Picture this: two twins, each with their own college fund, but with very different ambitions. One twin, a driven young woman, dreams of becoming a doctor and has been working tirelessly to graduate early and save money for med school. The other twin, a laid-back young man, is more interested in living the ‘college experience’ and taking extra semesters, which will cost a pretty penny. When the parents suggest using the med school money to fund the brother’s extended college stay, tensions rise and the siblings clash.
Hard Work Pays Off
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The Brother’s Plan
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College Funds & Tuition
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The College Experience
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Extra Time, Extra Cost
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Parents’ Concerns
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The Disney Dilemma
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Selfish or Sensible?
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Sister’s Stand
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Parents’ Perspective ️
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The Ultimatum ⚖️
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Edit: Gratitude & Clarification
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Siblings at a Crossroads: Med School vs. College Life
The situation has reached a boiling point, with the sister furious at her brother’s demands and her parents’ suggestions. She’s worked hard for years to save money for med school, while her brother seems to prioritize partying and a relaxed college life. Is it fair for her to give up her dreams and hard-earned savings to fund her brother’s extended college experience? Or should the brother find another way to finance his education? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this sibling showdown…
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Sibling rivalry over college funds, loans, and partying
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Don’t let your brother’s bad behavior be rewarded. NTA
NTA for feeling outraged at parents’ favoritism towards lazy brother
Choosing med school over college savings, NTA receives support
Parents taking college fund for brother, NTA should get money back
Taking a loan for med school is unfair. OP is NTA.
Breaking free from toxic family dynamics to pursue med school
NTA. Remind your parents of the equal funds. Hustle on.
Commenter predicts family will expect financial help in future.
NTA suggests equal funding and no reward for overspending.
Commenter is not at fault and angry about something
Brother needs to take responsibility and parents need to stop coddling
Don’t let the fear of debt dim your med school dream
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Parents controlling college funds, commenter NTA, some self-contribution.
College student chooses to prioritize mental health over med school.
NTA. Parents reneged on college funds. Brother will suck them dry
Deserve a break after hard work. Parents reneging on promise. NTA.
Take control of your money and stand up for yourself
Stand up for yourself and set boundaries. NTA
Protect your college fund from your parents
Sibling rivalry: One twin’s success despite unequal treatment
Supportive response to unfair parents.
Smart move to minimize medical school loans
Protect your finances! NTA u/tigerchildbites, secure your account now
Sibling drama over college fund and favoritism. ♀️
Twin siblings share funny moments and gender differences
A student advises how to handle a broken promise diplomatically
Take control of your hard-earned money and enjoy a deserved vacation!
Sibling’s college expenses causing family drama. NTA.
Valid anger over loan disparity. NTA and justified
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Advocating for yourself is key
Stand up for yourself and set boundaries with your parents
Sibling rivalry over college funds. You deserve every penny
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Being a twin is cool, but not when it comes to finances. NTA.
Don’t let hard work be a punishment
Planning ahead pays off, but why should it be punished?
Don’t let your parents hold you back from achieving your dreams
OP’s parents control the money, but they’re rewarding sloth. NTA
Sibling favoritism? NTA for feeling upset.
Protect your college fund! ️ Don’t let parents sabotage.
Unfair parental treatment of successful child vs. procrastinating child.
A supportive comment section can be a game-changer
Twin’s college experience vs med school dreams. NTA.
Sibling favoritism and financial burden in med school.
Sibling rivalry over med school funds. NTA for setting boundaries.
Stand your ground and secure your future.
Sibling rivalry: Hardworking twin vs lazy twin. NTA stands up.
Stand up for yourself! Let your parents know it’s not okay to punish you for succeeding. NTA
No drama here, commenter is NTA
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Secure your bank account and stand up for your dreams!
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Sibling rivalry over med school dreams vs. college experience
Encouraging response to sibling conflict over student loans
Sibling favoritism: NTA punished for hard work, brother coddled for laziness.
Stand up for yourself and your twin. NTA
Calculate the costs and ask for your fair share
Protect your college fund! ️ Parents, don’t be a**holes.
Graduating early and working hard, NTA for using education fund
Motivated OP unfairly punished by parents favoring less-driven sibling
Take control of your finances and follow your dreams.
NTA comment receives no replies.
Suggesting twin to get loans for med school, fair enough?
Sibling rivalry: commenter supports OP’s decision to prioritize education
Sibling rivalry over finances and college experience.
Respect boundaries even with twins
Commenter receives resounding support for being NTA
NTA. A prime example of the stereotype! Congrats on your hard work.
Gender bias in education and finances. NTA.
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