By bdaygirl - 03/12/2009 07:33 - United States

Today, I turned eighteen. Thinking I was going to get a big present from my parents on this special day, I eagerly unwrapped my present. They got me a bag of M and M's. Last year I got flannel bed sheets. FML
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synix 0

Okay, come on. I bet some of her friends got cars and computers and iPods for their birthdays. I understand she shouldn't feel 'entitled' to anything, but can no one understand the disappointment? She isn't homeless or living in poverty so her parents can probably afford to spend well.... over three dollars on a gift for her eighteenth birthday. Yeah, it's not the end of the world, but you know what? Half you are posting these messages criticizing the OP from your goddamn iPhones that mommy and daddy bought you. I don't care if you're 'happy getting nothing' (I don't believe it for the majority of you, though) for your birthdays, everyone has a right to be a little irked when zero thought and effort goes into a gift for their coming of age birthday. My family isn't rich but if we're struggling with funds we still put in some effort for gifts. I work a little extra in order to spend some money on gifts for my family, why shouldn't parents do the same for their kids? And don't give me the recession bullshit, because if that had been the issue in the OP's case I'm sure she would have understood or they would have at least explained it to her. No gift would have been better than a thoughtless one. A note saying, 'honey, we're sorry we can't afford much this year, etc etc. ' would have probably changed things in the OP's mind. Stop being hypocrites.

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neverStopLaughin 0

Yeah, it's just a bag of M&M's but at least it's something. Maybe that's all they could really get. I'm sure the might have some reason. And if it's because they just don't care, screw them. Just be thankful that you got something. If you don't want them I'll take them..........

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alexandriamarie 0

Maybe your parents read MLIA and thought you'd like it

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HumptyHump 0

Boohoo... they could have told you to get the **** out. So be grateful... at 18 they don't "have" to take care of you anymore, you're a grown-up now...

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hidad7765 0

yeah you should really show compassion you retard.

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Kickass89 0

Hey you should just be glad you turned 18 they couldve let you go along time ago like 9 or 13 on saturday!!!

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cariina_fml 0

Hey, at least you celebrate b'days! Lol dw im sure u will get something elssee

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Mudkipzrule 4

FYL. It's better than nothing though. My parents do the whole "Wanna go out to eat for your birthday" and then try to make me feel guilty about it later thing. So I didn't do anything for my 18th birthday.

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Spooky_Sailor 0

YDI. I was living out of my car on my 18th birthday. My parents kicked me out because I couldn't find a job 2 days after I graduated. I ate mustard and ketchup packets for weeks.

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Bodwad 0

Happy 18th Birthday - Scoff one of those M&M's for me. I know its not exactly an awesome present but its edible, yummy and cant deny that each one you eat makes you feel a little better :o)

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The_Sadist 13

I remember my 18th Birthday...I got nothing from my family and I was thankful for it...Course I was also trying to stay below my Drill Instructor's radar.

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