Kids, Holidays and Vacation: Ball and chain

Ball and chain

By Anonymous - 10/09/2021 20:01

Today, my parents tricked me by claiming we were going on holiday, but stopped at grandma"s first, "just to say hi", then left me there with my bags. They dumped me with grandma and went on holiday without me. FML

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By ParentsSleepingOnMyCouch - 13/02/2024 00:00 - United States - Renton

Today, I was awakened by knocking on my door, only to find my parents standing there. Turns out, they booked two one-way tickets to visit me from another country. Their plan? I should scrap my upcoming 2-week vacation to hang out because they invested in this trip. Oh, and they didn't book a hotel. I'm 31. FML

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Shackled

By Merserve - 09/07/2020 02:00

Today, I went over to confront my parents about how my siblings always get to visit and all I do when I’m over is work on their house or take care of grandma. My mom was very upset. Then she snuck out with my sister, leaving me to take care of grandma until she got back. FML

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Even more lonely now

By homealone - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - Canada

Today, my parents left on a trip. I wanted to invite my girlfriend over for a few days so we could spend them together. Then my grandparents turn up, "just for a few days, until your parents return, so you won't be all alone in this big house." FML

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You deserved it 3 993

Freedom

By notsoaloneanymore - 17/06/2016 04:32 - Canada - Mississauga

Today, my parents left on vacation for the week. Taking advantage of my freedom, I was planning on having my boyfriend over. My grandparents just showed up as they "thought I would be lonely." I can't get rid of them. Looks like I'm not having any fun this week. FML

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Tight knit family

By Anonymous - 24/05/2010 17:12 - Canada

Today, I went to visit my parents after 4 years of not seeing them. They'd moved without telling me. FML

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You deserved it 19 608

By lonely - 24/10/2011 14:55 - United States

Today, without telling me, my mom dropped me off at my grandmother's house, and drove off. Now I'm supposed to spend the next month with her. Guess she forgot my grandma died six weeks ago. FML

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You deserved it 3 121

By Familyreject - 02/02/2019 19:00 - South Africa - Johannesburg

Today, I found out that my family has paid for and booked a trip to Dubai without me. They weren't going to tell me until they were about to board but since I was crying that my friend ditched me for my holiday, they thought they would let me know. FML

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You deserved it 256

Safe travels, Grandma

By noyodel - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - Italy

Today, I had been planning a family trip for months. My father had all his bags packed, ready to go in the car. He had my grandmother's ashes in his suitcase, and planned to spread them on a mountain. This morning our car was broken into and everything was stolen. The thief stole my grandma. FML

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The Baby-Sitters Club

By Do I look like a fucking babysitter? - 22/08/2022 00:00

Today, my parents, my two sisters and their significant others went on a vacation and dropped their children at my house without ever asking me. I'm single, live alone, and can barely make ends meet, and they know it. FML

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You deserved it 131

By homeless4Christmas - 24/12/2009 05:54 - New Zealand

Today, I flew my wife, myself and three kids to pay a surprise visit to my parents who were going to be alone for Christmas. When we arrived, we found out they decided to go on vacation. We have nowhere to go. FML

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You deserved it 28 099

RichardPencil 30

Friday 10 September 2021 21:10

Why don't you party with grandma? My late grandma was about the funnest person in my family!

cuz803 44

Friday 10 September 2021 20:39

Make sure you return the favor and go on a holiday without them. It's your receipt which is fair game.

Comments

cuz803 44

Friday 10 September 2021 20:39

Make sure you return the favor and go on a holiday without them. It's your receipt which is fair game.

RichardPencil 30

Friday 10 September 2021 21:10

Why don't you party with grandma? My late grandma was about the funnest person in my family!

Marcella1016 31

Friday 10 September 2021 23:15

That’s a super dick move. Maybe it’s not super fun staying at grandma’s, but to make you think you were going on some big vacation, just to be dropped off somewhere, must’ve been a huge disappointment. At least ******* grow up and tell you in advance. Sorry OP.

ChipBoundary 9

Friday 10 September 2021 23:53

They don't have to tell them ANYTHING. Most likely they knew the OP would pitch a fit and refuse to go, so they were left with no choice.

SirEnigM0nk 22

Sunday 27 March 2022 20:44

You're right: they don't have to tell the kid anything, thereby encouraging the kid to be dishonest and deceitful.

Marcella1016 31

Saturday 11 September 2021 0:19

Idk if I tell my kid we’re going to Disney World and then I take them to the dentist...I couldn’t blame them if they resented me and developed major trust issues. Everyone has their own parenting styles, but IMHO that’s one surefire way to mess up a kid.

xxcutekatxx2 13

Saturday 11 September 2021 1:16

When I was a kid we stopped at my nans on the way to a holiday and decided I didn't want to go and stayed with my nan. Lucky I did as something in the boot was starting to burn a home in a sleeping bag and would have caught fire if I hadn't decided to stay behind. Also enjoy the time with your grandparents whilst you can. You only get so much time with them. Yes it's a dick move what your family done but enjoy it nonetheless and pray they have a terrible holiday haha

Wadlaen 23

Saturday 11 September 2021 9:33

Well, by the sound of it, you'd probably enjoy staying with your grandma more than with your family. I hope she's a kind and fun grandma, and that you can enjoy yourself with her. Best of luck with the rest of your family!