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