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A Redditor recently shared his story about his decision to skip JEE Mains. But the real takeaway wasn’t his decision to skip JEE Mains. It was the deeply affectionate, unwavering support he received from his father that left readers emotional.
The student explained his situation in a heartfelt Reddit post. He candidly admitted that he didn’t have enough preparation to clear the JEE Mains and had come to terms with the fact that he wouldn’t be able to make it this year. He considered CUET (Common University Entrance Test) instead, noting that he could probably score well there.
After that, he shared, his only remaining option would be the IAT (Indian Institute of Science Aptitude Test), and he expressed his resolve by saying he had no choice but to clear that one, especially since he had more time to prepare for it. The turning point of the post came with a screenshot of the message he sent to his father. The reply he received melted hearts across the internet.
Opening with the words “My cute baby” and filled with affectionate emojis, his father reassured him that clearing JEE wasn't the only path to a BTech degree. He lovingly told his son that BTech was still possible without JEE and ended the message with: “I will take care baby,” a phrase that struck an emotional chord with thousands. It wasn’t just about exams.
In a follow-up message, the Redditor confessed that he had never been able to open up to his parents before. “I’ve never had this kind of relationship with them. I used to just die from inside,” he wrote, adding that he had never spoken with his parents for more than five minutes at a time.
How netizens respondedNetizens were quick to react to the emotional post, flooding the comments with support, admiration, and their own personal stories. Many were deeply touched by the father’s warmth and kindness. Some praised the dad directly, calling him respectful and offering their greetings.
Others contrasted it with their own experiences, sharing how their parents reacted harshly or even stopped speaking to them over exam results. Amid the supportive messages, one user reflected philosophically, suggesting that striving for perfection often robs people of their inner peace. They appreciated the student’s courage in stepping away from the conventional path, seeing it as a win rather than a failure.
Several users encouraged the student to embrace the freedom he now had over his future and advised him to make the most of it without overthinking. One even mentioned that it took their parents an extra year to accept their own academic choices. Others simply gushed over how heartwarming the exchange was, calling it the cutest interaction they had seen between a father and son.
For a few, the father’s tone reminded them of conversations with their closest friends—soft, affectionate, and filled with love. The post became a beacon of emotional healing and connection for many.A netizen said his in this case his father would have disinherited him from his properties.
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