10 Horrifying Things Kids Caught Their Cheapskate Parents Doing

Frugality Gone Too Far:

Growing up with cheapskate parents is no easy feat.

Users of a popular internet forum narrated some cautionary tales of extreme thriftiness that will leave you both entertained and horrified.

Getting a children’s discount can save you some extra bucks, but one person’s mother went a bit too far trying to convince the ticket seller that her children were younger.

Age Is Just a Number: A Cautionary Tale of Discount Deception

Of course, it didn’t help that her 19-year-old son, who was being presented as 12, had a cigarette between his lips.

One user mentioned how their mom would get with well-off guys around the holiday season to get free Christmas presents for her kids.

‘Tis the Season To Be Gold-Digging: A Frugal Mom’s Holiday Hustle

As one forum member told us, one day, their dad won’t buy them a fish supper because it’s too costly, and the next thing you know, he’s frequently feeding his cat the same fish suppers. Who knew cats had such refined tastes?

Fishy Business: A Dad’s Selective Frugality

Someone recalled their horrific childhood memory of going to school wearing second-hand underwear. You’ve got to draw the line somewhere, and hygiene can’t be compromised for most folks.

When Frugality Becomes a Hygiene Hazard

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