Thats just wrong. Your sister still getting funds, when you cant even spend your own money?Only 2 trades!! I hardly buy yoyos, i just trade.
now that’s down right BS! It’s not fair! With the money that she spends on your sister you could afford a competition set!
How old are you? Do you have just enough money for another throw, or do have cash to blow?
Just remember that your mother is doing this because she lives you, and not because she doesnt want you to be happy.
I know she wants me to be happy, but seriously, its not fair for my mom to be providing funds for my sister who is spending it on clothes that she clearly does NOT need when she can’t fit all her clothes in even 2 rooms. I’m 13 and I have money to blow.
Sorry if it was already stated…
What does your mom want you to spend money on? I mean, clearly she doesn’t want you to spend it or something, but what would she let you spend it on? Books and school supplies? lol
Personally, I think this is actually really a wise thing your parents are doing. I’m no parent, but I can tell you that if you can learn to control your wants and not splurge on tons of yo-yos (or anything really) it’ll help you in the long run. I know it may not seem fair, but she’s doing it for your own good. That’s about what I do anyway, one to two in a year. Just my two cents. Also you may have the money, but that doesn’t mean you should spend it, it’s always good to save your money for a “rainy day” when you really need it.
She’s like almost anything else. She buys my school supplies, which is not neccessary considering I gave the funds. But nothing comes to mind besides yoyos. Maybe Sol Republic Master Tracks or something.
If you think what I have in ANY way impacts what you deserve, you CLEARLY don’t understand.
I’m starting to see your mom’s point here… you clearly have no appreciation for what you have. If I were a parent, and I thought my kids didn’t have any appreciation for the things they had… I probably wouldn’t let them buy more than one yoyo ever… she’s being kind with the year thing. At least you can keep up with the advancements in design (or lack thereof) year to year.
Your sisters gets clothes… so? You do know going to contests costs quite a lot of money… and more importantly, requires a LOT of time and energy driving your ungrateful butt around. I have great respect for parents who are willing to do that for their kids just because the kid has something they’re interested in. I was lucky enough to have parents that did that for me too, but so many don’t.
Perhaps your mom simply wants to teach you to spend money wisely and not in excess. It’s one of the most important skills you’ll ever have in life, and a shockingly small percentage of people have it.
She clearly supports your hobby, just not your desire to have the coolest yoyo case on the block. I see nothing wrong with that, and the fact that you don’t understand it yet means she is still teaching you. I’d imagine about the same time you learn the lesson, she’ll stop worrying so much about it.
Kyle
I really liked what you said except my “ungrateful” butt. Really? I find that kind of un proffesional coming from you. Im not liking hating my mom for those. I love her and I always will love my mom. You don’t know a THING about what I’m going through.
Hats off to mannix. He just gave me the best advice (in my opinion) on the situation so far. If I get his permission, I will post it here.
Have your thought of buying an Amazon gift card? I don’t know if you need a credit card for that though.
Also, I have no appreciation? Got any solid proof in this thread where I truly expressed this? I even said in a post that I am very grateful that she drives me to contests and does things for me.
Nope, the only way I would like to get more than 1 yoyo a year is to reason. Anything that would involves her not knowing is not worth it. NOTHING is worth risking my relationship and trust with my mom. I’d rather quit yoyoing than to break our relationship.
One word… Grandparents
Sorry this thread has resulted in you being called “ungrateful.” I totally disagree with that, and think you should state a good case to your mom, without being disrespectful about it, of course. A lot of issues with family dynamics have to do with lack of communication. Skyhighyo had a good question. I think you should ask your mom what the plans are for your money, because if she explains, you might better understand why she does not want it spent on yo-yos. Again, I personally think money sitting in the bank, and investing in yo-yos is not much different. Throws can turn into cash easily. Also, if she listens to you about why you’d like a few more throws during the year, and you make a good case, she might come around. The fact that you feel your sister gets to spend your mom’s money, but you can’t even spend your own, means there are some unresolved issues. I think talking about those issues will make it better, not avoiding them and bottling it up. I’m old enough that I’ve seen feelings like that fester over the years, and people who are 40 years old are confronting their parents now or holding resentment about what one sibling got that they didn’t. As someone else stated, clothes are a necessity, but not in excess, and if purchased to the extreme your sister has, they are no more important than yo-yos. I think talking to your mom will help, even if she does not change her mind, you get to express yourself and your feelings about it. You get it off your chest. If I had a son your age, I would want him to come to me and tell me how he feels. If I can’t win an argument with my 13 year old son, it means he is right and I am wrong. Also, if I was unfair to one of my kids in favor of another, and knew my son felt that way, I might rethink things.
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I’m all grown up and do not live with my parents anymore. I am married and have kids of my own. I pretty much want to buy a new yoyo everyday, I can actually. But there’s other things that must come first, like food on the table, bills, etc. I don’t buy as much as I used to, but I had bought a few a year. My wife doesn’t understand why I have to or need to buy so many. And I don’t understand why she needs so many shoes, different kinds of shampoo, make up and all that. We both know this so when she buys something she already has plenty of, I don’t say anything and same goes for her when i buy a new yoyo.
Your mom is just looking after you, it’s her natural duty or whatever you want to call it. She isn’t here to make your life miserable. I’m sure during her time, she grew up making the best of what she had and to never take things for granted. She may be just trying to apply to your life.
One yoyo a year is what I am doing now. But I’ve been trading.
It’s kind of rude, but you can ask your mom if she would be able to manage with only one pair of shoes for a year
$500 in a year is not an extreme amount of clothes. Just sayin’.
Buy a visa gift card with ur own money and use it to buy throws, when ur parents doubt your new yoyo say youve had it, they wont remember
Or…
Learn to be content with 1 yoyo a year. I sold all my yoyos and only have my 2 faves now… All you really need imo
As I said, I will NOT do anything behind my parent’s back. Our relationship and trust are more precious than any yoyo.
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