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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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

bdathorne 6

Wednesday 5 December 2012 21:28

Wow I definitely didn't see that coming. Perhaps you should have talked with your son about what he wanted. I know it's crazy, but not ALL teenage boys want a car for their birthday.

Schiffy 18

Wednesday 5 December 2012 21:29

So, your life sucks because your son actually has his priorities in the right order?

zombiekitten87 12

Wednesday 5 December 2012 21:37

Hmm. That's a bit of a reversal... Sorry he didn't appreciate it, but at least he's got his head on straight!

Iniezian 18

Wednesday 5 December 2012 21:47

This FML is from Israel. At age 18, your son would be going straight into the army to do his mandatory national service. I would think that there would be little to no time to for him drive around in his nice car for the next 3 years.

CoffeeChickBlows 13

Wednesday 5 December 2012 21:55

Except if you know anything about the Israeli national service, not all ethnic groups are subject to it, and anyone can be exempted for all kinds of reasons.

Iniezian 18

Wednesday 5 December 2012 22:48

But Israel is 75% Jewish, so I would wager that OP is too. And the IDF is cracking down on draft dodging more now, from what I hear.

Daederoth 10

Wednesday 5 December 2012 21:51

In no way do YDI. I would be grateful.

BVBARMY1238 9

Wednesday 5 December 2012 21:53

Ungrateful somewhat?

SwtCherryPie 26

Wednesday 5 December 2012 21:58

Maybe you should have talked to your son beforehand about what he wanted. Im sure at some point in your conversations with him he has spoken about this.

yeongji 31

Wednesday 5 December 2012 22:22

YDI.. for spoiling your son with such a big gift (when he should earn his money to buy it and if you get him a car now, what are you going to buy him next? a house?) and for not setting your priorities right.