So basically for Christmas I was given tickets to take myself and a friend to Comicon. I’ve been expressing how much I’ve been wanting to go for a while (like 2 years) but it’s just been out of my budget. My brother (who’s 12) for Christmas got a base guitar, also something he’s been expressing and he’s been loving it. The other brother is only 2. The problem is, is that turns out it’s going to be a family trip + my friend. Meaning me, my friend, my brother, my 1 year old brother, my dad and my step mom will be going. I told them about it and not wanting my brothers to go, but they snapped. I understand that babysitting isn’t the best, but we have lots of relatives that I know would love to stay with them. I don’t know though, they got mad at me for this and I just wanna know if I’m in the wrong. Also none of them have really expressed wanting to go and just now they want to?
NTA but don’t sweat it so much. You and your friend will split off from your family and it will be fine. You’ll have a good time!
NTA, but it’s not necessarily like they’re going to be attached to you the whole time. Besides, it’s a huge con, I can understand wanting to attend even if that’s not what you’re usually interested in; plus your family might want to learn more about the things you like.
NTA, if you have the tickets in your possession just make the plans with your friend. Hotel transportation etc. and let your parents make their own plans. you can meet up for events.
If your parents have all the tickets, plan your own hotel stay. meet them for entrance with tickets but make sure to have a plan of the things you want to do regardless of parents. if they push back just repeat… “you said this was a gift to me” ”what’s the point if I can’t enjoy my gift the way I want” “if you didn’t want me to enjoy myself why did you give me this as a gift” “do you hate me so much you want to make my gift miserabl”
It feels like (just from the writing) op may be a minor and possibly not old enough to go on his own
NTA. Also just curious, San Diego or NYC Con?
NYC
NTA
But once you’re in the door, you and your friend should head off alone, leaving the rest of your family to do things at their own pace.
Info: how old are you?
How old are you? If you are a minor, this is a pain, but I wouldn’t want you alone in a convention center with potential creeps. I’ve been to NY Comic Con and did have a guy perving on me there. It undoubtedly would have been much worse if I wasn’t with my then-boyfriend, now-husband. This goes double if you are planning to cosplay. I do think asking for your brothers to not go is reasonable regardless of age.
I am a minor but for this it was definitely going to be at least a thing where my dad OR step mom would walk around with us. Not a whole family thing
NTA:
i wouldnt say you are an asshole but unless this was stated prior i can see the frustration from your parents side. i can understand wanting something to go a certain way but if they didnt know that specific they are most likely frustrated with the idea of getting a babysitter, relative or not, when they have already sacrificed time and money especially if your siblings already know they are going with and are excited. i dont think its fair for them to lash on you but im sure you can still have a really great time! depending on your age you should try to seperate from your family and have fun with your friend. i have siblings so i understand how frustrating this situation can be but dont let it ruin your time! i hope you have a great trip!
You and your friend have an amazing trip. Let your parents make their own plans with your younger siblings.
NTA It does feel like it takes away from your gift that everyone is going and they received other gifts.