AITA for telling my son it’s a good thing he’s pretty?

A father, who has four children with varied career paths, recently upset his son with a degree in Dance by saying, “It’s a good thing you’re pretty.” The son was struggling to plan his future and sought advice from both parents, who reinforced rules about becoming self-sufficient.

The father’s comment, intended as encouragement, was taken to mean the son should rely on his looks rather than pursue meaningful work. Now, the son and his other mother are angry, feeling the father undermined his potential. read the original story below…

‘ AITA for telling my son it’s a good thing he’s pretty? ‘

Here’s the input from the Reddit crowd:

Was the father’s attempt at humor unfairly dismissive, or just tough love? Share your thoughts below!