For many teenagers, going to college is an important step toward becoming an adult, and some kids require a little more growing up on the way than others. Like u/indyarchyguy‘s daughter, who apparently refused to tell her parents which college she decided on because needlessly stressing them out about deadlines and money was «fun» for her. Many people in the comments of u/indyarchyguy‘s AITA post pointed out that OP could simply let his daughter’s little game backfire, using the situation as a teachable moment. A «f*ck around and find out» kind of moment, if you will. A «stupid games win stupid prizes» sort of thing. But the tough love approach is always easier said than done when you care about your kid and their future.