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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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)
Ashley91129 6
Your son's got a good head on his shoulders. Just remind him he can always sell the car to get the money...
izawesome96 8
At least he's got his priorities straight
Kade20 4
Spoiled brat
rahrah27 10
A college kid myself, I have no need for a car and would find some extra financial support in paying for my degree much more useful. But I guess it depends whether OP's son lives on campus or not. Even if he doesn't live on campus it's generally cheaper to use public transport to get around, rather than paying for all the extra expenses that come with a car.
krob92 4
i'm a poor college student. i totally wish my parents would by me a car :(
KociaQ 30
He is right. You have a smart kid at least.
tiya179 3
At least it wasn't the other way round. He seems to be a responsible teen!
Ugi 27
That sounds like a lovely surprise and I understand how it would feel ungrateful but the lad has a point - a college degree is a lifelong investment and putting money towards that would be helping to secure his future.
bexxiiee 11
As much as he may seem ungrateful to you, he's got a point. Money toward college fees will be much more useful than a car.
calthius 0
College is very expensive, but you never look a gift horse in the mouth...