Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy family drama brewing. Meet our main characters: a successful 42-year-old electrical engineer and his 33-year-old sister, Sarah. Growing up, their parents made a deal – they’d pay for college, but after that? The kids were on their own. Now, as the parents plan to retire and live it up, tensions are rising. Did they make the right call, or are they being unfair? Let’s dive in and see how this family feud unfolds!
The Comfortable Childhood
The College Fund Deal
School Money, Not Free Money
Parents’ Retirement Plans
Harsh but Fair?
Setting Us Up for Adulthood
Parents Deserve to Enjoy Life
Doing Well Despite No Inheritance
Internet Weighs In: Parents’ Retirement vs. Kids’ Inheritance!
Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got ourselves a classic case of family drama! Our hardworking parents sacrificed to give their kids a good life and college education, but made it clear that after that, the kids were on their own. Now, as the parents get ready to enjoy their golden years, some are questioning if they’re being too harsh. But hey, didn’t they earn the right to spend their money how they want? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this spicy situation! ️
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Sibling rivalry over inheritance, sister called out for laziness.
Cheers to setting boundaries and being a supportive sibling!
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Sister demands inheritance, blames parents. Brother calls out entitlement. NTA
NTA commenter sympathizes with ungrateful daughter’s desire for help.
Sister wants handouts, brother teaches her a lesson.
Sibling defends parents, calls out sister’s entitlement. NTA.
Sibling defends parents’ decision to not fund sister’s education.
Exploring the potential reasons behind sister’s demand for inheritance.
Not everyone is cut out for a college degree. NTA
Sibling refuses sister’s inheritance demand, advises her to grow up.
NTA. Education is a gift, not an entitlement.
Curious about her education choices? No judgment, just questions
Brother’s NTA verdict questioned. Can parents pay for technical schooling?
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Sister is justified in wanting to enjoy her hard-earned money
Setting boundaries is NTA, but missing major family event is difficult.
NTA. Money was specifically for education, not short term fun
Encouraging career planning over handouts
NTA, but commenter suggests parents could have compromised with sister
Sister won’t take responsibility for her own life
Sibling defends sister against strict parents, calls out inappropriate criticism
Curious commenter asks about pricey travel plans.
Brother stands up to entitled sister over inheritance. NTA
College isn’t for everyone – parents should stop controlling daughter’s life
A nuanced perspective on a complex family issue
NTA. Sibling keeps asking for things parents said no to.
Asking for context on daughter’s education and opportunities.
Valid alternative paths to college education are discussed.
Encouraging alternative paths for education, NTA comment section
Suggests funding family reunion to avoid expectations. NAH.
Sibling shares similar experience and calls sister entitled. NTA
NTA. Parents set boundaries on inheritance, sister’s choices valid.
Generous offer or entitled demand? Who’s in the right?
NTA, but family reunion costing 20k? Weird AF
Sibling shuts down entitled sister’s inheritance demands. NTA
Sister demands inheritance, but NTA brother shuts her down.
Sister demands inheritance, gets called out for entitlement
Sibling shares experience dealing with entitled family member. NAH.
Education-only inheritance with a catch. Generous or unfair?
Questioning family dynamic and reunion cost, suggests alternative paths to success.
Sister refuses to work hard, demands inheritance. Brother shuts her down.
College shouldn’t be a consolation prize. NTA.
Clear and fair rules, sister is responsible for her life.
Sister’s regrets don’t make her blameless, NTA brother shuts her down.
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Entitled daughter gets put in her place!
Sister wants money, ignores parents’ trade school suggestion.
Digging deeper into the situation: Is there more to it?
Unsatisfied commenter seeks more information
Brother sets boundaries with ungrateful sister over college tuition.✌
Sister not entitled to inheritance, consequences for her choices.
NTA. Parents are generous and daughter ungrateful.
Sister demands inheritance, but NTA brother offers education instead.
Sibling supported for not giving into entitled sister’s demands
NTA defends parents’ decision to pay for college, calls out sister’s entitlement.
Brother shuts down entitled sister demanding inheritance.
Sibling defends parents against entitled sister’s demands.
Sister demands inheritance, but parents set clear boundaries. NTA
Sibling defends parents against entitled sister’s unreasonable demands
Brother defends parents’ decision, calls out entitled sister.
Daughter demands inheritance, brother shuts it down. Fair and reasonable.
Sister refused support, demands inheritance – brother stands his ground
Sister refused education, now demands inheritance – NTA shuts down entitlement
Sister demands inheritance, brother reminds her consequences of actions. NTA
Daughter wants fish handed to her for free, NTA wins
Parental generosity is not a license for entitlement
Encouraging advice on supporting oneself through education.
Supportive comment suggesting alternative education options for sister, NTA sentiment.
NTA shuts down entitled daughter’s inheritance demands
Sibling rivalry over inheritance sparks debate on family values.
Gracious response shuts down potential inheritance arguments.
NTA teacher shares struggles with student loans and homeownership.
User calls out entitled daughter, suggests better wording for parents.
Debate over parents’ responsibility to fund family reunions sparks conflict.
Empathetic comment suggests reasons for sister’s education choices.
OP’s lack of support for struggling sister makes him YTA.
Daughter demands inheritance but refuses to improve herself. NTA.
NTA. Brother shuts down entitled sister demanding inheritance.
