Redditor In Shock After Catching Their Mother Red-Handed Attempting To Raid Their Safe
In this epic family clash, our narrator (Original Poster) found themselves at the eye of the storm, torn between their mom and their uncle, all because of a seemingly innocent Easter gift.
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It all began when their mom granted them $25 to choose any Easter gift they wanted. There was a unique device OP had wanted for a while: a mini 'ATM' that operated with a four-digit passcode. It also made a loud sound when triggered by a failed attempt at inputting the passcode.
Luckily, it fell within the allotted price range, so OP selected it as their gift. They got a $10 allowance from their uncle and also made extra cash doing odd jobs around the house. OP couldn’t wait to feed these into her personal ATM.
The anticipation had been bubbling, so when this intriguing contraption finally arrived, they set it up with batteries and secured their hard-earned cash within. It was like having their very own bedside vault.
When OP’s mom casually asked for the passcode, OP initially brushed it off as a jest and provided a fake one. This playful exchange took an unexpected turn when, during a routine room inspection, they heard the alarming sound of a failed passcode attempt.
OP rushed to their room only to discover their mom attempting to access the miniature ATM. They sent her out in a fit of rage.
Now, their mom and uncle are embroiled in a bitter disagreement over the issue. Was OP wrong for withholding the passcode?
Let’s dig into the details
A bit of background
OP came into their room to meet their mom trying to gain access into their safe
OP’s uncle feels they shouldn’t have lied about the passcode
Imagine your mom being mad that you didn’t let her steal your allowance
Why should anyone’s parent try to steal from them?
“NTA have to say better check your credit score with your ss#.”
“Remind your uncle that he may think you're a liar, but that your mom is a thief.”
“It sounds like either she's a petty thief, or she was irrationally paranoid, thinking you hid drugs in it or something.“
“NTA. You probably should not have lied. You just should have said no.”
“NTA!!! Get your uncle to help you open a bank account under your name only.“
“NTA make sure you don’t have the code written down somewhere.”
“Let that be the red herring, hide your real money elsewhere.“
“Don't give her the real one. In fact you may want to change it every now and then.“
“As someone who had his savings account emptied at age 13 by his mom, I get your concerns.“
Redditors stand firmly by OP’s side. What everyone wants to know is why their mother was trying to break into their allowance.
The mother's failed attempt to crack the mini 'ATM' sparks a collective outcry against this intrusive act.
Safeguarding one's privacy and boundaries is a fundamental right. Even the youngest family members need their spaces and possessions respected.
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