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The original was posted on /r/AmItheAsshole by /u/Important_Trick9440 on 2023-09-15 18:22:39.

my 48M old and I have a 20-year-old son. I pay for his college expenses and give him a monthly allowance of $300, trying to make his life easier as much as possible.

Two years ago, my son was diagnosed with depression and started taking medication. He stayed on it for six months until his condition improved. The doctor then advised him to continue the medication for an additional two years as a preventive measure to avoid relapse.

I'm responsible for covering the cost of his medication, providing him with an allowance, and paying for his college expenses. I haven't given him any other responsibilities.

A couple of days ago, we had an issue between us, and he got upset with me. He hasn't been speaking to me or responding at all, and I got angry at him because I believe he's the one at fault.

Today, he asked me for money because his medication is about to run out, and he needs to buy a new supply. I told him that I won't give him the money because he's a grown adult and should take the responsibility to save up and purchase it himself.

He got mad and told me that he didn’t have any money and that i’m being absurd by refusing to pay especially that “ i’m putting his health at risk?”

When my wife found out she snapped at me and called me AH for apparently caring for revenge more than my son’s health?

AITA for trying to teach my son a lession?