AITA for telling my daughter she could learn something from my friend's daughter, who got a job she didn't?
A father watches silently as his daughter, Anne, grapples with the quiet sting of comparison and missed opportunity.
In the shadow of her best friend Kate’s success, his heart aches knowing Anne’s struggle isn’t just about a job — it’s about feeling seen and valued in her own right. Amid the warmth of friendship and celebration, an undercurrent of tension lingers.
The unspoken pain of dreams deferred and the fierce determination to prove oneself pulse beneath the surface, threatening to unravel the fragile balance of love, pride, and hope within this family’s intertwined lives.
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The original poster (OP) is facing a conflict rooted in comparing his daughter Anne's professional setbacks with the success of his best friend's daughter, Kate.
The OP believes he offered necessary, tough advice about diligence, while Anne feels betrayed and believes her parents are actively favoring Kate's achievements over her own feelings of disappointment.
Was the father correct in pushing his daughter toward accepting the reality of professional competition, or did his direct comparison to her peer invalidate her feelings and damage their relationship?
Should parents prioritize validating disappointment or immediately demanding resilience in career setbacks?