When a young woman‘s mother asks her to put her dreams on hold to be with her new baby brother, she faces a tough decision. Should she stay, or should she go? The woman , a dual-enrolled student, has been offered a full-ride scholarship to study abroad. Her mother worries about how much time she’ll be spending away from home and how it will impact her relationship with her brother. However, the woman argues that it’s unfair for her to pause her future just because her mother decided to start a new family. The situation has left the woman feeling torn and wondering if she’s in the wrong. What do you think? Is she the a**hole for wanting to pursue her dreams, or should she prioritize her family? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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A teen’s decision to study abroad has caused a rift in her relationship with her mother. The 18-year-old will receive a full-ride scholarship to study in another country next year, but her mother does not support the idea. The mother’s biggest concern is that her daughter will be spending too much time away from home, causing her to miss important family moments and the chance to bond with her younger brother. On the other hand, the daughter feels like her dreams and future should not be put on hold because her mother decided to have another child. The situation has caused tension between the two, with the daughter feeling guilty for wanting to pursue her dreams. However, her father has been supportive and advised her to choose the best for herself. In this AITA post, the daughter questions if she is wrong for standing up for herself and not putting her future on pause for her family. Read on to see what others have to say about the situation.
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NTA. Commenters agree mom wants built-in babysitter, seize opportunity abroad.
Don’t be your mom’s free babysitter. Live your own life!
Don’t let your mom’s projection hold you back. Go live!
Mother wants free childcare and ignores sibling age gap. NTA.
Live your life, age gap doesn’t dictate sibling relationship.
Don’t sacrifice your future for your mom’s guilt trip. NTA
Don’t let your mother’s double standards hold you back
Don’t let your mom take advantage of you! NTA.
Mom wants free help, but you’re NTA for prioritizing yourself
Putting your life on hold for someone else’s selfishness? NTA
Don’t let guilt dictate your future
Don’t put your life on hold for a hypocritical mom ♀️. Go abroad and design your own future ✈️
Take the study abroad trip and cherish the time you have
Escape abroad , don’t let your mom hold you back
Empowering response to mom’s selfish decision, NTA!
NTA prioritizes college and future, won’t be around for new baby.
Teen stands up to mom’s unrealistic expectations about new baby. ♀️
Mom disappointed in daughter not being free babysitter
Choose scholarship, not babysitting. NTA for prioritizing your future
Prioritizing education over family? NTA says it’s okay
Family priorities can’t always be scheduled NTA
Don’t feel guilty for prioritizing your future ♀️
Follow your dreams! Don’t let anyone hold you back.
Stand your ground! Your life, your journey
Live your life, don’t put it on pause for others ⏸️
Leaving one child but expecting free babysitting from another? ♀️ #NTA
Don’t let your mom’s selfishness derail your future
Mom expects sister to put life on pause for new baby
Take control of your future , stay connected with your brother .
Mom’s hypocritical guilt-trip backfires. NTA ⭐️
Protect yourself and your future. Move out and stay safe!
Supportive comment applauds teen’s plans to travel, calls out selfish mom ❤️✈️
OP is not the a**hole for not wanting to pause life
Don’t let guilt hold you back ♀️
Follow your dreams and your dad’s advice
Don’t give up your dreams, you’re NTA
Live your life! You’re not the a-hole here.
Congrats on the new baby, have fun and stay safe!
Don’t let her ‘start over’ at your expense
You’re an adult, don’t let your mom’s choices derail you
Maintain a bond despite the distance.
Empowering response to guilt-tripping mom. Follow your dreams!
Commenter calls out mom for using new baby as excuse
Encouragement to follow dreams despite family pressure.
Mom wants a free babysitter but teen won’t budge NTA
Follow your dreams! You’re an adult now
Putting your future first isn’t selfish. NTA
Live your life! NTA for moving forward.
Don’t let her decision hold you back Live your life on your terms
Live your life , you’re not the a**hole!
Congratulations on your scholarship! NTA for pursuing it
Supportive comment with insight about mom’s behavior, no replies.
Having an older sibling can bring unexpected joy ❤️
