A woman shares her story of being raised in a household with rigid gender roles, where her education was not valued. Her parents paid for her brothers' college but refused to pay for hers. She secretly applied and was accepted with a partial scholarship, but had to work and take on debt to finish her degree. After years of barely speaking to her parents, they asked for a relationship. She asked for an apology and a specific explanation of why they were sorry. When they wouldn't elaborate, she asked for the same amount of money they spent on her brothers' college expenses. Her demand resulted in tears and accusations of being immature from her brothers. Read on to find out what happened next.
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Breaking gender norms: One woman's struggle for education and independence
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Strained relationship with parents over college tuition and domestic roles.
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Woman demands $100k tuition refund from unapologetic parents 💸
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Woman faces backlash for asking parents to pay for tuition 💰
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A woman describes her upbringing in a household that believed in rigid gender roles, leading to her parents not valuing her education. After secretly applying and getting accepted to college, she was forced to take on debt and struggle while her brothers had their tuition, books, and living expenses fully covered. Years later, her parents apologize for causing her pain but refuse to specify how they did so. The woman asks for $100k in reimbursement, like her brothers received, to prove their sincerity. Her request leads to a heated argument with her parents and backlash from her brothers. Read on for the reactions to this controversial demand.
NTA! Congrats on your accomplishments and standing up to bigotry 🎉
HelenDamnnation | HelenDamnnation
NTA, reasonable request for repayment from unsupportive parents with ulterior motives.
OuchLOLcom | OuchLOLcom
Unfair treatment of woman by parents, NTA for asking reparations. 👍
BaconFaceHappyPants | BaconFaceHappyPants
NTA. Despite a difficult upbringing, she persevered to become an engineer. Her parents failed to acknowledge her hard work and bravery. She proved she wanted it, and now they're suddenly interested because she's pregnant and fulfilling an expected gender role. Stand firm and continue to live life by your own principles.
Mission_Spray | Mission_Spray
Commenter shows support for OP and calls out entitled family members 💪
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Woman rightfully demands college tuition from neglectful parents and brothers 💰
SilenceConnoisseur | SilenceConnoisseur
Woman seeks apology and restitution from parents for gender discrimination.
Trasl0 | Trasl0
Pushing sexism on grandchild? 🤔 Grandparents are TA.
fatapolloissexy | fatapolloissexy
Sibling support for tuition repayment sparks hope 👍
gdddg | gdddg
Setting boundaries and achieving a degree - NTA 🎓👏
Stw_Reylla | Stw_Reylla
Financial ties may pressure relationships. ESH. 💰🤝😒
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Demanding accountability from parents who favored siblings. 🔍
grw313 | grw313
Female engineer shares similar experience, supports OP's decision. 💪
C2BK | C2BK
Demanding tuition for relationship: fair or not? 🤔
FlyingPuebloEscobar | FlyingPuebloEscobar
Commenter calls out toxic parenting behavior, supported by replies.
UberToSchool | UberToSchool
Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries. 💪🏼
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Setting boundaries and consequences for parents' favoritism. 🚫👨👩👧👦
ChuckUFarley74988 | ChuckUFarley74988
Supportive comment and solidarity with OP for fair treatment. ❤
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Universal philosophy on atonement shared, parents' actions not mature.
haemaker | haemaker
Demanding college tuition back after unsupportive parents. Fair or not?
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Family values should extend to equal treatment of their children. 🎓
the_last_basselope | the_last_basselope
Eloped without parents, now asking for tuition repayment. 🤔
GTdeSade | GTdeSade
Parental misogyny sparks debate in college tuition dispute 🤔
NotHisRealName | NotHisRealName
Supportive comment suggests therapy to set boundaries with uncaring parents 🙏
ConsistentCheesecake | ConsistentCheesecake
Commenter sympathizes with OP's situation and predicts future pressure.
Moonshae295 | Moonshae295
Stand your ground! 💪 You're not immature, they're privileged.
susan2552 | susan2552
NTA, but parents might be. 🔥
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Congrats on being independent! Toxic family? Keep the baby safe! 🎉
wildferalfun | wildferalfun
Sarcastic comment gets real; highlights societal sexism and bigotry. NTA.
bumbling__bee | bumbling__bee
Cutting off toxic parents. 🚫👨👩👧👦
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Parents only value child after pregnancy, sibling doesn't care. 💔
ForDepth | ForDepth
Is a $100k check enough to excuse sexist behavior?
mercurialchemister | mercurialchemister
Demanding tuition refund from parents, justified or not? #FamilyDrama 💰
Snoo-56102 | Snoo-56102
Breaking free from toxic parents, vague apologies won't suffice ⭐️
lincra | lincra
Cutting off toxic parents: NTA takes charge of future 🚪
Froggetpwagain | Froggetpwagain
Demanding college tuition repayment with a twist 😎
idc_name | idc_name
Shiny steel spine! Protect your baby with love. #NTA ❤️
MdmeAlbertine | MdmeAlbertine
Take the money and run! 😷
MeepsG | MeepsG
Breaking free from traditional gender roles. 👩👧👦
Cayke_Cooky | Cayke_Cooky
Watch out for gender expectations post-pregnancy 👀👶
MichaelaLondon | MichaelaLondon
Parents refuse to apologize and want relationship for grandbaby's sake. NTA.
1neitherherenorthere | 1neitherherenorthere
OP's parents refuse to apologize for not supporting relationship. 💔
TooManyAnts | TooManyAnts
Cutting ties with parents over tuition - justified or extreme? 💸❌
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Demanding college tuition refund- justified or too far? 💰
patrick95350 | patrick95350
Parents show conditional love, apologize not enough for unfair treatment.
Eternaljudgment | Eternaljudgment
Twin's college paid for, but I had to work. NTA. 🤬
engg_girl | engg_girl
Navigating toxic family dynamics in r/raisedbynarcissists community 🧐
princess_puffpuff | princess_puffpuff
Put yourself first! NTA for not forgiving their inadequate apology. 👏
annoyedpotatolady | annoyedpotatolady
Sibling support is important, even when parents aren't. ✊
allfun27 | allfun27
The burden of parents' bad financial choices on their children 😔💸
mrsproffessormdesq | mrsproffessormdesq
