Imagine growing up knowing your grandparents don’t like you just because of your gender. That’s the reality for this 17-year-old girl who has been discriminated against by her grandparents her entire life. They showered her male cousins with love and attention, while she was left out in the cold. Now, her parents want her to take care of these grandparents in the future, but she’s putting her foot down and saying NO. Let’s dive into her story.
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Unloved by Grandparents

Favoritism for Male Cousins

Gender Discrimination

Cold and Distant

Gifts for Boys Only

Money Matters

Parents’ Expectations

Standing Her Ground

Mom’s Response

Feeling Used

Parents’ Disapproval

Edit 1: Overwhelming Support

Escape Plan

Edit 2: Cultural Expectations

A Lifetime of Discrimination, But She’s Fighting Back
This 17-year-old girl has faced a lifetime of discrimination from her grandparents, who favored her male cousins simply because of their gender. Now, her parents expect her to take care of these grandparents in the future, but she’s standing her ground and refusing. Her mom argues that the boys will have their own families and their wives won’t allow it, but our protagonist is determined not to let herself be used. She’s even planning to move away from her family soon. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Asian family discrimination is still a thing. Cut them out.

Breaking gender stereotypes in caregiving. Supportive comment thread

Breaking the Asian stereotype: Gender roles and family expectations.

Parents should take care of their own parents.

NTA – 17F Asian refuses to care for discriminatory grandparents

Teen refuses to care for discriminatory grandparents, NTA wins!

Teen suggests Old People’s Homes to ungrateful parents ♀️

NTA stands up against discriminatory grandparents

Generational responsibility debate with a happy ending!

Gender discrimination backfires. Boys can take care of grandparents now

Gender discrimination and caregiving? Not on my watch!

Toxic family members don’t deserve care. NTA

Commenter supports teen girl’s decision to not care for grandparents.
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Breaking cultural norms: NTA for refusing to care for grandparents

Cultural norms aside, NTA for not caring for discriminatory grandparents

Commenter takes a strong stance against discriminatory grandparents.

Move away from toxic family. NTA for refusing care.

Teen girl stands up against discriminatory grandparents. Not the a**hole

Commenter stands up against discrimination with fiery language

NTA for refusing to care for grandparents who discriminated against her

Mixed Asian commenter supports girl’s refusal to care for discriminatory grandparents

Grandparents lying about culture, NTA for refusing to care for them

NTA. They had their chance to treat you right

Commenter criticizes Asian misogyny and supports OP’s decision.

Teen refuses to care for discriminatory grandparents. NTA wins.

User agrees that it’s not the girl’s responsibility.

NTA stands up against discrimination in modern times
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Grandfather played favorites, NTA for refusing to care for him
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Teen girl stands up against sexist grandparents. NTA

Grandparents expect care from discriminated granddaughter, NTA refuses

Breaking the chain of mental abuse, live and love freely

Grandparents reaping what they sowed, NTA stands up for herself.

Future in-laws may agree: NTA for refusing discriminatory grandparents

Commenter points out flaw in traditional family values

Teen girl stands up to discriminatory grandparents. #NTA

Cutting ties with toxic family

Grandparents’ outdated traditions clash with granddaughter’s new culture. NTA.

Empathetic comment advises leaving toxic family for happiness

Breaking the cycle of family caretaker expectations.

Grandparents ask for help after discrimination, but commenter says NTA.

Don’t be a doormat, play along and then leave

Grandparents not entitled to granddaughter’s care. NTA
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Grandparents discriminated against her, she’s NTA for refusing care.

Empowering response to teen girl’s refusal to care for grandparents.

NTA. Family stuck in middle ages. Go NC and live life
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NTA, stand up for yourself and cut toxic family ties

Breaking tradition: Indian OP refuses to bow to elders. NTA
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Short and sweet: commenter agrees with NTA verdict.

Breaking cultural norms for self-respect: NTA in Asian context

Grandparents get what they deserve. NTA

NTA. Respond with open-ended questions to avoid committing to anything.

Spread love, not hate. NTA sets boundaries with grandparents ❤

Traditional gender roles backfire on grandparents, NTA

Breaking cultural norms to stand up for yourself. NTA

Exploring cultural expectations and gender roles in caregiving.

Empathetic response with helpful resource for OP.

NTA: Clever excuse to avoid caring for discriminatory grandparents

Breaking toxic traditions, NTA for refusing to care for grandparents

Grandparents expect care but not hugs and presents? NTA indeed

Gender discrimination perpetuated in caregiving, unacceptable

Gender doesn’t determine caregiving skills

Commenter calls out sexism in NTA judgment

Teen girl stands up to discriminatory grandparents. Not the a**hole

Leverage your power! NTA comment gets green light

Commenter expresses relief for not living in Asia.

Grandsons should care for discriminatory grandparents or send them to nursing home

NTA. Clever response to discriminatory grandparents. Family consequences are real.

Choosing to care for parents is important, not forced. NTA

NTA. Breaking the cycle of familial obligation and guilt.

Grandparents learn the hard way: respect is a two-way street
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Grandparents called out for their behavior by granddaughter. NTA wins.

NTA. Stand up for yourself and don’t let them guilt you

Grandsons should take care of discriminatory grandparents

Commenter questions traditionalist context and sexism in family dynamics

Standing up for yourself and your boundaries

Grandparents get what they deserve. Oops

Daughter refuses to care for hateful grandparents, NTA

NTA. Don’t let your family take advantage of you.

NTA claps back at sexist grandparents with savage cardboard box burn

NTA refuses to care for discriminatory grandparents, suggests parents help
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Last Updated on May 25, 2023 by Diply Social Team