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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My mom offered me a new car a graduation gift. I graduated from university in 2019. I refused then and have maintained my stance. She herself was given a car when she graduated in the mid-70s. However, I am respectful towards her. I did get her old car from my sister and I am perfectly content with that.

Even though she paid for my undergrad and living expenses I wouldn't say she was the best mom. There are many reasons why I don't wan a new car and one of them is that I don't want to be tethered to her or for her to use that gift as leverage. "I bought you a new car, I bought you this and that"

Am I in the  wrong?[/quote]

If your mom has a history of doing this....of pushing back with every thing she has bought you when she doesn't get her way...then yes, don't take the car. It's true you already took the education but you have to start somewhere.

It also sounds like you are setting a boundary and your mom is ignoring it. Does she do that a lot? You have ever right to turn down a gift.

If this is all a pattern, you may want to find a therapist. They can help you work on this and make choices in your life.[/quote]

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