We’ve all had our fair share of family drama, but this story takes it to another level. A 14-year-old girl and her siblings (10 and 12) are constantly reminded by their mom that she financially supports them. Instead of expressing gratitude, the mom uses it as an excuse to be mean. The teen finally had enough and called her mom out, but it didn’t go as planned. Let’s dive into the story…
Mom’s Constant Reminders

Grocery Shopping Incident

Mom’s Overreaction

Chores and Lost Remotes

We’re Not Allowed in Her Room

Grateful but Confused

Headache and Dishes

Mom’s Response ️

Standing Up to Mom ✊

Grounded and Phoneless

Mom’s Furious Reaction

Borrowing Brother’s Phone

Teen’s Bold Move Backfires
Tired of their mom’s constant reminders about financial support, this 14-year-old girl finally stood up to her. She expressed her gratitude but also pointed out that they’d be taken away by the government if their mom didn’t provide for them. She also reminded her mom that she chose to have children, so it’s unfair to treat them like burdens. Unfortunately, her bold move backfired, leading to her being grounded, losing her cell service, and having her phone confiscated. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Mom’s financial support is the bare minimum, NTA OP

Parental financial support is a responsibility, not a favor

Parenting is a job, not a favor

Compassionate reply offers support and resources for stressed teen and mom

Supportive comment validates OP’s experience of abusive behavior by mom

Teen speaks out about emotionally abusive mother, receives support.

Mom’s financial support is not a favor, NTA for calling out

Boundaries need to be set with your mom. Seek support.

Supportive comment calls out abusive behavior, offers empathy
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Supportive comment suggests seeking community for similar experiences.
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Teen calls out mom for lack of basic human respect

Mom’s financial support is her obligation, not a favor. #NTA
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NTA, it’s emotional abuse. Seek support from school or adults

Compassionate response suggests talking to mom or family member ❤️

Standing up against abuse and setting boundaries for mental health

Teen calls out mom for grounding them over honest communication

Teen rightfully calls out emotionally abusive parent for obligations.

Empathetic commenter validates OP’s feelings and offers advice

Teen calls out mom for doing the bare minimum
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Standing up to abuse, NTA comment receives support
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Teen advised to seek help from family or helpline anonymously.

Teen calls out mom for financial support, gets support back ❤️

Empathetic comment acknowledges mom’s struggles, offers perspective
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Parenting is more than just meeting the legal bare minimum

Encouraging support for a teen in an abusive financial situation

NTA – Truth hurts, but it’s better than living a lie.

Supportive comment encourages communication and empathy with overwhelmed mother

Teen receives support and advice on dealing with abusive mother.

Mom plays victim for supporting child financially. Relatable experiences shared.

Toxic parenting? Commenter calls out mom for financial abuse
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NTA comment: Parental financial support is a responsibility, not a favor

Teen stands up to mom’s financial guilt-tripping, NTA

Teen considers leaving home due to financial support reminders. NTA.

Sassy response to mom’s constant financial support reminder

Seek support from family/counselors. Where is the dad?

Responding calmly to toxic behavior can lead to positive change

Supportive comment suggests seeking help from family for overwhelmed mom

Supportive comment encourages seeking help for stressed-out mom situation

Overcoming financial dependence with help and determination

Teen calls out mom for financial support reminder, commenter supports NTA.

Acknowledging legal obligation doesn’t excuse emotional burden. Empathy appreciated

Teen receives support after calling out toxic financial environment

Family financial support causing tension. Seeking advice for resolution.

Remind your mom of her legal obligation. Virtual hugs

Empowering response to mom’s financial support and validating OP’s feelings

Parenting done right

Childhood trauma from parental financial guilt. NTA.
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Mother’s financial responsibility, NTA for calling her out

User sympathizes with commenter and asks for more context.

Growing up with constant financial reminders can be damaging.

Psychologist advises seeking help for toxic and potentially unsafe mom

Teen stands up to narcissistic mom, receives support from commenters

Teen rightfully defends themselves against emotionally abusive parent

NTA. Emotional abuse from a parent is not okay

Teen calls out emotionally abusive mom for guilt-tripping and neglecting love

Relatable comment about parent’s financial control.

Teen calls out mom for doing the bare minimum parenting

OP’s mom is just doing her job, not financially supporting them

Sassy teen reminds mom of consequences and future independence

Teen calls out mom for financial abuse. NTA.

Teen calls out mom for financial support expectations. NTA.

Teen defends themselves against mom’s financial complaints. NTA!
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A heartbreaking story of a parent’s emotional manipulation

Teen called out mom for emotional abuse and manipulation

Bare minimum of parenthood? Teen calls out mom.

Abusive behavior from parents is not acceptable. Seek help.

Teen stands up to abusive mom for financial support.

Mom’s financial responsibility is not a favor, it’s an obligation

Responsibility of having kids. NTA for calling out mom

Encouraging response to a serious situation.

Compassionate reply suggests mom may be struggling with depression

NTA. Supportive comment validates OP’s experience with narcissistic parent

Supportive comment validates OP’s feelings and offers resources ❤️

Encouraging response to struggling teen’s situation. Seek help

NTA. Parents should not use financial support to be abusive

NTA. Brutal honesty gets punished. Parental obligation is not optional

User expresses concern for potential abuse, offers support and advice

Teen stands up to emotional abuse from mother. #NTA
