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It’s well known that beggars can’t be choosers. But as you probably already know, the opposite happens too.

In the minds of choosing beggars, they feel more entitled to things than the rest of us. While we stand in lines, they go straight, while we pay for a purchase or service, they think they can get it for free. Don’t ask how come it’s fair, because it’s not!

And there’s a whole corner of Reddit dedicated to sharing such infuriating examples, known as the Choosingbeggars subreddit. This time, we take a look into the cases when parents get desperate for things and try to use their kids to gain things free of charge or with a hefty discount. Scroll down through the posts and let us know your thoughts in the comment section!

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The Accusation Of Being Selfish At The End Is Comedy Gold

The Accusation Of Being Selfish At The End Is Comedy Gold

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No, You Can’t Have My Dog

No, You Can’t Have My Dog

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"You look fine" - that was probably the worst thing that person said. Guess what - pain is invisible.

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Whether we like it or not, our parents plant mental and emotional seeds in us. These seeds grow as we do. In some families, they are seeds of love, respect and independence. In other families, it’s fear, guilt, obligation and toxic mentality.

So while it may be hard to wrap your head around why exactly some parents use their kids to get special treatment, this often happens with controlling parents. Controlling parents tend to be anxious, paranoid and possessive. They like taking things into their hands and knowing what’s best for their kids. Sometimes that means they don’t allow their kids to nurture their personalities and forbid them from taking interest in things, like playing guitar or joining a soccer team at school.

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I Can’t Even Wrap My Mind Around This Story!

I Can’t Even Wrap My Mind Around This Story!

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Next thing may be she want other parents to drive her kid to/from school. "Your fault my kid is late to school"

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No Commissions

No Commissions

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't understand these people. If a person has NOT posted the thing up for sale why the f**k would you force them to give it to you, and get angry when they *obviously* say no? I mean, WHAT THE F**K?

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Susan Petang from The Quiet Zone Coaching, a certified life coach, told Bored Panda that hobbies give us a release from the responsibilities we all have. “They allow us to blow off steam, grow our curiosity and intellect, and can even lead to career paths that will be joyful instead of monotonous.” Her advice to parents is to encourage their children's hobbies because the lesson that hobbies teach us is one of self-care.

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Cb Tries To Use Their Kid As An Excuse To Get A Supreme Shirt For Super Cheap

Cb Tries To Use Their Kid As An Excuse To Get A Supreme Shirt For Super Cheap

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Monday
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well obviously her son was waiting 2 years for someone to make the shirt first! DUH! /s

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#9

Free For A Birthday

Free For A Birthday

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She spent money on a tattoo instead of her kid, but he’s the selfish one. Sure

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Susan also explained that as our children grow, they slowly start to separate from us. For controlling parents, this may be a particularly challenging time. “From the 'Terrible Twos' to the pains of adolescence, the purpose of the journey is to teach our kids how to be independent, happy, and healthy adults who give something to the world around them.”

However, the life coach warns that if you're making all the decisions for your children, they're not learning how to make decisions for themselves. “You're not going to be around forever to advise and guide them; they have to learn to do it alone.”

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#10

Sister Sent Me This... She Was Blocked Immediately After

Sister Sent Me This... She Was Blocked Immediately After

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Small claims court will resolve this, and that's a damn shame. That parent just lost a reliable baby sitter

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#11

I Tried To Give Away Two Harnesses That No Longer Fit My Dog. Did Not Go Well

I Tried To Give Away Two Harnesses That No Longer Fit My Dog. Did Not Go Well

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This person is a much better person than me. I would have ^#^$%$^=&

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#12

"My Kid Hasn't Eaten Since Yesterday"

"My Kid Hasn't Eaten Since Yesterday"

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Kristen Brown, a spiritual and empowerment author, life coach and mentor, argues that “it is imperative to set appropriate boundaries with those who are draining our energy, disrespecting our lines, minimizing our value or attempting to control all aspects of our lives - even when it's our parents.” No wonder that kids, after growing up with toxic families, choose to emotionally detach from them as they get older.

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Sister Asks Me If I Can Watch Her Kid, Then Asks If I Can Come Get Her And Comes Up With Lame Excuse As To Why She Can't Drop Her Off

Sister Asks Me If I Can Watch Her Kid, Then Asks If I Can Come Get Her And Comes Up With Lame Excuse As To Why She Can't Drop Her Off

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Choosing Mother Tries To Trick Good Guy Neighbor Into Paying Child Support

Choosing Mother Tries To Trick Good Guy Neighbor Into Paying Child Support

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can I be at the courtroom? I would love to see how this goes!!

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Moreover, pathologies of families are carried through the generations until someone (and it's probably you) decides, "It ends here!!", Kristen argues. “Somewhere in the midst of your dysfunctional family, you knew in your soul this is not right and it desperately needs to change.” This is what she calls a pioneer spirit which drives us to speak up. “You may be the first and only one who ever speaks up. However, your boundary setting could be the very thing to open their eyes to this destructive pattern and heal it once and for all.”

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#16

My Buddy Is A Tattoo Artist. He’s Also My Personal Hero

My Buddy Is A Tattoo Artist. He’s Also My Personal Hero

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#17

How Are My Kids Supposed To Live Without Juice?!

How Are My Kids Supposed To Live Without Juice?!

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#19

Choosing Beggars: Halloween Edition

Choosing Beggars: Halloween Edition

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the videos I watched of parents encouraging their children to steal entire bowls of Halloween candy made me sick.

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#20

Ruining The Kid’s Day

Ruining The Kid’s Day

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd do it. "Sorry buddy, looks like your mom makes promises she can't keep. No presents for you! Happy Birthday!".

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#21

Beggar Mom Is Insulted That Her Daughters Party Guests Won’t Pay For The Party

Beggar Mom Is Insulted That Her Daughters Party Guests Won’t Pay For The Party

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#22

She Wanted To Take Her 2 Year Old Daughter To A Marilyn Manson Concert

She Wanted To Take Her 2 Year Old Daughter To A Marilyn Manson Concert

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#23

Christmas Day Discounts For Second Hand Cars??

Christmas Day Discounts For Second Hand Cars??

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#24

Why Do Some Parents Act Like They're Doing The Whole World A Favor By Being A A Parent?

Why Do Some Parents Act Like They're Doing The Whole World A Favor By Being A A Parent?

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#25

Thinking You Deserve A Full Salary For Babysitting Your Own Kids While They Do Schoolwork

Thinking You Deserve A Full Salary For Babysitting Your Own Kids While They Do Schoolwork

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone notice that conservatives went absolutely insane about school being out for Covid? They literally do not want to raise their own children. And that's why their kids always turn out so badly.

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#26

Imagine Being Upset Over Not Being Able To Find Someone Who Is Willing To Watch Your Children For Free

Imagine Being Upset Over Not Being Able To Find Someone Who Is Willing To Watch Your Children For Free

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#27

My Kids Won't Let Me Sleep.... Send Me A Phone

My Kids Won't Let Me Sleep.... Send Me A Phone

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#28

Don't Let People Know How Much I Am Underpaying Them!

Don't Let People Know How Much I Am Underpaying Them!

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#29

Someone Has To Pay To Watch Her Kid

Someone Has To Pay To Watch Her Kid

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#30

This Lady In My Local Mom Group Wanting A Room Painted In Exchange For Advertising On Said Mom’s Group Page

This Lady In My Local Mom Group Wanting A Room Painted In Exchange For Advertising On Said Mom’s Group Page

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#31

I'm Sure That $100 Per Week Will Go Far To Provide The Vegan Organic Food She's Demanding The Babysitter Supply

I'm Sure That $100 Per Week Will Go Far To Provide The Vegan Organic Food She's Demanding The Babysitter Supply

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#32

Apparently Being A Sahm Means You Should Give Away Free Childcare

Apparently Being A Sahm Means You Should Give Away Free Childcare

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How dare she be more focused on her own life than yours? The audacity! /s

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#33

Make It Fair! Her Kid Is Crying!

Make It Fair! Her Kid Is Crying!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Make it fair"... No, I do what I want, it's a free country.

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#34

I Have 3 Kids To Feed Plz Look My Ahole And Pay Me

I Have 3 Kids To Feed Plz Look My Ahole And Pay Me

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's saved in his contacts as "Jiffy Lube Girl"...I have questions.

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#35

But I Need A White One For The Kids...

But I Need A White One For The Kids...

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#36

$80 Cutlery Set Not Good Enough For This Father. Proceeds To Roast His Own Daughter

$80 Cutlery Set Not Good Enough For This Father. Proceeds To Roast His Own Daughter

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would buy this man a cutlery set for every holiday for the rest of his life if he were my father. The weirdest, most unsellable set I could find. I would revel at the frustration in his eyes with every unwrapping.

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#37

Parent Asked Their Child's Teacher To Send Restaurant Food To Their Home And Not The School Meals

Parent Asked Their Child's Teacher To Send Restaurant Food To Their Home And Not The School Meals

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#38

$2/Hr For A Full Time (58 Hours/Week) Babysitting Job. Sweet Deal!!

$2/Hr For A Full Time (58 Hours/Week) Babysitting Job. Sweet Deal!!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When Monday throws Friday away, maybe Tuesday smacks Monday and Wednesday kicks the hell out of Tuesday and only Thursday remains...and still low pay.

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#39

My BF’s Mom Is Coming To Visit Us, And She Suggested We Buy A Mattress, When We Were Offering To Pay For A Hotel For Her And She Could Just Bring An Air Mattress That She Already Owns

My BF’s Mom Is Coming To Visit Us, And She Suggested We Buy A Mattress, When We Were Offering To Pay For A Hotel For Her And She Could Just Bring An Air Mattress That She Already Owns

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#40

Free Babysitter Needed

Free Babysitter Needed

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are people who would KILL for free childcare and this person won't do it because of some paperwork?! LAZY AF.

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