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Parents Try To Force Daughter To Give Her Ticket To Egypt To ‘Golden Child’ Sis, She Moves Out
You know how some families have that one kid who thinks the world revolves around them? The sibling who believes they deserve everything just because they exist. Yup, that’s the favorite child – that one kid who can do no wrong. Their every whim is treated like a royal decree, and their parents are basically their personal fan club.
Meanwhile, their siblings get side-eyes for breathing too loudly. And heaven forbid the golden child wants something that belongs to someone else – because suddenly, it’s their birthright. Just ask our Redditor’s friend – she knows that all too well.
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One woman moved out of her parents’ house after they demanded she give up her fully funded work trip to Egypt so her “influencer” sis could go instead
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The woman and her friends received a paid trip to Egypt from work, but the woman’s golden child sister demanded she give her the ticket
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The woman’s parents have always treated her sister like a golden child, saying she deserved the trip more than the woman, since she’s an “influencer”
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The sister and her mom showed up on the day of the trip, asking for the ticket, demanding the rest of the group cater to her every need while in Egypt
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The woman refused to give up her ticket and left home, moving in with her boyfriend
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The group of friends eventually went on their trip and got a chance to visit after work, while the wannabe influencer found a job working in a warehouse
A group of archaeology graduates, the OP (original poster) and her 3 friends, scored an incredible opportunity: a fully funded trip to Egypt for fieldwork at the legendary Valley of the Kings. Among them was Rachel, who had worked hard for this opportunity. Unfortunately, Rachel’s younger sister, Lisa, had other plans.
Lisa, the golden child of the family, had long been the recipient of the parents’ unwavering favoritism. While Rachel had to take out student loans to fund her education, Lisa had her tuition paid in full, only to drop out 2 years in. Instead, she chose the “glamorous” path of becoming a model-slash-influencer on Instagram. Ah, the dream…
When Lisa got wind of Rachel’s Egypt trip, she didn’t see it as an academic milestone but rather as a golden opportunity, worthy of a golden child, to flood her feed with dreamy influencer content. Naturally, she decided that she deserved the trip more than Rachel. Because what’s a research expedition when you could be posing in front of the pyramids in a cheap dress, right?
Rachel’s parents were immediately Team Lisa, of course. They demanded that Rachel hand over her ticket because Lisa deserved it more, apparently. You know, because archaeology can wait, but Instagram clout? That’s forever. Rachel obviously said no. The tickets and accommodations were provided specifically for her and her team.
But her refusal kicked off a ridiculous back-and-forth with her parents, who seemed to believe that Lisa could just show up at the airport, flash a winning smile, and be whisked away to Egypt with the rest of them, who would cater to her every need. When logic failed, Rachel decided she had enough. She moved in with her boyfriend and left her family’s nonsense and favoritism behind.
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The golden child syndrome is basically favoritism on steroids. Parents put one child on a pedestal, showering them with praise, while the other kids are left wondering if there is anything wrong with them. It usually happens because parents project their own dreams, or a sense of false superiority (with narcissistic parents) onto one child or simply develop a bias over time.
But here’s the catch—being the golden child isn’t always a win. Sure, they get special treatment, but they also grow up with unrealistic expectations, a tough time dealing with real-world rejection, and, in many cases, a warped sense of entitlement.
This entitlement often starts early, when kids learn that if they whine loud enough, the world (or at least their parents) will bend to their will. Some parents unknowingly feed this behavior by never setting boundaries or always prioritizing one child over another. Over time, this creates a person who believes that their wants are more important than anyone else’s needs.
Dealing with entitlement requires a hard reality check. Setting firm boundaries, saying “no” without guilt, and not rewarding bad behavior are key. And if all else fails? A good old-fashioned “life doesn’t work that way” speech might help, though it probably won’t be well received.
Moral of the story? If you want a trip to Egypt, get a degree in archaeology—or at the very least, buy your own ticket. The pyramids don’t care about your Instagram aesthetic.
What do you think of this story? Drop your thoughts and wildest sibling stories in the comments below!
Netizens had a field day over this story, saying the woman’s sister is spoiled and entitled
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Apatheist Account2 10 months ago
That's the trouble with archaeology plans...they always end up in ruins.
Dusty's mom 10 months ago
@ApothecaryWatching - OP could have taken part in several digs while in uni. Don't assume the Egypt dig was the only one. Archeological projects are taking place everywhere.
Sophia Pandia de Delphia 10 months ago (edited)
Yes, very true. Undergrads as young 20 yrs old will already have field work experience from these programs. I never got to the archaeological side of my studies and I regret it. I helped out a student in our graduate program by proofing his papers for a year. I had so many profs and fellow students help me out, that I returned the favors. At the end of the year, I moved on to other work but this student gave me a piece of pottery from the area and time I was academically studying. We're talking 2500 years ago. I cried and cried some more and tried to give it back. But his work before grad school allowed him to take home numerous "worthless" clay pieces of random pottery. He said he had more and not to worry about it. I still get misty when a student asks about it displayed in a transparent case. (I teach Jewish and Christian religious history from 2500 BCE and 100 CE). So definitely, all readers, it's easy to get the experience if you're lucky to get into those programs early on.
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Binky Melnik 10 months ago
I’m trying to imagine someone telling me that they wanna go in my stead on a work trip, and to hand over my tickets, visa, hotel, and car rental info. How would I possibly keep a straight face? And that idiot’s mother gets in the act, too, attempting to pressure me. Can’t even imagine having a discussion about it, because I’d simply laugh and walk away. (I don’t have time for fools.) I’ve learned a lot about entitled people but don’t think I’ve ever had to deal with one before. Why don’t these stories end in laughter? They are so incredibly absurd, people thinking they should simply be given what others have, that they worked for, that they earned. How do these people keep straight faces? Is it just a lot of experience dealing with entitled people?
Littlemiss 10 months ago
In my experience they actually think they deserve it all. My aunt told me that I had all these opportunities she never had and somehow I didn't deserve help, accolades and acknowledgement for my work. It was called hardwork and effort. Something she'd never ever done, but in her head she deserved it all. My mother is the same as her.
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Lee Gilliland 10 months ago
The last thing any archeologist wants on a dig is a spare unemployed teenager. She would have been a nightmare!
AMaureen Dance 10 months ago
No, she'd want to do Instagram worthy activities, and insist one of the others go with her.
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Nona Jaynes 10 months ago
I'm interested in hearing from the "influencer career justifies taking the trip" crowd. WHY, just WHY??
KatSaidWhat 10 months ago
"influencer career" is a massive oxymoron, with emphasis on the moron bit.
Bacon Tentacles 10 months ago
The survey. LOL. Absolutely nobody voted for anything other than the first option. As it should be.
SkippityBoppityBoo 10 months ago (edited)
My reply has nothing to do with the story... I'm getting fed up with people who say "Pics or it never happened"... "Never happened" etc. One guy on a different FB group page kept saying that to myself and others. "Never happened"... Well, yes it did. Some peoples lives are absolutely unbelievable but as in - "We believe them but omg that's... whoa"......... When people are opening up about something for possibly the first time? Something really bad? Believe them. I'm really glad that some people have never experienced the horrifying things that others have... But still... That's no excuse for them to be a complete idiotic insensitive nimwit just because they've never experienced something themselves. Be very grateful that you haven't.
René Sauer 10 months ago
holy cr*p. Did one person here actually vote that Lisa was in the right?
Kate Johnson 9 months ago
It's amazing that parents that profoundly stupid had a child smart enough to go to college. The "golden child" sounds like she was also sporting the parents double digit IQ.
Svenne O'Lotta 9 months ago
You don't get visas in advance for Egypt. It's generally something you sort out and pay for on the plane.
Thanos'Fingers 10 months ago
What gave it away? I say this very often and I know this story didn't happen. Lisa and Rachel are the inventions of some student's 5th period creative writing exercise.
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Janelle Collard 10 months ago
Nah, she was an entitled b**ch, so no one wanted her to go.
Load More Replies... Apatheist Account2 10 months ago
That's the trouble with archaeology plans...they always end up in ruins.
Dusty's mom 10 months ago
@ApothecaryWatching - OP could have taken part in several digs while in uni. Don't assume the Egypt dig was the only one. Archeological projects are taking place everywhere.
Sophia Pandia de Delphia 10 months ago (edited)
Yes, very true. Undergrads as young 20 yrs old will already have field work experience from these programs. I never got to the archaeological side of my studies and I regret it. I helped out a student in our graduate program by proofing his papers for a year. I had so many profs and fellow students help me out, that I returned the favors. At the end of the year, I moved on to other work but this student gave me a piece of pottery from the area and time I was academically studying. We're talking 2500 years ago. I cried and cried some more and tried to give it back. But his work before grad school allowed him to take home numerous "worthless" clay pieces of random pottery. He said he had more and not to worry about it. I still get misty when a student asks about it displayed in a transparent case. (I teach Jewish and Christian religious history from 2500 BCE and 100 CE). So definitely, all readers, it's easy to get the experience if you're lucky to get into those programs early on.
Load More Replies... Binky Melnik 10 months ago
I’m trying to imagine someone telling me that they wanna go in my stead on a work trip, and to hand over my tickets, visa, hotel, and car rental info. How would I possibly keep a straight face? And that idiot’s mother gets in the act, too, attempting to pressure me. Can’t even imagine having a discussion about it, because I’d simply laugh and walk away. (I don’t have time for fools.) I’ve learned a lot about entitled people but don’t think I’ve ever had to deal with one before. Why don’t these stories end in laughter? They are so incredibly absurd, people thinking they should simply be given what others have, that they worked for, that they earned. How do these people keep straight faces? Is it just a lot of experience dealing with entitled people?
Littlemiss 10 months ago
In my experience they actually think they deserve it all. My aunt told me that I had all these opportunities she never had and somehow I didn't deserve help, accolades and acknowledgement for my work. It was called hardwork and effort. Something she'd never ever done, but in her head she deserved it all. My mother is the same as her.
Load More Replies... Lee Gilliland 10 months ago
The last thing any archeologist wants on a dig is a spare unemployed teenager. She would have been a nightmare!
AMaureen Dance 10 months ago
No, she'd want to do Instagram worthy activities, and insist one of the others go with her.
Load More Replies... Nona Jaynes 10 months ago
I'm interested in hearing from the "influencer career justifies taking the trip" crowd. WHY, just WHY??
KatSaidWhat 10 months ago
"influencer career" is a massive oxymoron, with emphasis on the moron bit.
Bacon Tentacles 10 months ago
The survey. LOL. Absolutely nobody voted for anything other than the first option. As it should be.
SkippityBoppityBoo 10 months ago (edited)
My reply has nothing to do with the story... I'm getting fed up with people who say "Pics or it never happened"... "Never happened" etc. One guy on a different FB group page kept saying that to myself and others. "Never happened"... Well, yes it did. Some peoples lives are absolutely unbelievable but as in - "We believe them but omg that's... whoa"......... When people are opening up about something for possibly the first time? Something really bad? Believe them. I'm really glad that some people have never experienced the horrifying things that others have... But still... That's no excuse for them to be a complete idiotic insensitive nimwit just because they've never experienced something themselves. Be very grateful that you haven't.
René Sauer 10 months ago
holy cr*p. Did one person here actually vote that Lisa was in the right?
Kate Johnson 9 months ago
It's amazing that parents that profoundly stupid had a child smart enough to go to college. The "golden child" sounds like she was also sporting the parents double digit IQ.
Svenne O'Lotta 9 months ago
You don't get visas in advance for Egypt. It's generally something you sort out and pay for on the plane.
Thanos'Fingers 10 months ago
What gave it away? I say this very often and I know this story didn't happen. Lisa and Rachel are the inventions of some student's 5th period creative writing exercise.
Load More Replies... Janelle Collard 10 months ago
Nah, she was an entitled b**ch, so no one wanted her to go.
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