Parents MORTIFIED By Ungrateful Son’s Response To Birthday Car ‍♂️

Birthdays are supposed to be filled with joy, laughter, and maybe a few happy tears, right? Well, buckle up, because this 17-year-old’s birthday surprise took a sharp turn into Drama Town! When his parents revealed their big gift, a brand spankin’ new car , our birthday boy’s reaction was… let’s just say, not what they expected. Get ready for a wild ride filled with family tension, car-related chores, and a whole lot of teenage angst!

Birthday Surprise Gone Wrong

Parents’ Car-Pushing Agenda

‍♂️ Car = More Chores? No Thanks!

17th Birthday Letdown

Surprise! It’s a Car… Wait, What?

Dad’s Temper Tantrum & Mom’s Disappointment

Car = Worthless Gift + Extra Chores?

Feeling Like the Bad Guy

Birthday Boy Says “No Thanks” to New Car, Parents Lose Their Cool!

Well, well, well… looks like this birthday surprise backfired big time! Our 17-year-old protagonist thought he was getting a sweet new monitor, but instead, his parents dropped the car bomb on him. Cue the shock, the disappointment, and the dad’s epic temper tantrum! But here’s the thing: Birthday Boy just isn’t feeling the whole car ownership vibe. ‍♂️ He’s got his reasons – more chores, less free time, and the dreaded sibling-shuttling duties. So, when he politely declined the gift, all hell broke loose! Now, he’s left wondering if he’s the a-hole in this situation. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this birthday drama!

Gratitude and strategy – defer the gift for later

Polite refusal of birthday car leads to unwanted family contributions ‍♂️

Being grateful doesn’t mean you have to accept a car

Good point about driving laws for minors. NTA comment.

Not all gifts are wanted, NTA explains why

Ungrateful son denies parents’ ulterior motive for birthday car

Saying no thank you to an unwanted gift is reasonable

Reality check for entitled teen about future and independence

Car ownership is a big deal , but should parents ask for help?

Ungrateful son? Or parents expecting a chauffeur for siblings?

Is the birthday car really a gift or a burden?

Being responsible with expensive gifts, suggest alternative way of showing gratitude.

Celebrate your birthday the way you want. NTA

Gift giving should not be about the giver, NTA.

Son avoids being exploited by not getting a license

ESH for lack of communication. Reconsider spending time with siblings

Teen’s strategic thinking praised in hilarious car-gift situation.

Is this a case of miscommunication or entitlement?

Sibling transportation becomes birthday gift dilemma. NTA speaks up.

Polite explanation could have avoided NAH situation

Smart and responsible teenager recognized strings attached to birthday car

Entitled son gets called out for his behavior.

17 year old should help with household chores occasionally

Gratefulness and responsibility matter, being eldest doesn’t make you babysitter ‍♂️

Ungrateful son called out for dodging responsibilities

A valuable gift that comes with strings is an obligation ‍♂️

Parents gift car to ungrateful son: NTA comment defends him.

Standing up against parentification and setting healthy boundaries. NTA.

Generational shift in attitude towards driving and car ownership. NAH.

Ungrateful son or overbearing parents?

Forced to take SUV, pay for gas, and called ungrateful

Nostalgic comment about valuing family time over material possessions

NTA for not wanting the car, YTA for not helping ‍♂️

Being grateful for parents’ sacrifices is important

NTA suggests a solution for the gift dilemma

Cautionary NTA comment on parents buying cars for their kids.

Savage response to entitled parents trying to manipulate their son

Graciously declining a gift without hurting feelings

NTA, but reconsider your stance; you’re sounding pretty bratty

Savage response to unwanted birthday car

NTA, but communication about car ownership and responsibilities is important.

Setting boundaries and waiting for college can help avoid manipulation

Be grateful and pull your weight in the family

Expensive doesn’t always mean good. Stick to your guns!

Being NTA doesn’t equate to being cold

Ungrateful son refuses birthday car, cites expenses

Not quite an a**hole, but consider pitching in around the house

OP is frustrated with dad’s gift, but should discuss expectations

NTA but immature. Is there a deeper issue at play?

Take the money and invest it wisely

Wise move declining bad gift . Diplomacy is key. NTA.

Being uninterested in a gift doesn’t make you ungrateful

NTA’s comment considers practicality of unnecessary car ownership

NTA parent is mad their kid doesn’t want a gift

Having a car is not always a blessing ‍♂️

Delaying driving for safety reasons – valid or ungrateful?

Owning a car means freedom, but also comes with responsibilities.

Suggests saving car money for college, reasonable or ungrateful?

Sibling advises OP to help out until 18, calls them a bit selfish ‍♂️

Gifts shouldn’t come with obligations. You’re NTA.

Ungrateful son rejects birthday car, but parents gave it selfishly. NAH.

Taking control of your life and standing up to controlling parents

Empathetic NTA commenter shares relatable sibling transportation struggles.

Suggests saving money for college instead of accepting birthday car

Recounting childhood car woes with angry parent

Free car at 17? NAH, take it!

Ungrateful son rejects inconvenient birthday gift, stands up for himself

Don’t let your parents guilt trip you, NTA

Wait till he hears about car payments

Ungrateful son receives car from selfish parents. NTA response.

Don’t rush into accepting gifts that come with strings attached NTA

Sibling chauffeur turned pedestrian motivator

College student rejects birthday car, becomes sibling’s Uber instead

Grateful for the savings, but rejecting the car

Ungrateful son’s NTA verdict causes uproar in comment section

Driving lover appreciates gift but thinks it shouldn’t be forced

Smart and eco-friendly decision. NTA, keep it up!

Not the a-hole for rejecting car, but parents may not agree

Valuing time over material possessions is admirable ❤

Getting a license for ID purposes is reasonable

Sibling dynamics and car rides

Ungrateful son called out for being gifted parental duties ‍♂️

Kid declines car gift with strings attached. NTA.

Empathetic commenter praises OP for handling situation maturely.

Ungrateful son rejects car gift, calls out parents’ intentions ‍♂️