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This Guy Bought A $300 Gift For His Brother, But His Mother Brushed It Off As A Gift From Santa And Asked For More Money
When faced with the generosity and kindness of others, some people try to exploit the situation instead of showing gratitude. What makes this behavior even worse is that often it’s your friends or family members who do this. Take for instance this Redditor’s mom. After he got his younger brother an expensive gift, she decided that it wasn’t enough. So she convinced his brother that the gift he got was from Santa Claus making him think that his older brother got him nothing for Christmas. Petty, right? Scroll below to read the full story! (Facebook cover image: Dark Dwarf)
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Night Owl 7 years ago
He needs to open up a separate communication line with his brother and keep up with him independently from their mother (since she obviously can't be trusted). And also tell him the truth about the Switch.
Troux 7 years ago
Receipts and shipping confirmations will reveal all he needs to know about his mother and Santa!
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Misterscooter 7 years ago
Supposedly, since she states it loudly while talking to him on the phone.
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Sasy 7 years ago
@Si, I am a firm believer in buying things for my Mum, all the things at any time, no limits. But there is a difference in buying something for your brother, and your Mother erasing you in that gift, not only had he told her already she could add herself to the gift as a giver knowing in advance she most likely was not going to spend on him, she went even further as to ask for money. This older brother is essentially the one providing for his sibling, by being born he does not owe her that.
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Kerolos Saleib 7 years ago
My parents did the same because I am gay and they banished me... We started talking again and I spent over $2000 on my parents and brothers and was told that I won't get anything because this makes up for my past. Smdh. Thank god this isn't the case anymore but messed up when it's from the parents
Alex Bailey 7 years ago
Some parents do not deserve their children... sorry that they treated you so badly.
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Gillian Black 7 years ago
oh my word thank goodness not all mothers are not like this one that is if you call her a mother or a leach, my boys are my world and yes one has passed on but he is still in my heart and what I would give to just give him a hug, not ask for money or lie my butt off to him, ungreatful cow
Hisseefit 7 years ago
Sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain in losing a child. Sending an air hug.
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Zara Moyer 7 years ago
This is so wrong! I can't imagine a mother taking her own son's money. he earned it fair and square, and I don't know why she is taking advantage of her child's belief in Santa Claus to be cheap about buying gifts for christmas. it just makes me so mad!!! :(
Hannah Kobayashi 7 years ago
Si and that's the sons responsibility because ?!! Get a grip! If all is true with this story she needs a smack in the face by a wet fish. She sounds like a nasty piece of work. You don't treat people like that let alone your own son. You're not actually her by any chance?
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Dorothy Parker 7 years ago
I hope he visits as soon as possible. He needs to be there for his younger brother who is being raised by a problematic parent. He also needs to assure him that he'll be there if he ever needs him. And mean it. He turned out well, but parents are different with each of their children.
Alex Bailey 7 years ago
Some children turn out well despite their parents.
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John Louis 7 years ago
When did this site become Jerry Springer? Of course there will always be people acting like jerks in this world. Why does a classy site like boredpanda have to focus on bottom feeding behavior? (Assuming any of this is real)
Dani 7 years ago
This is INFURIATING, especially considering that the son told the mom to put her name on it too even though it sounds like he was the one who bought it. The mom probably shouldn’t be allowed to put her name on it anyway, let alone be a cheapskate even more and say it was from Santa. This is awful
Night Owl 7 years ago
He needs to open up a separate communication line with his brother and keep up with him independently from their mother (since she obviously can't be trusted). And also tell him the truth about the Switch.
Troux 7 years ago
Receipts and shipping confirmations will reveal all he needs to know about his mother and Santa!
Load More Replies... Misterscooter 7 years ago
Supposedly, since she states it loudly while talking to him on the phone.
Load More Replies... Sasy 7 years ago
@Si, I am a firm believer in buying things for my Mum, all the things at any time, no limits. But there is a difference in buying something for your brother, and your Mother erasing you in that gift, not only had he told her already she could add herself to the gift as a giver knowing in advance she most likely was not going to spend on him, she went even further as to ask for money. This older brother is essentially the one providing for his sibling, by being born he does not owe her that.
Load More Replies... Kerolos Saleib 7 years ago
My parents did the same because I am gay and they banished me... We started talking again and I spent over $2000 on my parents and brothers and was told that I won't get anything because this makes up for my past. Smdh. Thank god this isn't the case anymore but messed up when it's from the parents
Alex Bailey 7 years ago
Some parents do not deserve their children... sorry that they treated you so badly.
Load More Replies... Gillian Black 7 years ago
oh my word thank goodness not all mothers are not like this one that is if you call her a mother or a leach, my boys are my world and yes one has passed on but he is still in my heart and what I would give to just give him a hug, not ask for money or lie my butt off to him, ungreatful cow
Hisseefit 7 years ago
Sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain in losing a child. Sending an air hug.
Load More Replies... Zara Moyer 7 years ago
This is so wrong! I can't imagine a mother taking her own son's money. he earned it fair and square, and I don't know why she is taking advantage of her child's belief in Santa Claus to be cheap about buying gifts for christmas. it just makes me so mad!!! :(
Hannah Kobayashi 7 years ago
Si and that's the sons responsibility because ?!! Get a grip! If all is true with this story she needs a smack in the face by a wet fish. She sounds like a nasty piece of work. You don't treat people like that let alone your own son. You're not actually her by any chance?
Load More Replies... Dorothy Parker 7 years ago
I hope he visits as soon as possible. He needs to be there for his younger brother who is being raised by a problematic parent. He also needs to assure him that he'll be there if he ever needs him. And mean it. He turned out well, but parents are different with each of their children.
Alex Bailey 7 years ago
Some children turn out well despite their parents.
Load More Replies... John Louis 7 years ago
When did this site become Jerry Springer? Of course there will always be people acting like jerks in this world. Why does a classy site like boredpanda have to focus on bottom feeding behavior? (Assuming any of this is real)
Dani 7 years ago
This is INFURIATING, especially considering that the son told the mom to put her name on it too even though it sounds like he was the one who bought it. The mom probably shouldn’t be allowed to put her name on it anyway, let alone be a cheapskate even more and say it was from Santa. This is awful
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