaring. YTA. ‍♂️

A commenter relates to the stepson and supports the stepmom’s approach.

Stepmom reminds stepson life’s not fair when paying for college

Stepmom criticized for insensitive comment towards stepson’s education.

Stepmom refuses to hand over daughter’s college fund to stepson

NTA commenter advises caution and quotes Yellowstone’s John Dutton on fairness

Regretful NTA shares college debt & parental advice

NTA commenter defends stepmom’s choice of words with tact advice.

Stepmom tells stepson ‘thems the breaks’ and gets called out for lack of empathy

Teaching kids that life isn’t fair

Stepmom not responsible for stepson’s college expenses. NTA

Being honest about college finances – NTA

Mixed family finances cause college financial disparity. NTA offers solutions.

NTA stepmom gets support for not being able to pay for stepson’s college

Different familial situations, tough luck for stepson

Stepmom’s offer to pay for half of education deemed fair

Military and GI Bill can help with college costs. NTA.

Stepmom praised for being a good parent and giving options

NAH comment provides helpful advice for both stepson and stepmom

Self-made success: Commenter encourages hard work and financial aid.

Stepmom refuses to pay for stepson’s college, NTA.

Parenting is tough – saying no firmly is necessary sometimes

Life isn’t fair, ‘thems the breaks’ for stepson’s college funds

Encouragement for finding alternative paths to afford college

Paying for college is tough but honesty is important.

Being honest with children is important. ‘Them’s the breaks!’ NTA.

Stepmom not the a**hole for being blunt about college costs

Stepmom doesn’t owe stepson college support, NTA

Confused commenter questions vague financial explanation for stepson’s college.

Stealing daughter’s college fund for stepson makes them AHs. NTA.

Encouraging comment reminds stepson he has options for college

NTA comment defends parents’ financial responsibility to their children.

Stepmom defends not paying for stepson’s college, says life isn’t fair

One parent is funding college, NTA. Emotions aside, logical explanation.

NTA stands by ‘Them’s the breaks!’ and agreement with ex.

Stepmom faces inequality, tries to help stepson with scholarships. NTA.

Being a bit harsh, but NTA for teaching him the truth.

Stepmom’s response to stepson’s college expenses deemed unfair. YTA.

Stepmom takes no blame for stepson’s college funds

Stepmom criticized for telling stepson ‘Thems the Breaks!’ but not the a-hole according to commenters. They suggest scholarships or using dad’s saved money.

Stepmom’s dismissive attitude towards struggling stepson earns her YTA judgement.

Stepmom not obligated to pay. Suggests trade school over college.

Stepmom advised stepson well, but could have been warmer

Stepmom defends not paying for stepson’s college, NTA

A condescending phrase that irritates the commentator,

Early discussions on college expenses could have helped the situation

Encouraging NTA comment suggests state and community college options

Stepmom’s insensitive comment causes family turmoil. YTA.

Stepmom criticized for treating stepchildren differently in college funds

Empathy matters, even when delivering tough news. Soft YTA.

Redditor calls out stepmom for insensitive comment about college tuition

Parental responsibility for college expenses, reasonable expectations and entitlement.

Struggling with student debt, tough to hear ‘thems the breaks’

Stepmom receives YTA judgement for insensitivity towards stepson’s college issue ‍♂️

Not responsible for stepson’s college fees, NTA with explanation

Stepson learns financial lesson from stepmom’s tough love. NTA.

Student loans exist but stepmom’s snarky response rated NTA.

Don’t be entitled to other people’s money

Stepmom not responsible for stepson’s college fund. NTA

Stepmom receives NTA judgment for college payment decision.

Encouraging hard work for scholarships and being understanding.

Stepmom explains financial situation to stepson, NTA

Stepson should be grateful for paid education, NTA wins

Stepmom supports stepson despite financial difficulties.

NTA for not giving stepson extra money for college

Stepmom not to blame for stepson’s college expenses. NTA

Being upfront and rejoicing in others’ success; volunteer reminder

Blunt responses may be warranted, according to this NTA comment.

Encouraging stepmom helps stepson find affordable college options

Stepmom refuses to pay for stepson’s college, called ungrateful.

Encouraging comment about applying for scholarships

Don’t hate the player, hate the game. NTA wins!

Navigating student loans: ‘NTA, like at all’

Stepmom’s stepson can’t afford college, commenters relate to situation.

Stepmom advises stepson to explore other opportunities besides college

Stepmom delivers tough love to stepson about college funds

Stepmom defends her daughter’s college fund, internet agrees.

Stepmom not TA, but could offer alternatives to ‘thems the breaks’

Stepmom receives soft NTA for denying stepson’s college funds