AITAH for forcing my sin to give me half of “his” income.?
A Reddit user recounted a tale of familial discord triggered by a lottery victory. Having secured a prize of $1,000 daily for the rest of his life, the user first proposed giving the winning ticket to his 19-year-old son, stipulating that the son would remit half of the earnings to him until his death.
The son felt that receiving only half was unjust and proposed that his father accept just 20%. Because of this, the user chose to take the entire amount and is currently intending to establish a trust for his son, which will take care of his future expenses, such as schooling and a place to live.
The son is angry and feels deceived, while the user’s former spouse is requesting a portion of the assets despite their divorce occurring several years prior. Continue reading the complete account to discover how the user addressed this matter.
‘ AITAH for forcing my sin to give me half of “his” income. ?’
I hit the jackpot in the lottery – a daily payout of $1,000 for the rest of my life. At 58 years old, with a 19-year-old son, I approached him with a proposition. I offered him the winning ticket on the condition that he would share half of the earnings with me for the remainder of my life, after which he would inherit the full amount. He replied that he needed time to consider the offer.
He returned and argued that demanding 50% wasn’t truly equitable. He pointed out that I potentially had four more decades to live. He suggested that his need for the funds might be greater and proposed I accept 20%. I told him I’d consider it. I endorsed the ticket and opted for the single payment.
I’m consulting with a lawyer to ensure my son’s future is secure. His schooling will be fully funded, and later in life, he’ll essentially receive a house without cost. A trust will be established, providing him with substantial financial support throughout his life. Yet, he’s angry because I reneged on a previous offer.
I believed I was acting intelligently, yet I underestimated his avarice. Furthermore, he informed my former spouse about the funds, and she is enraged that I am not sharing any with her. Our divorce was finalized several years ago. I have no obligations to her. Regardless of your request, I will not provide you with anything. The reason I am posting anonymously should be obvious.
Check out how the community responded:
Jervic94 − NTA. This a classic case of giving someone an inch and them trying to take a mile. Your ex’s opinion doesn’t matter ignore her.
degenerate-titlicker − This m**on said no thanks to 500USD per DAY!? No offense, I know he’s your son, but man what a greedy a**hole holy s**t. 500 every f**king day? Wasn’t enough… Needed more. Wow.
[Reddit User] − Your son is a greedy i**ot for not taking your 50% offer!
Economy-Control4915 − If I won the lottery that would be a secret between me, God and the IRS.
Fortunato_NC − A 19-year-old kid tried to negotiate from $180K/year for doing nothing to $290K/year with zero leverage and was surprised when it blew up in his face? What a maroon.
If my dad had presented me with that proposition, I’d be at his front door each day bearing his money, a box of twelve doughnuts, and his coffee prepared precisely to his taste.
celticmusebooks − EDITING TO ADD: Hilarious how many rude comments a typo can generate, LOL it’s fixed now so go back to your basements til mom calls you for lunch, LOL.
“I propose giving you $500 daily until my death, after which I will give you $1,000 each day.” “Here is my alternative offer.” LOL. Frankly, your son doesn’t seem ready for college.
camkats − Wow you are an amazing parent. I would have jumped at your offer. Now he will tell everyone and they will be asking you for money all the time. Set yourself up well and get someone to oversee your son’s money because he will blow it.
joeyb82 − NTA. Sounds like your son and wife are both greedy fucks who deserve nothing. Good on you though for setting it up where his education will be paid for and so on. More than he deserves, from what your post indicates.
No_Lavishness_3206 − I looked it up. In Canada at least the lump sum is $7,000,000. Pretend you get to keep the whole thing. Invested properly it should get you $700,000 a year. That is almost double $365,000 a year. . NTA. Your kid was greedy but I think his mom probably talked him into that counter offer.
nO-AREa153 − NTA – legally the money is yours, but his greediness showed
Do you believe the father acted justly when deciding what to do with the lottery prize, or should he have stuck to his initial agreement with his son? How would you navigate a sudden influx of wealth while considering family relationships? Post your opinions in the comments!
