It’s weird knowing that when my mom did this she actually put it in my savings account and didn’t spend it on something.

I needed shoes for school, but I really wanted the super Mario light up ones, I had to use my saving for the upgrade.

Sorry to the people who didn’t have parents that taught and practiced financial literacy.

My mother did the opposite. I got my birthday money and she let me blow it on whatever I wanted as fast as I could. I immediately realized how quickly your new found wealth can vanish, and how little it can get you if you don't think it through. It was a harsh way to learn financial responsibility.

I remember buying Pokemon Gold with my birthday money and my mom beating me senseless because she was planning to use that money. Worth it, though.

My mom did that on my 13th birthday. Then the next day she had my alcoholic aunt over, who proceeded to steal all the money from my mom's purse. Aunt never appologized and still drinks, but my mother expects me forgive this woman so we can pretend to be a happy family.

This is not the sole reason I haven't spoken to or seen my mother since the pandemic, but it was a big part of the last conversation I had with her.

That is bad parenting

Did she sneak into your room and steal it? No? Just me then, I guess.