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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
He is right ...
Riya2595 15
He maybe ungrateful but just be glad that he wants to learn :)
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Comments (309)
8KAGE8 8
He's got a point but it was a nice gesture what you did, OP
stephw 9
My son is more mature than me. FML
lifelikethat 2
That would be a different story if it's a Ferrari.
shockhead101 6
Damn Jews
Bebbo_fml 21
Ydi op for not knowing your son. What good parent gives their child more financial obligations? None. I say kudos though, you at least raised a young man who has his priorities straight.
beclaurela 18
I don't blame him.
Plasmalaser 11
Well hes right, isnt he?
wellthatsukx 0
Wow. That is sensible. Your son turned out to be a good person.
anedderm 4
I'm sorry ydi, obviously a car is not a necessity for ops son or he would have been happy about receiving it. You should be happy your son is focused on his education.
kiraleann 16
Ah, FML logic. If a kid throws a fit about their birthday presents because they wanted different toys, they're a brat. But when a kid throws a fit because he wanted some extra help for college instead of a nice car it's suddenly okay. It doesn't mean the dad is immature or doesn't know anything about his kid. Most teenagers would be thrilled for a brand new car.
kiraleann 16
Eh, I guess it could be the mom. But either way, same thing applies. Being unappreciative of something you were given as a gift is a bad thing no matter what it is that you would have preferred over what you got.