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Dad Makes Daughter Do House Chores In Return For Menstrual Pads, The Internet Goes Berserk On Him

Dad Makes Daughter Do House Chores In Return For Menstrual Pads, The Internet Goes Berserk On Him

The Internet Is Furious With This Dad Who Is Making His Daughter Do Chores To Repay Him For Buying Her Menstrual ProductsDad Makes Daughter Do Chores In Exchange For Menstrual Products, And People Are Not OK With ThisDad Threatens To Stop Buying Daughter Menstrual Products If She Doesn't Do Chores, Gets Called Out For His SexismDad Expects His Daughter To Do Chores But Not His Son, Because The Girl Has To 'Repay' Him For Menstrual ProductsDad Makes His Daughter Do Chores But Not His Son, Says She's 'Paying Him Back' For Menstrual ProductsDad Is Bombarded With Criticism After Saying He Expects His Daughter To Do Chores In Return For Him Paying For Her Menstrual ProductsDad Comes Under Fire From Everyone After Saying He Expects His Daughter To Do Chores In Return For Him Paying For Menstrual ProductsDad Receives No Sympathy After Saying He Expects His Daughter To Do Chores In Return For Him Paying For Menstrual ProductsEveryone With Common Sense Says This Dad Is A Jerk For Saying He Wants His Daughter To Do Chores In Return For Him Paying For Menstrual ProductsSexist Man Seeks Validation On The Internet For Making His Daughter Do House Chores In Exchange For Menstrual Products, The Internet Loses It
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How some people react to the fact that women menstruate can sometimes make you think that we’re living in the Dark Ages. And one dad took the cake when it came to making the internet lose it with how backward his thinking is.

A dad asked the ‘AITA’ community over on Reddit if he was in the wrong for making his daughter do extra chores because he has to “spend extra” on her each month because of her periods. Let me repeat that: this dad makes his teenage daughter do chores as a way to ‘pay him back’ because he spends additional money each month on her because of her biology.

You’ll find the dad’s full post below, dear Pandas. Spoiler warning: it’s so unfair, you might just spend a minute or two staring blankly at the screen, wondering how people like this can exist.

A dad infuriated the internet when he shared how he makes his daughter do chores around the house in exchange for menstrual products

Image credits: Imgorthand (not the actual photo)

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What adds an extra layer of unfairness to the whole circus of a situation is that this dad doesn’t make his son do any chores. Even though he spends a ton of extra money on his son’s extracurricular activities.

The dad has an overly pragmatic, utilitarian, and you could say even robotic view of his family members: he looks at his relationship with them in purely economic terms. He believes that his son has a better chance of getting a college scholarship, so he invests more money into him and doesn’t want him to ‘waste’ his time doing chores.

Meanwhile, he thinks that his daughter’s extracurricular activities are “just a hobby” and he doesn’t think that they’ll go anywhere.

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What’s more, when his daughter rebelled and said that she won’t be doing any chores anymore because it isn’t fair, her dad called her a brat, causing her to run away and live with her aunt. The dad was furious that his siblings were “coddling her” and supporting her.

Reddit was furious with the entire situation. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with asking your kids to pitch in around the house, but to make it conditional and withholding menstruation products is just downright wrong. One redditor hit the nail on the head when they said that the father was “pink taxing” his daughter’s entire existence and turned her into an indentured servant.

Period-shaming, unfortunately, is far more common than you’d think the modern world would allow for. For instance, one study found that a whopping 42 percent of American women have experienced period-shaming while 58 percent said that they felt embarrassed for even being on their period at all. It’s a natural part of life, but how some parts of society react to it is devastating.

Here’s how people reacted to the story. Like you probably expected, people were dumbstruck by the unfairness of it all

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Jonas Grinevičius

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Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

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UncleRussian
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah no... The fact that he says that his sons curriculum can get him into college and hers is just a hobby already tells me that he's the type of guy who calls an engineer Hotline and if he hears a woman says "Can I speak to a man please?"

Bird lover
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That scenario reminds me of a friend of mine, she runs a local Tires & Auto Repair and one time a dude came in to get his car fixed and my friend greets him and stuff until he says "Can I get a guy to fix my car, it's not that I'm sexist or anything, I just think they might have some more experience." (My friend ran the place as mentioned earlier and was the MOST experienced, which she explains) but he insists on a guy. My friend got fed up and explained that either SHE was gonna fix his car or HE was gonna find another place. AND HE LEFT. He f*****g left rather than let a girl fix his car.

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varwenea
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is most definitely the AH!!! To menstrual-shame and pink-tax his own daughter is forking insane!!! E is right to move out, even his son is telling him.

Tammy Schoch
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No ones pointing out the awful way that he's teaching his son to treat women as well. Great role model Dad.

Marianne
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1. If you have children, it is your responsibility to give them all the supplies they need (including pads for girls). 3. Your kids don't owe you for raising them. 2. Teenagers of both sexes need to learn how to run a household, so both should do chores equally. 4. Sports are not more important than music.

Michał Jastrzębski
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Your kids don't owe you for raising them" this exactly. If its HIM that got her into this world in the first place, its on HIM to provide her with what she needs.

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vogonpoet
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. Sounds like my ex-husband. It was my fault for being a woman. As well as being pregnant, that was my fault apparently. AND with TWINS! That was my fault too, and my fault for being sick for months, so he couldn't help me apparently. Now he has four teenage daughters and he pays... absolutely f*** all for anything for them. Thankfully they're all with me, 14,000 km from him, and they all think he's a f***assheadhole.

Viviane
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm glad you left - apart from how he treated you, your daughters have learned that his behaviour is a deal-breaker.

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Gin Marie
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Four meals a week and all the household chores? For, what, a box of tampons and another of pads once every two frickin' months?

Elizabeth Molloy
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish! I could go through 8-12 super plus tampons per day when I was a younger woman.

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Carol Emory
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, they can call CPS on you because what you are doing is called psychological and emotional abuse. You are basically punishing your daughter for being a girl. I say that seriously can mess a person up. You are definitely the AH. Sad part about it for you is I think your son realizes it too. I can't see him supporting you on this.

Hans
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some parents might sit down and ponder a second about the concept of unconditional love.

Vicky Zar
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly!!! "You cost me money, pay me back!" is such an awefull thing to say to your children.

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Samantha PandaNotBored
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It has to be a fake posting . If not, then I think the girl needs to call childlike or something to that effect . She maybe able to stay with her aunt , which I think would be better for everyone

Mewton’s Third Paw
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s so obviously fake. People fall for everything. Kids are too impressionable to even be online at this point.

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Kiem Gallagher
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YTA - a big one too. The world already punishes your daughter enough for being a woman - she will earn less (at least 18%!) than her male counterparts, the world is simply more dangerous for her, she will more than likely be sexually harassed (81% of women) if not assaulted (1 in 5 women), she will have to pay more for her personal hygiene products for no reason whatsoever except pink packaging and cursive writing, not to mention women also spend more in health insurance and healthcare, she is underrepresented in government, and I could go on... all of these are FACT CHECKED btw. So, how about you teach your daughter she deserves equality by splitting chores between her and her brother? But you're probably too far gone so I can just hope your daughter stays with your sister for good.

Sam Kunz
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd like to punch him in the mouth real hard then make him do chores for a Tylenol. Does he think she gets her period for fun? Just waste dads money? What 1940s time warp did he fall out of?

rabbitsrabbit
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So what happens if his son doesn't get into college? Would he have to pay back the total extra-curricular fees with slavery?

CatWoman312
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He doesn’t deserve his daughter. I hope her aunt takes over custody.

QueenMiri
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are more than an asshole. You are a sexist piece of s**t. You are literally punishing your daughter for being born a women and you are teaching your son to be a sexist and to mistreat women. Disgusting. I hope your daughter never comes back to you. What a monster.

Nirity
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why it is so hard to remember A womAn = one single womAn, womEn = more than one womAn = many womEn. Same goes for the word man: a mAn = one single mAn, mEn = more than one mAn = many mEn. At least it's not A WOMENS, but maybe soon will become, people has no idea what the ''a'' in front of words stands for.

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Davor Jelacic
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You gna present your kids with an itemized bill of all the expenses when they hit 18? What a douche...

Nomadus Aureus
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hopefully, kids will be presenting him with a bill for old-aged care. I mean this is exactly the kind of parent that doesn't deserve jack from his kids. Looks like at least the brother is sane.

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RoseTheMad
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So.. he expects that his son is actually going to be chosen for a professional team? He needs to get real... it's literally 1% out of probably a fair few million college athletes that are chosen and drafted onto professional football teams, otherwise, it's just a F*****G. HOBBY.

Salma Hernández
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this kind of people is looking for approval. He is saying people is calling an asshole and sexist, but he insist he is not. And to prove he is not, he is trying to find someone who thinks like him.

AlmightyOne
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Asshole indeed! He sounds like the kind of douchebag who is demeaning and possibly creepy to female workers at stores, supports toxic masculinity, and understands nothing about women whatsoever. Shame on him. 😠

Rose Golden
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YTA, she can't control her need for pads.You're a sexist p***k.

Easily Excitable Panda
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So... she's essentially an unpaid maid who takes care of picking up after her father and brother, and then is threatened with retaliation when she expresses an opinion? His brother and sister aren't "coddling" her: they're treating her like a human being.

Clearly sunny
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm disgusted, he's revolting. Can he please get hit by a bus already!

A Head
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jeez. What's next? "You wanna sleep?, well you're going to have to pay for that bed!" It's a basic necessity. Don't buy them? Have fun having your couch cleaned every month. Side note: this actually happened to me - one of my daughter's friend started her period while sitting on our couch. She was upset/embarrassed, we were supportive/kind, but we definitely had to do some deep cleaning.

Moo Moo Futch
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm going to assume his wife who passed away was basically the house slave and sees women as the help only so he is using his daughter as the help now. Pretty awful. What a misogynistic s**t bag.

Laura Dawson
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what a piece of work the Dad is! Firstly he chose to have kids with his wife therefore he has to provide for them til they are grown. Having a period is something any sane person knows can’t be helped & using it as a punishment on his daughter is borderline abuse. So she’s to bleed for about a week because she didn’t sweep the floor. Both Dad & son are just as able bodied & live there too so yeah pitch in. Reminds me of my office, they made the junior who was always a young girl make the teas & coffees but the other junior was a male & never asked because “he was a guy.”

Stephanie Keith
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It saddens and sickens me that people like this exist. Because now he is breeding and teaching his kid's to be this way. Which will only carry on to the next generation and so forth and so on. It's just sad that people teach their kid's to be this way and they instinctively behave the same way. It's a vicious cycle that never stops.

Aunt Sally
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The daughter has to do chores to pay her father back for purchasing pads and tampons? Hmm... I bet the dad pays for his sons condoms without blinking an eye.

Cassie
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He essentially said, "I treat my son like a god and my daughter like a little bitch, but that doesn't make me sexist and I did nothing wrong!" Dude's delusional and he's not doing either one of those kids any favors. Son is missing learning opportunities and daughter is being oppressed. What a mess.

Peppy Piplup
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dad thinks that dancing won't get her anywhere in life? Quick, nobody tell him about Billy Elliot, the movie about a boy who subverted gender roles and succeeded in life by becoming a ballet dancer. His head might explode.

Leodavinci
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless that son is extraordinarily exceptional in his sports, they aren't going to help him get into college. Unrealistic dream for many athelete wanna-bes. Out of all the high school atheletes I knew, only one guy even made it to a college team. Dad's an AH anyway.

deanna woods
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This guy is a sexist idiot and I am so glad that my father didn't treat my sister and I differently because of our sex. This guy's daughter is going to end up not wanting anything to do with him and it also seems like his son doesn't like it either.

Vicky Zar
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Since when do parents expect their children to pay them back for stuff like this? What an asshole.

Kines Tezja
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great, now I'm angry. BUYING PADS IS A HOBBY "IN HIS OPINION".

Gay Llama
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think he thinks the pads are a hobby, he mean her activities are. But either way he's TA.

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Ambar
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*me using my big brain* both children cost money, you making your daughter do chores but your son isn't doing chores why does it seem the father thinks that girls should all the work but boys are meant to relax also you paying for the pads doesn't count as payment to me...

Demi Zwaan
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't believe this is real. This is just karma farming and starting a flame war. Of course he knows this is sexist and ridiculous, if it were true.

Nomadus Aureus
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can 100% see this happening in my country. Girls in my generation were treated as second-class at best. I was 27 when I first met a guy who does chores. And it was a couple of thousand kilometres away from home.

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Zucchini
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WHY THE HELL WOULD ANYONE ACT LIKE THIS!!! good on her finding a new place to stay, her father is horrible!

Leo Domitrix
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I admit freely my first reaction to this dad was colored (and not pink) by my own late father: "Kill that stupid sumbitch!" b/c, yeah, he is .... like a rabid animal has to be put down for the safety of others.

Heather W
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd say fine, don't pay for them, then bleed on his f'in couch. And bed. And anything else I could sit on. One day I'd pick his laundry. Hell, I'd use his socks as pads.

Jennifer Forshee
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She should just free bleed around the house and dad can pay for that.

Anna Rush
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YTA in every possible way! How can a grown man be so God awful 🤮

Justine Queequag
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are a poor excuse for a father maybe you should do more chores to cover your own expenses

iblowsheep
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Disclaimer. I just saw the thumbnail and heading on the main page, and went striaght for the comments section. Don;t think i even need to see or read anything further. What a F*bag full of a festering bullshit this SOB is.

BAN CAPITAL LETTERS
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're going to make your children do chores for their basic necessities, don't expect them to take you out for dinner or brunch when they're older.

Ozacoter
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dont expect them to pay your medicines when you are old and sick

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Elizabeth Molloy
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

50! Has this guy time travelled from the 18th century? I'm 51! What a twat!

AzKhaleesi
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your own son told you that you were an asshole, which I'm glad because that means that he isn't picking up on the horrible traits you are instilling on these young adults. I am sad for your wife watching this from beyond. How you survived this long without CPS intervening is beyond me. No I don't expect you to be perfect and I imagine it's been hard being a single dad... but damn. Did you refuse to help your wife when she had her period? I just can't even with you. I'm not angry but I am sad.

Don't Look
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He doesn’t know what an asshole is. He’s something much worse.

Cain Hargreaves
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His wife died because it was the only way to get away from this weird control-feak.

Patti Vance
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yes, definitely the a-hole. but, i have some questions: she cleans shared living spaces; why doesn't everyone clean after themselves? re monthly supplies, does the son not use deodorant, toilet paper, soap as those are 'monthly supplies' as well? since it seems dad provides for all of son's needs, are condoms included? if so, that is also a 'personal' supply. and, it is good to know that the son also thinks his dad is being an a-hole, not that it would change his behavior. as for being abusive-not really. but, most definitely sexist. if i were the kids i would conspire w/each other to take care of their own things and let dad deal with his own stuff. sounds like dad just wants to be taken care of as he was before his wife passed and the daughter is just convenient.

Octavia Hansen
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Considering it's female children who take care of aging parents -- she will remember this and not be around. Son will marry — he will not help you. Karma has pay back for good and bad behavior. When you are alone staring out a window in a hospital or old folks home, they will not hate you — they won’t even think about you. You don't deserve children, especially females.

Gay Llama
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um even if the daughter's extracurricular activities were "just a hobby" (they're not) his son's going to college is not as important as her getting monthly supplies she needs. YTA all the way.

LaTresha Casey
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YTA, congratulations. I not sure why everyone is mad and yelling at you! Good for you for teaching your daughter hard work ethics, sense of her worth, and responsibilities. You also are teaching her a valuable lesson about trust and accountability. She will grow up knowing that because of you she will be strong, independent. I appreciate the message you instilled on her that she will NEVER DATE A man like like you. She will have compassion, and be blessed because she probably been dealing with your emotional abuse for years. Thank you for allowing her to have the strength to leave and will probably never come back. I am elated that you given her a voice to testify in the CPS case that is/was/will be filed on you. I call that extreme parenting. You have shown her what not to want and she will better without you! Thanks daddy!

Lola
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is definitely a douchebag for doing this.

E. Rangel
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have left a long time ago, yeah life isnt fair thats life u on the other hand are a true asshole, so if u marry again are u going to have ur new wife do nasty sex acts on u to pay for her pads or makeup? Uwho died and said u were GOD geesh u are a f@#$%ing moron.

Franc Esca
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an old story. I'm surprised it's circulating again. He's never gonna see her again when she turns 18

Katinka Min
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank God the girl has an uncle and aunt to live with. Also: Cleaning and cooking four times a week? Just how much does her dad think a few stupid packs of pads cost???

Miriam L
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you go on AITA and end your post with "I'm not doing anything wrong," then you really just want validation, and you are in the wrong place. (Is it wrong in the context of needing a call to CPS? Probably not given just the facts above, but that doesn't mean he's a good dad, just that there are far too many out there who are SO MUCH worse.) Does his son use deodorant? Also a personal care product, and he might use more of it than his sister because of sports. Why is only she asked to work for some of her basic needs? Also, just... The man needs a brain adjustment. Starting by giving him one, I think his skull is currently filled with rotten cabbage.

Robin DJW
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

UN. BELIEVE. ABLE. TA is stuck in the 50's, and he wasn't even alive then.

Knoxy
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow... This guy is 100% the a-hole. This is abuse and control.

Patty Squarepants
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it completely lost on this guy that HIS SPERM is responsible for the child being a female, thus needing pads in the first place? So basically it's his fault she needs them.

Alex Hall
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should not be real. If it is, this p.o.s. should be jailed. This isn't just bad parenting, it's illegal. In addition to the illegality, it is gruesome and abusive.

UncleRussian
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah no... The fact that he says that his sons curriculum can get him into college and hers is just a hobby already tells me that he's the type of guy who calls an engineer Hotline and if he hears a woman says "Can I speak to a man please?"

Bird lover
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That scenario reminds me of a friend of mine, she runs a local Tires & Auto Repair and one time a dude came in to get his car fixed and my friend greets him and stuff until he says "Can I get a guy to fix my car, it's not that I'm sexist or anything, I just think they might have some more experience." (My friend ran the place as mentioned earlier and was the MOST experienced, which she explains) but he insists on a guy. My friend got fed up and explained that either SHE was gonna fix his car or HE was gonna find another place. AND HE LEFT. He f*****g left rather than let a girl fix his car.

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varwenea
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is most definitely the AH!!! To menstrual-shame and pink-tax his own daughter is forking insane!!! E is right to move out, even his son is telling him.

Tammy Schoch
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No ones pointing out the awful way that he's teaching his son to treat women as well. Great role model Dad.

Marianne
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1. If you have children, it is your responsibility to give them all the supplies they need (including pads for girls). 3. Your kids don't owe you for raising them. 2. Teenagers of both sexes need to learn how to run a household, so both should do chores equally. 4. Sports are not more important than music.

Michał Jastrzębski
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Your kids don't owe you for raising them" this exactly. If its HIM that got her into this world in the first place, its on HIM to provide her with what she needs.

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vogonpoet
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. Sounds like my ex-husband. It was my fault for being a woman. As well as being pregnant, that was my fault apparently. AND with TWINS! That was my fault too, and my fault for being sick for months, so he couldn't help me apparently. Now he has four teenage daughters and he pays... absolutely f*** all for anything for them. Thankfully they're all with me, 14,000 km from him, and they all think he's a f***assheadhole.

Viviane
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm glad you left - apart from how he treated you, your daughters have learned that his behaviour is a deal-breaker.

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Gin Marie
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Four meals a week and all the household chores? For, what, a box of tampons and another of pads once every two frickin' months?

Elizabeth Molloy
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish! I could go through 8-12 super plus tampons per day when I was a younger woman.

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Carol Emory
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, they can call CPS on you because what you are doing is called psychological and emotional abuse. You are basically punishing your daughter for being a girl. I say that seriously can mess a person up. You are definitely the AH. Sad part about it for you is I think your son realizes it too. I can't see him supporting you on this.

Hans
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some parents might sit down and ponder a second about the concept of unconditional love.

Vicky Zar
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly!!! "You cost me money, pay me back!" is such an awefull thing to say to your children.

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Samantha PandaNotBored
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It has to be a fake posting . If not, then I think the girl needs to call childlike or something to that effect . She maybe able to stay with her aunt , which I think would be better for everyone

Mewton’s Third Paw
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s so obviously fake. People fall for everything. Kids are too impressionable to even be online at this point.

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Kiem Gallagher
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YTA - a big one too. The world already punishes your daughter enough for being a woman - she will earn less (at least 18%!) than her male counterparts, the world is simply more dangerous for her, she will more than likely be sexually harassed (81% of women) if not assaulted (1 in 5 women), she will have to pay more for her personal hygiene products for no reason whatsoever except pink packaging and cursive writing, not to mention women also spend more in health insurance and healthcare, she is underrepresented in government, and I could go on... all of these are FACT CHECKED btw. So, how about you teach your daughter she deserves equality by splitting chores between her and her brother? But you're probably too far gone so I can just hope your daughter stays with your sister for good.

Sam Kunz
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd like to punch him in the mouth real hard then make him do chores for a Tylenol. Does he think she gets her period for fun? Just waste dads money? What 1940s time warp did he fall out of?

rabbitsrabbit
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So what happens if his son doesn't get into college? Would he have to pay back the total extra-curricular fees with slavery?

CatWoman312
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He doesn’t deserve his daughter. I hope her aunt takes over custody.

QueenMiri
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are more than an asshole. You are a sexist piece of s**t. You are literally punishing your daughter for being born a women and you are teaching your son to be a sexist and to mistreat women. Disgusting. I hope your daughter never comes back to you. What a monster.

Nirity
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why it is so hard to remember A womAn = one single womAn, womEn = more than one womAn = many womEn. Same goes for the word man: a mAn = one single mAn, mEn = more than one mAn = many mEn. At least it's not A WOMENS, but maybe soon will become, people has no idea what the ''a'' in front of words stands for.

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Davor Jelacic
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You gna present your kids with an itemized bill of all the expenses when they hit 18? What a douche...

Nomadus Aureus
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hopefully, kids will be presenting him with a bill for old-aged care. I mean this is exactly the kind of parent that doesn't deserve jack from his kids. Looks like at least the brother is sane.

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RoseTheMad
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So.. he expects that his son is actually going to be chosen for a professional team? He needs to get real... it's literally 1% out of probably a fair few million college athletes that are chosen and drafted onto professional football teams, otherwise, it's just a F*****G. HOBBY.

Salma Hernández
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this kind of people is looking for approval. He is saying people is calling an asshole and sexist, but he insist he is not. And to prove he is not, he is trying to find someone who thinks like him.

AlmightyOne
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Asshole indeed! He sounds like the kind of douchebag who is demeaning and possibly creepy to female workers at stores, supports toxic masculinity, and understands nothing about women whatsoever. Shame on him. 😠

Rose Golden
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YTA, she can't control her need for pads.You're a sexist p***k.

Easily Excitable Panda
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So... she's essentially an unpaid maid who takes care of picking up after her father and brother, and then is threatened with retaliation when she expresses an opinion? His brother and sister aren't "coddling" her: they're treating her like a human being.

Clearly sunny
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm disgusted, he's revolting. Can he please get hit by a bus already!

A Head
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jeez. What's next? "You wanna sleep?, well you're going to have to pay for that bed!" It's a basic necessity. Don't buy them? Have fun having your couch cleaned every month. Side note: this actually happened to me - one of my daughter's friend started her period while sitting on our couch. She was upset/embarrassed, we were supportive/kind, but we definitely had to do some deep cleaning.

Moo Moo Futch
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm going to assume his wife who passed away was basically the house slave and sees women as the help only so he is using his daughter as the help now. Pretty awful. What a misogynistic s**t bag.

Laura Dawson
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what a piece of work the Dad is! Firstly he chose to have kids with his wife therefore he has to provide for them til they are grown. Having a period is something any sane person knows can’t be helped & using it as a punishment on his daughter is borderline abuse. So she’s to bleed for about a week because she didn’t sweep the floor. Both Dad & son are just as able bodied & live there too so yeah pitch in. Reminds me of my office, they made the junior who was always a young girl make the teas & coffees but the other junior was a male & never asked because “he was a guy.”

Stephanie Keith
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It saddens and sickens me that people like this exist. Because now he is breeding and teaching his kid's to be this way. Which will only carry on to the next generation and so forth and so on. It's just sad that people teach their kid's to be this way and they instinctively behave the same way. It's a vicious cycle that never stops.

Aunt Sally
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The daughter has to do chores to pay her father back for purchasing pads and tampons? Hmm... I bet the dad pays for his sons condoms without blinking an eye.

Cassie
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He essentially said, "I treat my son like a god and my daughter like a little bitch, but that doesn't make me sexist and I did nothing wrong!" Dude's delusional and he's not doing either one of those kids any favors. Son is missing learning opportunities and daughter is being oppressed. What a mess.

Peppy Piplup
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dad thinks that dancing won't get her anywhere in life? Quick, nobody tell him about Billy Elliot, the movie about a boy who subverted gender roles and succeeded in life by becoming a ballet dancer. His head might explode.

Leodavinci
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless that son is extraordinarily exceptional in his sports, they aren't going to help him get into college. Unrealistic dream for many athelete wanna-bes. Out of all the high school atheletes I knew, only one guy even made it to a college team. Dad's an AH anyway.

deanna woods
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This guy is a sexist idiot and I am so glad that my father didn't treat my sister and I differently because of our sex. This guy's daughter is going to end up not wanting anything to do with him and it also seems like his son doesn't like it either.

Vicky Zar
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Since when do parents expect their children to pay them back for stuff like this? What an asshole.

Kines Tezja
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great, now I'm angry. BUYING PADS IS A HOBBY "IN HIS OPINION".

Gay Llama
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think he thinks the pads are a hobby, he mean her activities are. But either way he's TA.

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Ambar
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*me using my big brain* both children cost money, you making your daughter do chores but your son isn't doing chores why does it seem the father thinks that girls should all the work but boys are meant to relax also you paying for the pads doesn't count as payment to me...

Demi Zwaan
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't believe this is real. This is just karma farming and starting a flame war. Of course he knows this is sexist and ridiculous, if it were true.

Nomadus Aureus
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can 100% see this happening in my country. Girls in my generation were treated as second-class at best. I was 27 when I first met a guy who does chores. And it was a couple of thousand kilometres away from home.

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Zucchini
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WHY THE HELL WOULD ANYONE ACT LIKE THIS!!! good on her finding a new place to stay, her father is horrible!

Leo Domitrix
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I admit freely my first reaction to this dad was colored (and not pink) by my own late father: "Kill that stupid sumbitch!" b/c, yeah, he is .... like a rabid animal has to be put down for the safety of others.

Heather W
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd say fine, don't pay for them, then bleed on his f'in couch. And bed. And anything else I could sit on. One day I'd pick his laundry. Hell, I'd use his socks as pads.

Jennifer Forshee
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She should just free bleed around the house and dad can pay for that.

Anna Rush
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YTA in every possible way! How can a grown man be so God awful 🤮

Justine Queequag
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are a poor excuse for a father maybe you should do more chores to cover your own expenses

iblowsheep
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Disclaimer. I just saw the thumbnail and heading on the main page, and went striaght for the comments section. Don;t think i even need to see or read anything further. What a F*bag full of a festering bullshit this SOB is.

BAN CAPITAL LETTERS
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're going to make your children do chores for their basic necessities, don't expect them to take you out for dinner or brunch when they're older.

Ozacoter
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dont expect them to pay your medicines when you are old and sick

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Elizabeth Molloy
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

50! Has this guy time travelled from the 18th century? I'm 51! What a twat!

AzKhaleesi
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your own son told you that you were an asshole, which I'm glad because that means that he isn't picking up on the horrible traits you are instilling on these young adults. I am sad for your wife watching this from beyond. How you survived this long without CPS intervening is beyond me. No I don't expect you to be perfect and I imagine it's been hard being a single dad... but damn. Did you refuse to help your wife when she had her period? I just can't even with you. I'm not angry but I am sad.

Don't Look
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He doesn’t know what an asshole is. He’s something much worse.

Cain Hargreaves
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His wife died because it was the only way to get away from this weird control-feak.

Patti Vance
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yes, definitely the a-hole. but, i have some questions: she cleans shared living spaces; why doesn't everyone clean after themselves? re monthly supplies, does the son not use deodorant, toilet paper, soap as those are 'monthly supplies' as well? since it seems dad provides for all of son's needs, are condoms included? if so, that is also a 'personal' supply. and, it is good to know that the son also thinks his dad is being an a-hole, not that it would change his behavior. as for being abusive-not really. but, most definitely sexist. if i were the kids i would conspire w/each other to take care of their own things and let dad deal with his own stuff. sounds like dad just wants to be taken care of as he was before his wife passed and the daughter is just convenient.

Octavia Hansen
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Considering it's female children who take care of aging parents -- she will remember this and not be around. Son will marry — he will not help you. Karma has pay back for good and bad behavior. When you are alone staring out a window in a hospital or old folks home, they will not hate you — they won’t even think about you. You don't deserve children, especially females.

Gay Llama
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um even if the daughter's extracurricular activities were "just a hobby" (they're not) his son's going to college is not as important as her getting monthly supplies she needs. YTA all the way.

LaTresha Casey
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

YTA, congratulations. I not sure why everyone is mad and yelling at you! Good for you for teaching your daughter hard work ethics, sense of her worth, and responsibilities. You also are teaching her a valuable lesson about trust and accountability. She will grow up knowing that because of you she will be strong, independent. I appreciate the message you instilled on her that she will NEVER DATE A man like like you. She will have compassion, and be blessed because she probably been dealing with your emotional abuse for years. Thank you for allowing her to have the strength to leave and will probably never come back. I am elated that you given her a voice to testify in the CPS case that is/was/will be filed on you. I call that extreme parenting. You have shown her what not to want and she will better without you! Thanks daddy!

Lola
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He is definitely a douchebag for doing this.

E. Rangel
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have left a long time ago, yeah life isnt fair thats life u on the other hand are a true asshole, so if u marry again are u going to have ur new wife do nasty sex acts on u to pay for her pads or makeup? Uwho died and said u were GOD geesh u are a f@#$%ing moron.

Franc Esca
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an old story. I'm surprised it's circulating again. He's never gonna see her again when she turns 18

Katinka Min
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank God the girl has an uncle and aunt to live with. Also: Cleaning and cooking four times a week? Just how much does her dad think a few stupid packs of pads cost???

Miriam L
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you go on AITA and end your post with "I'm not doing anything wrong," then you really just want validation, and you are in the wrong place. (Is it wrong in the context of needing a call to CPS? Probably not given just the facts above, but that doesn't mean he's a good dad, just that there are far too many out there who are SO MUCH worse.) Does his son use deodorant? Also a personal care product, and he might use more of it than his sister because of sports. Why is only she asked to work for some of her basic needs? Also, just... The man needs a brain adjustment. Starting by giving him one, I think his skull is currently filled with rotten cabbage.

Robin DJW
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

UN. BELIEVE. ABLE. TA is stuck in the 50's, and he wasn't even alive then.

Knoxy
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow... This guy is 100% the a-hole. This is abuse and control.

Patty Squarepants
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it completely lost on this guy that HIS SPERM is responsible for the child being a female, thus needing pads in the first place? So basically it's his fault she needs them.

Alex Hall
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should not be real. If it is, this p.o.s. should be jailed. This isn't just bad parenting, it's illegal. In addition to the illegality, it is gruesome and abusive.

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