Parents Retired & Sold Their Business To Give Everything To My Brother, But Just 3 Years Laters...

[@Odd_Interaction]

S1: Cole absolutely did not “wreck” the parents life. They are the ones who wrecked their own lives.

[@Tobinsoul]

"Cole wrecked our lives!" "And who have him the steering wheel?!"

[@largol33t1]

These parents are absolutely dumb as rocks. I have no sympathy for parents who turn a totally blind eye to everything the favorite son/daughter does while the other is treated like trash. When you do that you are NOT a parent. You are a bully.

[@terylsmile3642]

it's called living vicariously thru someone. They wanted what they were trying to help Cole get smh. He was a tool, a means to an end.

[@andreavanhoof6047]

Exactly! The parents need to take responsibility for their stupidity!

[@benrussell-gough1201]

@@terylsmile3642 Worse, their belief made him double-down on his delusions of musical adequacy and take risks that he would likely never have taken normally.

[@dellablair5854]

Sadly when you show your favoritism to one child the other learns you are not worth their time .

[@annkupke4263]

Exactly. I should of kicked her to the curb long ago but gave her the benefit. She chose to distance herself so her actions come back to bite her. My nephew has kids and his girlfriend realized how she acted towards her kids and one son that is not his biological kid. You treat them all the same. So she blocked my stepmother and her sister.😂😂

[@socorropeers8217]

The parents’ decisions is beyond ridiculous, it’s sheer stupidity.

[@n7nobodycats]

you'd be surprised how stupid people can get in the world. out of 7 billion people, its not surprising to know there are at least millions of braindead people out there like this

[@davidtwliew616]

There are some parents like that and they always learns it the hard way.

[@andreavanhoof6047]

I do not think that the parents in this story are going to learn from their mistakes! They blamed Cole for wrecking their lives but they did it themselves by always enabling him!@@davidtwliew616

[@chefmatthewlafferty]

It's as Ron White said, "You can't fix stupid."

[@dianabialaskahansen2972]

Parents dug their own graves. If they had treated OP fairly and equally to the golden child, I am sure he would have been willing to help them out.

[@rongarrett1366]

It was a no-win situation for OP. His parents were always going to take the side of the little brother.

[@ianmoritzplatapino3684]

The parents reaped what they sown, they made their bed time to lie in it. Glad op he had self respecto to kick them to the curb.

[@briananderson8733]

Parents were stupid in so many different ways.

[@tolkienmithril]

I think it’s unfortunate that the parents were so one sided in their parenting. And it makes me glad that I have the parents I have.

[@largol33t1]

I understand and SUPPORT the OP's actions all the way. I've been in his place and know what it feels like. I had a younger brother. And just like this OP, the parents favored him over me every single damn time. They even took out a massive loan to buy HIM a house. They CLAIMED he was expected to pay them back but I know if he was still alive, he would never pay back a penny. He also swindled me out of my car after they both yelled and cussed at me over it. He ruined the engine and transmission in only a year and said it was crap. Uh uh, I took care of it and poured 55,000 miles on it without a single hiccup. My brother was just like Cole: thinks he's a god and above everyone, especially me. He couldn't even do a simple oil change and bragged that the TRAINED/LICENSED dealer mechanics didn't know what they were doing. To make a long story short, a simple oil change resulted in the car being towed. I found out he ruined the oil system to the point the oil tank had to be removed and rebored! That is not cheap to do. He used the wrong tools and I think it was because he used Imperial sized which is in inches. I warned him that it was a European brand and they would require wrenches/sockets that were in mm. I guess he damaged the bolts trying to remove them. I think he was also mentally ill and his paranoia resulted in him having an accident that killed him. I still miss him sometimes but not as much as I thought. I guess it's because he treated me badly and was always talking to me like I was something to be stepped on. He kept my parents on his side by getting involved with a nasty, TOXIC woman and had two kids with her. Of course, they divorced. I knew their marriage couldn't work and saw the divorce coming a long time ago.

[@zeoinfinitneospace2134]

I just don't understand how parents always show favoritism not only that but they're so blindsided that they don't care what they said about their child's Behavior they just care about their selfish goals and look how they end up now homeless and debt. This is what happens if you show favoritism you're just going to end up being alone in the streets that no one can ever help you

[@judiththompson4490]

I lived this story not identical but close enough my older brother was the golden child me I was the punching bag for my older brother I cut contact with him the day I buried my mother 14 years ago best thing I ever did.

[@ACCER]

Because if they notice it they have to acknowledge the elephant in the room: That they failed as parents. SO it's easier on them to blame everyone and anyone for the problems rather than their golden child. Besides, they figure that they have so beaten down the other child or children that they will always have a fall back plan. After all, THEY are the parents and must be obeyed. Their egos get in the way of their lives......

[@paulorocky]

There’s so many stories here of so-called “golden” children who are showered with love with OPs being treated as the runts of the litter. It’s sickening. Just have one child if you can’t treat them equitably.

[@Poussyeater-w5e]

​@@ACCERugh I really despise parents who think this way. Truly, every child deserves a parent but not every parent deserves a child

[@LoisThiessen]

The main villain is Cole. He was lazy and so full of himself. The parents were naive - truth be told, delusional and star-struck - about the money that would accrue to them through their son's 'talent.' The parents had several opportunities to step back an evaluate the contributions they made to Cole. OP tried to bring reason into the situation, but the favourite child always won the day. OP had NO obligation to his parents as they would likely find a way to siphon off money for their irresponsible son. I feel badly for OP, but am very pleased he has a partner who takes his part.

[@enricohagn]

The parents themselves *CREATED* that villain, though...

[@largol33t1]

@@enricohagn SO true. That's why they are also the villains. Cole couldn't have gotten the disaster started without them.

[@enricohagn]

@@largol33t1 exactly 👌

[@cygne]

That is such a good point, they would have continued to give their money to the shitty brother while leaching off OP rent-free.

[@awesomesause]

Ya, he is a monster, but in this story, he isn't "the bad guy". His creators are. I implore you to read Frankenstein by Mary Shelly. Do not watch the movie, actually read it(audio books do count as "reading". Just know that you will not retain as much, so reading it yourself will make you feel less stupid long term).

[@selfaware3940]

Rather then thinking about how OP reacted..ask yourself this. *IF* cole was to become successful and OP was left out in the cold..do you think that these parents would have given a shit? Did they reach out in the three years to OP to see if he was OK? Bottom line is that 2nd class children rarely treat the parents as first class!

[@danielh6015]

Part of the problem with the parents is that they initially invested their business proceeds with Cole and the only way for them to recoup all of the money they gave him was for Cole to succeed. And the only way for Cole to succeed was to keep pouring money into his music career. Its like going to Vegas and losing money and then betting more money to recoup what you originally lost. It rarely works. Of course, there was the element that Cole was the golden child. Ironically, the parents thought putting more money into the bakery didn't make sense because they assumed they were going to lose it and therefore they thought selling it would be better

[@susanruggero426]

The parents are true dumb a$$e$

[@davidtwliew616]

Ha ha ha, music buissness is the most cut throat buissness in the world. For every sucessful music artïst out there, hundreds are left by the wayside languishing. Most never see the break they imagined themselves to be. You must have 3 things to be sucessful, ie talent, support and luck. Anything less and you won't be sucessful.

[@JudiLong-lb2vn]

Parents definitely delusional. Good for OP not giving them any ground. Never understand why one child is a golden child over any others. They should make it even as possible.

[@nancymcclain2533]

It was stupid of them to not realize the second son was not giving any return to his ambition and that he continued to take and take. Poor money management was not OP's problem.

[@sog6841]

Word of wisdom from a oldest brother. Don’t leave marks when administering an attitude adjustment. Body shots and pressure points. Never in the face.

[@ilacallya324]

From an older sister...with a little sister named karen... take Kung fu, get that 5th° black belt, learn to knife fight...be exceptionally dangerous. You'll skip a lotta drama..

[@scotthultin7769]

Yeah well we'll see how bright the bulb shines when there's no electricity to light it😊

[@blitzwolfmon8297]

Oof. Boy is that one way to put it.

[@tyffanypoudrier6610]

The parents were crazy for selling their bakery on that list to the other Son. I have no pity for them. They got what they deserve did she didn’t like garbage. I hope that he does good and is happy with the rest of his life..❤

[@annkupke4263]

I am glad the oldest put them in their place. If they loved Cole so much go find him and make him pay. When you neglect kids it comes back to bite you. Also sometimes the one who you pour all resources to don't care about you, while the one who got neglected does. My stepmother learned that real quick. My brother who she really did not care for calls her Louise not mom, stepmother my sister called her Louise I used to be only one called her mom now she is dead to me. She only helps when it benefits her. My MIL IS A BETTER MOTHER THAN SHE WILL EVER BE.

[@evelynberrios8164]

The parents failed as parents!!!! Failed themselves just by looking future dreams??? NTA OP. The reaped what they sow.

[@sheliawaymon9023]

Seems like little brother needed that beating 😊. Now I'll listen to the rest of the story. Seems like your parents are just SILLY 😂 Tell dad and mom they are adults take care of themselves or ask Cole for money 🤑. They got what they deserved. LMAO 😂🤣

[@Gregarious3]

The brother may have been a turd on a stick but, no right to beat him. The property belongs to the parents, is them to confront. Sometimes the best choice is to separate yourself from dumb behavior.

[@bladestar2322]

I actually think OP should have given him more beatings! And from an early age!

[@hildatorres2581]

I would like for you to post a follow up to this story and see how the parents solve their problems after not listening to the older son

[@stephanietaylor142]

I absolutely love the stories where the wronged person doesn't back down.

[@addisontaylor5979]

This was a tough story to hear. All parties had faults. OP was clearly better off in most ways without the dead weight of family, but his p.o.v. also felt pretty biased. Seemed like there was definitely an air of jealousy there on his part. Younger bro was clearly entitled and the parents had no sense of justice, or economic calculus. At the end of the day, the family is fractured, and that is a loss for everyone. Sad story.

[@leevicker8274]

The worst part was that the parents never apologized to op, or admitted any wrong doing. Not that it would be enough to change his mind, but it would've been something. I hope they can reflect on this and find a way to move on without being so gullible.

[@Sportyshorty23]

That’s the parents mistake and that’s what they get again for playing favorites so when one f’s up and the other one makes a success of his life now they coming to the successful one for help I would let them learn a lesson and let the golden child help them out

[@mistydube654]

First off, Mr. Reddito, your stories are AMAZING Please Keep 'Em Coming!!

[@jesseeheavens]

I’m sorry you were treated like that. Their loss.

[@vincerutter1921]

It's so sad that this happens so often, i haven't got to the end and I'm so wishing op becomes successful in his life

[@jeffogden2982]

OPs parents got what they deserved.

[@MrBeevee5]

Never can tell who the favored child will be. Sometimes the oldest, sometimes the youngest, either male or female. With my own parents, it was the youngest daughter (my sister).

[@annkupke4263]

The golden child was my older sister. Now golden child hates the stepmother who treated her like golden child

[@allenfox7186]

The biggest thing is that the making it big in the music industry is near the odds of getting the lottery or worse. Even if you pour a lot of money into gear, and other essential items then getting noticed by major labels which are very picky from the start. The parents should have known that fact but they decided to throw money into a cause that has a very high chance to fail. The fault is of the parents who enabled the kid brother and alienated the oldest to the point where he didn’t want anything to do with them, that’s untill they were homeless

[@borgranta61103]

Story 1: It sounds like the spoiled rotten brother may have committed a crime against the AIR BNB guests so if the OP had called the police the guests could potentially have pressed charges against the punk.

[@7389ma]

Nothing is really shameful that your parents threw you out and then expected their oldest son to be the giant rockstar and nothing ever came of it

[@Stuart267]

While I get making sacrifices for your younger sibling is a given, this reprobate was a pure sociopath

[@jamesfeltman3300]

I do believe that I would still be whooping his sorry butt when the po po showed up!😡

[@joybernard7359]

Parents job is not to blindly support and follow their children into ruin. It is to support them with emotional support and useful guidance. And to be there when they fall. They need to stay strong to be there for them if it doesn’t work out. Not fail along with them.

[@Reaperofwind]

Poor financial decision making. This is so sad.

[@williamlangley2044]

It's family members that usually that sticks it to you in a lot of cases.

[@aaron6674]

When parents show favoritism to one child, the other child would be forced to be an over achiever. Even then, it wouldn't help.

[@Marsha-d7b]

You’d be surprised what moms and dads would do for their “golden” children

[@JEL625]

A fool and their money are easily parted.

[@Psychosis-CO1]

Parents played FAAFO and got themselves a bad aftertaste should've listened to OP and told Golden Boy him and his friends would have to go it alone

[@bcamplite621]

Some of these stories are so hilarious I can't believe they're real. Diss track, really???😂😂😂

[@DFullerLisa]

He could have sued his brother for ruining his business reputation with airbnb.

[@Someonereallycares]

The parents are such a-holes. Selling their business and just handing over their cash without a clue or business plan. Then remortgaging their house. Even their AirBNB shack making $2K a month was more successful than Cole.

[@treehouse2902]

1. OP should have set up Airbnb someplace else. When will OP get it that his evil little family needs to be left behind? Why did he stay in contact with them?

[@bandit3156]

“Brother” would have gotten two black eyes for threatening me…. teach him to think twice before opening his mouth

[@karimygirl5826]

I absolutely love it when the chickens come home to roost!!! 🤣

[@jrwright7839]

The parents were tricked by the shine of their golden child only the gold child was fools gold.

[@kellypatterson8506]

You stand a better chance at winning both Megabucks & Powerball lotteries at Sametime than becoming a successful musician, artists, or thespian.

[@bladestar2322]

There is something like 1 in 100,000, if even that high, that make even Local Fame out of a Music or Acting career! I actually have a semi-successful second cousin in the Country Music field. Of course, he also derailed himself a bit with substance abuse. That's why he's second tier.

[@Bannedchan]

Treat someone like a spoiled Golden Child that deserves everything and they will think they deserve to take you for everything You can bet he doesnt even feel bad for destroying his Brother or Parents, its just expected

[@atl7368]

The stupidity of the parents is unreal

[@earlinejackson8151]

Younger brother came home from the hospital without ring admitted, so he wasn’t beat to a pulp, he wasn’t beat bad at all. He just got a few stitches.

[@juanitathompson6837]

Luveing with parents sucks at times

[@juanitathompson6837]

Living, although I miss my parents at times

[@seanrizzle]

"My brother Cole and I are the children of my parents" what the actual fuck

[@RandomTrinidadian]

Play favorites with your kids.... and they will play favorites with you as adults...

[@jakerocinante1133]

OMG! I grew up in a football obsessed town and I’m reliving every idiot parent that thought their kid was the next NFL star. Most became second string in college and only 2 went NFL but never became stars and left after 2 years.

[@j.7530]

Absurd the parents 😖😒

[@redstar8257]

This is the very definition of putting all your eggs in one basket. It failed and so they have no alternatives left.

[@williamlangley2044]

His younger brother is a charismatic con artist, I've seen this kind of crap several times!!!

[@Takeshi357]

The only mistake OP did was not press his brother, and his parents into pressing his brother, about actually presenting some kind of a paper trail for his supposed musical career to show that he was actually being serious. What record label was he working with? How was he going to distribute his music? Hell he could've invited some record company people or talent seekers to the stupid launch party to get some actual professionals there, let them help take the mask off.

[@3Augustin3]

Do you read the words literally as written without thinking what the writer intended to say?! Looooool

[@tracyrieonhall7434]

Well OP since your parents sold the bakery and gave the money to your brother then when the crap hits the fan then let your brother deal with your parents and move on with your life OP. You did right by telling them to go away especially after they took your means of income away and your brother's actions got you banned from the air b&b for extra income. Now they must lay in the bed they made

[@jasonyoung7705]

The best part was making the brother look like Jeff Lynn

[@susangamble6888]

I am so sorry just walk away from them.

[@jimh4167]

A lot of authors are creating short story's and posting them Does anyone know the numbers

[@lynnechapman6204]

Another story of parents who show favoritism. The parents got Karma.

[@bladestar2322]

The Parents are Horrible and got exactly what they deserved!

[@nlitenme]

I blame the parents!

[@stevebanner5609]

Cole wins “entitlement of the year” prize..

[@danrossell6375]

Get your facts straight? Nothing you told them was untrue. You should have told your parents to move in with Cole the son they supported.

[@joanieb31]

I would have burned the shed to the ground 😂

[@trustmeimaphysiologist]

The idea that someone is so naïve that they think a party hosted by a nobody would attract interest from an even halfway decent label's A&R is pretty funny. I worked my arse off for a decade and finally got a minor deal, but by that point, it was time to settle down and grow up. I got out at the right time, and now I'm a successful university lecturer. Had I stayed in music I'd likely be penniless, because the chances of making it big are like winning the lottery.

[@marykacz1342]

If second son had so much talent, there should had been oversight by the whole family. That way everyone would benefit. If he had none, then the family should have pulled resourses into a new business, lead by the eldest son. All needed to participate. But, that was not the case, with this household.

[@PUNKEYE1]

The only thing I don't like about is is how he talks down about the people who his brother is around.

[@ZeoViolet]

Beings as I don't believe for a moment this story happened...all the parents had to do was check up on his social media.

[@BladeStar-uq6xe]

Parents were idiots. Their favoritism destroyed their family!

[@dueldr]

They bet on the wrong horse…

[@fireeconomicswithjt6521]

That’s one beautiful woman

[@CozyCabinLife5301]

Your parents and brother are dead to you,OP. If they return?? Call the police, get a restraining order.

[@alphaleader870]

As I always say if a parent treats one child like sh!t and the other child like royalty they will end up alone and miserable. And they will start asking why nobody cares about them anymore and nobody will help them.

[@KoalaNoMarch]

Ngl, its pretty one sided and they clearly favoured one son. But allowing one of your kids to run an airbnb on your property for pure profit is very chill. There is a few, tics and word choices in the story that aren't flattering regarding the op, and the fact they resent the family.. without ever having spoken to them about things is rough. Op was wounded and bitter, let the wounds fester, and still hurts. If not, they would not be 'living in the past.' Good entrepreneurial spirit and the Girlfriend is the best person in this whole story.

[@_oly_241]

The parents got everything they deserved

[@hvymax]

Working in a Bakery with a college degree??? What a waste of money.

[@icekingforyou]

Didn't he tell his marks were not great maybe he thinks he has no game in job market

[@JackieStults-wg1ko]

Yes

[@nancymcclain2533]

Close the door.

[@reasonabledoubt459]

The trouble with the golden child thing is that they get the idea that the rest of the world will cut them the same slack their parents do, and it rarely does.

[@sukaidoreikudaleyangel9347]

the moral of the story is don't try being a protecter, let people fall and move forward with your own life.

[@xandan1668]

They made their choice. Now they can wallow in it.

[@alfr1]

He wasn't even a Musician? What a PIPE DREAM-ER. The parents were nuts. If only you had SHARED the AB+B money earned with your parents, they could have seen the need for Cole to keep his destructive hands off of it. Your parents paid for that storage room that you used to earn some money.

[@suzannedangerfield6521]

These parents were neglectful of one child & ruined their lives to support the delusional dreams of the other! Then, they expect the neglected son to fix their mistakes. Shame on them!

[@denis3208]

Why go to college to work in bakery ? Why not go strait to gastronomy school when you are 15 and become backer or chef or something ?

[@uncleogrimacy]

"I have an AirBnB you can stay a.......ohh,.right"

[@tracygardner6318]

Opie’s younger brother is a hole Can’t he just be happy for his brothers success cannot wait till karma hits him. I really feel bad for OP.

[@follaschwartz4739]

Comes down the parents thinking of MONEY ,money to get from the son / thinking of fame ???

[@ancadiamant]

Parents were not partial but fully biased. OP could not go to parents before beating the golden child because the parents always believed the golden child. OP's brother mistreated and threatened the Airbnb guest since OP was good at making money.

[@antoinettebates244]

OP..Why make the attempt?!! Your brother was spoiled and conceited!! You knew who he was!! Your parents had a golden child and it was not you! They are now reaping what they sowed. Move on with your life..don't look back!

[@robertx8020]

isn't that what OP did0?

[@Only1199]

As soon as they arrived and started their entitlement up, he should have said bye and closed and locked the door.

[@antoinettebates244]

@n1t261 EXACTLY..There was no need for any explanation!! No reason to listen to those idiots at all!!

[@Rolletti21]

OP 👍 PARENTS 🤡🤡🤡 You reap what you sow.

[@scotthultin7769]

25👍's up MR RA thank you for sharing

[@AsakuraYukiko]

That wasn't a music career dream it was a bender. They funded a substance fuelled bender.

[@Dreamerlighting]

Why do parents do favourite’s ! What about Equality don’t favour one over the other !