My Parents Threw Me Out; I Need to Pay for College

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Angry_squirrel

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thevillageidiot13 said:
If I wee you, and it pains me to say this, I'd bite my tongue and apologize. A job at the same time as college can be difficult, and student loans may haunt you for the rest of your life.

That said, if they make your life so difficult that you think it would affect your performance in college, maybe it would be better to try and get a loan, and ask a friend if you can move in with him. You'll find this option much easier to live with, and hell, maybe in the future your parents will come back and apologize.

Either way, good luck.
 

mysecondlife

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I'm sorry for your relationship with your father. I was there too.

But with something avoidable as cleaning after yourself, it is best to apologize and get the access to the bank account. Surely few days of hurt in swallowing your pride is better than years of having to pay off student loans.

I don't know the whole story between you and your father so my advice might not be great but...

Next time, don't leave any traces for your father to link back to you. Wash the dishes you used, make your bed, return items where it was after you use it... simply don't get too comfortable around the house and avoid interaction with him... Don't give him reason to talk to you so you don't have to talk back to him.

You endured it for so long. Just endure few more years and (hopefully) you're out of his hair forever.
 

thevillageidiot13

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mysecondlife said:
I'm sorry for your relationship with your father. I was there too.

But with something avoidable as cleaning after yourself, it is best to apologize and get the access to the bank account. Surely few days of hurt in swallowing your pride is better than years of having to pay off student loans.

I don't know the whole story between you and your father so my advice might not be great but...

Next time, don't leave any traces for your father to link back to you. Wash the dishes you used, make your bed, return items where it was after you use it... simply don't get too comfortable around the house and avoid interaction with him... Don't give him reason to talk to you so you don't have to talk back to him.

You endured it for so long. Just endure few more years and (hopefully) you're out of his hair forever.
Mind if I PM you to discuss this situation further?
 

Continuity

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Screw em, get a loan. Sounds like you're better off without them. This is assuming you're studying a sensible degree that will get you a job right? otherwise a loan would be a pretty stupid idea.
 

bjj hero

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thevillageidiot13 said:
I agree, to a certain extent. At the same time, though, I feel like... a man can only put up with so much. Does that make sense?
Thats part of growing up and becoming your own person. As you are ready to leave you will feel like that. Just don't do anything rash until you are ready. It can be hard out there if you are on your own.

You will also find yourself here again in the future. A douchey boss etc. Don't burn your bridges until you are ready to move on and know what you are doing.
 

Avistew

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I can definitely understand that kind of situation, I've been in a somehow similar one. There was no physical abuse but constants arguments, being put down, etc, basically my parents made me feel worthless. I ended it trying to make it on my own and it was hard, it still is, and it sucks.
I understand what it's like to have to stay around people you're merely tolerating. However, as I understand it college usually houses you, right? So going to college means getting your education AND being away from them.
I'd do that. It will suck knowing you depended on them for that, but if you want, for your pride's sake you can start an account after you get a good job, save up in it until you reach the amount your schooling cost, and then give it to them.

I would still get a job because you might need to get away at any time, or your dad might change his mind or something, and then you'll need to be ready for plan B. But please let the taking a loan and trying to make it on your own be your plan B. You degree will still be yours. You will have earned it through your studying and your efforts. And if the fact your dad paid makes you feel like you owe him, which you don't want, then pay him back. At least there will be no interest and no obligation to pay back if you can't find a good job once you get your degree.

But really, you have the upper hand if you make them pay. I know, as long as they're paying for you you're under their power. I get how it feels. I get how it sucks. But if you can live that way for a little bit, not even your whole degree, the more you can do it, the better in the long run. If you take a student loan after two years, you'll have less debt for instance, and you'll have had more time to save money for part of it, too.

Do look into scholarships though. Looks carefully in your area and apply for every little thing you can. It might help too.
 

mysecondlife

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thevillageidiot13 said:
mysecondlife said:
I'm sorry for your relationship with your father. I was there too.

But with something avoidable as cleaning after yourself, it is best to apologize and get the access to the bank account. Surely few days of hurt in swallowing your pride is better than years of having to pay off student loans.

I don't know the whole story between you and your father so my advice might not be great but...

Next time, don't leave any traces for your father to link back to you. Wash the dishes you used, make your bed, return items where it was after you use it... simply don't get too comfortable around the house and avoid interaction with him... Don't give him reason to talk to you so you don't have to talk back to him.

You endured it for so long. Just endure few more years and (hopefully) you're out of his hair forever.
Mind if I PM you to discuss this situation further?
by all means go ahead. I'm not sure if I can get back to you in timely manner though.
 

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ediblemitten said:
i'd fake the apology, take the money, go to college and never see them again. If they treated you as poorly as you say, they deserve much worse.
I agree fake the apology take the cash. Work your tush off at collage make a awesome life for yourself and never speak to or see your folks (especially dad) also I'd report him to police if he hits you at 19....that's assult in my book
 

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thevillageidiot13 said:
Hey. Basically, my parents and I have never really gotten along. Growing up, I got beaten and verbally abused and just generally made to feel like shit all the time. After a year of college, I moved back in for summer. I managed to put up with my parents for about two months, then my dad and I got into a fight and I got beat down (physically). I moved out, and now, my parents have given me an ultimatum: apologize or lose the money I need for college. I firmly believe that I'm in the right, and I can't possibly apologize and mean it.

My mom *says* that she supports me but that my dad has frozen their joint account (and, therefore, "her hands are tied"). But, my mom has a major history of lying to me to support my dad, and I don't know if she can be trusted. My dad, on the other hand, I can't apologize to. The last 19 years have taught me that he is violent, abusive, oppressive, and not to be trusted in any way, shape, or form.

I feel like I have a good thing going for me already as a college student. I have a 3.95 GPA and I'm hoping to eventually go to graduate school for a PhD. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what working while studying will do for me; I have a feeling that it'll put a huge wrench in my plans by ruining my grades.

So... Help me. What do I do? Do I take out a loan? Do I fake an apology (against every instinct)? But, I don't want to give either of them the *satisfaction* of believing that they were in the right for the last 19 years. Is it lawful for one owner of a bank account to freeze a joint account without the approval of the other holder? I need input, experience, advice, and insight. Thanks.
From my experience, only very special conditions (such as a divorce) enables only one half of a joint account holder-ship to freeze an account, I smell a rat. Unless I'm wrong about that.

This may be a long shot, but could you take this problem to your college? Explain your situation and maybe ask for a Scholarship since you have a really good GPA? I honestly don't know how the system works in America. Are there any student friendly loan institutions to go to? But yeah, I would say getting a job would be the other thing to do here. But if you believe you are in the right then hold your ground. Offer a hand of reconciliation, apologise for things you know you're sorry for but don't give ground on anything you're right on. Your parents need to learn they can't control you anymore, and if that means cutting you off then so be it. Just caving to them will be the most toxic thing you can do IMHO.
 

jobu59749

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As someone who works for a bank, according to the FDIC regulations put in place by the government, this only applies if it is a regular bank and not a Federal Credit Union. If it is a regular bank, one owner may not restrict the access of another owner unless the owner has given written consent.

Irregardless, I understand what you're going through. I went through it all myself. The difference, i'm not as book-smart as you. I can't give a concise answer to your dilemma as it comes down to what do you want more, the ease of getting through college and less financial difficulties or do you stand-up to the bastard that has been the one negative influence in your life that you've constantly fought against and feel better about you? That's a tough choice, the choice was made for me when my father went to prison and died while there. I wish you could be so lucky.