Rant

[sinkoman]

EDIT: OK **** you all, let me try to reword this.

I'm getting a free ride to school on money that was left for my schooling when my dad died, which was like 13 years ago. He like put a bunch of money away, designated it as college money for whenever his kid grows up, and then died 5 years later.

I've got a nice little room that I don't pay for, because i'm staying with family, so I basically ride off their nuts as far as water, electricity, and internet goes. I get a meal here and there too.

Then when I turned 18 I found out my dad left me some other shit, which I was semi stoked on, but at the same time I was kinda just like "woow, so this is just mine now. No strings attatched. Wtf..."

Ontop of that I have a little 20 dollars a week gig with my family that basically pays for my cigarettes food and weed. So yeah, i'm pretty much ****ing set.

So, since i'm pretty much set, I started SENDING BCK this money that my mom's been giving me for "food and whatever", because you know, I know she needs it more than I do.

Then I get an angry ****ing phonecall from her like an hour ago, which makes no sense to me, at all. I just gave you your shit back, why the **** are you getting pissed at me.

SO yeah. Pissed off rant and you ****s start throwing all this "spoiled bratt" bullshit. Awesome. I did NOT grow up in some spoiled brat "get everything you want" lifestyle, but suddenly that's where i'm at, and it's not cool.

 

[Ravioli]

You know...ehm...you could always...like.....send...some of that money to...you know....me...n stuff?


please?

 

[Dog--]

You are honestly complaining about too much money? Why not pay your shit off then buy like a car or a kickass bike or something?

Honestly this is the stupidest thing I've read on HL2.net, and I hope you are trolling. Everyone else here probably has 0 money and go to college and shit like that, why didn't you just give some of them money, people here seem to deserve it more then you.

 

[sinkoman]

You are honestly complaining about too much money? Why not pay your shit off then buy like a car or a kickass bike or something?

Honestly this is the stupidest thing I've read on HL2.net, and I hope you are trolling. Everyone else here probably has 0 money and go to college and shit like that, why didn't you just give some of them money, people here seem to deserve it more then you.

Yes, because we all know that i'm just some ungrateful kid that doesn't need all this money, when i've already tried to send it back to my family, already told them to keep it for themselves since this economy sucks so bad, and already told them that all I need is this room with running water.

I'm sick of getting shit I don't deserve. In the real world, you work for your shit. But no, these people don't seem to understand that, they seem to think i'm some yuppie worthless ****that's exempt from the rule. Showering me with shit I don't need.

I'm just happy to be alive.

EDIT: And just for the record, i'm broke as ****. I make like 20 a week working the most worthless ****ing job ever, and it's all I need to survive. But they don't get that

 

[Dog--]

You sound like some spoiled brat who had everything handed to him in his life, then decided to be 'independent' and move away, now you're freaking out because you're getting help from your parents and you still want to be independant. I say grow your ass up, take the money, pay your shit and stop bitching.

You used to be cool sinko you sinking deeper and deeper with each post in this thread into ******ry.

 

[Shyam]

TOO MUCH ****ING MONEY.

I'M ****ING RICH

MY LIFE SUCKS

Is this even possible ?

 

[sinkoman]

You sound like some spoiled brat who had everything handed to him in his life, then decided to be 'independent' and move away, now you're freaking out because you're getting help from your parents and you still want to be independant. I say grow your ass up, take the money, pay your shit and stop bitching.

You used to be cool sinko you sinking deeper and deeper with each post in this thread into ******ry.

**** you, I don't think you get this.

I'm grateful to have this little room that i'm making this post from. This little 10x10 room in the most yuppie ****tard neighborhood in the world.

I don't need this shit, so I send it back. And now people are getting mad at me for it. **** it.

And for the record, i've worked for my shit. My ****ing computer, my bike, my gas. I'm not just some worthless spoiled brat, but suddenly i'm getting shit Ididn't work for.

 

[VirusType2]

Seems like the only way I can kick these assholes is to get a job and just completely ignore them, and do my own thing. But **** that, I don't want a job, it just doesn't fit into my lonely friendless lifestyle right now. I don't eve need a job, I can make that 300 work and barely survive on my own, I know I can, but **** it, these people don't believe me.

Be a bartender

 

[sinkoman]

K, let me try to break this down as simply as ****ing possible to stave off the rest of these brat comments.

I own a computer, an ipod, tshirts, pants, barely enough jackets to be warm, and a bike, and thats it. And that's all I need.

Ontop of that, I worked for it. The ipod and laptop were grad presents, the clothes i've had since I was 14, and the bike, all 3,000+ dollars i've wasted on replacing shit when it brakes or when I outgrow it, was ALL MY ****ING MONEY FROM MY ****ING WORKING

Yeah, i'm a spoiled brat. **** you.

 

[Dog--]

**** you, I don't think you get this.

I'm grateful to have this little room that i'm making this post from. This little 10x10 room in the most yuppie ****tard neighborhood in the world.

I don't need this shit, so I send it back. And now people are getting mad at me for it. **** it.

And for the record, i've worked for my shit. My ****ing computer, my bike, my gas. I'm not just some worthless spoiled brat, but suddenly i'm getting shit Ididn't work for.

I live at home, but I pay for this room monthly (I'm not allowed to go anywhere else in the house unless I got permission, aside from the bathroom), I payed for this computer, I pay for my own food, I payed for all my guitars and amps, I work at a job I hate, my parents and siblings give me nothing, and I am not in school right now, I'm worse off then you if you were to compare situations from a third party perspective and I would LOVE to get free money. You think it makes you less of a man to accept handouts or something? What are you 5? You honestly need some growing to do.

 

[Shyam]

K, let me try to break this down as simply as ****ing possible to stave off the rest of these brat comments.

I own a computer, an ipod, tshirts, pants, barely enough jackets to be warm, and a bike, and thats it. And that's all I need.

Yeah, i'm a spoiled brat. **** you.

Maybe your parents are just concerned about you. You know how parents are, they show their love in a weird sort of way. I understand you ranted about this to have an outlet. But at the end of the day, it's your life, you choose how to live it. You live with the consequences of your decisions, whether good or bad. If you made up your mind about this, there is little Helplife2.net can do to help you.

 

[sinkoman]

I live at home, but I pay for this room monthly (I'm not allowed to go anywhere else in the house unless I got permission, aside from the bathroom), I payed for this computer, I pay for my own food, I payed for all my guitars and amps, I work at a job I hate, my parents and siblings give me nothing, and I am not in school right now, I'm worse off then you if you were to compare situations from a third party perspective and I would LOVE to get free money. You think it makes you less of a man to accept handouts or something? What are you 5? You honestly need some growing to do.

k, i'll say it again, I don't get free money. How many times do i have to ****ing telll you that, I got free money, which I couldn't stop because I CAN'T PREVENT MY DAD FROM PASSING THE **** AWAY, and that's it. I don't take this other shit.

Other than that, you're 100% right.

You think it makes you less of a man to accept handouts or something?

yes

You honestly need some growing to do.

yes

Basically, I already got this room and board for free, and the college for free, which I was stoked on. Cool, i'll take that, no complaints. But then on top of that i'm being showered with all this other shit, and it's just too much. I don't need it, I don't want it, it makes my life complicated, **** off.

 

[Ravioli]

Like i said...maybe...you should like...uhhh...send me some...k?

 

[Dog--]

Like i said...maybe...you should like...uhhh...send me some...k?

Comic relief always here to relieve tension!

 

[sinkoman]

Maybe your parents are just concerned about you. You know how parents are, they show their love in a weird sort of way. I understand you ranted about this to have an outlet. But at the end of the day, it's your life, you choose how to live it. You live with the consequences of your decisions, whether good or bad. If you made up your mind about this, there is little Helplife2.net can do to help you.

I don't expect you guys to help, at all. I even knew somebody would come in and call me a spoiled yuppie brat (granted, I wasn't expecting it to be dog--- ), I just needed an outlet, like yousaid.

It's just like, I tell my mom "help yourself, I know you're struggling as it stands. I'm already set right now", but the only reply I get is "NO **** YOU TAKE MY MORE OF MY MONEY YOU UNGRATEFUL KID". I mean, she was seriously PISSED that I was GIVING HER MONEY BACK, WHAT THE ****

Then towards the end of the phonecall she sounded like she was going to cry. WHAT, THE ****. THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I NEED, TO FEEL LIKE I'M DEPRESSING THE SHIT OUT OF MY GOOD OLD MOM.

Doesn't feel right.

 

[Saturos]

wat. None of this shit makes any sense.

 

[sinkoman]

wat. None of this shit makes any sense.

Yeah I know I kinda just shat out a bunch of text because I was so pissed.

 

[Saturos]

Yeah I know I kinda just shat out a bunch of text because I was so pissed.

You weren't pissed enough or there would've been more typos. Your original post was a bunch of pre-meditated hoopla bub.

 

[sinkoman]

You weren't pissed enough or there would've been more typos. Your original post was a bunch of pre-meditated hoopla bub.

Do you really expect me to take this shit from some kid that wears dragonshirts and is too scared to step out his front door? ****ing kill yourself.

You sound like some spoiled brat who had everything handed to him in his life, then decided to be 'independent' and move away,

And just to be 100% clear, you don't know shit. Got it? I'm not broke as shit, not by a longshot, but i'm not and never have been spoiled. I've been "spoiled" in the past SINGULAR tense of the word, but I did not grow up as just some "spoiled brat".

I'm pissed because suddenly I AM a spoiled brat. Got it?

 

[Ravioli]

I AM STILL WILLING AND ABLE TO RECIEVE CURRENCY, IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM

 

[Saturos]

Do you really expect me to take this shit from some kid that wears dragonshirts and is too scared to step out his front door? ****ing kill yourself.

I shan't. I love myself too much. Kind of creepy though that you know that I don't get out much these days. Are you stalking me? Creep.

 

[Laivasse]

Stop acting like you can't figure out how you've pissed off and upset your mum.

This christmas, don't open any presents you get. Leave them all wrapped, then in mid-January post them back to the people who gave them to you with little notes saying stuff like 'I know how much you're struggling' and 'I don't need this'. See if you get a good reaction. Then think about how your mum feels when you're handing back stuff that she's far happier to give to you. I imagine she sees herself as fulfilling her role in the world as a mother by making sure you want for nothing.

Never mind your bullshit guilt or misguided notions of manhood, it's just plain RUDE to chuck it back in her face. The world is not a meritocracy, so it really doesn't matter if you accept a free ride. The only reason you're rejecting it seems to be that you're looking for a sense of validation that you really should be getting elsewhere. Seriously, just count your blessings and be grateful, rather than growing a retarded martyrdom complex and calling the people trying to help you assholes. Irritating thread.

 

[sinkoman]

Stop acting like you can't figure out how you've pissed off and upset your mum.

This christmas, don't open any presents you get. Leave them all wrapped, then in mid-January post them back to the people who gave them to you with little notes saying stuff like 'I know how much you're struggling' and 'I don't need this'. See if you get a good reaction. Then think about how your mum feels when you're handing back stuff that she's far happier to give to you. I imagine she sees herself as fulfilling her role in the world as a mother by making sure you want for nothing.

Never mind your bullshit guilt or misguided notions of manhood, it's just plain RUDE to chuck it back in her face. The world is not a meritocracy, so it really doesn't matter if you accept a free ride. The only reason you're rejecting it seems to be that you're looking for a sense of validation that you really should be getting elsewhere. Seriously, just count your blessings and be grateful, rather than growing a retarded martyrdom complex and calling the people trying to help you assholes. Irritating thread.

I understand what you're saying.

But there's pretty much every chance in the world that she'll be fired sometime soon. She works for a NEWSPAPER that's having a hard time staying alive as it stands, they've already cut like over half their workforce, and continue to cut even more of it.

The only reason she works there still is because she's been there for so long that her seniority makes her one of the last to get the drop.

So it just feels oh so... Wrong when I get this from her. I'm scared enough as it stands for the sancity of her job, **** politely accepting her cash.

You're probably right though :/

 

[Darkside55]

People in here don't seem to realize that some people want to get by on their own steam. "You're complaining about having too much money? How spoiled. You can't accept handouts? Grow up. I wish I was in your situation."

I can completely empathize with Sinko. Some people are happy to get money for doing nothing; it's money, right? Everybody loves money. But to others, there's something...I can't articulate it, it doesn't feel good. It's almost sickening. People who've never been in the situation might scoff at it and think, "Wow, what the fuck is wrong with that person? They're complaining about getting money. I'D take that money," of course you would, because you're not always having it shoved down your throat.

My father's side of the family used to do that. After he died, I'd go and visit my relatives, and they'd just start giving me money. You'd think, "Holy shit, free money!" but it was really just...ugh, I hated it. I couldn't fucking stand it. There are a few reasons why beyond the fact that I wasn't doing anything to earn the money, but it just really disgusted me. Unlike the situation where Sinko's mom needs the money more than he does, that side of my family is extremely well off. But I still couldn't take the money from them.

I haven't spoken to any of them in eight years. I don't even know if a few of them are even alive still. I don't think I'll ever know. And that was one of the reasons. That goddamned money for nothing.



Anyway on the flipside, Sinko, the reason your mom's pissed is because she's your mother. Parents--most parents--would rather go without than to see their children go without, so even though she's struggling, she wants YOU to have the money because you're her son. And when you tell her, "No, I don't want this money," well of course she's going to be angry. That's just how parents are. That's something you might not be able to understand right now: you don't need the money, and she does, so why is she getting mad if you want her to have the money? But looking at it from her perspective, you're away from her, you're semi-independent, so she gives you "food or whatever" money just in case. Just to keep you comfortable.

You just need to break it down in no uncertain terms that you don't need the money. I know you've said you've done that already and she went into hysterics, but that's just how it is. All you can do is just keep sending the money back, if she won't understand it. Hopefully she'll get the picture.

 

[Saturos]

I understand what you're saying. And I knew perfectly well why she was pissed..

But there's pretty much every chance in the world that she'll be fired sometime soon. She works for a NEWSPAPER that's having a hard time staying alive as it stands, they've already cut like over half their workforce, and continue to cut even more of it.

The only reason she works there still is because she's been there for so long that her seniority makes her one of the last to get the drop.

So it just feels oh so... Wrong when I get this from her. I'm scared enough as it stands for the sancity of her job, **** politely accepting her cash.

You're probably right though :/

Look, your mom only cares about you, and your letting that bother you? Seriously?

This is me pretending that I care. I'm just bored right now tbh, but you know I'm right.

EDIT> Darkside said it better, but that's what I meant about your mother. I really couldn't understand if in fact you do come from a wealthy, doubting family. Most of us have had to bust our asses to earn a measly $300+ a week or less so that's why everyone else but Darkside does not empathize with you.

 

[flamingdts]

The thing is, you seem to be trying to make yourself out like a richass badass. You're ranting on an internet forum about having too much money and how you're pissed because you don't want it?

Most of us here DREAM of getting money the way you're getting it. If you really don't want it, donate it to charity, or give it to me. You've been given an easier path in life, which most of us don't have. You should be grateful

 

[15357]

Sinkoman, you know, if your mother wants you to take the money, you might be hurting her feelings by not doing so. I realize the whole 'independence' thing is important to you, but it sounds like it's not for now. You can always pay her back, later on. Get rich or something and get her a yacht or whatever you guys would like to get your parents.

Also, how much money did she give you? I'd say she could afford it if it wasn't many.

 

[sinkoman]

Look, your mom only cares about you, and your letting that bother you? Seriously?

This is me pretending that I care. I'm just bored right now tbh, but you know I'm right.

MAN YOUR JUST SO AWESOME AT BREAKING THINGS DOWN INTO SIMPLE TERMS AND TRYING TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL LIKE THEY'RE STUPID, AMIRITE, AMIRITE, AMIMOTHER****ING RITE?

No, i'm not right. ****ing kill yourself.

The thing is, you seem to be trying to make yourself out like a richass badass. You're ranting on an internet forum about having too much money and how you're pissed because you don't want it?

Most of us here DREAM of getting money the way you're getting it. If you really don't want it, donate it to charity, or give it to me. You've been given an easier path in life, which most of us don't have. You should be grateful to have the choice of walking that path.

What are you ****ing kidding me? I haven't bought new tires for my bike even though my rear tire is completely bald and it's rainy season here, because I know that money would be way better off going into food and maybe some warmer clothes.

yeah, i'm ****ing rich.

EDIT: Oh and I have been giving to a charity. Sending about 20 a month to some girl named Desiree in the Philippines, homeland of my peoples. might have to stop sometime soon though, starting to run dry since i've stopped accepting cash from my mom.

People in here don't seem to realize that some people want to get by on their own steam. "You're complaining about having too much money? How spoiled. You can't accept handouts? Grow up. I wish I was in your situation."

I can completely empathize with Sinko. Some people are happy to get money for doing nothing; it's money, right? Everybody loves money. But to others, there's something...I can't articulate it, it doesn't feel good. It's almost sickening. People who've never been in the situation might scoff at it and think, "Wow, what the fuck is wrong with that person? They're complaining about getting money. I'D take that money," of course you would, because you're not always having it shoved down your throat.

My father's side of the family used to do that. After he died, I'd go and visit my relatives, and they'd just start giving me money. You'd think, "Holy shit, free money!" but it was really just...ugh, I hated it. I couldn't fucking stand it. There are a few reasons why beyond the fact that I wasn't doing anything to earn the money, but it just really disgusted me. Unlike the situation where Sinko's mom needs the money more than he does, that side of my family is extremely well off. But I still couldn't take the money from them.

I haven't spoken to any of them in eight years. I don't even know if a few of them are even alive still. I don't think I'll ever know. And that was one of the reasons. That goddamned money for nothing.



Anyway on the flipside, Sinko, the reason your mom's pissed is because she's your mother. Parents--most parents--would rather go without than to see their children go without, so even though she's struggling, she wants YOU to have the money because you're her son. And when you tell her, "No, I don't want this money," well of course she's going to be angry. That's just how parents are. That's something you might not be able to understand right now: you don't need the money, and she does, so why is she getting mad if you want her to have the money? But looking at it from her perspective, you're away from her, you're semi-independent, so she gives you "food or whatever" money just in case. Just to keep you comfortable.

You just need to break it down in no uncertain terms that you don't need the money. I know you've said you've done that already and she went into hysterics, but that's just how it is. All you can do is just keep sending the money back, if she won't understand it. Hopefully she'll get the picture.

Thank you. That was actually exactly what she said over the phone, "i'm going to keep on sending you money no matter what, maybe a little less after this. Send it back, but i'm always going to send it to you."

She sounded very teary, and I felt very dead inside, so i'm not too stoked on the idea of sending it back anymore. I'm equally unstoked on keeping it though.

Also, my entire Filipino side is pretty much like how you described your dad's side. Since I was old enough to remember, family members would try to just hand me cash whenever I visited them, and after I got to be around 13-14 I kinda started telling them "err... Thanks but no thanks..."

 

[Saturos]

MAN YOUR JUST SO AWESOME AT BREAKING THINGS DOWN INTO SIMPLE TERMS AND TRYING TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL LIKE THEY'RE STUPID, AMIRITE, AMIRITE, AMIMOTHER****ING RITE?

No, i'm not right. ****ing kill yourself.

Look again. I really made an earnest (if not half-assed) attempt.

 

[15357]

You guys need to chill the **** out.

 

[Saturos]

You guys need to chill the **** out.

^What he said.

 

[sinkoman]

Look again. I really made an earnest (if not half-assed) attempt.

Look, your mom only cares about you, and your letting that bother you? Seriously?

This is me pretending that I care. I'm just bored right now tbh, but you know I'm right.

EDIT> Darkside said it better, but that's what I meant about your mother. I really couldn't understand if in fact you do come from a wealthy, doubting family. Most of us have had to bust our asses to earn a measly $300+ a week or less so that's why everyone else but Darkside empathizes with you.

No, I don't come from a wealthy family. I can seriously only remember about 3 times when we actually owned our own home, all the other times we've been staying with family. We're not broke as shit either, we could afford nice things as far as I can recall, but I don't come from a "wealthy family".

Hell, the last house we had we actually lost because after some sort of botched real estate deal with my grandma, we suddenly didn't have the money to make mortgage anymore, so we had to move in with my grandma.

So dog--, if you're reading this. **** you. **** you hard. Being called spoiled is probably my least favorite thing in the world. I've worked for the nice things i've got.

 

[Saturos]

No, I don't come from a wealthy family. I can seriously only remember about 3 times when we actually owned our own home, all the other times we've been staying with family. We're not broke as shit either, we could afford nice things as far as I can recall, but I don't come from a "wealthy family".

Hell, the last house we had we actually lost because after some sort of botched real estate deal with my grandma, we suddenly didn't have the money to make mortgage anymore, so we had to move in with my grandma.

So dog--, if you're reading this. **** you. **** you hard. Being called spoiled is probably my least favorite thing in the world. I've worked for the nice things i've got.

Sinkoman, as I read this, it sounds more and more like the situation my sister and her four kids and husband is in now. They just lost their home and my parents opted to allow them to move in, despite their own troubled finances. They really don't care one way or another what happens to themselves as long as their daughter and kids aren't on the streets. They care about them enough to overlook that. Maybe it's something similar between you and your mom? Probably even harder for her since your so far away right? but knowing her situation with her job, you don't feel right just accepting her money. I can relate and in fact I totally respect that. Shows you have some integrity.

A little different though in regard to my sister since grand kids are involved though and that you supposedly actually have money. I wonder if they would've taken her back in if not for that.

 

[Darkside55]

Also, my entire Filipino side is pretty much like how you described your dad's side. Since I was old enough to remember, family members would try to just hand me cash whenever I visited them, and after I got to be around 13-14 I kinda started telling them "err... Thanks but no thanks..."

Seriously, I think that's just the nature of Filipino family. I was raised by my mother's side, who are Irish, and they don't do that. And then I'd go visit my Filipino relatives and I'd be like, "Hey, I just dropped in to see how you were doing! How are you guys?"

"Oh, hi! Want some money? Here, take this money!"

"No really, I just wanted to say hello and spend some time with you, I don't need money."

"Nonsense, take this money!"

Even if I gave it back they'd slip it into my pocket as I was leaving. And then you feel bad 'cause they're trying to give it to you even when you don't want it, and you don't want to hurt their feelings.

Most of us have had to bust our asses to earn a measly $300+ a week or less so that's why everyone else but Darkside does not empathize with you.

Uh...I seriously hope you aren't implying that I haven't busted my ass when I've worked. When I work I become a workaholic. I just empathize because I don't like taking money that's thrown at me for no reason. Y'know, if it's just like, "Here have some money" and it's not a special occasion like a birthday or Christmas, then I really don't want your money.

I feel bad taking money from other people. Someone else worked to get that money, then they give it to you, and if you don't really need it...leaves a bitter taste in one's mouth.

 

[Saturos]

Uh...I seriously hope you aren't implying that I haven't busted my ass when I've worked. When I work I become a workaholic. I just empathize because I don't like taking money that's thrown at me for no reason. Y'know, if it's just like, "Here have some money" and it's not a special occasion like a birthday or Christmas, then I really don't want your money.

I feel bad taking money from other people. Someone else worked to get that money, then they give it to you, and if you don't really need it...leaves a bitter taste in one's mouth.

Of course not. There's a reason why doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc. get paid so much. There's so much responsibility and risk involved. Most people are just more comfortable working harder instead of smarter without the fear of major lawsuits.

Rich folks who earned their bread without inheriting a fortune first usually don't have the time to enjoy the luxuries they can afford.

If your lucky, there are a few jobs though that pay exceptionally well without all the risks. (I'm still searching for my special niche) If not, It's really just busting your ass in a different way tbh.

 

[Ravioli]

JUST GIVE ME THE GOD DAMN MONEY :flame:

 

[sinkoman]

JUST GIVE ME THE GOD DAMN MONEY :flame:

I already gave a homeless guy some chicken I couldn't finish the other day. My well is dry homie.

 

[jondy]

lol Sink your threads are always ****ing awesome

 

[unozero]

K, let me try to break this down as simply as ****ing possible to stave off the rest of these brat comments.

I own a computer, an ipod, tshirts, pants, barely enough jackets to be warm, and a bike, and thats it. And that's all I need.

Ontop of that, I worked for it. The ipod and laptop were grad presents, the clothes i've had since I was 14, and the bike, all 3,000+ dollars i've wasted on replacing shit when it brakes or when I outgrow it, was ALL MY ****ING MONEY FROM MY ****ING WORKING

Yeah, i'm a spoiled brat. **** you.

get a job bro.
my dad got off my back once I got a job I'm sure your ma' will do the same.

 

[dfc05]

You could just hoard all the money she gives you in a bank. That way, you don't have to feel guilty because you're not actually using it, and if you're really worried about her job or financial issues, it'll be there if she needs it.

My grandma used to try to give my sister and me money when we were kids, but it was only like $0.50 or $1, and my mom would never let her give it to us .