Kids: Today, I bought my son a nice car for his 18th birthday. When...

By Anonymous - 05/12/2012 11:27 - Israel

Today, I bought my son a nice car for his 18th birthday. When I gave it to him, he just got mad and told me that if I really wanted to spend that much money on him, I should've used it to help him pay for college. FML

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By RdL - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, my parents said that they bought me a car. I had been begging for one for a year and they always said that I would have to pay for it myself. I got really excited and went to the garage to see my new ride. It was a Hot Wheels car with a note saying, "Save your money". FML

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The golden child

By Anonymous - 16/09/2023 06:00

Today, my mother's blatant favouritism of my little brother hit an all time high when she got him his dream car for his 18th birthday, to the tune of £7000. Do you know what she got me for my 18th last year? £10 in a card and a bottle of cheap wine that she ended up drinking herself. FML

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By disappointed - 23/09/2011 03:08 - United States

Today, after having saved up my money for months to buy my college-bound son the car of his dreams, I got a phone call telling me it had been totalled during a drag-race. I only gave him the keys two days ago. FML

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Wrecked

By Anonymous - 13/04/2024 02:00 - United States

Today, my dad is mad at me because I refused to buy a truck. An ugly old Isuzu with two flat tires and a missing headlight, and the owner said it needed a new transmission & brakes, but still wanted $8000. Apparently, without consulting me, Dad promised him I'd buy it as payment for guns he bought. Now he's in debt. FML

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By Username - 06/06/2011 03:29 - United States

Today, I just bought a car with all of my own money. Then, when I brought it home my dad informed me that my mom will be driving it to work every day. FML

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Lonesome wheels

By Anonymous - 28/10/2021 11:00

Today, while talking to my parents about my car, my dad said, "Don't put a lot of money into it because we will give you ours when we move." I asked why, and my mom responded, "Well, we helped your sister with her wedding, so this is going to be your wedding gift." I'm getting a car out of pity for not having a wife. FML

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Keep on trucking

By Anonymous - 16/03/2025 16:00 - Romania

Today, six days before I turn 18, my mom totaled her nice BMW. She had promised it to me as a birthday present. My step-dad is giving me his old rusty truck instead, so now I can look like a hick. FML

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And then.....

By Emmpag - 02/02/2020 01:00 - South Africa - Johannesburg

Today, I bought my very first car that I spent years saving for. A few hours after I signed all the papers, I let my boyfriend go for a test drive. He totaled it. FML

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Responsibilities

By Anonymous - 18/12/2021 02:01

Today, my daughter got upset because, even though I bought the car for her when she got her license, I told her it was her responsibility to pay the tax, insurance and MOT every year. End result, my daughter is a selfish brat and I returned the car, but lost a bunch of my deposit money. FML

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By AH. - 07/09/2009 18:16 - United States

Today, I told my parents that all I wanted for my 18th birthday was to go to a restaurant in NYC for a nice dinner. My parents said no, because it would cost too much money. I came home to see my parents had bought a huge TV for $800. We already have 3 televisions. FML

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basserman 5

Wednesday 5 December 2012 16:01

He is right ...

Riya2595 15

Wednesday 5 December 2012 16:01

He maybe ungrateful but just be glad that he wants to learn :)

Comments

Ashley91129 6

Thursday 6 December 2012 7:29

Your son's got a good head on his shoulders. Just remind him he can always sell the car to get the money...

izawesome96 8

Thursday 6 December 2012 7:41

At least he's got his priorities straight

Kade20 4

Thursday 6 December 2012 8:23

Spoiled brat

rahrah27 10

Thursday 6 December 2012 9:00

A college kid myself, I have no need for a car and would find some extra financial support in paying for my degree much more useful. But I guess it depends whether OP's son lives on campus or not. Even if he doesn't live on campus it's generally cheaper to use public transport to get around, rather than paying for all the extra expenses that come with a car.

krob92 4

Thursday 6 December 2012 9:07

i'm a poor college student. i totally wish my parents would by me a car :(

KociaQ 30

Thursday 6 December 2012 9:58

He is right. You have a smart kid at least.

tiya179 3

Thursday 6 December 2012 10:34

At least it wasn't the other way round. He seems to be a responsible teen!

Ugi 26

Thursday 6 December 2012 11:36

That sounds like a lovely surprise and I understand how it would feel ungrateful but the lad has a point - a college degree is a lifelong investment and putting money towards that would be helping to secure his future.