Cammi0
United States
Today, I realized the only way I can pay my bills this month is if I steal from my 8 year old's birthday money. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
tp2014
This FML is from back in 2013 but it's good stuff
Jesup, United States
Desperate
Today, I was looking for a job. I was so desperate for gas money to drive around town that I had to steal $20 from my sister. She's only 10 years old. FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, realizing how poor I am, I decided to steal gas. The only place I was brave enough to steal from was my parents' lawn mower. FML
poorman
Derwood, United States
Today, I realized that my 5 year old son has more money saved up in his piggy bank than I have in my actual bank account. FML
Rain
Piggy banked
Today, I discovered my own mother has been stealing money from me for months when I opened my savings box to find it empty. FML
sourgirl101
Rip off
Today, I learned that my daughter pocketed the money I'd paid so she could go to college. FML
Anonymous
Mismanagement
Today, my parents accidentally bounced some checks through a miscommunication. They now owe the bank $700 and can't afford groceries, which means we're relying on me, a 17-year-old girl who works at McDonald's 2 days a week, to get us by for the next few weeks. FML
that was mine
Cherry Hill, United States
Today, my mom cleaned out my bank account, saying my "no-good dad" owes her child support and that she'll get it one way or another. FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, my mom tried to get me to shoplift. From the dollar store. FML
Anonymous
Canada
Outrageous
Today, I found out that my grandma has been sending me birthday money every year. My mom just steals it before I ever see it. FML
Anonymous
Sheppton, United States
Mismanagement
Today, I discovered that my mother has been stealing from me to cover her mountain of debt. I’m barely making ends meet as it is. When I confronted her, she had the gall to suggest I get a second job to support her. FML
Top comments
tintarroja 31
You need to provide. Money can be replaced later.
iamareseefor 4
Been there before. Several times! I always pay them back though
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Comments (114)
TsunderePalette 19
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Life can be tough! He's 8, he'll never notice. A good kid's just happy that you're happy and you clearly will feel better if you still have a roof over your heads.
GigaPudding_fml 24
Never assume that! It's always better to explain the situation and tell him you'll pay him back soon. Kids are smarter than you think and he'll most likely understand! If OP just takes the money he might find out and not trust OP anymore after that.
Overlord247 20
If he's anything like half my little cousins, he might often count his money so he can brag to friends and family how much money he has. it would be much better for the OP to explain why he needs to take the money rather than breaking his child's trust
mattrd_fml 31
How will he not notice?? He's 8. Not 3.
PhinIt2WinIt 24
some will notice. if they really wanted the money, they would count it and keep it safe. probably to buy a toy
LunaRebirth 7
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
#65, I really hope you meant to type 30; no 3 years old I know can count.
tantanpanda 26
^comment 65 meant that the child will notice since he's 8, not 3, meaning a three year old will not notice, whereas an 8 year old definitely should.
kittykat1501 31
This makes literally no sense three is correct
kittykat1501 31
Or SHE peoples!
AaLlIiYyAaHh 22
Oh, he will notice, believe me...
iamareseefor 4
Been there before. Several times! I always pay them back though
Soundslikeothers 15
This is just sad
lulinator 40
Sad. But it happens. As a single mom, I've cleaned out my kids' accounts to pay the mortgage and put food on the table when their father won't pay up. They're not going to get it back. Don't judge until you know all the circumstances.
Joceyvdv 9
I hope you struggle one day and look back to this day and be like " damn I should of never said that"
KK3137 31
Wow, really? Just because someone doesn't understand something it doesn't mean they should have to experience it. When you say "I'm starving!" when you haven't eaten for 8 hours, does that mean you should actually have to starve for weeks to understand what it really means?
freddygasman 18
Not everyone had a good job and can pay for their basic needs easily. I remember willingly helping my mom when I was a kid after my dad died. Don't judge a person until you know the circumstances.
theTravinator 21
I wish there was a way I could give money to OP, I'm not rich or anything even close but I'd give like $20 if they were truly being honest about their situation. Life can be tough.
muarif 19
I'm sure that if he'll ever find out, he'll understand :)
Hoopachi 19
He's eight, what does he understand about bills? I'm 14 turning 15 and still have a lot to learn.
freddygasman 18
@58, comments like that make you more of an adult than some people I know that are twice your age.
Eariel 5
Kids know. They might not know exactly how much life costs, but they know you're not with them all day because you need to work to buy food and pay the bills. My seven-year-old always offers his savings when something breaks and I say I need to wait to payday to take it to get repaired.
tintarroja 31
You need to provide. Money can be replaced later.
Cads1 24
It is not stealing. Think of it as borrowing.
iwanttogotoparis 26
Oh dear
igg125 30
I see your 8 year old kid wears the pants in the house.
MattStro 23
If it's to keep him fed and clothed then by all means do it, there's no shame in supporting your family by any means.
elixaaaaa 13
I hope things improve for you soon