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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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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chellyX92 8
He obviously doesn't see the good at all. Depending on where college is for him he now has a way of commuting and therefore does not have to pay for room and board. Making college a lot cheaper :)
KiddNYC1O 22
Tuition is a bitch, you know.
white16sox 19
A lot cheaper? Perhaps you've forgotten cars need fuel. Fuel costs money. Insurance is mandatory. Insurance costs money. Cars can break. Repairs cost money. Education can't break, the only fuel required is your mind, and you don't need insurance.
fmmfl1993 1
Get em Alan!
simoncat 11
Eeek. Seriously? What an ungrateful brat. 18 or not, he's an immature snot.
BlackBlazeCobra 16
Really? You're judging him because he wants to ensure good education for himself rather than a material possession. That's not ungrateful, that's a kid raised the right way. The only downside is if he chose a college that's a little far, but that's what buses are for amongst other means of transportation.
meljns 7
At least he's thinking about college!
katties 27
Excuse me, but I would probably do the same if I got a car from my mom. Cars are expensive to maintain and he may be a fan of taking the bus or his bike or college may not be far away. If you knew he was going to college, you should also know that it's expensive. Seriously: college students can sometimes not manage to fall asleep at night because their worries about not having money to pay for college! As much as I understand your frustration, you didn't make the best choice...
annaliesalayoshi 13
oh my god for once a none spoiled brat whatever you did op was great and to be honest he has a point
mintypoison 22
I feel you. I thought the kid was going to bitch about the color or make of the car or something. Being as broke as I am, I'd love money for school rather than it going replacing my car...
dilley86 4
At least he has good priorities, even if he did come across as a complete dick.
bboyworld 6
Dumbass if you don't have a car how are you going to get to college.?
ElricMustang 23
At first I thought it was an FML, but he's right. If he wanted an education, I'm sure that would've been better. You added more onto what he has to pay for now with that car.
BrotherTheo 31
Firstly, let me go on record for saying this: There are way too many dads who do absloutely nothing at all for their kids. You went out, and you got your son a serious gift for his 18th, which is a big birthday, and that's pretty cool of you. This being said....In my humble opinion a first car should always be reliable, but a bit of a wreck, because you know that they're probably gonna get knocked around some, and although you made a great effort, you've got to give your kid credit; he wants to further his education, and that's a pretty important thing. Return the car, put the money aside for his education and take some time to talk with him about college. This is a great opportunity for you two to learn more about each other.