Today, my parents refused to visit me at college because "the flights are too expensive." They are currently shopping for a new car to replace my mother's two-year-old Porsche. 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 got woken up by my parents telling me I had to go buy a car so they could have transportation. Neither of their cars work, so I was letting them use mine, and then they wrecked it. It needs nearly a thousand bucks in repairs to be drivable again, but since it was my car, I have to replace it now to appease them. FML
Today, my mother won't let me intern at a prestigious college, working with graduate students and professors, and being paid, because she doesn't want to drive me. FML
Today, my parents asked if they could borrow my car. Why? Because they were going to see someone about a Craig's List ad and wanted to look poor. FML
Today, I got offered a ride to go home for the weekend. I go to college six hours away from home and haven't seen my family for almost two months. When I called my mom with the good news, she told me not to come. FML
Today, after selling their car, my parents decided to inform me that my car (that I paid for myself) is now going to be the "Family Car". They also informed me that since it is, after all, my car, I'll still have to pay for the gas and maintenance. FML
Today, my family was leaving for a weekend trip and was supposed to pick me up on the way down. About an hour before they are supposed to arrive, my mom calls to tell me that there's no room left in the car, so they won't be stopping to get me. 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, after ten months of carpooling or borrowing my mom's car to get to work, and saving money, I finally have a brand new car. However, I have nowhere to go, besides work, and everyone I know is busy or lives out of state. FML
Today, I told my family about my dreams to get a modern car and house with my girlfriend, since I'm tired of fixing my '90s car and paying for my dad's rent and doing all his housework. They then told me I'm selfish for trying to leave them and that I don't care about them. FML
Today, I found out I will be without a car for two weeks because my mother volunteered to let my grandparents use mine while theirs is being repaired. They've been in 4 accidents over the last year. FML
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LMFAOsabrina 0
Whats wrong with parents these days? >_>
kerrific 0
#7 - the time and money they could've used to visit their child at college was put to replacing a car that's barely old. i don't think it's right, i think it's selfishness on the parents' side.
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11dibarig 0
thats actually really sad-
BeautyAndBrains 0
If they can afford to replace her Porsche, they can come to see you. The next time they want you to come home, tell them you can't.
BeautyAndBrains 0
#26, get off your high horse. I hate when people assume that just because a person has money they are a spoiled brat. People with money want the same things as everyone else. There's nothing wrong with wanting your parents to care more about you than a Porsche that doesn't need to be replaced.
btm7687 0
Your parents are probably realists...buying a car, if they can afford it, is a smart decision with the economy these days. Flying is expensive. They probably don't mean they can't afford it, but that it isn't worth the money. Not saying they don't want to see you, but that they will wait until a holiday or break when they can see you for more then 2 days
ummmyeahhh 0
I think the OP is trying to point out that the flights are too expensive and then they go to replace a relatively new and extremely expensive car. It's the fact that they are complaining of the cost and then spending a shitload of $$ replacing a perfectly good car that is bothering the OP.
Jemish 0
I feel your pain. After refusing to let me attend the college I wanted to and finally changing his mind, the only time my father actually saw my campus - was the day I graduated.
bigman2222 0
go cry rich bitch
sillypun 0
ummmmmmmm.... your parents have been waiting for you to leave for 18 years. grow up.
smarterthanyou 0
all the people who are telling him/her to suck it up are pretty damn heartless. maybe he is grown up but that doesn't mean he doesn't want to see his parents every once in awhile. college is lonely sometimes, if I went to school far away I'd want to see my parents. Although, maybe you can drive the Porsche now. I feel your pain though, I go to school an hour and half from home and my family still thinks it's too much of a hassle to drop by and get lunch with me. I just don't have the kind of relationship with my family where it matters that much.
muse88 0
#26 and the other douches...I am a college student...its is nice to know your parents support you, rich has nothing to do with their relationship...if this person was spoiled and stuff they wouldnt care abt their parents and would just spend the money..i'm glad they care