Malaika
Children aren’t for everyone.
I say this gently, but just because you want a child does not guarantee you will be a good parent. The decision to have children is deeply personal and deserves careful consideration. While many people want to start a family, it is important to recognise that not everyone is ready to be a parent. Financial stability, emotional readiness, and personal values are all important considerations when deciding whether or not to have children. Before having a child, you must ensure that you have the necessary resources and support system in place.
Parenting is a lifelong commitment requiring selflessness, patience, and dedication. Unfortunately, many parents overlook the importance of selflessness. I understand that having children can be extremely financially difficult in this day and age, but that doesn’t mean you should force your children to pay rent when they aren’t even 18. I understand asking for rent if they are an adult living with you, but some parents go too far and become greedy. That is exactly how I would describe the parents in the following story as well. The original poster (OP) of this story is only 15 years old, and he basically has to pay for everything himself, not to mention that his parents use his paid-for items as they see fit.
You will understand what I mean once you scroll down.
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The OP threw away everything that wasn’t his, as his parents were using his bedroom as their own personal storage space.
OP likes to keep his room clean, and the fact that his family throws all their junk in his room isn’t appreciated by him at all.
He had warned his family before to take out all their stuff from his room, but they never listened, so he threw it all out.
He didn’t like that his room was always so messy, but he also threw away a sentimental blanket for his sister, and everyone was understandably angry at him.
Now OP isn’t sure if he made a huge mistake and if so, he wants to know how he can fix it.
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We also got an update where OP mentions how he pays for everything himself and his parents haven’t bought him anything that is his.
It is also clear that his family has other space where they can put the stuff but still use his room as a storage space.
Not only that but OP also helps his parents with the bills and such when he is only 15!
At first, I was not on the teenager’s side. After all, he did throw away his sister’s belongings. If he disliked having her belongings in his room, he could have discussed it with her. If that didn’t work and he wanted to be a little petty, he could have moved it to the guest room or his parents’ room. However, he threw it away, which is unacceptable.
All that being said, the subsequent update in which he mentions that he is the one paying for his room at this age alters the overall perception of the story. It appears that his parents only see him as a source of income.
People were quite surprised after the update came out.
Why is a 15-year-old paying so much money to his parents?
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This is the most important part of the story.
He really should lock his things since he paid for them.
I am quite sad after reading about the situation in full context.
OP deserves to have his own private space.
To be fair, it would have been polite to move the stuff out of his room rather than throwing it away.
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I can sympathise with what he is going through.
He really can’t do much since he still lives under his parent’s roof.
I 100% agree with this commenter.
It definitely isn’t normal, and OP needs to know this.
Exactly! It isn’t as if they don’t have any other options.
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What do you think about his story? Do you think the teen is wrong for throwing away his sister’s belongings? Or do you believe that was his only option after his sister and parents hadn’t listened to him? What would you do if you were in this position? Comment below to let us know, and don’t forget to share this story with your friends so they can add their thoughts as well.
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