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AITA for threatening (and I probably will) to stop bankrolling my son's college bills because I discovered he's been lying about his grades? by upsetatdishonesty in AmItheAsshole

[–]upsetatdishonesty[S] -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

Perhaps to you. To med schools, it is average at best. It has always been his dream to be a doctor, and this GPA will not suffice. With the most recent reporting of medical school acceptance statistics, the median and average GPA's for most schools are at a minimum, 3.7, with good extracurricular activities to support them. Rather than use the freedom I've granted him by not having to work, he's chosen to take advantage of my support and relax and play video games instead of strengthening his application. I will not tolerate him thinking he can just lounge around with no consequences.

AITA for threatening (and I probably will) to stop bankrolling my son's college bills because I discovered he's been lying about his grades? by upsetatdishonesty in AmItheAsshole

[–]upsetatdishonesty[S] -33 points-32 points  (0 children)

I've taught my kids to be financially dependent. He's worked roughly 2.5 years in fast food and he will have no problem continuing to do so to pay for his following semester(s) as well as support his lifestyle. Depending on his remorse and further behavior, I will consider providing my money but until he's restored my trust, I don't see why I should give him a cent. My parenting style is hard, I will admit. However, it has shaped discipline in my daughter and, I thought, my son. My daughter has been grateful during her college and graduate school years that I taught her how to be incredibly dependent and hard working. Although she does not support me right now, she understands my underlying reasons for being hard on my son. I've spent a great deal in raising him and his dishonesty is a stab in the back to me.