A 14-year-old boy had a clash with his mother over gender stereotypes. The boy’s parents are old-fashioned and hold s*xist and homophobic beliefs. In response, the boy used his mother’s own s*xist argument against her when she asked him to wash the dishes.
Now, the mother is ignoring him and the boy is wondering if he was in the wrong. Read on to find out more about the situation and decide.
Teen faces homophobic and s*xist parents with a clever comeback.

Breaking gender stereotypes: Teen’s witty response to s*xism

Breaking gender stereotypes with hair dye ♂️ ♀️

Teen turns mom’s s*xist argument on its head

Teen faces s*xist backlash from mom; seeks judgement on AITA

Teen turns mom’s s*xist argument against her
Growing up with parents who have outdated beliefs can be challenging. It’s even more frustrating when they use those beliefs to justify their actions, as was the case with this teen’s mom. After getting scolded for wearing a pink shirt and being told that “men don’t color their hair,” the teen decided to use his mom’s own s*xist argument against her when she asked him to wash the dishes.
The result? A screaming match and some unresolved tension. But who’s in the wrong here? AITA? Let’s dive into the comments and see what Redditors have to say about this family conflict .
Teens hilariously stuck with sexist parents, can’t move out yet

Sassy comeback wins argument, sparks hunt for male televangelist photos

Teen uses clever comeback to combat sexist remark

Teen shuts down mom’s sexist argument with clever comeback

Respectful call-out of bigotry sparks insightful discussion
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Calling out hypocrisy with humor NTA wins!

Defy outdated gender norms with a pink T-shirt and hair dye

Teen shuts down sexist argument from mom. Satisfying victory!

14-year-old stands up against bigotry. NTA, but be careful

Standing up against sexism: Teen’s clever comeback wins hearts ❤️

Be who you are and be happy!

Turning the tables on s*xism. NTA wins this round!

14-yr-old uses mom’s sexist argument against her, NTA

Proving a s*xist argument backfires on mom. NTA

Hilarious comeback shuts down s*xism

Epic comeback shuts down sexism. NTA wins the day!

Kid shuts down mom’s s*xist argument. NTA wins!

Stand up for yourself and don’t accept s*xist behavior

Breaking free from traditional gender roles is tough.

Teen uses mom’s own s*xist argument against her, perfect response

NTA. OP’s parents are homophobic and sexist. Move out ASAP?

Commenter thinks OP is not the a**hole and finds the situation amusing

Commenter applauds and approves of the teen’s response

Savvy teenager shuts down mom’s s*xist argument like a boss

Wearing a pink shirt shouldn’t be a concern, right?

This teen is a savage! NTA all the way!

Teen stands up to sexist mom, receives verbal abuse. NTA.

Who’s Chad? Let’s find out in the replies

Son uses mom’s own words to win argument

Genius comeback wins the argument, but loses the mother’s approval

Empowering advice for OP to gain independence
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Perfect clapback against mom’s sexism. #Bravo

Commenter defends teen and criticizes bad parenting

Teen turns mom’s sexist comment around

Teen shuts down mom’s s*xism, receives validation from commenters

Brilliant clapback against s*xist double standards

Silent treatment is abusive, NTA for standing up against it ♀️
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Breaking gender stereotypes with a pink t-shirt

Standing up to s*xism and bigotry in the family

When you use their own argument against them #NTA

Reversing sexist argument against mom. NTA.

Teen calls out mom’s sexism, earns NTA judgement

Commenter supports teen’s clapback with witty phrase

Religion as a tool of control and men’s hair color

Budding adult learns life skills, but is NTA for now

Hilarious comeback shuts down mom’s s*xist argument. Not petty.

Amazing kid wins over miserable parent with s*xist argument

Teen bravely stands up to abusive parents

Teen stands up to sexist mom, but warns against playing favorites.

Commenter calls out bad parenting, declares not the a****e

Teen brilliantly shuts down mom’s s*xist argument

Teen stands up to parents’ harmful beliefs. #LoveIsLove ❤️

Out-puritanizing to win gender culture wars. Rock that pink shirt!

Turnabout is fair play

Teen shuts down mom’s homophobia with her own logic ️

Sassy comeback wins the argument and the internet

Supportive comment defends teenager’s sexuality and offers advice ❤️

Hope for the future: Teen uses mom’s s*xist argument against her ✊

Using mom’s own argument – NTA wins this one!

Curiosity about parents’ age prompts discussion on bigotry’s evolution

Quick thinking teen shuts down mom’s sexism, NTA

Defending oneself against sexist parents. NTA wins!

Straight to the point: questioning sexuality or calling out hypocrisy?

Breaking gender roles: Teen calls out mom’s s*xism

Commenter suggests a clever way to make a point

Teen stands up against sexism with NTA response

The history of pink and hair dye against a sexist argument

A clever comeback or internalized misogyny?

Don’t expect to win every argument ♂️, but NTA

Bravo! Teen shuts down mom’s s*xist argument.

Teen cleverly shuts down mom’s sexist argument. Hilarious but risky. NTA.

Breaking gender norms with humor

Breaking gender stereotypes

Agreeing with the comment in a playful tone

Last Updated on March 29, 2023 by Chifundo