A 16-year-old girl started saving for a school trip after it was postponed due to the pandemic. Her parents lost their jobs, and they couldn’t afford to pay for their five children’s school trips. They asked the girl to give her savings to her younger siblings, but she refused. The siblings found out, and now everyone in the house calls her mean and selfish. But she wonders if she is wrong for wanting something good for herself after always taking hits for her siblings.
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Teen saves for school trip but parents demand she share
A 16-year-old girl has been saving since April for a school trip next year that was promised as a makeup for one canceled due to the pandemic. Her parents, who have lost their jobs and are now making less, demanded that she share her savings with her siblings so they can all go on their respective school trips. The girl refused, stating that her parents could teach her siblings to take one for the team like she had to. Her refusal has caused tension in the household, as her siblings think she is being selfish. This situation raises questions about family dynamics and whether one sibling should always be expected to sacrifice for the others. In the comments and reactions section, let’s see what people say about this dilemma.
Teens’ parents demand she share school trip savings with siblings. NTA.

You worked hard for your school trip, NTA for not sharing
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Growing up without birthdays and gifts to share with siblings is wrong. Parents should make sure every child gets a fair share.

Teen saves for school trip but parents demand she share ❌

13-year-old’s work ethic praised by commenters amidst family conflict

Teen saves for school trip but parents demand she share. NTA.

Stand your ground! Your money, your decision

Don’t share your hard-earned money with entitled siblings

Parents demand teen split savings for siblings’ trip. Unfair or reasonable?

Commenter defends teenager’s right to keep her savings

Stand up for yourself and your education.

Prioritizing self-care isn’t selfish, it’s necessary

Don’t miss out on your hard-earned school trip ✈️ #NTA

Generous suggestion, but not feasible in this case

Enjoy your trip and keep your hard-earned money!

Protect your savings and stand up for yourself.

Your hard-earned money, your decision

Teen saves for school trip but parents demand she share. NTA.

Stand your ground! It’s your money and your turn

Standing up for yourself and your hard-earned savings

Don’t let your parents guilt you. Have fun on your trip! ✈️

Keep your hard-earned cash safe! It’s yours, not theirs.

Stand your ground! Your money, your school trip

Teen saves for school trip, parents demand she share with siblings. NTA.

Deserve to enjoy your hard-earned savings

Don’t let anyone take away your hard-earned rewards ✨

Support for responsible teens in unfair family situations.

Parents demand teen share school trip savings with siblings, NTA

Teen stands up for herself and refuses to share school trip savings with siblings

Siblings demand school trip money? NTA, protect savings in bank

Teen saves for school trip, but expected to pay for siblings

Keep saving to escape. ♀️

Teen not at fault, but watch out for sneaky parents

Don’t let anyone steal your hard-earned money ✋

Stand up for yourself. You deserve the money you saved.

Don’t let your parents guilt-trip you. You worked hard for it

Teens are not suckers for saving money ♂️

Teens should not be responsible for their siblings’ financial needs

Prioritized siblings over me, why should I share now?

Teen stands up for herself, parents expect her to share

No free school trip option, leaving siblings to freeload.

Toxic family dynamics over shared finances. Oldest sibling shamed for saving.

Standing up to entitled family members

Stand your ground! Not your responsibility to pay for siblings.

Teen saves for school trip but parents demand she share with siblings, commenter explains why sharing would be a disservice to siblings and parents.
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NTA siblings shouldn’t rely on you. Don’t enable your parents

Enjoy the fruits of your labor You’ve earned it!

Your money, your trip. Don’t let guilt ruin your experience!

Go girl! No need to share your hard-earned cash

Sibling rivalry? Teen saves for trip but siblings want share.

You worked hard to save up for a school trip! Don’t let your entitled siblings ruin it for you. NTA.

Earned and saved for school trip, but parents want *you* to share? NTA.

Prioritize yourself and save for YOUR future ✨ #NTA

Don’t let them take what’s rightfully yours #NTA

Commenter defends teen’s right to keep her hard-earned money

Stand up for yourself! Your hard-earned money, your choice.
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Family money lending can be messy. NTA for protecting savings.

Being the oldest sibling s***s sometimes But NTA, enjoy!

Stand up for yourself! Your money, your trip. NTA.

Stand up for yourself and enjoy your trip ✈️

Don’t let anyone guilt you, enjoy your hard-earned trip! ✈️

Eldest sibling shares financial responsibility, advises OP to stand up for herself

Sibling entitlement? NTA sets boundaries on sharing earnings.

Encouraging response to teen’s hard-earned money and independence

Standing up for oneself is important, NTA for keeping savings.

Don’t let your parents ruin your hard-earned trip! ✈️

Stand your ground and reap the benefits of your hard work

Keep saving, it’s your hard earned money!
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Stand up for yourself and your hard-earned money #NTA

Last Updated on April 2, 2023 by Alfe Mercado