Ah, the sweet sound of sibling rivalry! Meet Luca, the birthday boy who begged for a drum kit, and Jessie, his younger sister who found her rhythm on the very same drums. Everything was in harmony until Luca decided to march to a different beat, leaving his drum kit to gather dust. Enter Jessie, who started to make some noise, and suddenly, the drum kit wasn’t just a birthday gift anymore—it was the epicenter of a family feud!
The Birthday Boy’s Beat
From Drummer to Gamer
A New Drummer in Town
Drum Set Drama
Parents Lay Down the Law
Family Feud Intensifies ️
The Drum Dilemma
A Symphony of Sibling Rivalry
So, here we are, stuck in a conundrum where a birthday gift has become a symbol of sibling rivalry. Luca, the birthday boy, has abandoned his drumming dreams, while Jessie, the budding drummer, is left in a tough spot, torn between her newfound passion and her brother’s wrath. The parents are left to play mediator, trying to keep the peace while encouraging their kids’ talents. The question remains: should they sell the drums and buy Jessie her own, or should they convince Luca to share? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this drum dilemma…
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NTA: Help Luca understand the consequences of quitting the drums
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NTA. Son should learn value of money. Daughter could ‘buy’ drums.
YWBTA if you sell your son’s drums to buy your daughter’s drums
“NTA, it’s like handing down a bike to a younger sibling “
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Sibling rivalry and insecurity may be causing his frustration.
Fair solution: Split ownership of drum kit, benefit from sister’s lessons
NAH: Kid doesn’t want to share drum kit, sister’s interests ignored
Selling kit for sister is wrong, save money for him
NAH. Parenting a 12-year-old is tough, but communication is key
Engage your children in problem-solving to resolve the drum dilemma
Engaging comment: NTA – OP gave son opportunities, sister needs expression too
Selling his birthday gift for your daughter? Not cool!
Parenting advice: Teach lessons about sharing and communication with Luca
Offered money for drum kit, he refused. Selfishness at play.
Sibling solution: Trade items to foster communication and bargaining skills!
Sell the drums, teach Luca a lesson, NTA
NTA. Teach him to share and be fair.
