Adopted teen walks out after parents ditch her graduation for $350 Labubu doll
Labubu over daughter? Teen blasts parents for skipping graduation
She explained that she had always felt like the forgotten child ever since her parents miraculously had a biological daughter years after adopting her. That younger sibling, now dubbed 'Princess' by the teen, was apparently given the royal treatment, while she got whatever was left.
Labubu obsession reaches absurd new heights
What finally pushed her over the edge? Her parents chose to chase a $350 Labubu — a cult-favourite plushie with a global fanbase, instead of attending her once-in-a-lifetime graduation ceremony. While her classmates tossed their caps, her parents were tossing cash at a Labubu collector.
And her graduation gift? A measly $150 compared to her sister's designer doll. After the ceremony, the teen packed up and moved in with her boyfriend, refusing to return home.
Parents beg for forgiveness… and miss the point again
Her parents reportedly apologised, begged her to come back, and sent another $100 thinking it was just about money. But for the teen, the real issue was being constantly overlooked. Many Reddit users agreed, slamming the parents for emotional neglect disguised as 'Princess treatment.'
Some users advised her to get ahead of potential legal drama, as the parents allegedly threatened to report her as a runaway and alert her future college. But she is legally an adult, and clearly ready to cut the cord.
Redditors did not hold back. One noted that the parents sent a loud message about priorities by choosing a toy over their daughter's achievement. Others reminded her she deserves real effort, not just family crumbs.
The verdict? Labubus may be cute, but emotional neglect is not.
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