We’ve all made questionable purchases, but how far would you go to teach your child a lesson? One teenager was left devastated after his father punished him with a buzzcut for buying rollerblades with his own money. The teen, who was already struggling with self-esteem issues and a fallout with a friend, now faces potential bullying at school and a damaged relationship with his dad.
The Rollerblade Purchase
Friend Fallout
Dad’s Disapproval
The Buzzcut Punishment ♂️
Self-Esteem Plummets
Dad’s Refusal to Apologize
No Beanie Solution
Depression & Fallout
Seeking Validation
Clarification: Gender
Dad’s Good Side
Impulsive Behavior
The Terrible Times
Was Dad’s Punishment Too Extreme?
This teenager’s story has left many questioning if his father’s punishment was too harsh. After buying rollerblades with his own money and experiencing a fallout with his friend, the teen’s dad decided to punish him with a buzzcut. Now, with plummeting self-esteem and the fear of being bullied at school, the teen is left wondering if his father’s actions were justified or if he was being a childish jerk. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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NTA!! Your dad’s to blame for your self-esteem issues
NTA. Dad is def in the wrong. You have to learn your own money lessons, this is what being a teenager with a job is about. I don’t think buying the rollerblades was a bad idea, just take a date to the rink! Haha yeah
NTA. Haircut punishment? Sounds abusive. Get support, not weakness! ♂️
Supportive comment and a grateful reply
NTA. Your dad’s control over you is alarming and harmful.
NTA, but your dad sure is. Take the rollerblades and go use them solo. Get good at it.
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Abusive father forces buzzcut punishment, hairdresser put on spot
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NTA – Dad’s abusive buzzcut punishment, even worse for girls ♂️
NTA for buying rollerblades. Punishment should never be physical!
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Punitive buzzcut? NTA, escape the abuse and rock those rollerblades!
Outrage over buzzcut punishment for buying rollerblades
Heartbreaking abuse. Stay strong and seek support.
Supportive commenter empathizes with teen’s unfair punishment.
NTA. Plan for independence and freedom from your abusive father.
Dad’s buzzcut punishment: NTA, he’s an abusive a**hole
Heartbreaking situation Seek help from a school counselor
Teen stands up to strict dad and gets justice!
NTA: Mom’s apathy towards the haircut speaks volumes
Dad and barber are major a-holes for this haircut ♂️
Unwanted buzzcut? Know your rights and talk to someone.
Dad’s punishment for buying rollerblades. NTA, he’s the a**hole!
NTA! Pursue your passion and roll on, even solo!
Dad’s mad about rollerblades? NTA, where’s your mom?
NTA. Let kids decide their own style and learn from mistakes
