🎂 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! 🙄😩
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🎂 Birthday Surprise Gone Wrong 😱
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🚗 Parents' Car-Pushing Agenda 🙄
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🙅♂️ Car = More Chores? No Thanks! 😒
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🎉 17th Birthday Letdown 😞
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🚨 Surprise! It's a Car... Wait, What? 😳
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🤬 Dad's Temper Tantrum & Mom's Disappointment 😢
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🤔 Car = Worthless Gift + Extra Chores? 😩
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😕 Feeling Like the Bad Guy 😔
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🚗 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 👍
Pocket-or-Penny | Pocket-or-Penny
Polite refusal of birthday car leads to unwanted family contributions 🙅♂️
mckinnos | mckinnos
Being grateful doesn't mean you have to accept a car 🚗
composingmusic | composingmusic
Good point about driving laws for minors. NTA comment.
littlebrowngirl21 | littlebrowngirl21
Not all gifts are wanted, NTA explains why 🎁
CandylandCanada | CandylandCanada
Ungrateful son denies parents' ulterior motive for birthday car 🚗
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Saying no thank you to an unwanted gift is reasonable 👍
ShiggnessKhan | ShiggnessKhan
Reality check for entitled teen about future and independence 🙌
Neuvoria | Neuvoria
Car ownership is a big deal 🚗, but should parents ask for help? 🤔
type1error | type1error
Ungrateful son? Or parents expecting a chauffeur for siblings? 🤔
LordofToomay | LordofToomay
Is the birthday car really a gift or a burden? 😕
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Being responsible with expensive gifts, suggest alternative way of showing gratitude. 👍
HappySnowFox | HappySnowFox
Celebrate your birthday the way you want. NTA 🎂
catniss_everblue | catniss_everblue
Gift giving should not be about the giver, NTA. 🙌
princessbbdee | princessbbdee
Son avoids being exploited by not getting a license 😂
ForeignEffective9 | ForeignEffective9
ESH for lack of communication. Reconsider spending time with siblings 👭
nolanissac | nolanissac
Teen's strategic thinking praised in hilarious car-gift situation.
1-22-333-4444 | 1-22-333-4444
Is this a case of miscommunication or entitlement? 🤔
flowers4u | flowers4u
Sibling transportation becomes birthday gift dilemma. NTA speaks up.
iluvcats17 | iluvcats17
Polite explanation could have avoided NAH situation 👍
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Smart and responsible teenager recognized strings attached to birthday car 🚗
Disastrous_Smile3666 | Disastrous_Smile3666
🙄 Entitled son gets called out for his behavior.
oftentheasshole123 | oftentheasshole123
17 year old should help with household chores occasionally 🙌
iamreallystressed | iamreallystressed
Gratefulness and responsibility matter, being eldest doesn't make you babysitter 🙅♂️
kiiittykate | kiiittykate
Ungrateful son called out for dodging responsibilities 😒🚗
Feldew | Feldew
A valuable gift that comes with strings is an obligation 🙅♂️
WayiiTM | WayiiTM
Parents gift car to ungrateful son: NTA comment defends him.
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👏🏼 Standing up against parentification and setting healthy boundaries. NTA.
ittybittymomma | ittybittymomma
Generational shift in attitude towards driving and car ownership. NAH.
AlexisRosesHands | AlexisRosesHands
Ungrateful son or overbearing parents? 🤔😠
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Forced to take SUV, pay for gas, and called ungrateful 🙄
ShenFrog | ShenFrog
Nostalgic comment about valuing family time over material possessions 😢
dancenickydance | dancenickydance
NTA for not wanting the car, YTA for not helping 🙅♂️🚫
hbond1957 | hbond1957
Being grateful for parents' sacrifices is important 👍
melancholy_breadroll | melancholy_breadroll
NTA suggests a solution for the gift dilemma 🎁
apairofpetducks | apairofpetducks
Cautionary NTA comment on parents buying cars for their kids.
FairyFlossJelly | FairyFlossJelly
Savage response to entitled parents trying to manipulate their son 👍
NonreciprocatingHole | NonreciprocatingHole
Graciously declining a gift without hurting feelings 🙏🏻
Havok8907 | Havok8907
NTA, but reconsider your stance; you're sounding pretty bratty 🤯
omgthehype | omgthehype
Savage response to unwanted birthday car 😎🚗
DubiousPeoplePleaser | DubiousPeoplePleaser
NTA, but communication about car ownership and responsibilities is important. 👍
chanteusetriste | chanteusetriste
Setting boundaries and waiting for college can help avoid manipulation 👍
singingkangaroo | singingkangaroo
Be grateful and pull your weight in the family 👍
oftentheasshole123 | oftentheasshole123
Expensive doesn't always mean good. Stick to your guns! 👍
Eimzie | Eimzie
Being NTA doesn't equate to being cold 😍
JustMyStuffHi | JustMyStuffHi
Ungrateful son refuses birthday car, cites expenses 💸
Parking_Willow | Parking_Willow
Not quite an a**hole, but consider pitching in around the house 👍
LOUDCO-HD | LOUDCO-HD
OP is frustrated with dad's gift, but should discuss expectations 🙏
ladylynx | ladylynx
NTA but immature. Is there a deeper issue at play? 🤔
bonsaiaphrodite | bonsaiaphrodite
Take the money and invest it wisely 💰💸💰
VR247 | VR247
Wise move declining bad gift 🚗. Diplomacy is key. NTA.
STylerMLmusic | STylerMLmusic
Being uninterested in a gift doesn't make you ungrateful 🙏
GroundLittle4469 | GroundLittle4469
NTA's comment considers practicality of unnecessary car ownership 👍
Nomanodyssey | Nomanodyssey
NTA parent is mad their kid doesn't want a gift 🙄
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Having a car is not always a blessing 🙅♂️
Happyman321 | Happyman321
Delaying driving for safety reasons - valid or ungrateful?
lislunas | lislunas
Owning a car means freedom, but also comes with responsibilities. 🚡
danny_phantom_boi | danny_phantom_boi
Suggests saving car money for college, reasonable or ungrateful?
misswsz | misswsz
Sibling advises OP to help out until 18, calls them a bit selfish 🙅♂️
P00shy_ | P00shy_
Gifts shouldn't come with obligations. You're NTA. 👍
walkietalkie000 | walkietalkie000
Ungrateful son rejects birthday car, but parents gave it selfishly. NAH.
cheesypuzzas | cheesypuzzas
Taking control of your life and standing up to controlling parents 💪
engineerwithpants | engineerwithpants
Empathetic NTA commenter shares relatable sibling transportation struggles.
bioExterminator | bioExterminator
Suggests saving money for college instead of accepting birthday car 📚
whitethrowblanket | whitethrowblanket
Recounting childhood car woes with angry parent 😓
stalking_leopard | stalking_leopard
Free car at 17? NAH, take it! 🚗👍
MrMaleficent | MrMaleficent
Ungrateful son rejects inconvenient birthday gift, stands up for himself
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Don't let your parents guilt trip you, NTA 👌
Zorkex | Zorkex
Wait till he hears about car payments 😂
edgememeston | edgememeston
Ungrateful son receives car from selfish parents. NTA response.
purple-otter | purple-otter
Don't rush into accepting gifts that come with strings attached 👍 NTA
Kittens-98 | Kittens-98
Sibling chauffeur turned pedestrian motivator 😎
e-bookdragon | e-bookdragon
College student rejects birthday car, becomes sibling's Uber instead 😎
Cannot_Function | Cannot_Function
Grateful for the savings, but rejecting the car 🚫🚗
Lunastarmoonstar | Lunastarmoonstar
Ungrateful son's NTA verdict causes uproar in comment section 🤯
painkilleraddict6373 | painkilleraddict6373
Driving lover appreciates gift but thinks it shouldn't be forced 😊
Dogmut | Dogmut
Smart and eco-friendly decision. NTA, keep it up! 🙌
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🚗 Not the a-hole for rejecting car, but parents may not agree
megameh64 | megameh64
Valuing time over material possessions is admirable ❤
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Getting a license for ID purposes is reasonable 👍
yellowydaffodil | yellowydaffodil
Sibling dynamics and car rides 😎
StarLightWolf99 | StarLightWolf99
Ungrateful son called out for being gifted parental duties 🤦♂️
Ryugi | Ryugi
Kid declines car gift with strings attached. NTA.
Battleship1239 | Battleship1239
Empathetic commenter praises OP for handling situation maturely.
amazonrae | amazonrae
Ungrateful son rejects car gift, calls out parents' intentions 🙅♂️
JournalisticDisaster | JournalisticDisaster
