Miscellaneous: Today, I turned 17. My parents completely forgot it was my birthday,...

By Anonymous - 02/08/2013 15:29 - United States - Denver

Today, I turned 17. My parents completely forgot it was my birthday, and when I reminded them, my dad thought it was my 18th. He was ecstatic and mentioned that I can "finally get the hell out." FML

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By Anonymous - 17/09/2021 13:59 - Netherlands

Today, it's my 16th birthday. My parents forgot about it, and planned a weekend out of town. I was alone on my birthday. FML

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By ad4 - 31/01/2011 23:11 - United States

Today, I was woken up by my family surrounding me with breakfast in bed and "Sweet 16" balloons. My birthday is in 3 months, and I'll be 17. FML

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By owned - 28/04/2009 14:12 - Singapore

Today, I turned 18. My parents gave me a card that read "now that you're 18, it's time for some boozy fun... you can do all the things you did before but legally!" Taped to the inside was my fake id that I "lost" three months ago. FML

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Lovely parents

By sigh - 18/11/2019 01:00 - Singapore - Singapore

Today, my parents forgot it was my birthday. They ordered me to scrub the common bathroom, and when I asked if they remembered, my dad's reaction was "Oh! Really?" My mom's was "I thought that it was next week." What lovely parents I have. FML

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By dangyo - 26/01/2009 17:38 - United States

Today, my dad learned how to use the parental controls. I now have an 11 o'clock curfew. I am 17. FML

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By independant - 08/11/2018 08:30 - United States - Corvallis

Today, my son turned 18. He now calls me by my first name instead of "dad" and refuses to stop. FML

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Hey, well, happy birthday anyway

By elmoisdead2131 - 09/02/2021 14:01

Today, my parents took me out to dinner. I thought they were taking me because it's my birthday. Turns out they are getting divorced. They forgot it was my birthday. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/10/2012 01:19 - United States - Evansville

Today, my parents gave me a sock and card for my eighteenth birthday. The card said, "Now that Dobby is free, get out." FML

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By Anonymous - 07/11/2011 00:26 - Reserved

Today, it's my 21st birthday. My parents' gift was a case of non-alcoholic beer, to "prepare" me for when I "turn 21." My parents can't even remember how old I am. FML

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Carded B.

By Anonymous - 20/09/2019 12:00

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

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naxeeb 33

Friday 2 August 2013 23:41

That sucks OP! My condolences. But on the bright side, happy 17th birthday! I hope it'll be much better next year.

cuppycakeslove 20

Friday 2 August 2013 23:41

Jokes on him, you get to stay another year!

Comments

ryanthecheeseguy 18

Saturday 3 August 2013 1:13

Sorry, Op! He was probably just joking, trying to make the moment less awkward. Nevertheless, it was a sick joke. Happy birthday though?

buddy51 23

Saturday 3 August 2013 2:45

I think, OP, you've overstayed your welcome with your folks.... Time to get out and get going with your life... I don't think your parents are all that into you!

Spark_Slicker 19

Saturday 3 August 2013 3:14

In the US they are legally obligated to take care of OP until they turn 18.

LadyMarbles 6

Saturday 3 August 2013 3:46

Or maybe some parents are just assholes?? 0.0

LadyMarbles 6

Saturday 3 August 2013 3:50

#32 I think you would be a dick parent like this.

LadyMarbles 6

Saturday 3 August 2013 3:44

how come there are so many YDI's?? Sorry OP. :(

Holy_Schnikes 23

Saturday 3 August 2013 4:22

That happened to me, I was 14 though and at about 9:30 that night my Grandma came in said Happy Birthday we didn't think you want any cake or ice cream because you're old enough to not want it here you go and handed me a 20 ...then about 10 minutes later my mom came in and handed me a 20 and said Happy Birthday. It happened twice in my life....Don't let it get to you, eventually you will find someone that loves you and you can have your own family.

dutch_girl13 20

Saturday 3 August 2013 4:26

That sucks OP. Happy Birthday though. On the bright side you have a whole year for revenge.

Dashelle 25

Saturday 3 August 2013 4:29

I'm so sorry, OP! Happy Birthday. I really hope he was joking.

FlyingPie 17

Saturday 3 August 2013 4:29

I never really understood the idea of kicking kids out when they turn 18. What's special about 18? And if they decide to go to college, suddenly they'd be burdened with paying for rent & everything as well as college on their own - way to encourage going into debt (with a college loan). I think it's interesting that this philosophy exists in the US whereas in some other countries, the norm is for people to continue to live with their parents until they get married.