Miscellaneous: Today, I asked my mom how much she had set aside for college....

By Dariya - 13/02/2009 04:25 - United States

Today, I asked my mom how much she had set aside for college. She then looked and me as if I were crazy and said "Why the hell would I do anything like that?" FML

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By Anonymous - 10/01/2011 05:38

Today, I asked my parents if I had a college fund because I will be going to university in two years. They laughed. FML

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Boozehound

By Anonymous - 04/11/2020 17:02

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

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Selfish

By Anon - 10/10/2011 15:24 - Canada

Today, my mom yelled at me because I refused to lend her money. The reason I won't lend her money? The last time I did, she and my dad went out and bought a Macbook and a new car instead of paying bills. Apparently, I'm being 'selfish' by keeping my own money and putting it towards university. FML

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Addict

By Anonymous - 23/09/2013 02:56 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my mother asked me if she could borrow $200. Being the lovely daughter I am, I gave her my bank card to withdraw it herself. She gambled it away and maxed my bank account out. I had $1500 saved. FML

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Kids these days…

By Anonymous - 26/04/2021 16:59

Today, my mom asked me what I did with the first paycheck from my first "big girl" job. I told her I paid down my credit debt like a responsible adult. She rolled her eyes and said she was disappointed in me for not treating myself. She was serious. FML

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By FuckedOver - 14/01/2016 14:31 - United States - Houston

Today, I found out my mom took around $2,500 from my savings account to pay off my sister's college tuition. She recently flunked out of her studies and won't be returning to college anyway. FML

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By TGIkaty - 10/02/2009 00:11 - United States

Today, I told my mom I loved her and she asked if I was going to kill myself. FML

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By ugh - 05/10/2010 00:57 - United States

Today, I asked my mom why she decided to be a parent. She replied, in all seriousness, "Everyone else was doing it." FML

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By FATS DOMINO - 20/10/2011 15:39 - United States

Today, my sister finally broke down and told me that our dad gambled away of all my college savings, and I would have to pay for school the best way I can. They have known for months, and when I asked why nobody told me, the reply was, "You're a college boy, we thought you would figure it out." FML

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Technically, that's stealing

By Elizabeth Ann - 04/10/2019 22:00

Today, I told my mom about the $50 I'd hidden in case of an emergency, and how I couldn't find it. She said she'd borrowed it last week. FML

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Rayn4u_fml 0

Friday 13 February 2009 17:43

#5 and #6 seriously, if you are that judgemental about people who's parents paid for their college, clearly you didn't learn much either. If you are lucky enough to have your parents pay for your education, which often you'll find they are happy to do for you, why on earth would you turn it down? Learning about how to cope with money starts with understanding when to seize opportunities that keep you out of debt. It's just ignorant to generalise and say that they are all spoilt and unable to cope with money. A lot of people who pay for their own education live at home, that doesn't necessarily imply that they can't live on their own or manage a budget. So think a little before you call them "rich brats", some of them are just well off, or have very generous parents.

badonis 0

Friday 13 February 2009 11:52

Wow, I'm sorry. This makes me appreciate my parents' frugal ways during my childhood.

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yoursavinggrace 0

Sunday 22 February 2009 23:40

My mom doesn't have anything in my college fund....but she does for my retirement fund. WTF?

BeautyAndBrains 0

Friday 27 February 2009 7:09

I don't think the issue here is that she has to pay for it herself, it's that her mother responded like saving money for her child's education was an absolutely absurd thing to do, and that no one in their right mind would ever do that. Why would a parent not want to help their child? If they weren't going to pay for her to go to college, her parents should have talked to her a long time ago, and should be helping her find the financial aid she will need. I truly feel sorry for you. That was just rude of her to say. Your mother should have at least told you in advance that you would have to take on the cost of college yourself, instead of being a bitch.

BeautyAndBrains 0

Friday 27 February 2009 7:12

Also, #30, you are a jerk. No one should be denied the opportunity to go to college. If you are accepted, it is your RIGHT to attend that school. Her mother responded in the most hurtful way that I can possibly think of. Keep your nasty comments to yourself.

SandyKinns 6

Wednesday 25 July 2012 12:47

Going to school is definitely a privilege. There are very few things which are actually "rights," most things you have to work for. It's called being an adult. Life isn't handed to you, nor should it be.

TheGivenChild 0

Wednesday 4 March 2009 0:40

I could go on a really long rant on this but let's just say I shared the same situation. I'm on student loans and a few scholarships right now...one thing I got though is that I never came from a "rich" family...yet evidently not poor enough to get more aid. lol

snyder97 6

Thursday 16 June 2016 7:09

I'm in the same exact boat, my parents make enough money that I can't get much financial aide but not enough to help me though. they're being gracious enough to let me live at home during school and with my grades I have some pretty good scholarships. Still working two jobs during the summer to get some savings while paying interest on my loans.

njbhgjnhnfk 0

Saturday 7 March 2009 11:49

Hahaha. My dad isn't paying for me to go to university. In fact, pretty much everyone in my country saves up themselves...

ILoveMaggieCap 0

Tuesday 17 March 2009 7:59

My parents didn't put aside money for me and trust me they ain't paying for it... if anything they might give me gas money for the drive but that is prolly it... It is going to be a bitch to work for $40, 000 worth of schooling...

SandyKinns 6

Wednesday 25 July 2012 12:44

But had your parents paid for it, they would have worked for $40,000 worth of schooling that wasn't even theirs. How is that fair?

LolCandy 27

Friday 8 February 2013 3:38

They could gain themselves a child who doesn't ditch them into a retirement home when they become too old to take care of themselves. After all, someone who works in retail all their life isn't very likely to be able to provide for their parents. Same with a person who had to live in debt and stress and ends up quitting because they are trying to work and do intensive schooling at the same time. A child who has a nice job and can provide them with good care, grandchildren, and a good relationship for the rest of their lives- wouldn't that be worth a year of pay?