Water Park Owner Fires His Own Son: Justified or Too Harsh?

Owning a family business can be tough, especially during a pandemic. But what happens when your own son takes advantage of his position and causes chaos at your struggling water park? One dad had to make a tough decision when his 16-year-old son acted like an entitled brat, demanding freebies and causing trouble. The dad fired his son and made him work for free, picking up trash on Saturdays. But is this punishment too extreme, or is it just what the teenager needs?

The Struggling Water Park

Hiring High Schoolers

Son Joins the Team

Entitled Brat Alert

Security Calls the Boss

Dad to the Rescue ‍♂️

Son Gets Fired and Banned

Punishment: Trash Duty ️

Wife Disagrees with Punishment

Dad’s Perspective

Son’s Shenanigans

More Troubles

Behind the Snack Bar

Dangerous Actions

Seeking Suggestions

Dad’s Dilemma: Justified Punishment or Too Harsh? ‍♂️

This dad is facing a tough situation as his 16-year-old son wreaks havoc at the family’s struggling water park. After firing his son and making him work for free, he’s unsure if the punishment is too extreme or if it’s just what his son needs. With his wife disagreeing and the family business at stake, he’s seeking suggestions for a more appropriate punishment. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this family drama…

Teaching humility and consequences. NTA

Water park owner fires son for drinking; NTA but illegal-adjacent

Parenting done right NTA sets son straight.

Commenter praises father and asks for tips on owning a water park

Water park owner’s son let friends misbehave, fired justifiable?

NTA parent gives reasonable punishment to entitled child

Commenters fear for the future generation

Disciplining the boss’s kid: NTA sets a good example

Teaching kids not to be entitled: NTA

Should the owner treat his son like any other employee?

Parent sets boundaries for entitled child at water park ‍♂️

Water park owner’s son called a derogatory term, family upset

Commenter agrees with firing and curses, NTA verdict.

Parenting disagreements can lead to tough decisions. NTA.

Volun-told or true volunteer? NTA comment sparks debate

NTA. Son stole, mistreated co-workers, drank, and used r-slur. Trash pickup punishment.

Stealing from dad’s water park? NTA says trash duty.

Former lifeguard praises water park owner for firing entitled son.

Father fires son from water park business for wasting inventory.

Teaching humility: Father fires entitled son from water park

Parenting done right

Parent proposes community service for son’s friends, declines offer for free labor

Commenter firmly supports NTA verdict with added emphasis.

Parenting done right: discipline with a lesson, not just punishment

Son fired for cause, but how long will he work free?

Son fired from family business, commenters support dad’s decision.

Son fired for ableist slur and unsafe grilling. NTA verdict.

Father-son work dynamics discussed in NTA comment.

Struggling with a lazy son who disrespects you and the park? NTA, but cutting off his allowance may not be the solution. ‍♂️

Teaching good values is crucial. Punishment fitting

Working at a family business: fair punishment or too harsh?

Compassionate comment and reply express concern for special needs child

User suggests multiple punishments for fired son’s behavior.

Teens can be little sh*ts, but NTA dad delivers lesson

Suggests a fair punishment for son’s misbehavior.

Water park owner’s son banned as a patron but not as family

Family business, family rules. NTA for firing son.

Suggested alternative tasks for fired son, but team conflicts remain.

Parenting done right! NTA for holding son accountable.

Father takes tough love approach with son, sparks shock.

Supportive comment with advice for family conflict.

Teaching accountability: Father fires son from water park.

NTA suggests community service for son’s behavior towards special needs employee

Firing your own son? NTA according to labor laws

Respect the rules! NTA for enforcing them

Ouch! Harsh but fair? NTA fires own bratty son

Parenting done right

Proud father fires son, commenters approve. Tough love wins

Putting your son in a jester outfit? NTA or ESH? ‍♂️

A suggestion for a positive, humbling punishment for the son.

Surprising twist! Commenter thinks NTA after reading the article

Dad’s decision to fire son after unacceptable behavior: NTA

Firing his own son? NTA comment supports the tough decision.

Father-son feud at water park leads to tough decision

Parenting done right: no underage smoking or drinking allowed

Balancing discipline and financial independence for a teenage son ‍

Sending son to volunteer may teach him to value livelihood

Teaching a lesson: Water park owner fires entitled son

Park owner’s son broke rules, committed violations, NTA for firing.

Surprising twist leads to clear NTA judgement

Proud dad fires son, commenters approve!

This commenter supports the owner’s decision

Owner’s son gets fired for bad behavior. NTA