Picture this: a family moves into a bigger house, and their 14-year-old daughter gets her own full bathroom. But when the shower breaks, it’s time for a remodel. The mom and dad make all the decisions, but the daughter wants a say in how her bathroom turns out. Is the daughter being entitled, or is the mom refusing to compromise? Let’s dive into this family drama and find out!
The Broken Shower Opportunity

Parents Make the Decisions

Daughter Feels Left Out

Mom’s Response: It’s Not Your House!

Daughter’s Discontent

Seeking Compromise?

Husband Stays Neutral

The Great Bathroom Debate: Entitlement or Compromise?
So, we have a classic family dilemma on our hands: a 14-year-old daughter wants a say in how her bathroom is remodeled, but her mom insists it’s not her house or her money. The daughter feels left out and claims she just wants a compromise, while the mom thinks she’s being entitled. Meanwhile, dad stays neutral, not taking sides. Who’s right in this situation? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this bathroom battle!
Mom shuts down daughter’s input on bathroom remodel, labeled YTA

Teen wants input on bathroom remodel, mom refuses. Commenter calls mom YTA and suggests bonding experience.

Homeowner criticized for not involving daughter in bathroom remodel

Parent misses teachable moment, shuts down child’s reasonable request. YTA

Mom’s aggressive response to daughter’s request for input questioned

Mom belittles daughter’s anxieties about bathroom remodel

Mom’s harsh comment to daughter about bathroom remodel. YTA

Teen’s bathroom remodel demands: paint and shower curtain vs fixtures?

Mom faces backlash for excluding daughter from bathroom remodel

Teen daughter wants input on bathroom remodel, mom disagrees.

Involving the daughter in the bathroom remodel wouldn’t hurt

Suggests a compromise and advises kindness for better relationship.

Teen deserves a say in her own bathroom

Teen daughter wanted input in bathroom remodel, mom refused. Soft YTA.

Listen to your daughter, YTA. Don’t treat her like inconvenience.

Mom gets called out for not letting daughter have a say

Mom’s snarky response to daughter’s request sparks criticism

Compromise is key! Daughter can style with low-cost items

Parenting tip: Listen to your teen’s opinions on home renovation

Listen to your daughter, YTA. It doesn’t cost anything.

Teen upset for not being involved in bathroom remodel decision. YTA.

Teen daughter wants input in bathroom remodel, mom says no. YTA.

User reminds readers of their own bathroom struggles. NTA.

Compromise with accessories? Closet storage included. ♀️
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User calls out OP for being selfish and rude YTA

Compromise could have made daughter feel more involved. YTA.

Mom dismisses daughter’s input on bathroom remodel, YTA according to commenter.

Fair point, compromising now can lead to better relationships later

Mom criticized for dismissing daughter’s input in bathroom remodel.

Excluded daughter’s opinion matters, YTA for not involving her

Prioritizing communication and compromise can prevent resentment in families

Teen wants a say in bathroom decor, but not major changes.

Parental entitlement: YTA in every possible way

Daughter feels left out of bathroom remodel, YTA according to comment.

Teen wants a say in bathroom remodel, YTA mom refuses

Let your daughter choose some bathroom accessories, YTA.

20sF agrees NTA, parents don’t need to compromise on everything

Engaging your child in bathroom remodel can be easy

Empathetic comment suggests mom listen to daughter’s perspective.

Mom shuts down entitled daughter’s bathroom remodel demands.

Compromise by letting daughter choose some decor items.

Teen wants bathroom input, but mom’s renovation, mom’s rules.

Compromise on changeable things. Don’t alienate her.

Let your daughter participate in her own way

Parenting advice: involve daughter in small decisions, explain major ones.

Mom has the final say, but compromise with decor options.

Teen wants say in bathroom remodel, mom refuses. YTA verdict.

Let her pick towels and curtains to compromise

Let her pick accessories, not permanent fixtures. Fair compromise.

Can a teen decorate the bathroom while living at home?

Teen’s demand for say in bathroom remodel deemed unreasonable. NTA.

Family’s open door policy allowed input on personal spaces.

User seeks clarification on why daughter can’t have input on decor

Teaching kids about budgeting and decision making is important. YTA.

Parent sets boundaries on remodeling decisions, suggests compromise. NTA.
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Teen’s entitlement criticized in blunt YTA comment.

Mom could have compromised and let daughter pick temporary features

Let her choose non-permanent items like towels and shower mat

Daughter wants a say in bathroom remodel, mom dismisses her feelings

Daughter wants a say in bathroom remodel, mom refuses. Commenter calls YTA.

Daughter deserves input on bathroom remodel in her own home

Mom refuses to let daughter choose bathroom decor. NTA comments.

Consulting with your daughter won’t hurt, YTA

Mom refuses to involve daughter in bathroom remodel, called YTA.

Teen daughter wants input in bathroom remodel, mom refuses. YTA.

User calls out mom for not valuing family’s input
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Mom criticized for not involving daughter in bathroom remodel

Letting your daughter have some input in the bathroom remodel can be a great bonding experience and ensure she’s happy with the final result. YTA if you completely shut her out.

Letting your teen choose some decor could’ve been fun
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Mom’s house, mom’s rules but communication could ease tension

Sharing a bathroom with 6 people? This commenter has perspective

Redditor thinks mom is TA for not involving daughter in remodel

User thinks mom is TA for not including daughter in remodel.

Teen wants input, mom dismisses her and claims it’s not her house. YTA

Engaging with your child during a bathroom remodel is important

Daughter deserves a say in bathroom remodel. YTA

Parent’s lack of consideration caused lasting resentment.

Listen to your daughter and include her in the process.

Mom’s house, mom’s rules. Compromise: let daughter decorate

Teen wants bathroom remodel, mom says it’s her house. YTA.

A commenter calls out the parent for not making the home welcoming

Teen deserves a say in bathroom decor, YTA for refusing

Sassy comment calls out entitled mom for being vague and rude

Compromise with your daughter for a win-win situation

A daughter’s request for bathroom remodel denied by selfish mom.

Teen’s voice ignored in bathroom remodel, YTA according to commenter.

Parent shamed for stressing teen about finances during remodel

User calls out mom for not involving daughter in bathroom remodel

Mom gets called out for not listening to daughter’s input

Letting daughter choose small details in bathroom remodel is fair
