Battle of the Drums: Birthday Gift Sparks Family Feud

When a birthday gift turns into a family feud, it’s hard to keep the beat! Meet Luca, a 12-year-old who had his heart set on a drum kit for his birthday. His parents, after hearing his relentless pleas for a year, finally gave in and gifted him the drum set. But what was meant to be a joyful present soon turned into a source of discord. Let’s dive into this rhythm of rivalry!

The Beat Begins

The Rhythm Fades

The Drum Lessons Debacle

A New Drummer in the House

The Drum Set Dilemma

The Power of Possession

Parents Lay Down the Law

The Aftermath of the Drum Drama

The Family’s Differing Opinions

The Final Note

Drumming Up a Solution: A Family’s Quest for Harmony

Caught in a rhythm of rivalry, this family is trying to find the right beat. Luca, the 12-year-old birthday boy, has abandoned his drum set for video games, leaving his drums to gather dust. Meanwhile, his younger sister Jessie has discovered her own talent and passion for drumming. When Luca’s possessiveness over his unused drums starts to affect Jessie’s practice, their parents step in, threatening to sell the drums and buy Jessie her own. With the family divided on how to resolve the issue, they’re left seeking harmony in this drumming dilemma. Let’s see how the internet weighs in on this beat of a battle…

NTA. Help him explore and understand his possessive emotions ‍

Sibling rivalry: Jealousy, control, and finding individuality in shared hobbies

Sibling jealousy over drum set sparks family conflict

Understanding the struggles of parenting a 12-year-old. ‍

NTA for wanting your daughter to play them.

NTA: Sibling rivalry over drums sparks valuable life lessons

Gift-gone-wrong: NTA sparks family feud over unused present

NTA. Son needs to learn value of money. Daughter being mature

YWBTA if you sell your son’s drums to buy your daughter drums.

“NTA it’s the same as when you buy a 200-300 dollar bike for a kid and they out grow it. You give the kid that can use it the hand me down and give the original kid something new but much cheaper. If he’s into video games you go ‘hey the drums don’t work for you so were giving them to your sister as a hand me down and were getting you a( insert game he wants or new controller) instead’. She gets the drums she wants as a early (whatever the next holiday involving presents) gift and you use money you would have spent on a gift for her for his replacement item. Growing up with 6 siblings this was always common practice in my household.”

Sibling rivalry and insecurity: NAH, but he needs more encouragement

Buy daughter 50% share of drum kit for harmonious compromise

Sibling rivalry over drum kit: NAH, but a tough situation

Selling the drums for sister’s kit? Maybe save the money instead!

NAH. Son acting like a typical 12-year-old – dickish but correct. Teachable moment.

Engaging in a family drum battle? Find a win-win solution!

NTA – Son had opportunities, sister found passion, compromise needed

Selling his birthday gift? That’s a**hole move!

Parents dealing with possessive kid over expensive birthday gift.

Negotiating a fair deal for the family drum set

“NTA. Drumkit agreement broken. Sell drums or give to Jessie.”

Regretful birthday gift leads to unfairness and kid logic

YTA for buying drums without considering space and lessons. Compromise needed.

NTA for sharing drums, but son should practice or let sister.

YTA: Son’s valid argument for keeping gifted drums.

Make it clear: gift goes to sister, teach sharing and kindness

Sibling rivalry over gift sparks family feud

Sibling rivalry over drums: NTA suggests birthday consequences for Luca

Engaging sibling solution: trade items and foster communication skills!

YTA. Respect his ownership of the drums and his decision.

Sibling rivalry over drum kit sparks jealousy and favoritism concerns

Gently YTA, but legally it’s his property now

Lesson learned: Start small, avoid sibling rivalry. ESH.

NAH. Encourage son to explore other hobbies, buy sister own drums.

Little drummer girl reigns, but everyone’s an a**hole in this feud.

Unfortunate gift situation, but YTA for taking it back.

Sibling rivalry over drums . YTA for not asking son’s permission.

YTA, gifts should not be conditional

NTA: Teaching kids about respect and sharing.

Sibling rivalry over drum kit: NTA, sister’s passion takes over

NTA. Sharing hand-me-downs is different from forced gift-giving.

Sibling rivalry over drums leads to unfair control and ban.

ESH: Risky gift sparks family feud over drum set

Son feels neglected while sister gets special treatment

Kids can be bratty, but you’re not the a**hole here. ✌️

Teaching kids gratitude and generosity through gift sharing

NTA, but Josh owns the drums. Return them when he’s 18

Buy back the drum set to resolve sibling resentment.

Generous dad buys drums, chaos ensues. Kids will be kids

YTA: Boundaries are important, but sharing is a valuable skill

Fair price for drums, teach money lesson

Selling his drums? Encouraging him or stifling creativity?

Lesson learned: A drum pad and lessons would’ve been better.

Mystery of Josh unraveled in this comment section!

Sharing trauma: Resentment from forced sharing still lingers

Daughter’s kindness sparks admiration and intrigue

Gift giver gets called out for re-gifting.

“A gift is a gift. Stop torturing Luca by harassing him.”

NTA – Maybe your son finds it hard to play them