Meet our protagonist, a mother of four, who’s at her wit’s end with her 20-year-old daughter’s reckless behavior and lack of responsibility. Despite countless discussions, the young woman refuses to work or attend school, leading to a life funded entirely by her parents. But when traffic violations and unpaid tickets lead to an arrest, the mother decides it’s time for some tough love.
A Mother’s Dilemma: Work, School, or Bust! ️
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/3e745195-c1dc-457f-a9fc-20497a43d5de.png)
The Real World Awaits!
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/5a101707-8b22-4012-a2fb-d9238b440986.png)
Traffic Violations and Unpaid Tickets
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/980b23bb-7efa-4a63-9bdf-fbb5d000cd15.png)
Arrested and Bailed Out!
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/dbb23133-5e37-4ff3-a24d-d30dca955d9a.png)
Car Privileges Revoked!
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/e00459f5-5286-4c78-a335-164b9acc5984.png)
A Tough Choice: School or Work? ️
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/cc297d31-e40e-43b8-b39e-161cc65a4b5e.png)
Sixty Days of Sulking and Excuses ️
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/6ca05467-057b-49f0-9644-6f1ce58c1c76.png)
High Expectations and Fast Food Jobs
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/cc11935d-6a47-452e-bb80-6047adeb6431.png)
Learning Responsibility: A Father’s Plea
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/d0239e0f-2b18-46cc-b364-24c9801bc063.png)
Eviction Notice Served!
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/19e6bce5-32bd-4b4a-bfd8-414e86f32353.png)
A Mother’s Tough Love: Has She Gone Too Far?
Caught between her husband’s leniency and her daughter’s defiance, our protagonist is left with no choice but to enforce some tough love. She revokes her daughter’s car privileges, limits her spending money, and gives her an ultimatum: find a job or go to school. After 60 days of sulking and excuses, the mother takes a drastic step, serving her daughter an eviction notice. This sparks an uproar in the family, with her husband claiming she’s gone too far. But has she really? Or is this the wake-up call her daughter needs? Let’s see what the world thinks of this situation.
NTA – Tough love is necessary to prevent perpetual mooching

NTA – Husband’s enabling behavior risks daughter’s future and marriage.

“NTA. Cut off expenses, but hubby sneaks her cash? ♀️”

NTA for tough love, but dad enabling her is concerning.

NTA. Tough love and discipline needed for entitled teenager.

NTA. Tough love for a pampered daughter. Time for change!
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/3dd8c4a7-0a3c-46b1-94c3-ada6cee7bf7c.png)
INFO: NTA, car in your name, father spoiling her. Tempted to evict.

NTA. Tough love therapy backfired? Considering evicting ungrateful family members.

Eviction threat: NTA mom unknowingly screws daughter’s apartment prospects!

NTA – Different personalities and motivations, husband enabling daughter’s dependence.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/150aa7d6-af21-4e44-bd15-8d62eb81fb7e.png)
NTA. Tough love may be the wake-up call she needs!

NTA: Mother sets boundaries for entitled 20-year-old, husband enables.

NTA: Entitled daughter gets a reality check. Tough love wins!

NTA. Tough love needed to teach daughter responsibility.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/494055de-27d7-4c35-8659-75f95325c33a.png)
ESH. Enabling, communication issues, and drastic eviction.

NTA, but marriage counseling is a must!

NTA. Some people need tough love to avoid worse consequences!

Eviction could ruin her chances of finding stable housing

NTA, daughter needs real world experience. Husband doesn’t support eviction.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/1b14e491-26bb-4841-8143-2699fcf84d24.png)
“NTA. Maybe the ‘eviction’ will put the fear of God into her. Sounds like she will ride you guys as long as she can. But you and your husband really need to come to an agreement on how to handle her requests going forward. He’s not here to plead his case, but sounds like he is enabling her behavior and she won’t make a change until he stops.”

NTA: A mother’s tough decision causes family drama!

NTA- Husband’s failure: Daughter’s future and society at stake.

NTA… You’re doing what’s best for your daughter!

NTA! Tough love needed to help her become independent

Daughter’s suspended license causes family drama. NTA takes charge!

YTA for evicting your daughter. Be kind and supportive instead!

Fair and supportive tough love with multiple job options!
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/c827b002-7075-4414-a4d1-83ba9bae6694.png)
NTA: Let her find her own way, she’s 20!

Working your way up is no longer a guarantee.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/4e34f273-b005-4243-b962-e7902379f67f.png)
Parents need to reflect on their own parenting and communicate better!

NTA, set boundaries with daughter and husband, offer guidance and support.

NTA mom seeks guidance and family therapy for entitled daughter.

Spoiled princess protected by overindulgent father.

Legal eviction may have long-term consequences for tenant’s future renting.

ESH. Parenting fails lead to debt, dependency, and eviction.

NTA, mother’s tough decision to prevent potential tragedy.

Tough love or too harsh? A**hole mom sparks family drama!

NTA – No a****e here. What’s the drama about?

Enabling daughter’s entitlement: YTA for spoiling her. Time for change!

Parent’s dilemma: Enabling or empowering?
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/dd3f3e26-b4f9-45c1-8ac8-11510eed793c.png)
“Holy cannoli! Mama’s tough love may have backfired. “
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/e6847889-9228-4d0a-9d75-496e022cce50.png)
NTA but ESH. Tough love vs enabling debate sparks controversy!

Are you ready to face the consequences? Think it through!

ESH. Tough love or too harsh? Eviction notice consequences discussed.

Possible undiagnosed ADHD causing impulse control issues?
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/fed6902f-f297-44ed-b7ee-7b568419cbb9.png)
NTA: Time for them to find their own place!

NTA. Tough love for an irresponsible daughter. No more coddling!

Did the mother make an empty threat? Drama unfolds!

Parental enabling leads to long-term dependency and mental health struggles

Daughter’s manipulation sparks family drama. NTA but eviction doubts.

NTA: Mom’s tough love sparks debate about financial responsibility!

NTA’s tough decision leads to 3 days of peace and teamwork!

Opinions clash over tough love parenting and eviction consequences!
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/b04cb816-c767-4bfd-9df2-1b0285f69596.png)
Family drama erupts over daughter’s behavior and enabling parents.

NTA: Stand your ground and evict the husband too!

Parenting dilemma: Tough love or enabling? NTA but missed opportunity.

Consider therapy for daughter’s mental health before making drastic decisions!

NTA, but eviction seems harsh. Consider therapy or counseling.

“ESH for not valuing the importance of higher education! “

NTA. Parents tired of supporting adult children.

Seeking therapy for lack of focus and motivation?

Curious about the mother’s tough decision and her child’s behavior?

NTA, but is there an underlying issue?

NTA, but consider the long-term impact of eviction.

NTA, kick out husband too. Explore alternative jobs for daughter!

Curious about car ownership? Let’s find out together!

Curious about daughter’s job history and financial situation.

Supportive parent shares story of late bloomer’s success.

NTA. Commenter shares personal experience and suggests mental health issues.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/cf2122ac-82e8-453a-99ee-a55fed5c31a8.png)
INFO: Are the car and house titled differently? Family counseling needed!

ESH, tough love with personal experiences and a dark twist!
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/d5ec71a1-8573-444c-9709-1079b3ff7c3d.png)
Engaging suggestion to explore possible ADHD in daughter.

ESH: Tough love backfires, leaving daughter with permanent eviction mark.

Eviction drama: when one person wants out and the other doesn’t! ♀️

Who’s the real owner? Legal battle or family feud?

“NTA. Tough love may be necessary, but therapy could help.”

Last Updated on December 2, 2023 by Diply Social Team