Kids, Parents and Miscellaneous: Buzzkill

Buzzkill

By ouch - this FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff - United States - Nashville

Today, for the fifth time since my parents got divorced, my father has decided he doesn't want to pick me up for his weekend because I'm "too responsible to have fun with." FML

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Tuesday 16 April 2013 22:46

Then egg his house, he'll never suspect a thing.

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It's a perfect opportunity to use your powers for evil, he'll never suspect you since you're the responsible one!

Comments

MidnaLink 33

Tuesday 16 April 2013 23:40

*sigh*… good try, Noor.

AlexiAwesome 10

Tuesday 16 April 2013 23:47

He's giving you room to "mess up"

AlexiAwesome 10

Tuesday 16 April 2013 23:48

He's giving you wiggle room

ShawnBushOG 9

Tuesday 16 April 2013 23:55

he seems like too much of a "bro"

SystemofaBlink41 27

Wednesday 17 April 2013 0:04

28- I found it funny...

simoncat 11

Wednesday 17 April 2013 0:40

No wonder your parents divorced. Your father is an immature asshole. I'm sorry for you, as you bear the brunt of his assholishness. Be glad it's only on scheduled weekends, not daily.

MakinMills 12

Wednesday 17 April 2013 0:53

lighten up a bittttt

BellaBelle_fml 23

Wednesday 17 April 2013 1:11

Look up the definition of irony and try again.

fityfo54 8

Wednesday 17 April 2013 1:18

When did they get divorced? I mean because 5 is a pretty low number just sayin.

BellaBelle_fml 23

Wednesday 17 April 2013 3:24

It doesn't matter how long they've been divorced. Wether it be 6 months or 6 years, it's still pretty hurtful to know that your own father doesn't like or want to spend time with you and has made that fact clear. Parents should WANT to spend time with their kids not because they are fun to be around, although that does make it easier and more enjoyable, but because they are their child and should be loved unconditionally.