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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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)
bdathorne 6
Wow I definitely didn't see that coming. Perhaps you should have talked with your son about what he wanted. I know it's crazy, but not ALL teenage boys want a car for their birthday.
Schiffy 18
So, your life sucks because your son actually has his priorities in the right order?
zombiekitten87 12
Hmm. That's a bit of a reversal... Sorry he didn't appreciate it, but at least he's got his head on straight!
Iniezian 18
This FML is from Israel. At age 18, your son would be going straight into the army to do his mandatory national service. I would think that there would be little to no time to for him drive around in his nice car for the next 3 years.
CoffeeChickBlows 13
Except if you know anything about the Israeli national service, not all ethnic groups are subject to it, and anyone can be exempted for all kinds of reasons.
Iniezian 18
But Israel is 75% Jewish, so I would wager that OP is too. And the IDF is cracking down on draft dodging more now, from what I hear.
Daederoth 10
In no way do YDI. I would be grateful.
BVBARMY1238 9
Ungrateful somewhat?
SwtCherryPie 26
Maybe you should have talked to your son beforehand about what he wanted. Im sure at some point in your conversations with him he has spoken about this.
yeongji 31
YDI.. for spoiling your son with such a big gift (when he should earn his money to buy it and if you get him a car now, what are you going to buy him next? a house?) and for not setting your priorities right.
hurrican_fml 0
Uh...he has a point there. But he could've been a bit more polite.
wendever 2
Run him over with it to teach him some manners! What an ungrateful person your son is!