Entitled aunt demands her 22-year-old nephew share his $500 graduation gift with his dropout cousin, then Mom backs up his decision to refuse: 'Then maybe your kid should graduate first'

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Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor
Apr 26, 2025 3:00 PM EDT

It's not uncommon for a college graduate to get a little extra butter in their spinach the day after graduation. So to speak, after indebting themselves to the Feds, spending countless hours in the library, and slogging through the 3-hour graduation ceremony in the school foyer, this grad has definitely earned themselves a family celebration—and maybe even a crisp $100 bill in their graduation card. 

But this graduate's entitled aunt saw all that extra skrilla at her nephew's grad party and thought that she could slide in to get her cut. Because apparently her own son, a college dropout and general lowlife, was struggling financially and could use the money more than her celebrated grad. Hmm, perhaps if he'd graduated from college, sticking with it and enduring the hard work of schooling, he'd be entitled to some congratulatory cash, but he's not going to see a dime of this kid's graduation celebration fund. 

And his protective mom agrees!

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  • Many graduates send out announcements to their friends and family after graduation—I know I did. And it was exactly what it sounded like: A desperate attempt to recoup some student loan money as a ‘Congrats.' So there's no chance this college graduate will be sharing his spoils with his cousin, not even if his aunt asks nicely. 

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  • My aunt asked me to give my graduation money to her son. "Family helps family.
    via justmily
  • This just happened last year I graduated from UNLV, nothing huge, just a small backyard thing with some friends and family. I got like $500 total in cards from people-some cash, couple gift cards, super appreciated.
    via justmily
  • Next day, my aunt (my mom's sister) calls me and goes, "So... you gonna share some of that money with Jordan?"
    via justmily
  • Jordan's her 20 y/o son who dropped out of college last year and hasn't really been doing much. I laughed at first, thought she was messing around. She was de id serious.
    via justmily
  • She said something like, "You know he's been struggling. And you're lucky to graduate. It'd be nice if you passed some of that along."
    via justmily
  • I told her no, it was a gift for me. She got weird and said I was "acting brand new" and hung up. Then told my mom I was "selfish." My mom just said,
    via justmily
  • "Then maybe your kid should graduate first." Whole thing was so weird lol. Haven't heard from Jordan either.
    via justmily
  • sparklygarbagee Your aunt can share her money with him if she feels that way, you're not responsible for helping a 20 year old who's more than capable of getting a job? Also shout out to your mom for her response
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  • noeljb. Yea, some people are weird. Had a secretary embezzle $120k. One of her friends told my dad he should just forgive her. He told her friend to give him $120k and she could forgive her. She spent 18 months in jail.
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  • Hagbard_Shaftoe Yes, you're so "lucky" you graduated. And Jordan was so "unlucky" for dropping out.
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  • Local-Pirate9342 You're the one that worked your a off and got the degree! F | Jordan. His dusty a can get a job and earn his own money at 20
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  • Sunshine_dmg Lmao not my aunt asking me for money when she has 4 adult children. My response was literally: why don't you go ask them. She lit up like a Christmas tree and said "oh I think I will!" What.
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  • frogzilla1975. No, you're lucky your parents did right by you and instilled a work ethic that helped you finish school. She did a cr p job with her own son and that's not your fault.
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  • CheshyreCat46 You weren't "lucky" to graduate. You worked your a off and earned it. Maybe if your cousin did the same he could graduate too. Then he could
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  • get gifts to reward all his hard work and dedication. Tell your aunt to pound sand. Glad see your mom had your back.
    via CheshyreCat46
  • Maehock Did she think you got way more? Because $500, that's split between gift cards and cash, doesn't really go far if someone's struggling.
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  • Compulawyer You're not "lucky" to graduate. It is the result of your own effort. Congratulations, OP. I hope you have a long and happy career doing something you love.
    via Compulawyer
  • dmac3232. "Then maybe your kid should graduate first" lol, Mom coming in hot off the top rope. Amazing.
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