The YTA people are certainly missing the point. If they don't want the gift, throw it away or just grab the popcorn and soda. It's not like this was the only hope for their kid to get candy. I think it's thoughtful and a good alternative that's healthy and also fun. Some people just like to b**** about everything. And no one is liked unanimously. I wouldn't give two f**** about those confrontational moms. Jesus Christ!

The real reason for the complaint - You can't eat your kid's movie voucher after he goes to bed.

The last people complaining about "being gifted an obligation" ... then don't f*****g use it & give it to a family who spends time at the movies with their kids. Like wtf? If you'd rather have candy then GO BUY CANDY! Like.... what is wrong with you people!

Wow. Considering the fact that some people don’t bother gifting at all, I feel OP is being exceedingly generous! How are you gonna say that a movie ticket isn’t as good as a half-squashed candy bar? If I were giving out a voucher gift & someone turned their nose up at it, I’d say “Oh, you don’t like that? I guess I can take it back, then. I’m sure I can find someone who will genuinely appreciate it.” … I mean, you’d have to be SO entitled, to think the whole world owes you everything free of charge (& woe unto them who dare try to make you pay a reasonable price for it)! How about just accepting whatever freebies you’re gifted with a pleasant “thank you” & not throw a childish tantrum/demand to be compensated every time something “isn’t good enough” for you, despite you not being obligated to pay for it?? 🙄🤦‍♀️

This is simple to me. I went to private school. Parents who can afford to send their kids to private school are not poor. There are some that do better than others, but none of them are poor. The mom's who bitched can suck a lemon. They can all afford to take the fam to a movie, and to someone else's point...if they don't want to, then throw it away or have the kid present it in exchange for a home movie and some jiffy pop. The entitlement is disgusting.

In this situation I'm with the OP. However, it reminds me of a time my sister gave me entry tickets to Disney Land Paris. We don't live in France so to use the tickets I would need to pay for travel (plane/ferry/Eurostar), and accommodation. Plus the incidental costs of international travel. For her it was either free or minimal cost, for me it was probably £500. Vouchers are only good if you were going to do it anyway, and then they're great.

Unpopular opinion perhaps, but YTA people sound like a bunch of sour grapes that didn't get to see the movie. Point is, NTA! Reasoning, she was just being nice and she sure as hellfire and brimstone do not need to cater to every parents' wishes for more tickets.

I understand that the parents will incur more costs just so that their kid can use this ticket, but instead of complaining they could all agree that the au pair would take all three of their children to the movies and they could each chip in a little bit of money to pay for the au pair's ticket. This sounds like a really cool alternative to more candy at Halloween and these mothers are kind of ruining the fun with their unnecessary complaining. This woman doesn't owe these moms anything and they need to get a grip.

Greedy people. Be better off not receiving anything at all, if that's how they want to act.

Metaphorically speaking, if you don't like the free beer, don't drink it.

First off, my mom use to do things like this because she felt like it was a much better alternative to just throwing more candy and c**p at the other kids. Im in my 40's and can remember one of the mom's flipping s**t because she thought that since her one kid that was in my class got something her other kids should have been sent something as well. To put it politely, we as a family aren't outgoing be everyone's friend kinda people. We've always kinda kept to ourselves because every time we have befriended someone it's blown straight up in our faces. That said, we had no idea if any of the other kids had brothers or sisters. If she'd of known there were kids that did and maybe the parents couldn't afford the extra costs she would have gladly gave extra tickets. But that one parent ruined my mom's generosity and she never did anything like it again. Some people just need to learn how to be grateful appreciative. Sadly most never learn that valuable skill.

Over-inflated sense of entitlement seems to be the major theme of the AITA reddit.

this is like getting a free loaf of bread in a shop and complaining you need to buy the butter yourself to use it. wtf. you can spend time with your family and have a huge discount! that is wonderful. complaining that you are now oblidged to spend time and money on your kids is just showing how bad parent you are

Free movie tickets is a lovely generous gesture, and the other moms were in the wrong, but there is another side to it: You are making every parent take their kid to the movies, or be the bad guy who disappoints their kid. Not every parent will have the time/desire/money. It's all very well to say 'Don't use it' but for a kid in kindergarten, a disappointment like this can feel hugely upsetting and unfair.

I think the voucher for movie and treats is creative. I think that it does put a parent into a position of needing to supervise their child/children at the theater. I see both sides as it being a genius treat and possible a hardship. Having typed that, I see opportunities for movie theater dates. Or kid swapping dates. One mum can do the movies with the voucher. Another mum can do the park another day or an in home play date or other creative kid appropriate get together. It’s all about community. I feel your gift has potential as a community builder.

Take the ticket back from them and give them some candy instead. I’d offer them a couple dollars bills or a food voucher as well

I give out small toys for trick or treat since there is a few kids I know can't eat candy and get left out on getting anything. Other parents are happy not more sugar for the kids, I don't see a problem with the tickets,

I think it's a great idea. And for the less 'Creative' people (aka 3 moms), a note attached for families with multiple kids -saying "More kids at home? Have a family movie night at home! Create vouchers for the family, and have an at home movie night with snacks... " So NTA... I get the frustrations.. but it was an amazing gift ! I think the 3 went into 'Mob mentality'- easier to gang up and demand instead of thinking 'hey, if a class mate is going, can my child go with yours as a group date? ' instead of thinking creatively... they clearly need to back up and set a better example for the kids... As a fellow thoughtful Creative person, the only suggestion I can give was the above note attachment - they use the vouchers at their own at home movie night... where they can monitor what candy the children get, and their other kids can attend... This was a very thoughtful gift! Kudos

My daughter received a voucher like this when she was that age. I thought it was great! We enjoyed a fun day and i was able to save money on her ticket, a soda ,a popcorn, and a candy. Wow! It was a win win for the both of us. These 3 women were clearly in a Clique. Key words: half day and Moms was picking up. They drove BMW's and Tesla's, Au Pair, really?? These women are clearly entitled B!***$. Of course they took advantage of bringing the entire families to a Free movie night and got together in confrontation when they didn't get what they wanted and thought they deserved. Lol Word of advice, stay far away from these users.

I have three kids and I would have been thrilled with movie vouchers when my kids were young. We didn't go to the movies often, but when we did, we went all out and that would have been one less ticket and one less treat. Don't want to take all the kids. Then use it for one-on-one time.

I'm really curious as to if these mom's who attended the OPs free event were ever her clients or intended to be. I'd be surprised if yes and bet they complained because she had given to them before so why not now. Just being entitled jerks.

Oh my lord. Everyday I wake up hoping mankind is getting nicer and here I am finding their are rapidly getting ruder, increasingly self important, ungrateful, and just plain foul human beings. I don't really think there's truly much hope for mankind if this is how people are comfortable acting. It is beyond disheartening. It makes you sick. Shane on all of you. What great examples you are as parents.......as so it'll continue.....sad, so sad.

Eh, I can kind of see their point. The OP gave them an obligation. Their kid will now bug them to go do a time consuming thing and be disappointed when they don't. There is no way for the kid to use the gift alone, and the parents must now shell out money and time to use it. Considering the prices of adult tickets, snacks, and other siblings, the OP easily set them up for a requirement of spending $50+ so their kid can use the 'free' movie pass. It's like those "book it" vouchers Pizza Hut was so brilliant to come up with: the parents are now required to pay for an entire meal for everyone else, plus tips, and spend their evening at a Pizza Hut, all because their kid will be sad at them if they don't get to use the free voucher. They're also annoyed because the OP gave an elaborate, creative, expensive gift which required effort, and made them all look bad by just sending candy (cheap, easy to buy, candy). They don't want to become a precedent, so they're trying to squash it early.

I'd be aggravated with the movie theater ticket because now I have to spend money or make plans to get my kid to the theater. However never in a million years would i walk up to the gift giver and complain about it. Sometimes you dont like a gift, no biggie don't use it 🤷 OP isnt an AH at all. It was a kind and thoughtful gift.

Or, how about the parents have a little one-on-one time with the child who got the voucher? Who says all family members have to be included? It’s like assuming if one child is invited to a birthday party, his or her siblings are also invited.

I love the idea! We go to movies so, this would be nice to receive. The parents are greedy!

You'd think they never go to the movies with their families. The gift simply means that the next time they go, they have one less ticket to purchase and fewer treats to buy at the concession stand. Did they also complain because the other parents didn't provide candy for the rest of the childrens' families?

Better than candy and safer. Better to share a day with your children at the movies. Or do you want to sit there and sort through candy to see if it is safe and make dental appointments.

Some people forget to be grateful for the free gifts that they're given. Instead of feeling upset or insulted they should just give her the tickets back If they don't want to use them. Or they should Tony up the money if they have it to take everyone to the movie. It's not on the one who gave your child a special gift to have to provide for the rest of your family and you to do this. I don't know why some people feel so entitled and the need to tear others down. Shame on them for starting a gossip chain and being rude parents.

All those YTA people probably also expect gifts for their other kids and their friends when they throw a birthday party for one kid. Come on. Free movie ticket.

Considering it's stated that it's a private school I'm sure these parents can afford to pony up for thier own movie ticket at the VERY least.

These people have some nerve... they can choose to go to a matinee (or not), give it to another friend, or plan it around the kids birthday or something. If it was me, I would take the vouchers back and give them candy corn, black licorice and some circus peanuts ESPECIALLY if they are all in the same class next year.