Teen Gives Dad Ultimatum After Years Of Being Ignored For Step-Brother

Being ignored by a parent can be a painful experience, especially during significant moments in life. That’s exactly what happened to one high school graduate who felt like her dad preferred her step-brother over her. After years of missed events, she finally gave her dad an ultimatum when he considered attending her step-brother’s elementary school graduation on the same day as her own high school graduation.

But was she being an a**hole for giving him an ultimatum? Read on to find out what happened in this situation .

Neglected daughter confronts dad after years of favoritism ⚠️

Dad ignores son for step-brother, leaving him feeling unimportant

Strained father-daughter relationship due to sole custody, resentment and neglect

Teen voices frustration over absentee father missing important milestones.

Graduation ultimatum to dad over step-brother stealing the spotlight.

Teen feels ignored by dad, gives ultimatum, now regrets it

OP responds to unexpected response, thanks for advice and judgement

Teen gives ultimatum to dad after years of being ignored

Growing up with divorced parents can be tough, especially when one parent seems to favor their new family over their own child. This is the case for an 18-year-old girl who recently gave her dad an ultimatum after years of being ignored for her step-brother. Despite her dad’s promises to attend her important events, he consistently prioritized her step-brother’s activities.

After winning sole custody, the girl began to spend more time with her dad but only if he made the effort to pick her up. Now, as she prepares to graduate high school, she has had enough and told her dad that he either attends her graduation or forgets about her forever. While his wife and her step-brother were not happy with the ultimatum, the girl is starting to feel guilty for potentially hurting her little brother.

What do you think of this situation ? Should parents make more of an effort to prioritize their own children over step-children? Join the discussion below and read what Reddit had to say.

Graduation dilemma: NTA for being upset over step-brother prioritization

Teen rightfully calls out dad for favoring stepbrother at graduation

Father favors step-son, ignores biological daughter. Daughter speaks up.

Neglected daughter confronts father with ultimatum for attention.

Create a list of what he missed and present it. NTA

NTA. Shocking ultimatum may help father realize his mistake.

Commenter shares personal experience and encourages OP to talk to her dad.

Teen feels replaced by step-brother, dad ignores graduation, NTA.

Daughter stands up for herself after being ignored for step-brother

Neglected by father for step-siblings, now setting boundaries. NTA

Standing up to neglectful parents can be tough

Commenter questions the significance of grade school graduations.

Deserve better than a deadbeat dad. NTA

Don’t let up. Give your father real consequences. He needs to grow a backbone.

NTA – Ultimatum to bio father, but college fund complicates situation.

Standing up for yourself is important

Graduation hierarchy: High school > Elementary school

Dad’s favoritism backfires as neglected teen takes a stand ‍♀️

Heartbreaking. It’s not your job to teach him. NTA

Setting boundaries with stepfamily and college expenses.

Setting boundaries with a neglectful parent. ‍

Stepmom favoritism sparks heated debate over parenting ethics

Stepmom supports OP, calls out dad’s neglect.

Father ignores daughter for step-brother’s fake graduation. NTA.

Importance of communication with parents during significant life events.

Step-mom prioritizes elementary grad over step-son’s HS grad

Supportive reply to neglected child. NTA

Prioritizing your high school graduation is a must. NTA

Graduation drama: Teen not the a-hole for wanting dad’s support

Step-brother’s graduation vs. wedding, tough choice for dad’s son

Graduations are stupid? NTA thinks so

Stand your ground and prioritize your happiness

Father may have been absent, but he showed up for graduation NTA

Stepmom interfering in father-child relationship, NTA for setting boundaries

Heartbreaking experience of being ignored by father, hopeful for change ❤️

Struggling to get your dad’s attention? Here are your options

Valid ultimatum for unfair treatment at graduations.

Prioritizing step-sibling over HS graduation? NTA sets dad straight

Graduation drama: Dad plays favorites with step-brother over son

Encouraging reply to a neglected teen’s graduation dilemma

Father ignores own child for step-son, teenager gives ultimatum.

Teen not at fault for demanding father’s attention

Building bonds with steps is important, but he’s still dad #NTA

Stepmom favoritism hurts, NTA for wanting attention too

Setting boundaries with absent father, NTA for doing so

Stepmother’s manipulation? NTA stands up against family favoritism

Feeling like a stepchild to your own father is heartbreaking

Choose yourself first! NTA for putting yourself first.

Don’t be an absentee father. Be there for your kids ✌️

Don’t let your stepmother and half-brother take over. #NTA

Celebrating high school graduation is important and NTA for feeling that way

Comment confusion leads to unexpected twist

Father prioritizes step-brother’s elementary ‘graduation’ over son’s HS graduation. NTA.

Teen confronts dad about neglect and favoritism towards stepbrother ‍♀️

Curious about step-brother’s grade? Others might have insight

Let’s see if dad picks favorites. #NTA

Don’t cut your nose off to spite your face.