Do I sound selffish or is it just me? - Comments

You have every right to be sad. But it was selfish to get mad at your mom and make her feel bad. She said she would do her best. I am sure your mom would like for you to go and she probably does feel bad that she can't afford it. But when you grow up, you will realize that bills have to come before things like concerts.

Apologize to your mom and realize that life isn't just about entertainment. Your mom sounds like she loves you and there will always be other concerts.

I think that it was bad for you to make her feel that way. You know, she's trying to do the best that she can and with your father missing work, the family is loosing a lot of money. Your mom isn't saying 'no' just to be mean, and she probably already felt bad enough about it. I understand that you were upset, but under the circumstances, it would have been a bit more mature (and, quite honestly, kinder) for you to simply suck it up and be understanding. The cut backs (with your dad being unable to work) is probably hard enough on everyone without you making your parents (unintentionally or not) feel guiltier about things.

Uhh, yeh. I can't really say that doesn't sound selfish and slightly childish. I know I'd feel bad.

Tough times, y'know? Your Mom couldn't promise anything, like other comments have said. Your family's going through things that are much more important and have more of a long-term effect than one night at a concert.

I'd be upset, but I'd get over it. I mean you said she was having troubles making ends meet. She probably thinks keeping her house and making sure theres food on the table is more important than a concert.

I would be upset but your Mom didn't promise anything. Next time you can warn her about something like this possibly 6 months in advance or you could get a job? That's what I tend to do.

If I were you, I'd be sad too, but from what I can see your mum said she would "do her best". She wasnt exactly promising paying for it.

Next time try to earn the money yourself before-hand to avoid another situation like this.

Hmm... actually, I would probably get upset too. But my parents and I would let it blow over and we'd probably just forget in time.

I really would be upset though. Paul McCartney? I'd kill to see him in concert.

Just tell her you are sorry and that you really just wanted to go and that you didn't mean to make her feel bad.