Rebellious Son Destroys Everything After Being Denied PS5, So Parents Sell His Stuff To Cover Costs Of Damage

Leona Martinez
Nov 22, 2023
Nov 22, 2023

On the r/entitledparents subreddit, a Redditor (OP) shared that they recently witnessed a massive meltdown when their parents denied giving their brother a coveted PS5 on his birthday. The brother went on a chair-wielding spree, causing mayhem and landing himself in serious trouble with his frustrated parents.

Realizing their son's loss of control, the parents agreed with the OP's suggestion to sell his belongings to cover the costs of the damage, which left him distressed.

Wonder about what happened next? Read on to find out how the family tackled the aftermath.

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Let's dig into the details:

OP suggested to their parents that selling their brother's belongings to recoup losses from a previous incident, resulting in the brother's distress

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OP's parents knew his crying is fake, so they decided to send him to therapy

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OP's parents recognized the consequences of their past indulgence in spoiling their son

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OP suggested a family intervention to address the issues

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OP's aunt and others expressed their grievances with the OP's parents for their parenting mistakes

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During the family intervention, the OP's brother faced strong criticism from the family for his behavior

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With the support of the OP's aunt, therapy has been arranged in the hope of helping the brother

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OP's brother had a birthday meltdown because he didn't get a PS5

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Here's the comments of Reddit users:

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What are your thoughts on this family's approach to addressing their rebellious son's destructive behavior? Have you ever faced a similar situation, and if so, how did you deal with it? Share your opinions and experiences below!

Rebellious Son Destroys Everything After Being Denied PS5, So Parents Sell His Stuff To Cover Costs Of Damage

Let's dig into the details:

OP suggested to their parents that selling their brother's belongings to recoup losses from a previous incident, resulting in the brother's distress

OP's parents knew his crying is fake, so they decided to send him to therapy

OP's parents recognized the consequences of their past indulgence in spoiling their son

OP suggested a family intervention to address the issues

OP's aunt and others expressed their grievances with the OP's parents for their parenting mistakes

During the family intervention, the OP's brother faced strong criticism from the family for his behavior

With the support of the OP's aunt, therapy has been arranged in the hope of helping the brother

OP's brother had a birthday meltdown because he didn't get a PS5

Here's the comments of Reddit users:

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