Today, I was out shopping with my son and unbeknownst to me, he had secretly added a bunch of expensive games he wanted to the trolley. I was too embarrassed at the till to make a fuss as there was a huge line behind me. I watched as my normal £50 shopping bill climbed to over £400. 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, I went to the supermarket to buy my weekly groceries and only realized after a long queue at the checkout, then having the cashier scan my entire cart, that I'd forgotten my purse. I had to leave everything behind and walk out empty-handed, while everyone in line behind me gave me dirty looks. FML
Today, I went to the supermarket to get some Easter gifts for my kids. At the register, I was verbally abused to the point of tears by the cashier, for having way too many items for the 12 items or less lane. I had 13. FML
Today, my husband called me from the store, trying to decide whether or not to buy the new games console he's been wanting. I'd already purchased one and hid it, ready for Christmas Day. I couldn't talk him into not buying himself one. There goes a $500 surprise. FML
Today, in an effort to try and be closer to my girlfriend's son, I bought him an expensive Xbox game I know he desperately wanted so we could play it together. He was excited, until he realised that I that paid for it. He snapped the disc and threw the pieces in the bin. At least I tried. FML
Today, I went shopping with my two sons and my wife. We got separated after a while, and I spotted my son in the video game section of the store. I snuck up behind him and playfully slapped him on the back of the head. The kid turned around and it wasn't my son. His mom was none to happy. FML
Today, I realized I'd lost my wallet when paying for groceries. I had to put all the items back and leave the store feeling so embarrassed in front of everyone. FML
Today, as my 12-hour shift was about to finish, a young boy came in wanting to buy a $200 gaming device. His mom said he was purchasing it with his own money, which I found admirable. That is, until he took his piggy bank out of his backpack. FML
Today, I was shopping in an upscale store. As I was changing, I heard one of the snobby saleswomen say to mine "You shouldn't bother. She isn't going to buy anything." Determined to "show her", I purchased everything I'd tried on. It came to around $500. My credit card was declined. FML
Today, I went to the grocery store, but once I'd filled my cart, I realized that I'd forgotten my wallet, and because I'm not the sort of animal who just dumps stuff in random aisles, I had to awkwardly put all my items back on their shelves. FML
Today, at the grocery store, the scanner at the register gave a higher price for a product than the price tag on the shelf. Apparently I was the one being unreasonable for insisting to pay the price advertised on the shelf, and not some secret price they never told me about. FML
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smokecloud_ 37
Here's an idea. Put the damn games back and discipline your kid.
Wishe 17
Sorry if this sounds harsh, but you need to take control of your life before your son ends up the most spoiled, demanding child you've ever met. You taught him a lesson today - "Mom won't cause a scene, so I can get away with whatever I want in a public place".
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Comments (126)
Camry_Girl420 18
You completely deserve it. You're the parent and should have said nope. He's going to be a spoiled rotten little shit no thanks to you. Its parents like you that make me wish my kids didn't have to grow up with this future generation. Nothing but a bunchof pushovers. Let him look like an idiot throwing a tantrum in public. People will applaud you for sayingno instead of giving in
xoteeshaox 22
Since you have the games now, I would ground him and make up him work extra hard to pay back the money for the games, and only once he has paid them all off, will he get them. If he earns pocket money, decrease the amount he earns too as punishment,
LetsGetFreaky 20
Great why to teach your child that he gets whatever he wants
slyde32 12
all you had to do was say "oh, I'm sorry, i didn't put these in the trolley, I'll just leave them" your son knows he can get away with it now, enjoy your massively increased shopping costs because this won't be the last time it happens now
militarybrat 21
My daughter regularly grabs whatever she can and throws it in the cart. Guess what we do? Bring it back out. You just taught your son he can get anything he wants. Good job with the parenting.
jar_of_dirt 4
...as a hispanic unicorn my mother would have gone and been like you better put all that shit back or imma get the chancleta or el cinto when we get home
tounces7 28
What's the problem here? Did they not keep the receipt? If they're not opened it's not that hard to return them.
jlujan00_fml 9
You spent $350 to not be embarrassed? My mom would make us put gum back that we snuck into the cart.
dudeguy27 7
to whoever spent that money. this is what I do. I let my children put whatever in the cart as we go along. if I deem it worthy for our grocery shopping I allow it. if not its back to the shelf. I let them pick snacks for school since they are the ones eating it. toys and games are just plain no, unless I'm actually taking them to buy something for being good girls. you need to take control, your the parent. my 7 year old has some temper and mood. but all in all she listens to me and loves me. even if she's gonna hate me for 4 hours at the end of the day and go to bed at least by morning she's forgotten about it and we do it again ?
dasmarra 9
keep the games to yourself. dont let him play them. maybe you'll even enjoy them. Or just return them