Money can bring out different perspectives in people. While some believe in living life to the fullest and enjoying luxuries, others prefer a frugal lifestyle, always thinking about saving for the future. Being money-conscious isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but being a cheapskate can have a negative impact on your quality of life and even affect your family. We asked people on Reddit to share their craziest experiences growing up with cheapskate parents. Here are their stories:
One Reddit user shared how their dad would call multiple companies just to get free demonstrations and keep the freebies. In one instance, he called a water filter company and ended up getting a free bar of soap used during the demonstration. He had no intention of actually installing the water filter, but he loved the idea of getting something for free.