A child’s milestones are a moment of celebration, no matter if they’re taking their first steps or getting a degree.

But what happens when a father dismisses an accomplishment because they think their kid can do more?

In today’s story, a man’s brother just got his bachelor’s degree in biology, but instead of being proud of him, their father made a rude comment.

Let’s read the whole story.

AITA For standing up for my brother’s Biology degree

My younger brother just got his bachelor’s in biology and he started medical school.

My dad sent him a picture of the degree since out of state, saying ‘can’t wait for a real degree’.

My dad has a bachelor’s in engineering but he never used it, and works as a truck driver.

I asked him why he said that to my brother, since a bachelor’s in biology is a good degree.

But he doubled down.

He said that it was worthless and until he becomes a doctor it doesn’t matter.

I said to him that it’s not worthless and he can literally work full-time at a lab right now if he wants to.

He kept saying that it’s not worth anything.

Things escalated.

I told him that his degree is worthless because biology is harder than engineering and since he didn’t use his degree, he’s the one with the worthless degree.

He got his feelings hurt and said ‘why would you say that to me?’ Called me disrespectful and ungrateful.

AITA?

He could have just said “Congratulations! Can’t see what you accomplish next!”

Let’s see how Reddit reacted to this.

This person simply disagrees.

Anyone would get defensive at that remark.

Exactly.

Many possibilities that deserve recognition.

That was unnecessary.

Just be proud of your son.

If you liked that story, read this one about grandparents who set up a college fund for their grandkid because his parents won’t, but then his parents want to use the money to cover sibling’s medical expenses.