A college student’s Reddit post has sparked outrage after she shared that her parents asked her to use her college fund to help pay off their debts.
In the post, the woman, posting under u/yosuw, wrote that the money, originally set aside by her grandparents for her education, was suddenly seen by her parents as a way out of their financial troubles. The student’s decision to refuse has left her facing backlash from her parents and questioning her role in the family. Newsweek spoke to licensed therapist Jillian Amodio about how the original poster (OP) can navigate the difficult situation.
In the post, the OP began with an explanation of her situation. “I just started college this year. Ever since I was little, my grandparents set up a…
