When a 17-year-old found themselves in desperate need of new shoes, they turned to their nana for a loan. With two pairs of shoes falling apart, the teen hoped their nana could help them out. Little did they know, this simple request would ignite a massive family argument, exposing the favoritism and unfair treatment within the family. Read on to discover the full story and find out who’s really in the wrong.
The Teen’s Dilemma

Scapegoat vs. Golden Child

Dad’s Redundancy Payment

The List of Needs

Sister’s Expensive ‘Need’

Teen’s Frustration

Financial Struggles

Asking Nana for Help

Nana’s Reaction

Family’s Accusations

The Fallout: Who’s the Real J**k?
After the teen’s plea for help, a family argument erupted, with the parents and sister accusing the teen of being selfish. However, the nana stood firmly by the teen’s side, calling the rest of the family ridiculous. As the debate rages on, it’s clear that this family has some deep-rooted issues to address. Share your thoughts and reactions in the comments below.
Teen asks Nana for loan to buy shoes, sister gets gaming PC. Commenters agree: NTA

NTA, family favoritism and neglect causing drama over shoes

Teen asks Nana for loan to buy shoes, gets criticized for not finding a job. Commenters defend teen’s situation and criticize the sub’s advice.

Supportive nana and a dependent sister. OP’s future success predicted

Aunt’s expensive PC vs. teen’s new shoes and pillow

Empathetic reply supports teen’s need for basic necessities

Grandma comes through for teen in need of shoes ✌️

Putting a gaming rig above shoes for a minor? NTA wins.

Grandma saves the day: NTA asks for loan for shoes

Nana saves the day with loan for basic necessity shoes

NTA suggests selling old PC to buy shoes, sparks debate

Trusting a nana for shoes, but family drama ensues.

Commenter questions family’s spending habits, suggests alternative solution.

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Grandma approves loan for shoes, sister needs to save for PC

Support for teen seeking refuge with nana amidst family drama

Generous grandma, absurd family: drama over shoes

Sibling rivalry over money? This comment sides with the borrower.

Nana’s loan drama sparks family feud over basic necessity vs luxury

Grandma offers more than just a pillowcase

Commenter calls out family for prioritizing gaming PC over PPE

Op’s family priorities are questionable

Advocating for calling out abuse and exposing abusers.

Take control of your finances and plan for independence

Supportive comment shows OP they’re NTA, keep confiding in Nana

Teen asks for shoe money, parents prioritize gaming PC. NTA.

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Empathetic comment reminds us of the importance of having resources

Commenter criticizes teen’s priorities

Generous Nana sides with teen over adult sister’s wants

Commenter suggests potential abuse in family dynamic.

Supportive comment offers help and solidarity to non-binary teen

Grandma approves teen’s shoe loan, drama avoided

Nana’s got your back! Sister’s gaming PC can wait

Nana denies loan for shoes, Redditor advises to run away

Commenter calls out family’s spending habits and praises OP and grandma

Generous commenter suggests starting a GoFundMe for shoe money

Sibling rivalry over gaming PC sparks debate on parental favoritism

Supportive comment advises getting shoes and seeking medical help. Recommends moving out.

Encouraging response to a troubling situation

Savage solution to a family drama over shoes

Teen seeks loan from Nana, commenters support decision

Wear their shoes until they replace yours

Supporting non-binary pronouns and basic necessities.

Nana’s wrath on parents for prioritizing gaming PC over shoes

Teen chooses responsibility over shoes, sister doesn’t. NTA

Grandma to the rescue! NTA gets support in family drama

Wise advice for a teen seeking financial independence

Nana denies loan request, sparks family drama

Encouraging advice for a struggling teen in a tough situation

Heartbreaking neglect from family, but Nana saves the day ❤️

Empathetic comment defends child’s right to basic necessities.

Teen asks Nana for loan, parents refuse. Commenter supports teen.

Commenter defends teenager and insults family with humor

Generous Nana saves family drama with loan approval

Encouraging NTA to work hard and save for independence

Cleaning tips offered to NTA commenter with unsupportive family

Encouraging words for OP’s future success and family dynamics.

Nana helps out but draws the line at luxuries. NTA

Shoes are a need, not a want. NTA for denying PC.

Nana approves, parents disapprove. Drama over shoes
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