🎂 Son's Bday Gift STOLEN By Parents... For Sis?! 🤯

Diply Social Team
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🥁 Drumroll please... for a family drama that's sure to strike a chord! 😬 Meet Luca, the birthday boy who begged for a drum kit, only to lose interest faster than you can say "paradiddle." 🎮 Enter Jessie, the little sis with a natural talent for rhythm. 🌟 When Luca hangs up his drumsticks, Jessie's ready to rock - but Luca's not having it! 🚫 Now, the parents are caught in the middle of a sibling showdown. 😤 Will they sell the drums, keep begging, or find a way to keep the beat? 🤔 Let's dive into this family's percussion predicament and see if we can help them march to the same beat! 🥁

🥁 The Birthday Wish: A Drum Kit for Luca! 🎉

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🎮 From Drumming to Gaming: Luca's Waning Interest 😕

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🥁 Drum Lessons Begin: Luca's Lack of Engagement 😞

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❓ To Drum or Not to Drum: Luca's Decision 🤔

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🎶 Enter Jessie: A Natural Talent Emerges! 🌟

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🥁 Jessie's Excitement: A New Drummer in the Family! 😄

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🚫 Luca's Possessiveness: No Drums for Jessie! 😠

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🗣️ Parents Put Their Foot (Feet?) Down: Use It or Lose It! 😤

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😡 Luca's Sulky Reaction: Anger Towards Family 😞

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🤔 What to Do Next? Sell the Drums or Keep Begging? 🥁

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🙏 Wife's Suggestion: Keep Begging Luca to Share 😕

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🤨 AITA for Considering Selling the Drums? 🥁

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🏠 No Space or Money for a Second Drum Set 💸

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🤝 Clarification: Asking to Borrow, Not Give Away! 🥁

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🙏 The Request: Let Jessie Continue Using the Drums 🎶

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🥁 Sibling Showdown: The Battle of the Drums! 😤

Well, well, well... looks like Luca's drumming dreams turned into a family nightmare! 😬 After begging for a drum kit, he lost interest faster than a one-hit wonder. 🎮 Meanwhile, little sis Jessie discovered her inner rockstar and wanted to keep the beat going. 🌟 But Luca wasn't having it, claiming the drums as his birthday territory! 🚫 The parents tried to reason with him, but Luca's possessiveness hit a crescendo. 😡 Now, they're stuck between a rock and a hard place, considering selling the drums or keeping the peace. 😕 It's a regular family drum-a! 🥁 Let's see what the internet thinks of this percussion predicament... 🤔

Help the brother understand his emotions and find a solution 👍

poseselt | poseselt

Son may be feeling jealous and overshadowed by sister's talent 🤷‍♂️. A heart-to-heart talk is suggested. NAH.

Traveling_GrizzlyB | Traveling_GrizzlyB

🥁 Son is upset his sister got his dream drum set, needs emotional support

bexecuter | bexecuter

Defending the kid's behavior, NAH, but drums dilemma continues.

Gear_Lights | Gear_Lights

Musical family items should be shared, not taken and sold. NTA.

IsTheHorseSmart | IsTheHorseSmart

👍 Setting conditions for continued ownership of drums, good parenting move.

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Daughter respectfully wants to share drums, suggests compromise. NTA.

emnozz | emnozz

Son's drums, son's choice. Selling his gift for sis is wrong. 🤯

Austinite-intraining | Austinite-intraining

Giving the drums as a hand-me-down and getting the son a new game is a fair solution 👍

[deleted] | [deleted]

Suggests solution to siblings sharing drum kit 🥁

w0mba7 | w0mba7

Encourage daughter's passion but also address son's deeper insecurities. NAH.

DoctorNinjaSpy | DoctorNinjaSpy

NAH verdict with empathy for both siblings 🥁👦👧

Beanisbae | Beanisbae

Suggests selling son's kit for savings, buying cheaper kit for daughter.

henchwench89 | henchwench89

A teachable moment for both parent and child. 🎁👨‍👦

curlywirlygirly | curlywirlygirly

Teach your children to problem solve, don't use parental authority. 👍

Germane7 | Germane7

NTA, but sister's love for music deserves consideration 🎵

heyitsta12 | heyitsta12

Suggestion to make the drums a family set and compensate son.

FakeGeekSquirrel | FakeGeekSquirrel

Unfair gift distribution between siblings. NTA stands firm. 👍

Pollypocketful | Pollypocketful

Teaching a lesson: Kid being possessive of drums worth $500 💰

An-Anthropologist | An-Anthropologist

Teaching fairness and kindness. 🤝

sam-s_22 | sam-s_22

Siblings can trade items, it's not always about ownership! 🎁

toadsarepeople2 | toadsarepeople2

NTA for making him share, but encourage him to be reasonable 🤑

forevermagik | forevermagik

Let him decide what to do with his gift 🎁👍

Levy_masaki | Levy_masaki

YTA for taking away son's gift without his consent 🥁

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A kid deals with buyer's remorse after bday gift regret 😔

Kitastrophe85 | Kitastrophe85

Buying drum kit was mistake but compromising can help. YTA.

cobright | cobright

Encouraging sharing and taking turns with siblings over gifts 👍

[deleted] | [deleted]

Little drummer girl is a queen 👑, but parents are in the wrong for taking the son's birthday present. ESH.

yojason1974 | yojason1974

Fair judgment! Luca didn't keep his part of the agreement. 👍

throwaway23er56uz | throwaway23er56uz

Parents give drum kit to daughter after son loses interest. NTA.

Kalle_79 | Kalle_79

Son feels betrayed after parents gave away his bday gift. NAH.

philmcruch | philmcruch

Giving a gift means giving up control. YTA but gently 👍

perpIndignant | perpIndignant

Return the drum kit, get a new present, and apologize. 👏

FilthyThanksgiving | FilthyThanksgiving

Son's bday gift given to sis? NTA explains hand-me-downs.

spunkyfuzzguts | spunkyfuzzguts

Parent criticized for taking back gift from son, YTA. 👎

WritPositWrit | WritPositWrit

Compromise with an appraisal and let daughter use drum set 🥁

Rottsnottots | Rottsnottots

Encouraging NAH comment suggests finding a new hobby for son. 🎮

GaimanitePkat | GaimanitePkat

NTA, but brother needs to learn to share and compromise 👍

loki93009 | loki93009

Unfair treatment of son in favor of daughter 🤔

smokethatdress | smokethatdress

Respect boundaries. Sharing is important, but so is ownership 👍

IDKMyNamePleaseHelp | IDKMyNamePleaseHelp

👪 Sibling rivalry is tough, but parents set the rules. NTA

LindaFrmPortia | LindaFrmPortia

Teaching kids to share and respect gifts 👍

137thoughtsfordays | 137thoughtsfordays

Buying the drum set back from son will help resolve resentment. 😊🥁

lgsavelle | lgsavelle

Parenting advice: buy daughter own set, ask son what he wants.

loudent2 | loudent2

Let your son sell them if he wants to. 🤯

realmentalcrackpot | realmentalcrackpot

Taking away his birthday gift is wrong. YTA ❌

Witchynana | Witchynana

Fair solution suggested to resolve gift theft and teach lesson 👍

YeahLikeTheGroundhog | YeahLikeTheGroundhog

Drums as a gift, NTA, but can't sell without stealing 🥁

Eletal | Eletal

Let him sell his drums if he wants to. YTA 🤯

dogs4life444 | dogs4life444

Lesson learned about gift giving. Find a comparable used set. 🤔

lostmindz | lostmindz

Resentment from forced sharing can last a lifetime 💥

Not_A_Greenhouse | Not_A_Greenhouse

Gift giving gone wrong. YTA doesn't give away gifts.

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A gift is a gift. Don't be an Indian giver. 💝

Sage_Is_Singing | Sage_Is_Singing

Teaching children the value of appreciation and generosity 👏

beattiebeats | beattiebeats

Don't let Christmas overshadow birthdays - a December baby's perspective 🎁

vkapadia | vkapadia

Family purchases. Daughter uses drums, son doesn't. Move on 👍

Dachshundmom5 | Dachshundmom5

NTA, but parents use this as an opportunity to teach responsibility 😕

ISeeTheFnords | ISeeTheFnords

Sibling bond over shared drums. NTA comment shows support.

themonsterkeeper | themonsterkeeper

Kid's annoying behavior makes NTA justified 🤷‍♀️

SkylerRoseGrey | SkylerRoseGrey

Revoking a gift to buy for another sibling makes YTA.

AussieDauz | AussieDauz

Parent suggests offering son an alternative gift to the drums. 👍

Bucketmouth3 | Bucketmouth3

YTA for stealing son's gift. Sell it and buy something else.

Somasong | Somasong

Advice from a parent and musician on drumming and sharing.

ThowinItAllAwayAgain | ThowinItAllAwayAgain

Theory that brother's possessiveness stems from self-disappointment and jealousy. 🤔

SyntheticGod8 | SyntheticGod8

Teaching siblings to share, NTA takes a stand 👍

stealthdawg | stealthdawg

Consider alternative teachers and approaches to keep child motivated. NTA.

andrianacee | andrianacee

Compromise suggested - gift card for son's games, family drums.

LovedAJackass | LovedAJackass

Son has a valid point, offer to buy or pay rent 💰

notquiteanonomous | notquiteanonomous

Selling gifted drums to buy daughter new set: YTA move

GenericUser69143 | GenericUser69143

Sharing drums causes conflict between siblings. Suggests buyout compromise. 🥁

Se7enLC | Se7enLC

Don't take away his birthday gift to buy his sister's gift! 💔

Killer_Panda16 | Killer_Panda16

Encouraging sibling bond over gift dispute. 🙌

KittyKiitos | KittyKiitos

NTA parent sets clear rules for musical instrument ownership 🎵

DLS3141 | DLS3141

Sibling jealousy over drums sparks family drama 🤯🥁

Hartnew | Hartnew

Maybe son finds drums hard & thinks 'if it's hard, not worth doing'.

pikapikawoofwoof | pikapikawoofwoof

Lesson for Luca: Gifts aren't replaceable, hobbies come and go 💫

eatshitake | eatshitake

Sister wants drums, son doesn't. NTA for giving it away. 🥁

Keaoa | Keaoa

Don't give in to childish demands. Have a conversation instead 👍

frimrussiawithlove85 | frimrussiawithlove85

Teaching children about sharing vs. ownership - YTA 🚫

LynnRic | LynnRic

Buying a $500 drum set for any kid is not smart 💸

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Creative solution suggested for stolen birthday gift dilemma 🎁

jesgolightly | jesgolightly

Compromise with Luca and get him a gift he wants 🎁

Ruthless_Bunny | Ruthless_Bunny

Helpful reminder to protect privacy in online posts 👍

AltheaFarseer | AltheaFarseer

Suggests selling the stolen gift to make everyone happy. 👍

stoccolma | stoccolma

Encouraging advice for parent to address son's behavior 🤔

kvs90 | kvs90

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