Today, my parents insisted that despite the fact I've just turned sixteen, I have to save them money by ordering from the children's menu, because I "still look like a twelve year-old." 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 walked into a restaurant with my parents to celebrate my Mom's birthday. They immediately got a kid's menu and crayons out for me. I'm 15. FML
Today, I went out to dinner with my family. I was given a kids menu when the hostess sat us down. I'm 24. FML
Today, I begged my parents not to take me to a restaurant for my birthday, but sure enough, they took me to one, along with my siblings, aunts, uncles, you name it. Ordering with them is a nightmare, so after a whole half-hour the waiter still hadn’t gotten everyone’s complicated orders written down. FML
Today, I ordered a beer with my parents at dinner. The waitress said, "Oh, happy 22nd birthday." My parents eyes got really big, and they started to blush. They'd forgotten it was my birthday. FML
Today, I went out to dinner with my boyfriend and his mom. The hostess asked if I needed "the kid's menu," remarked how I look "so grown up for your age," and asked what grade I was in. I said I'm in university. She laughed as if it was the best joke ever told. I'm 22. FML
Today, I called my parents from out of state to see if they would order me a pizza using their credit card online because I'm out of money. I haven't lived with them for the past year, and they still claim me as a dependent on their taxes. They said no. FML
Today, while buying drinks, the cashier immediately refused me and said, “Don’t even bother showing me your ID, you’re obviously 12." I’m 31. FML
Today, I went to McDonald's and ordered a Happy Meal with a girl's toy. The high school girls behind the counter said I was too old to be served one, and I had to go home and explain to my sick daughter why she didn't get her toy. FML
Today, I discovered that my family routinely waits until after my bedtime to order a pepperoni pizza, my favorite food. If that wasn't bad enough, I'm 17 and still have a strictly enforced bedtime. FML
Today, despite begging my parents to get food other than diet and weight loss stuff, they refused. I'm bullied for being skinny on a daily basis. FML
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_Sophia_ 14
I feel your pain.
cosmosis 12
Pedo!!!!!
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Comments (293)
AlaskaKid95 7
I always get the kids menu at restaurants. At least when you're older you'll look younger.
cassidy0922 6
My parents do the same thing.
getoustahere 7
Is op a girl of guy?
getoustahere 7
Or* dumb autocorrect
demonwolfmaster 26
hey im nearly 19 an i get my age guessed any where between 12-16 and i dont mind since it makes me laugh you get used to it after a while
ZeroIce 12
I am there right now...
kolten1099 0
Your parents are cheap.
DeathBunny218 37
i'm 19 and usually order from the kids menu by choice. most of the time the meal is filling and if it isn't i'll just order a desert.
L_Lovegood 19
That sounds dry.
TGRandom 5
Unfortunately some places are taking them out... WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO?
SuperBritty23 7
Your parents have done so much for you... Times are tough. Maybe the money that they save will go toward your college fund.
FarSide 23
And then you will be able to enjoy a bag of Ramein Noodles once a day...
perdix 31
What's the big deal? I order off the Kids' Menu all the time. I'm WAY older than the OP and I look pretty much my age, but I've perfected "the look." "The look" involves a dead eyes, faraway stare, slightly cross-eyed (boss-eyed) and a spittle foam at the corners of my ever-moving lips. I never get any pushback from the wait staff.