As human beings, we should feel entitled to a few things: fresh air, sustenance, a roof over our heads, freedom, the right to work and earn an education. Some people, however, have gotten a little too comfortable demanding things that they believe the world owes them. And lucky for us, other, more sane individuals, are happy to catalog their behavior and share it online.
Below, you’ll find photos and screenshots of some of the worst examples of entitlement from various subreddits dedicated to calling out old people, "beggars," moms and dads, and even some “entitled idiots.” Clearly, entitlement comes in all shapes and sizes, so enjoy reading through these frustrating posts, and be sure to upvote the ones you can’t believe are real!
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Karen’s Sense Of Entitlement Knows No Bounds
So feeding the child and keeping him happy is other people's responsibility??
Entitled Parent
This smart kiddo will never see that money again. And this is a painful lesson to learn. When others find out you have and they want, especially if they’re family, they’ll take. And her mom did this to give to a friend? Kiddo needs to pocket as much cash as she can and once she’s 18, get her own account. And consider moving asap. Or get a rental agreement. Money between families is almost always ugly.
I hate it when parents think a child owns them because they birthed them! If you don't have the money to raise a child don't have one they shouldn't have to pay you back for being born
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I think it's wrong to take your children's money that they earned through work to "help a friend". If you want to help a friend, spend your own money. If you can't afford it, then you can't afford it.
If you cannot come to the realization that you have to "pay" to have children, then you probably shouldn't have children.
I have no problem with almost adult children with jobs being expected to contribute to the household in a small way if money is tight, but you make it clear up front what is expected and you absolutely do not take money in retrospect. That is theft, plain and simple.
Exactly. You are legally obligated to care for your children until they are 18. Nothing you're doing to keep them fed and protected during that time is a favour to them.
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I ran away from home once because of ongoing problems with my guardian and she drained my bank account of the couple hundred dollars I had earned working. I don't know if she thought it would make me come home faster if I was broke or what but in reality it just put me in a lot of seriously dangerous situations. Needless to say, I never went home again.
I answered this on Reddit. Kid needs to find out from the mom what the $$ was for that she gave her friend, then sue the mom and the friend for the money back.
@Jessica SheLangm, Yes! I totally agree. Sue them! They stole from you!
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It's no wonder the 17 yo was wanting to move out. This is just one example of the mental abuse this person has, no doubt, suffered under at home. The kid's the mature one.
That parent would never let you get your own house until they are able to get their hands on your money. It would be better to either move out asap or keep your money in a safe place (away from your parent's reach) until you are able to move out. You did not ask to be born, your parent made that decision on their own and they cannot use "I fed you" against you all the time.
my parents used to do this kind of stuff and it infuriated me, just take stuff I bought with money I earned or take money out of a joint account and use the excuse of it's my house or I take care of you. the parents chose to have a kid and knew the legal and fiscal responsibility it would require. they have no right to ask for you to pay them back, but you have no responsibility to give them anything so if they take something you earned you have every right to ask to be repaid.
anything a parent pays for you when you are not legally an adult is up to them to pay. any money you make on your own as a child also belongs to you. your mom is a b***h.
$5k?!? That mother better not have $5k worth of pawnable/sellable, easily accessible things.
You didnt ask to be born, its a mothers responsibility to look after you until you turn 18
It wasn’t even to some how benefit her and her household, but the moms friend, yes if let’s say they are late in rent or need food ( you still have to pay your child back) it’s still your parental duty to take of them, I would be so proud if my child at that young age saved that much money
In my humble opinion, when you have a child, you take care of him / her until the age of 18, and after that, the parents can decide if it is time for them to leave the nest or not, but expecting the child to pay you back BECAUSE you raised him / her is ridiculous. You chose to have a child, you take care of that child!! Darn it!
The mom is LEGALLYL in the right but a right a-hole. The girl is legally in the right to ghost her in a few months when she turns 18. My ex wife did something kind of similar to my two daughters. They were all awarded some money in an insurance settlement regarding a truck that smashed into them. After spending hers, my ex found reasons to 'borrow' the money set aside for my girls. I think one of them got some or most of it back by being persistently verbal about it and the other didn't bother. It was something like 5 or 10K each. And that money I think they didn't even get until they were legally adults so she borrowed from her young adult daughters and then screwed them over
Open a new secret account in a different bank and move all but $7 into it. Leave the old one active and when your mom says "What happened to all the money?" Just say, "HOW MUCH DID YOU 'LEND' YOUR FRIEND! WHY DID YOU EMPTY MY ACCOUNT!" and walk away looking dejected while muttering obscenities about $9000 stolen from your account that you will never see again then before leaving earshot shout back at her "Close the damn account! I'm not working ever again if it means I get nothing to show for it. You can look after me until the day you die!"
Take the rest of the money out and put it in anew account with only your name on it. A different bank would be a good idea, too.
I commend the author, my lack of self control would have me spending all this money instantly
Turn about is fair play. She needs to close her account. Then steal moms jewelry and such to sell and recoup from moms theft.
So...Your mum just sold your trust your respect. She sold them quite cheap as well. What you gonna do about it? Winge and cry? Or get the f@ck out of her life ASAP and stay out for a decade or so (go 'NO CONTACT'), and only after that let her come crawling back when it's on your terms.. i.e she admits she was wrong and proves it, (if she can't pay you back then she can do 100 hours volunteer work down the local charity shop). At minimum - Never believe another word that comes out of her mouth... if she says she is ill ask her for a joint consultation with her doctor and for a second opinion from another... sit in on that appointment too. You are dealing with an emotional toddler and children don't have the same rights as adults... make sure you never again think of her as an adult.
Yeah. The mom is the AH. The fact that she worked hard to earn that money as a teenager, while in school..I mean you just don't do that to a child.
Definitely NTA. She choose to have you. Feeding and homing you are her responsibility! What a b***h your mom is! And it wasn't for a friend. Please get a separate bank account ASAP or you will have no money left. Do you have a father or trusted aunt/uncle/grandparent you can talk to. I am so mad she did this to you! Make her pay you back! You don't owe her one cent for her doing her job!
Paying for your kid's housing/food/clothing is the bare minimum and something that you are legally required to do. I recommend this young woman check her credit history, because her mom sounds like someone who would take out fraudulent debt in her kid's names. I also recommend dumping the a$$hole mom in the worst nursing home later.
NTA This is your mother stealing from you. Suggest you move banks and accounts ASAP with no access for your mother at all. Sorry you had to learn this lesson, and please remember it for tge future, because she will likely play financial games in the future with you. Never allow her access to anything ever again.
I'm sorry but I think that if you are old enough to hold a job, you should be old enough to have your own damn bank account without your parents name on it. Poor girl. She will never get that money back. She will always resent her mother for this, too.
Nope your mother is a bìtch and you owe her nothing because if she didn't do those things she could go to jail. Your money you worked for is not hers to give. Keep your cash stashed only where you know.
Questions: was it actually cash the kid had on his room? Or was it in a bank account on his and his mother's name, or just in his name?if in a bank account on his name, bank had no legal right to give $ to mother
I have been caught in a very tight corner once or twice and had to borrow from son's savings - always after discussion and always repaid asap with a v generous interest. I hate to do it, but he knows he is getting it back without question.
I would be a lot more sympathetic if she said she paid for rent and groceries...
You are 1000% absolutely not the a*****e your mother is and if it was me in your situation I would file police report for the stolen money and once I turned 18 I would move out of that house as quick as possible and cut contact with her until she apologizes and agreed to pay back what she took
I don't see this as being entitled at all. It's the parents responsibility to care for a child the decision was theirs to have them. Her mother stole from her period.
She's definitely NTA. Her mom on the other hand is most definitely the AH. Parents choose to have children the children dont show up on their own. I wouldn't expect any of my sons to give me $ if I asked for it and me not pay them back. It's called a loan therefore u pay it back. The mom saying she owes it to her to GIVE her the $ is ridiculous.
A parents job is to support and guide their children towards independence. Your mother’s behavior is inexcusable. You need to be 18 to open a bank account, so hide the rest of your money. Talk to a school counselor to get some guidance for transitioning after you complete high school. Also, tell them that your mom took your money. Your mother might think that she will be able to keep you home longer by taking your money but she will end up losing you. She should respect your determination instead of getting in your way. You might want to contact an organization that provides legal services for teens or children. You could look into emancipation if you will not be 18 soon. If there is physical abuse report it.
Take her to small claims court. AND - why is she able to access your money in the first place? I had my own private savings account when I was 16 and that was a LONG time ago.
I'd be calling the cops on my parent... though nine would never ever so this.
OMG my kids are my responsibility. My money goes to them because it's my duty to raise them. Any money they make on their own is theirs. Full stop. My kids have offered to loan me money before when, for instance, my car has broken down. Thanked them for being so thoughtful and giving and then politely declined. I would NEVER take 5k from them. Disgusting.
Why do you have a joint account with her? You are old enough to get your own.
Why does her mum have access to her account? My kids have bank accounts entirely desperate from me and it is staying that way, their money is theirs, not mine
Happened with me years ago. An uncle needed money to keep his business afloat after a fire, so i loaned him £15000 from my savings. He sais he had a loan agreed for £20000 but wouldnt get the money in time for what he needed it for. Never offered to pay it back. Now im working a low paid job in an expensive town and have multiple health issues, and he's got a business so profitable that hes just bought his son a £350000 house and a new car, but i asked for the money back and he said "what, that GIFT you gave me? It wasnt a loan, it was a gift, not paying it back". I know its petty, but the only way i could get back at him a bit is to sign his address up for every free mailing thing i could find.
The idea of talking about what your child owes you in terms of what it cost to raise them is horrifying to me. I love my kids, it can be expensive to raise them but I get a return on investment in love and pride and happiness and macaroni pictures. I don't want them to pay me back financially some day, they have already given me the most wonderful part of my life.
Why did she have access to your bank account, assuming you have one. You should be the only one to sign off on it.
The girl CHOSE to work and save that money. The mom CHOSE to have a child and knew how much money that it would take…
The mother chose to have a child, making it her responsibility to love and care for her child. NOT expect pay back for doing her duty as a parent. AND NOT guilt trip OP into handing over her hard earned money. That is theft by the way... NTA
This is so sad. This girl has an amazing work ethic, and did not squander her money. I doubt there was a friend in need; at the very least, her mother should have discussed it with her. If it's really for a friend, aren't they expected to return it at some point? Why should a 16 year old be responsible for an adult's problem? If I were her, I would speak with the bank to make the account require BOTH signatures, not just her mother's.
This isn't entitlement! She's still a child! She's 17. She didn't ask to be born. It's her parents duty to make sure she is provided for, and afforded a decent future. And, in turn, reciprocate for her parents, when she's is older! Not when she's still a child, trying to be responsible, because her parents decided to have her when they themselves are financially irresponsible!
I feel so bad for that kid having a mother like that. I hope she can get away from her and I hope she cuts off all contact.
The same thing happened to my friend. She worked hard and put money away to finally move out of her parents' house, but her mom kept taking money out, saying it was for rent. I think kids should be able to live rent free as long as they are actively working to move out on their own. She was in her late teens/early 20s, which to me is still a kid in these times.
1. You don't know it was cash. 2. Plenty of people keep more than $5k in cash at home.
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I would have taken $20 and bought new locks and replaced them while she was out and claimed that the 5k was rent and as the renter of the property have her pay 5k to get back in,then pack your s**t and leave when she gets angry and leaves, now she can pay for a locksmith with her own money or try explaining stealing 5k from your kid.
Pretty sure it's as illegal as stealing $5000. I don't know the American property laws (I'm not from US), but in my country if the mother is registered as the owner the son can't just change the locks and demand the rent, she would be entitled to call the police.
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You should never be scared to go after what you want in life. Hard work and dedication can certainly go a long way. But when it comes to steamrolling others, demanding things you don’t deserve and simply being a jerk, well, there are plenty of subreddits that will be happy to put you in your place. One of which is Entitled Idiots, which describes itself simply as “a place to share when someone is being an entitled idiot.”
And if you’re looking for even more content putting entitled people on blast, feel free to check out Entitled Beggars. “Ever known that really overly-entitled person you met who constantly begs for free things and does nothing in return?” the group’s moderators ask. “This is the place to share those stories!” These groups feature screenshots, anecdotes and photos that might make your blood boil. But they serve a common goal: teaching the world to stop being so entitled!
Some People Just
Why didn't she jump out of the plane? Plenty of fresh air out there
In My Local Coffee Shop
Kijiji
If you’re a parent, perhaps you’ve come across your fair share of entitled moms and dads along the way who make you want to rip your hair out. Well, if you need a place to vent, why not check out Daddy Cringe on Reddit? This group, which has amassed nearly 15k members (or “cringers” as they call them) invites users to share a variety of stories featuring entitled individuals to be read aloud on their YouTube channel. And if you’re looking for even more stories of entitled moms and dads, have no fear. The Insane Parent Stories subreddit is here!
And last, but not least, we’ve also featured some images on this list from the lovely Entitled Old People subreddit. This group has nothing against your lovely elderly parents or your 80-year-old neighbor who occasionally brings you freshly baked cookies. But it doesn’t hesitate to call out entitled individuals who seem downright delusional. Whether you’re in kindergarten or a senior citizens home, there’s no excuse for acting like everyone owes you something.
Racist
Bratty Cousin Stole My Netflix Password And When I Changed It He Wants Me To It To Him
Sister, Can You Spare A Dime?
For most of us, demanding free photos for your wedding or a complimentary meal just because you’re an influencer sounds absurd. But somehow, every now and then, someone makes it to adulthood without being put in their place enough and voila! They become an entitled adult. According to BetterHelp, a sense of entitlement “is a personality trait that is based on a person’s belief that they deserve privileges or recognition for things that they did not earn.” And there are several potential causes for this mindset. Sometimes, these individuals were given anything and everything they wanted as children without ever facing obstacles or being told no. Other times, personality disorders, such as narcissism or antisocial personality disorder may be contributing factors.
Oh My God. I... I Can’t Right Now. I Literally Just Can’t How Is This Even Possible? How Does Someone Get This Entitled?
"Please come in and take a seat for six minutes. There will be a seating charge though."
Girl And Her Friends Think They Can Go To Events For Free And Get Free Drinks Because “They’re Pretty”
I Sold A Really Unique, Old Vase A Few Days Ago And Forgot To Take The Listing Down. Got This Lovely Email As A Reminder To Do So
Entitlement can also crop up as an attempt to overcompensate for past wrongs, BetterHelp explains. For example, if someone has been mistreated, abused, or grew up deprived of love and affection, they might begin to demand what they grew up lacking from others. This entitlement is rooted in victimhood and can cause major issues in both personal and professional relationships. When entitlement stems from a personality disorder, the individual might simply perceive themself as superior to others or view themself as above the rules in some ways. “I don’t have to wait in line because I have places to be!”
Someone Is Insulting Everyone On The Autistic Spectrum
Bruv Here Thinks He's Entitled To Have 2 Parking Spots For His Hyundai
In England there are security cameras everywhere... In countries where there aren't... how come you don't just p**s on the drivers door handle or something?
Tried To Bully Someone, Gets Kicked Out, Leaves One Star Review
Do they REALLY play the national anthem in bars in America?? That'll get the party started!
There’s no question that navigating relationships with entitled individuals can be frustrating. In fact, it can actually lower our wellbeing. But according to research, it’s also difficult to be an entitled individual. “Entitled people have high expectations that often go unmet, which can lead to disappointment and psychological distress,” Emily Zitek at SPSP writes. “Entitled individuals are also more likely to have difficulty maintaining positive relationships with other people, and they often believe they are being treated unfairly.”
Not Really Sure Of This Goes Here..but Here You Go. Was Looking At A Special Edition Fallout Loquid Cooling Case ($199) And Found This Salty One Star
Only products I personally can afford deserve a rating above 1 star!
It's My Fault That They Didn't Like What They Saw
There's a lot of people on BP who complain about posts and other peoples' comments. I advise taking Red's advice: don't complain, YOU chose to look at it/read it XD Edit for clarification: I don't mean debating or disagreeing with the post or comment in an intellectual manner of debate, I mean when people read something they don't like or don't agree with and immediately attack the poster with racist, bigoted, or just downright mean stuff/threats/etc XD By all means debate! But don't comment something like "we don't care" like Blue did above XD
I'm Not A Supermarkt Employee But That's Just Disgustibg Behaviour
The good news, when it comes to entitled individuals, is that they’re not all doomed to hold that mindset forever. It probably won’t be easy to adopt a healthier outlook on life, but according to BetterHelp, it’s possible to overcome a sense of entitlement. One strategy that may help is to stop comparing themselves to others. “Someone with a sense of entitlement may benefit from remembering that they don’t need to compete with others and that they can accomplish their own goals and dreams,” the experts explain.
Sure Its Not As If The Men Have A Standard 9-5 Job
Please! Spit In His Burgers!
The Floor Not Like A Cloud
It can also be useful for entitled individuals to make a list of goals they want to accomplish, as well as what they’re willing to do to reach those goals. This might remind them to be realistic about what they can achieve and understand that effort has to be put in to make progress. It’s also crucial to learn how to handle setbacks, when trying to overcome a sense of entitlement. “The feeling they may get from accomplishing a goal on their own is likely going to be much greater than receiving something without investing any significant effort,” the BetterHelp team notes. And as hard as it may be for them, it’s helpful for entitled individuals to see situations from another person’s point of view, as they likely haven’t considered it on their own.
Should Have Been Paid For Amateur Theatre
Went On Facebook For The First Time In 6 Months, Greeted With A Family Friend Bitching About Someone Doing Their Job
Person Denies Entitlement, But Gets Called Out For What It Is
Living in the present can also be a helpful tactic when combating entitlement. They have to let go of negative situations from the past and keep an open mind. And of course, they must be reminded to treat others with respect, compassion and gratitude, the BetterHelp team notes. “If they are genuinely kind to others and commit to acts of selflessness without expecting a favor in return, others may feel a desire to return the same goodness to them.”
Review For A Krispy Kreme In Reading, Berkshire
If You Don’t Spend Your Money To Fund My Surgery, You’re Literally Hitler
Ec Says We Don’t Care About Our Customers Because We Didn’t Give Her Ten Cents From A Register. We Didn’t Short Her, She Just Wanted Ten Cents
We hope the photos on this list aren’t making your blood boil too intensely, pandas. Whether you’re shocked that people who are this entitled actually exist or you swear that you know some of the individuals featured here, keep upvoting the pics that cause you the most discomfort. Feel free to share stories of the most entitled behavior you’ve ever witnessed in the comments below, and then if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda article discussing gross entitlement, look no further than right here!
Customer Refuses To Pay Cuz He Can Physically Change The Tires Of A Car To See How They Look For Free
Hard Work Is An Excuse To Treat Wait Staff Like S**t! /S
Well, even though boomers did have it a lot easier—-and I am not at all defending the s****y boomer attitude, no way. I’m a late boomer, 1960, and totally missed the boomer gravy train, so I’m more like GenX, tbh—--most of them still had to work for what they have. They had to put up with a lot of s**t too; long work days, a*****e bosses, unchecked and actually condoned (by management and the establishment, ffs) harassment if they’re women and POC, companies that stole their lives and made them strangers in their own families, burned them out and threw them away right before their 401Ks vested or sold thei company and the new one drained the pension fund they contributed to their whole working life then took the money and closed the company down, all while management’s often repeated retaliatory threats of withholding of well-deserved raises, bonuses, and promotions, as well as being laid off, fired, and blacklisted hung over them if they didn’t toe the line and just put up with being underpaid and treated like s**t, plus all the other typical Draconian, cruel, abusive, predatory, dog eat dog tactics used in unbridled and unregulated capitalist business practices—-that we’re only now finally fighting against. Yeah, they may have had advantages that don’t exist anymore, but that doesn’t mean they had it all that easy.
