On the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, the Redditor (OP) shared a story about how a homemade early birthday gift leads to a clash between her son and her husband.
In the post, the OP detailed that she didn't expect a birthday gift from her husband on her birthday as he is very thrifty. Surprisingly, on that day, her son and his friend surprised her with a handmade gift. The husband, instead of praising his stepson's filial piety, asked for the price of that gift.
The OP's son immediately responded, "It's truly none of your business what I do with my money, and since you outright refuse to buy my mother nice things that she absolutely deserves, I will make sure she gets something nice. And for the record, we made this ourselves. Didn't cost us anything."
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![Thrifty Husband Lowers His Wife's Expectations Over Many Years](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-18.webp)
OP married her husband Jeremy
Source: Professional_Art3411
The OP's birthday was approaching, but she didn't expect to receive a gift from her husband
![The OP's birthday was approaching, but she didn't expect to receive a gift from her husband](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-2.webp)
Her husband is very thrifty
![Her husband is very thrifty](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-3.webp)
On the OP's birthday, her son and his friends surprised her with a beautiful wall piece as an early birthday gift
![On the OP's birthday, her son and his friends surprised her with a beautiful wall piece as an early birthday gift](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-4.webp)
OP's son confronted his step dad for questioning the gift's cost
![OP's son confronted his step dad for questioning the gift's cost](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-5.webp)
It's inappropriate for the husband to ask about the gift's cost
![It's inappropriate for the husband to ask about the gift's cost](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-6.webp)
The son is a wonderful kid
![The son is a wonderful kid](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-7.webp)
"His friends obviously care a out her too"
!["His friends obviously care a out her too"](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-8.webp)
The son's friends' caring gesture is heartwarming
![The son's friends' caring gesture is heartwarming](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-9.webp)
The husband should be embarrassed for his behavior
![The husband should be embarrassed for his behavior](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-10.webp)
Commenter commends the son for standing up for the OP in response to the husband's nosy reaction
![Commenter commends the son for standing up for the OP in response to the husband's nosy reaction](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-11.webp)
The husband got "wrecked"
![The husband got "wrecked"](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-12.webp)
You're raising a very nice young man
![You're raising a very nice young man](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-13.webp)
Commenter criticizes the husband for prioritizing money over relationships
![Commenter criticizes the husband for prioritizing money over relationships](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-14.webp)
He had to face consequences
![He had to face consequences](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-15.webp)
He is an adult but he acts like a baby
![He is an adult but he acts like a baby](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-16.webp)
Exactly
![Exactly](https://aubtu.biz/medias/15/2023-12/0-0-step-father-son-cheap-gift-17.webp)
What are your thoughts on the situation? Do you believe thoughtful gestures hold more value than practicality in gift-giving? Have you encountered similar dynamics in your own relationships, and how did you navigate them? Share your opinions and experiences below – let's start a conversation!