By theaaxis - 26/11/2014 21:43 - United States

Today, my mother requested that I return the $500 she had previously given me to help me pay for college. Her reasoning? "You work three jobs, you can afford it." I work three jobs because she decided buying herself a car was more important than my schooling. FML
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theaaxis 27

Wow, this got published! To give a little background, my mom had been telling me for years that she would pay for my first two years of college, though she's a fickle woman, so I kept a backup plan. When she withdrew the offer, I accepted the situation gracefully, and am now taking a gap year, working 77 hours a week, so I won't have to depend on her. Any resentment over the money is over the week's notice I was given, which even still makes me worry about her financial situation more so than my own. That she wants even the gift back does bother me a little, but I by no means expected her to pay my way through life, and am very much financially independent. Thanks much to the many of you who understood!

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illinoiscentral 16

not after she gave it as a gift. At that point it stopped being her money and started being OP's money.

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Steffi3 40

Well, if she wants to buy a car, she should be allowed. It stinks that she makes you return her gift, though. It's a gift, after all

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samikirkjohnson 2

i feel ya. My father works for NASA as a programmer, makes a shit ton, and wont even help pay for pencils. his excuse? i dont make enough money. buuuullsh*t

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kalbrek009 20

If it was a gift and not a loan, then you don't have to pay it back.

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AerBear115 15

How the **** do you work 77hrs a week?!?!?! Most I've worked is 37hr and I about shot someone xD

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kalbrek009 20

If you're an adult (18+yrs), unfortunately for you...YOU are responsible for your post high school education..not her & if she wants a car...that's her business...not yours. Please don't act like a spoiled "self entitled" little brat. The world won't just hand you everything. But either way, did she "give" you money (as in a gift) or did she "lend" you money (in which case you'd owe her back)?

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milky2321 14

I pay for my own college. quit bitching, when you turn 18 they dont need to do anything for you.

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Simbaby 23

Bless your heart. I hope it gets better. I'm sure it's tough for you .

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ATAVELLI 7

I am a college student and I am currently paying off my own student loans. A gift is a gift, so no take backs. I never once asked my parents to pay for my schooling. To be honest, paying things off yourself is very exhilarating. You'll be fine in the end and keep your head up......

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randybryant799 20

Why do kids think their parents are required to pay for college?

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