Today, I asked my mom how much she had set aside for college. She then looked and me as if I were crazy and said "Why the hell would I do anything like that?" FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I asked my parents if I had a college fund because I will be going to university in two years. They laughed. FML
Today, after being accepted into the college of my dreams, I found out that my mom has spent all my college savings on alcohol over the years, and she says that it's my fault for not "helping her get help." FML
Today, my mom yelled at me because I refused to lend her money. The reason I won't lend her money? The last time I did, she and my dad went out and bought a Macbook and a new car instead of paying bills. Apparently, I'm being 'selfish' by keeping my own money and putting it towards university. FML
Today, my mother asked me if she could borrow $200. Being the lovely daughter I am, I gave her my bank card to withdraw it herself. She gambled it away and maxed my bank account out. I had $1500 saved. FML
Today, I found out my mom took around $2,500 from my savings account to pay off my sister's college tuition. She recently flunked out of her studies and won't be returning to college anyway. FML
Today, I told my mom I loved her and she asked if I was going to kill myself. FML
Today, my mom asked me what I did with the first paycheck from my first "big girl" job. I told her I paid down my credit debt like a responsible adult. She rolled her eyes and said she was disappointed in me for not treating myself. She was serious. FML
Today, I told my mom about the $50 I'd hidden in case of an emergency, and how I couldn't find it. She said she'd borrowed it last week. FML
Today, my sister finally broke down and told me that our dad gambled away of all my college savings, and I would have to pay for school the best way I can. They have known for months, and when I asked why nobody told me, the reply was, "You're a college boy, we thought you would figure it out." FML
Today, I asked my mom why she decided to be a parent. She replied, in all seriousness, "Everyone else was doing it." FML
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Top comments
Rayn4u_fml 0
#5 and #6 seriously, if you are that judgemental about people who's parents paid for their college, clearly you didn't learn much either. If you are lucky enough to have your parents pay for your education, which often you'll find they are happy to do for you, why on earth would you turn it down? Learning about how to cope with money starts with understanding when to seize opportunities that keep you out of debt. It's just ignorant to generalise and say that they are all spoilt and unable to cope with money. A lot of people who pay for their own education live at home, that doesn't necessarily imply that they can't live on their own or manage a budget. So think a little before you call them "rich brats", some of them are just well off, or have very generous parents.
badonis 0
Wow, I'm sorry. This makes me appreciate my parents' frugal ways during my childhood.
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Comments (54)
Shyman4ever 0
Man, why does college have to be so damn expensive.
captainamerica50 0
#34: yes, yes you are. You could have declined and worked through it yourself but then im sure you wouldnt have time to go on FML and bitch to your friends about how bad your rich little life is. I'll be paying my own way through college, with maybe some scholarships for my high test scores, and even if I'm a millionaire my kids will be paying their own way too.
Anteezy 7
Your mom thinks you're too stupid for college.
xXZToonLinkZXx 0
OMYGOD, all of you who dont realize it is that, The mother thought her daughter was too moronic for college, so when her daughter asked how much they had saved, she revealed that she never had, THAT is the FML, come on you guys, seriously. its not that hard to figure out.
confucious 0
what's funny is that you damn teenagers think that us parents are supposed to do everything for you guys. all of you dress like shit and look like a bunch of fags. why waste our money on that?
ragnaroksraven 3
why do kids think that their parents are isome how obligated to help them pay for college. my parents paid their way and I had to join the military to get an education. just be happy your parents didn't just boot you out with a 20 dollar bill the day after you turned 18 like mine did.
allplayedout 20
I receive zero financial aid, as the government assumes my parents will be supplying money for my education until I am 25 (my mom always told me she'd get a far lift before I got college money from her, which happened). financial aid is a complete joke. luckily, I was of high enough academic standing to get a half scholarship and a small loan to my school. now all I have to do is pay off the price of a car every year by waiting tables. point is, fyl op, but it doesn't seem like it's too late for you. make sure you have th best grades and activities, do leadership stuff, and get a job now. you are not a brat for assuming your parents will help out with college--the government thinks they will too.
ImDaBoss 0
I agree with 17 and disagree with 20. I don't know about the States, but here in Canada it is the law that each parent has to pay a third of the child post-secondary education. Meaning that 1/3 is left for the child. Due to the fact that I have 2 younger sisters, my parents were not able to help me out and I have paid everything since college, including tuition. It was hard at times but I made it through, and I always felt that it was a good thing because I now know the real value of money and I'm not one of those people who can't handle themselves once out in "the real world". I thank my parents because, in a way, they thaught me responsibilities and budgeting. My parents, too, were assumed to be able to pay for my tuition so I didn't get any governmental loans or bursaries. FYL OP, but show her that you can and will go to college, and that you'll work for it too. :)
magicinmeh 0
hi
angeluscado 15
Sorry, but I don't thin that's much of an FML. I never expected my parents to put anything away for my college, and I know that they didn't. Then again, I was kind of poor growing up and my parents had enough trouble just putting food on the table some months, so maybe that's just me.