my dad makes 150k a year plus bonuses and while i know that's not like millionaire baller status, it's definitely enough to have helped me out but he hasn't given me a dime towards college because the deal was i go right after high school and i didn't. so he cashed in my prepaid tuition and bought a boat. lol jerk

i wouldn't have it any other way. i used to feel sorry for myself about it, but now it makes me feel more accomplished. i am looking for a 2nd job now because fall is around the corner and i have to pay for classes. when i graduate, it's going to be really nice to say i did it all by myself.

my mom helps me out finanically occasionaly if i'm strapped for cash, but only on a loan basis. i always pay her back.

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Originally posted by notelfreak man i can't believe i tried to come off as responsible in that other thread, i am so full of shit just don't tell anyone

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Originally posted by RJT When it comes to having parents who've pretty much proven time and time again that they would do anything just so I could be happy, however, I'm spoiled as fuck - and often times feel guilty because I know there aren't a lot of people who have had it as good as I have in that sense.

Yeah my dad was like that too. He always made sure we had opportunities, and worked his butt off so we could have a lot of things other kids didn't. I didn't really appreciate all that until I got older and realized how hard it must have been for him to do that on his own. But yeah, I'm grateful.

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Originally posted by aNYthing my parents were on welfare (due to age/health) - so I had to take spoiling of me into my own hands. I got my first "real" job at 19 and have been living independently ever since. I had to pay for all my toys from my own pocket - apartment then a house, synths & other gear, lexus, bmw, partying, oh.. and bills. I would say for someone who did not have mommy and daddy backing me up, I did ok It made me appreciate what I have more.

rofl 19?



dude i got my first real job at 13 stocking toolss at home depot everyday after school from 4-9.


and my parents werent on welfare.

I've had to wear my school uniform to parties before.

Now now, let's not turn this into a "poorer than thou" thread. This one is about the spoiled kids.

My mother, on the other hand, did whatever the fuck I asked her to. I took advantage of her so badly when I was a kid. God I was a fucking shit to her.


edit: lol, one time we were at the mall and she bought 60 dollars worth of candy and shit from the Bulk Barn. So I said "Pffft, you could have bought me a pair of jeans with that money!" and she gave me 100 dollars to go shopping.

i was spoiled with affection and love lol my mom hugged and kissed me way too much. my whole family is very huggy kissy. i kiss my dad on the lips and some ppl are like EW. i don't get what the big deal is. we don't make out. lol

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Originally posted by notelfreak man i can't believe i tried to come off as responsible in that other thread, i am so full of shit just don't tell anyone

Well I'd say I prefer not being spoiled. You can tell the ones who have been at my age. They are the ones with no money and no independence because they are used to maw and paw financing their "life style choices".

Being frugal is just another way to make the money that you work for go further. It's a skill which has to be learned. I've seen people who earn a lot less than me blow what to them is like a months wages on one night trying to be the big man (is that worth a month of your life?).

Rolling up the credit, "it'll be fine always has been no worries" even one joking about it. But the point comes when the bank starts calling and it's not the parent you can't bs your way out with excuses.

By being spoiled your parents are in no way doing you any favors.

my parents were raised after the war in italy. so the number 1 thing is to make sure there is always food on the table...and trust me there always is :P

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i look over right now and my mom is cooking cakes in the kitchen. i look to the left and we have a bbq outside, and theres wine everywhere.

right in front of me theres a plate of olives and peppers.



I LOVE BEING ITALIAN!

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Originally posted by jennypie My mother, on the other hand, did whatever the fuck I asked her to. I took advantage of her so badly when I was a kid. God I was a fucking shit to her. edit: lol, one time we were at the mall and she bought 60 dollars worth of candy and shit from the Bulk Barn. So I said "Pffft, you could have bought me a pair of jeans with that money!" and she gave me 100 dollars to go shopping.

lol i would have gotten bitch slapped in the face if i said that to my mom.

my kids will definitely be products of tough love. it's a tough world so i think that's the only way to go...without being too extreme about it.

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Originally posted by notelfreak man i can't believe i tried to come off as responsible in that other thread, i am so full of shit just don't tell anyone

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Originally posted by Dervish I've seen people who earn a lot less than me blow what to them is like a months wages on one night trying to be the big man (is that worth a month of your life?).

I've been thinking about this lately. Growing up always thinking about how to spend money without ever thinking about the other side -- how to make it -- can be very destructive.

Since I doubt that I'll ever have a very lucrative job, one of my goals is to learn to live as cheaply as I can.

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Originally posted by Slylee lol i would have gotten bitch slapped in the face if i said that to my mom.

Oh yeah my mom had no control over my sister and I. We didn't respect her at all, and she never disciplined us or handed out any repercussions for our behaviour. We just didn't take her seriously...and it didn't help that my dad was a jerk to her also. Monkey see, monkey do.

My poor mother. :/

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Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles Since I doubt that I'll ever have a very lucrative job, one of my goals is to learn to live as cheaply as I can.

i'm assuming u are saying this because you plan on being a teacher or something?

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Originally posted by notelfreak man i can't believe i tried to come off as responsible in that other thread, i am so full of shit just don't tell anyone