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16-year-old abandoned on birthday weekend to study for school while parents take 13-year-old brother on vacation: 'It wasn't right of her parents to exclude her' 1

'I told her she is the reason I am an absent grandparent': Grandparent of 4 and 7-year-old kids tries to visit with little success, daughter is shocked when her parent decides to move away 2

Parents demand $250k from wealthy son so they could buy a house, son denies them the money, leading to a family dispute: ‘You were born as a retirement plan’ 3

Man accuses friends of micromanaging the expenses on their vacation, they claim they shouldn't pay for what he overly spends, he refuses to go on future trips as a result: ‘I can't do this’ 4

'I hope you're ready to lose your job': Hungry guest throws tantrum at hotel concierge for not providing free Thanksgiving meal 5

Mom forces husband to watch their 5 and 7-year-old kids during work hours to prove a point: 'He said I shouldn't be so petty and prideful' 6

Mom forces husband to watch their 5 and 7-year-old kids during work hours to prove a point: 'He said I shouldn't be so petty and prideful' 1

'I'm not allowed to talk about turtles anymore': 20+ Employees who had HR step in for the silliest reasons 2

'You didn't sign up to be a hotel': Free-spirit couple with 5 and 7-year-old kids sells their home to take "extended vacation," begs brother for help 3

'Don't be THAT person!': 15+ public library stories where entitled Karens, parents, and kids ruined everyone else's experience 4

'When I have kids, I won’t expect my co-workers to pay the price': Child-free employee stands her ground, refuses to work Thanksgiving for coworker with kids 5

16-year-old abandoned on birthday weekend to study for school while parents take 13-year-old brother on vacation: 'It wasn't right of her parents to exclude her' 6