Today, I asked my father for some help paying my college tuition. He told me he'd help me after I become more accredited than he is. My father has 2 PHDs. I'm studying to be an elementary school teacher. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I called my dad at his new wife's house to inform him I was all set to graduate from community college with my associate degree and that we needed to sit down and plan how to pay for the 4 year degree, to which he replied, "All a girl needs is an associate degree." Thanks Dad. FML
Today, my dad asked to borrow some money off me, so I said okay. Later on, he told me he'll be using it to help divorce my mom. I pretty much just helped pay for my parents' divorce. FML
Today, I had a conference with my dad, my counselor, and my history and English teachers because my dad was "concerned" about my grades in those two classes. We talked for a while and it was going well, then my counselor asked what I wanted to study in college. I said I wanted to be a teacher. He laughed. FML
Today, I excitedly told my mom how I got accepted to the master’s program of my dreams. She decided now would be a good time to proudly repeat for the millionth time how she gave up a full ride to the Ivy League to marry my father, and I ought to be a "good woman" and do the same. FML
Today, I called my dad to ask why my university tuition had not been paid. He said that my school was "too expensive" and he "couldn't afford it." He then asked me if I would take in his mail while he was away. He was taking his new wife to Hawaii; apparently it's beautiful this time of year. FML
Today, I realized that when my dad said he would pay for my college, he really meant that he was going to forge my signature on a student loan in my name and not make payments on it. FML
Today, I discovered that when my parents offered to help me pay for college, what they really meant is they would get the forms for me to apply for student loans. FML
Today, I received my acceptance letter to one of the most prestigious universities in the US, as well as a nice scholarship. I was so proud of myself, I eagerly showed my dad, hoping he would shed a tear or two. His only words were, "Just get a job so you can get the hell out of my house." FML
Today, my dad asked me if I needed crayons for school. I'm going to college this fall. FML
Today, I was sent to an elementary school for safety day. One of the dads was asking about my job, when I told him about the long hours and high stress involved. He turned to his son and said, "Now see why you stay in school?" I'm a paramedic. With a bachelor's degree. FML
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Top comments
Gam0r 0
"when you get a full time job paying 50,000 a year then yes I will" "... But dad I want a lollipop!" This works in basicly the same way as said fml. Kinda harsh.
RyeBreadBoy 0
Loans. It's what everyone else has to do.
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Comments (47)
pippacrawford 4
An education is the best investment you can make for your child's future, and the only thing a ****** up economy can't take away from you. And no, it's not just a "nice" thing for parents to do---if you decide to bring a child into this world, then you are responsible for doing your best to give him or her what advantages you can in life, including helping out with higher education since most can't get far without it. That doesn't mean paying for their tuition; it could mean cosigning their loans if they don't have credit, helping with scholarships, or saving some money for a college fund as they grow up. If I brought a child into today's world, I would never consider their future as "optional". Expensive cars, the latest Apple products, a 2nd PhD---those are optional. FYL OP for having a pedantic prick for a father.
bookbee 2
Your father is a knob.
elizacandle 29
It sucks when parents are that educated.
conkles10 4
Better start then!
sbarua219 17
2 PHDs? Damn
MadJessTic 29
What an ass...
shannon.elizabeth 13
does it really cost that much to become an elementary teacher though