Teen Claps Back at Dad for Expecting ‘Child of Divorce’ Magic After Another Failed Marriage

Imagine being a 17-year-old girl, already having experienced the emotional rollercoaster of your parents’ divorce, and then being asked to be the ‘therapist’ for your younger siblings when your dad’s third marriage is falling apart. That’s exactly what happened to our protagonist, who wasn’t having any of it. She clapped back at her dad, reminding him that maybe if he could keep it together, they wouldn’t be in this mess. Let’s dive into this drama-filled story!

The Family Background

Dad’s Third Marriage

Dad’s Temporary Living Situation

Breaking the News to Siblings

No Real Answers

Siblings’ Reaction

Dad’s Request

Not a Therapist

Dad’s Response

Clapping Back

Dad’s Reaction

Final Words

Teen’s Fiery Response to Dad’s Expectations

Our 17-year-old heroine was not about to let her dad off the hook for his failed marriages and expecting her to magically fix things for her younger siblings. She reminded him that maybe if he could keep it together, they wouldn’t be in this situation. She also made it clear that he had no right to tell her siblings how to feel. With emotions running high, let’s see what the internet thinks of this fiery exchange…

NTA for refusing to be a therapist for your dad’s failed marriage , but offering support to your siblings is the compassionate thing to do

NTA for refusing to be your half-siblings’ therapist

Cheers to an epic clapback! NTA wins this round.

Teen calls out dad for expecting ‘child of divorce’ magic

NTA. Parental responsibility should come before unrealistic expectations.

NTA comment sparks discussion on how to explain divorce to kids

Helping out of love, not obligation. NTA

NTA. Father and Maggie failed siblings. Don’t take over as therapist.

Half-siblings for support, but not to fix dad’s broken relationships

Brave teen stands up to dad’s unrealistic expectations. #FamilyDrama

Stand up for yourself! You’re not his replacement spouse

Empathetic comment reminds child of divorce to prioritize their well-being.

Empathetic comment suggests dad missed opportunity to comfort broken homes

Dad wants ‘child of divorce’ magic, not help. NTA

Compassion is key. Children need guidance, not just expectations. ‍

Commenter supports OP’s response to unrealistic expectations

Being a big sister doesn’t mean fixing your dad’s mistakes

NTA for not wanting to handle grown folk business . Should talk to siblings for support

Insightful 17-year-old earns NTA for clapback at dad

Commenter defends child’s right to feelings, calls out entitled parent.

Supportive comment reminds dad to prioritize child’s emotional needs

Being a child of divorce is not easy

Dad expects ‘child of divorce’ magic after failed marriage. NTA.

17-year-old more mature than father after failed marriage. NTA

Possible infidelity on both sides, who’s really at fault?

The lasting damage of not knowing why your parents divorced

Setting boundaries and prioritizing mental health.

Teen rightfully calls out dad’s unrealistic expectations. NTA

Sibling support is important during divorce. NTA for declining.

Setting boundaries with dad. NTA.

Teen refuses to fix dad’s problems with his kids.

Commenter questions use of ‘magical’ and calls out divorce stigma

NTA suggests malicious compliance and unionizing with stepsiblings against dad

Teen tells dad to man up and deal with step-siblings

NTA. Lack of compassion from father, support siblings but don’t fix.

Dad’s failed marriages shouldn’t burden children. NTA wins

Commenter applauds epic clap back, deems OP not the a**hole

Commenter calls out dad, no holds barred

Commenter calls out dad’s selfish priorities with fiery language

17-year-old burdened with dad’s emotional immaturity

This commenter applauds and calls the original poster their hero.

Teen calls out dad for expecting ‘child of divorce’ magic

Teen stands up to dad’s unrealistic expectations, delivers truth bomb

Teen stands up to dad’s double standards and hypocrisy

Supportive comment reminds OP they’re not responsible for dad’s relationships

NTA gets standing ovation

Teen calls out dad’s unrealistic expectations after 3rd divorce

Teen defends boundaries with self-centered dad. NTA

Truth hurts Dad can’t handle it ‍♂️

Heartbreaking comment on absent fathers. NTA

Teen defends half-siblings and calls out dad’s unrealistic expectations

Teen receives NTA judgment for clapping back at dad

Being a kind and responsible older sibling. NTA

Sibling manipulation? Not cool, Dad. NTA wins this round!

Kids of divorce need time to heal, not weekend magic

Sibling offers support and advice after parent’s failed marriage.

Being a child of divorce is never easy. NTA.

Teen rightfully calls out entitled dad’s ‘child of divorce’ expectations

Teen defends themselves against unrealistic expectations from divorced parent

Commenter suspects dad is a serial cheater.

This comment shows support and admiration for the original poster.

Don’t silence your child’s opinion, it’s not a trump card

Devastating family news, youngest children deserve an explanation. NTA

Dad’s on marriage #4 and expects ‘child of divorce’ magic? NTA

Divorced dad gets no slack, hope it doesn’t hurt relationships

Resilient children of divorce can still carry emotional wounds

Third time’s not a charm for this divorced dad

Don’t be a mediator for your dad’s failed marriages

Relatable comment about dad earns NTA judgement

17-year-old not responsible for fixing dad’s failed marriages. #NTA