Teen Refuses To Take A DNA Test Because He Is Afraid His Father Won’t Pay For His College

A family breakup can turn into a mess fast, especially when cheating, paternity doubts, and college money all land in the same argument. In this case, a teen is being asked to take a DNA test after his dad learned his mom may have cheated around the time he was conceived.

Some of the siblings already agreed to the test, but OP is terrified of what happens next. He does not look much like his father, and he is worried that refusing will cost him the support he needs for school.

Now the whole situation hangs on one painful question, and the answer could change everything.

OP asks:

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OP’s dad found out his mom was cheating on him around the time she got pregnant.

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And he asked his kids to take a DNA test. Some of the kids did.

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But OP is afraid because he doesn't look like his father...

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OP is afraid his dad would cut him off.

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He is starting school soon and is afraid his parents won’t pay for it.

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OP is living with his mom but doesn't talk to her because he is angry.

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This story is heartbreaking. We can understand that the father is hurt and angry, but why is it his child's fault? He isn't responsible for his origin; he didn't choose to be born. He didn't choose his parents either.

That is exactly what makes this so painful.

Redditors are unanimous.

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This also mirrors an AITA argument over parents refusing to repay an $18,000 loan.

The parents are the A-holes here.

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It is a no-win situation.

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This is on everyone's mind: Hugs. It's all we can do.

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This would be a proper name for the sub...

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You can't abandon your kid like that.

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OP's mom cheated, and that's bad. But what the father is doing is even worse...

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How? That's what everyone is wondering.

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People don't have an answer.

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OP is terrified.

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This is, sadly, true.

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Don't 18 years mean something?

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The bottom line is:

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DNA is just DNA. Caring is what makes a parent.

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OP posted an update:

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Unfortunately, we didn’t receive an update on the whole situation because OP deleted the account. We hope everything works out.

But can it? Even if the test proves that man is OP’s father, the damage is already done.

They can’t ever go back to the way they were before. The relationship is ruined for good. And for what?

For a piece of paper that proves what? What is the "father" trying to achieve here?

Ruin this kid's life?

That kind of damage does not disappear overnight.

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