Today, my parents went to the Cayman Islands, leaving me at home in freezing Iowa. Also, even though I never get into trouble, they don't trust me enough to be home on my own. So they hired a babysitter to stay with me until they get back. I'm 17. FML
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Wild Nights Out
Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, my mom left me at home with a babysitter. I'm 17. FML
Today, my dad and stepmom insisted on having a babysitter stay with me while they go off on their 3-week vacation. I'm 22 and work full-time. FML
Today, I found out that my parents are in trouble because they left me home alone for almost two weeks (I'm 16) and my Karen neighbor found out and called social services. FML
Today, I had to cancel all of the plans to go away on a romantic weekend with my boyfriend. My parents are going out of town for a night and I have to stay home a babysit my little sister. She's 19. FML
Today, I tried to surprise my parents by coming home from college for Spring Break. I arrived to find a dark house, with all the doors bolted shut. After calling them, I found out that they have gone on a vacation to Hawaii for a week. I am now locked out of my own house, with no where to stay. FML
Today, I woke up to see my neighbor's 5-year-old daughter next to me. She said good morning and handed me a note from her dad saying that I owe him and he's cashing in. So, I'm babysitting as her parents escape to the Bahamas for two weeks. My annual two week vacation starts today too. FML
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
Today, my dad is threatening to have my mom arrested for reckless endangerment because she and my stepdad left me alone for a month while they went on vacation. I'm 24 years-old. FML
Today, my dad learned how to use the parental controls. I now have an 11 o'clock curfew. I am 17. FML
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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thatdudeguy 0
make love to the babysitter, that will show them.
perdix 31
Is he or she hawt? If so, you know what to do. Turn the babysitter into your own personal ho.
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Comments (164)
IVANTTOCOME 0
The OP is a legal adult in many states.
7rafe7 0
dude if its a chick bang her the whole weekend thatll teach your parents
stephanie911_fml 0
what if she's ugly? & old?
petergurll 0
except OP is a girl ..
Zebidee 9
Turn the lights off.
sarabraun8 7
get the babysitter out somehow and throw a party anyways
RAHDINAHISAWESOM 0
life is not that easy
clintmaggard 0
heyy
mintcar 10
There's a reason why they hired a babysitter. I think you may be lying about the " never getting in trouble" part.
starile 20
Your parents just wanted one damn week to themselves when they could **** all they want without your selfish ass cockblocking them. You want a vacation? Pay for it yourself.
amazinggbaby 2
His main complaint isn't that he wanted to go on vacation, but that he still has a babysitter when he thinks he's old and responsible enough to be left to care for himself.
Horsempeg 25
She* OP is a girl. Look at the sign on the title.
Jessie86 3
you probably deserve it.
iheartglasses 0
Stop bitching. They went on a nice vacation for themselves. I know its extremely hard to realize until you become a parent yourself, but think of all the years they have paid for EVERYTHING you have. And it may seem they dont care, but they do. I love to have breaks from my son but there isn't a moment when hes out of my sight that Im not worrying if hes being fed ok or napping comfortably enough. Your parents deserve the vacation alone they are giving themselves and since youre not with them, they are insuring your safety :) Parenting is a win and lose situation. Give them a break lol
DocBastard 40
Nicely put. It's impossible for kids to understand why parents do what they do until they become parents themselves. Since I've been a father, I can't tell you how many times I've said, "So THAT'S why my parents did/said that!" I even used "Because I said so!" once. I felt so dirty afterwards.
TaylorTheBoss 4
Napping comfortably lol
ImaginaryFoe 1
I laughed at that, too. How can a nap be uncomfortable? (I know what you meant though, heart.) Yeah, parenting is a thankless, relentless, tiring job that I love. I enjoy and earn my infrequent breaks and I spend every other minute worrying about my kids. OP's parents probably just wanted to be sure OP would be okay. It's not about mistrust.
buddhabuddy 0
**** the babysitter.
stevenmx86 8
17? You're totally an adult! [/sarcasm]
listenup14 5
it's really not that cold in Iowa today
dannodavis 0
actually, You are quite right about that. it feels fairly decent outside. yes I know my grammar is off, it's due to my phone, and my extremely short break at work.
ladykyky 4
an entire year later and it's freezing balls:/