Today, my mom started fundraising and selling things on eBay. At first I was happy because I thought she was finally going to help me pay my college tuition. Turns out she's planning on raising money to get our dog a new friend because she's "lonely." 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, my mother informed me that she sold my dog to pay off some bills. FML
Today, my mom started dipping into my college savings, just so she can continue throwing money away on visiting a medium who claims she can channel the spirit of our recently-deceased family dog. FML
Today, I called my mother to check up on her. Lately, she's been having some financial problems, so last week I sent her my last $100 to help her out until her next paycheck. She used the money to euthanize the family dog. FML
Today, after being accepted into the college of my dreams, I found out that my mom has spent all my college savings on alcohol over the years, and she says that it's my fault for not "helping her get help." FML
Today, my mom ordered my birthday presents on eBay. Too bad she used my account, so when I went to look for ideas, everything she bought me popped up. It's so much stuff I don't want, need, or will ever use, and it's on my credit card. FML
Today, I looked at the revenue from my Etsy shop. After hours and hours of hard work, I was ecstatic to find that I made about $560 so far. That is, until I remembered that it all went to my mom's bank account and I paid all the fees out of my own pocket. And yes, she won't give it back. FML
Today, I spent $500 buying my lost cat back from a jerk who thought it was his. I get home and my mom tells me that she'd sold it to the same guy for $10 because she thought the cat was ruining my love life. FML
Today, I’ve been battling an aggressive form of cancer for the past 3 years. Due to the financial strain, I started a GoFundMe. I’m grateful for what I got, but a friend also started one for her dog’s surgery and got thousands of dollars. Guess the dog is more important than my kids having a mom. FML
Today, I had to give up going to a therapist because it was too expensive and my parents couldn't afford it. Meanwhile, a girl in my class is getting a therapist for her dog. FML
Today, my mom told me to go meet a rescue dog. After doing all my research and emailing shelters left and right, I finally got a call. It went well! Then, my mom told me it would never happen. I'm still expecting several emails from the shelters I contacted, so I get to relive this pain. FML
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acerima 11
My question for OP is, why do you expect your parents to pay for college?
ChenEighty 20
It's their money, not yours. Who are you to say what's right and wrong to buy with their own money?
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abirdgotshot 13
Oh, what a beech (self censored). So what does that make you op?
onorexveritas 24
then spend more time with your dog!
TimeDisposalEngi 14
Everyone on here is so self-righteous... Once you become an adult you should be paying your own damn way. My parents started paying for my education, but I stopped them. This year I'm working my ass off to pay my own debts. I intend to reimburse them for every penny they put towards my education. They worked so hard for their money - and occasionally went without -, they deserve to keep it. This sense of entitlement for money you did not work for bewilders me. Everyone needs to grow the **** up and manage their lives without crawling back to their parents on the onus that "they made me, therefore they owe me money".
ouibijou 15
Maybe it's because I'm older now but I don't think your mom should have to pay. I know a lot of people who work to pay for school.
LizzyJH 15
Yeah, I can't help but agree with the people who say you shouldn't expect Mommy and Daddy to give you everything in life. That's the way of the world, it's not going to change. You need to pay for things yourself.
RedPillSucks 33
FWIW OP doesn't say she expects her mother to pay her tuition. She says she was expecting her mother to HELP pay her tuition.
metmimo 8
Nothing wrong with paying your own way I did and so did my husband. He became disabled and I lost my job as my oldest went to college. She took out her loans and worked two jobs and still has a 3.8 GPA. And we still have two more who aren't even in school yet. It happens you know.
nightbirdblue 27
I wonder how many people realize that for middle class and upper class families in America, the Federal government expects parents to fund their child's education somewhat. Does anyone remember the term "Expected Family Contribution" and other terms implying the same thing? They determine that from your parent's taxes and income. Of course, they shouldn't because some parents who can afford some money towards their education say that they are trying to teach their children the value of a dollar. ((Which in some cases is bullshit because the parent's themselves have no knowledge of the consequences (and refuse to take responsibility) of; their own poor financial habits and do things like spend money on frivolous things. ))
jagott2 8
In my opinion, people should pay their own way and parents' financials shouldn't be considered for financial aid. Although, most parents help if they're able (which is why the assumption exists) there are many parents who don't pay for various reasons (feel child will value it more, teaching financial sacrifice, just don't want to, etc.) However, a refusal to help can put the student in a tough position if he has no way of getting additional assistance b/c his parents make too much for him to qualify for grants and scholarships that have a financial need factor (ie parents have to make less than $12k/yr to be considered). It also lessens his ability to get loans (specifically subsidized). The student could (and should) get a job however (in my experience) most who pay their own way without any parental help also get grants, loans, etc. to help and don't foot the bill 100% upfront. Therefore, I believe either financial aid should be based on student income and assets with adjustments being made if the parents are shown helping the student (ie dad writes a check for the tuition) or keep the current assumptions of assistance but make the EFC legally binding and not just a suggestion. Personally, I support the first option but if we're going to limit a students' ability to get aid based on the assumption parents will help then we should make it so there's a guarantee the student will be assisted. FYI I'm referring solely to assumptions and practices in America. I realize that in other places things may be different.
lemonlimelover 1
Why don't YOU raise the money? If I were your mom I wouldn't even co-sign your contract.
alexafml 5
Paying for your own college is hard. I honestly would have rather not gone then to be saddled with $500+ monthly payments. With what I'm paying every month I could be saving that for a house, family planning etc. What's also annoying is where I work some people just have an associates degree or none at all. Makes me feel like that 4 years was a real waste. I have an office job and a few online revenue streams just to pay for everything myself between rent and bills. It's hard to feel punished for trying to live the "right" life when friends of mine get all sorts of benefits because they choose not to work and had kids young. I felt like going to college was the only way to be successful in life and I learned way too late that it just was not for me. I want to start a prepaid plans for my children when I have them so they don't have to have the same awful burden.