Often, we find ourselves in the midst of a complex family dilemma, where personal principles and familial ties intersect.
A user took to the forum and asked, “Am I wrong for announcing to my prejudiced stepfather that I’ll not be sharing my college funds with my stepbrother?”
Backstory:
The Original Poster (OP), an 18-year-old female, discovered a few months ago that she had been accepted into her dream school, an Ivy League institution.
OP Was Elated
OP was elated, and her parents shared in her joy. While her family was not wealthy, her grandmother had set aside sufficient money to cover OP’s tuition, allowing her to attend college without any financial burdens.
OP Has A StepBrother
OP has a stepbrother named Damon, who is 19 years old. Damon had taken a gap year, but he wasn’t doing anything productive during that time.
He was also attending college but has chosen a less expensive institution than OP’s Ivy League dream school. According to OP, Damon’s decision to go to college was primarily due to his father’s nagging.
Stepfather Is Pressurizing Her
Lately, OP’s parents, particularly her stepfather, have pressured her to share her college savings with Damon.
However, OP was reluctant to do so because she knew that doing so could result in her incurring debt after graduation, which would ruin her carefully planned financial future post-college.
What Happened Next?
During dinner the previous night, OP reached her breaking point when her stepfather once again discussed sharing her college funds with Damon.
OP firmly declined, but her stepfather had made a “sexist” comment, suggesting that spending so much on a girl’s education was a waste of money.
OP Started Yelling
This provoked OP to yell, telling her stepfather it was not his money to decide what to do with it. She reminded him that her grandmother left the money for her college education and that her gender did not define her intelligence.
However, Damon responded smugly, suggesting he was more intelligent than OP.
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She Disclosed Something
She said that Damon had lied about taking a gap year when he had failed and also accepts that she might have been wrong in this.
OP’s stepfather and stepbrother stormed off after the argument, and OP’s mother had called her a jerk for her comments. OP wants to know if she is right in her stand or wrong?
It Is Your Money
“It’s your money. You actually got into an Ivy League, unlike Damon. And it sounds as if you know enough to not insult someone when you’re asking them for a favor, again, unlike Damon.
Your mother is a jerk, too, though. She should have your back.”
Your StepDad Is A Jerk
“Your step-father is trying to steal your money. He will try to pressure your mother to give it to him. Lock that money down so only you have access to it.”
Your Mom Should Have Stood Up For You
“Not wrong -sorry about your mum though, ridiculous she didn’t stand up for you. But sounds like you’re a smart cookie~ good luck and have a fabulous time at college!”
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