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50 Posts From Toxic Parents Who Simply Shouldn’t Have Had Kids, Shared On This Online Community
Let’s face it, parenting is one of the biggest challenges that we’ll ever have to face in our lives. It’s right up there alongside fighting off an alien invasion, surviving a zombie apocalypse, rocket science, and plugging in a USB cable on the first try. So it’s no wonder that most parents are less than perfect. In fact, it’s pretty much the norm.
However, they’re nowhere near the level that some of the parents featured on the ‘Parents Are Effing Dumb’ subreddit are. There, you’ll find some of the biggest fails that will make you gasp, shout “think of the children!”, and think about taking these people’s parenting license away. Remember to buckle up and upvote the pics that made your jaw drop as you scroll down the rollercoaster that is this descent into parenting weirdness.
When it comes to parenting, both extremes—absolute perfectionism/trying to be a ‘perfect’ parent and not trying hard enough—can be harmful to the family. And while it’s very clear what bad parenting is, perfectionism is more insidious and sneaky and can actually end up being just as harmful as actual neglect or ignorance, though in a very different way. We spoke about the pitfalls of this with an expert in the field of psychology.
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#1
I'm Sorry, What??
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#2
He’s Not Wrong
#3
My Family Does This To Me All The Time, And Each Time I Tell Them It Discourages Me But They Still Do It
Emma Morton, a researcher at the University of British Columbia, explained to Bored Panda the pitfalls of perfectionist thinking and how it spreads to many areas of a person’s life, contributing to poor mental health and even depression.
Believing that you should (or even that you can) be a so-called ‘perfect’ parent is actually detrimental to your health. What’s more, the belief that you can control every single outcome can spread to other areas of your life, not just parenting.
#4
How Could She Not Know How Antlers Work?
#5
And I Know That From Home
#6
Me Getting My Vaccinations After My Mother Refused For Me To Have Them
If I could I would live under water 4 years ago
I love when teenagers actually start to think for themselves, and not just repeating what they parents think
“When we set excessive and inflexible high standards for ourselves and become self-critical about not meeting those, perfectionism can become a problem for our mental health and potentially contribute to depression or suicidal thoughts,” researcher Morton said.
#7
Actually What The F**k
Sam Kunz 4 years ago
Stop the planet, I want to get off. That's the worst thing I've ever read.
Alastor the radio demon 4 years ago
All aboard the sad train accepting only those who hate our kind
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Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
Kill her. Like, use a drug that makes her look dead and wake up during her cremation.
ZeroHargreeves057 4 years ago
I am taking down notes incase i meet a person like that.
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Margaret Martin 4 years ago
My Dad cheated his Brother George out of $100 on a job at the Ford Plant. Uncle George got drunk later & took the loss out on me. When I told Dad what he did- Dad called me a liar & beat me. The next week Dad cheated him AGAIN- only THIS time... SEVERAL employees overheard George say he'd just take it out of my hide again. When he followed me into the Ladies room that time- four guys dragged him out, kicked the crud out of him, threatened to have him arrested if he ever came back & told my Dad what happened the moment he came back with our Lunches. Dad NEVER apologized to me & I never saw George again.
GVL 4 years ago
Damn. I am so sorry that happened. I hope you got counseling and are ok now.
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I'm lay sheep in China 4 years ago
Like every child deserves a parent but not every parent deserve children.
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Mumchkin 4 years ago
I was molested by my paternal Grandfather for many years. Enough that I didn't know he was doing anything wrong. When I finally learned about "bad touch" my Mom immediately took action, my parents were divorced. So when my mom told "dad" told me to stop lying about his father. That's when "dad" became Jimmy.
Bob Knob 4 years ago (edited)
My babysitters sons raped me when I was 5. I told my mom and she told me I was a liar because they're "good boys" and if I wasn't lying, it was probably my fault anyway for being such a whore. Took me 8 more years to learn what a whore was. No amount of therapy has ever been able to get me past my trust issues. I'm 45, have never had a healthy relationship. I seek out abusive people who use me because deep down I truly believe that I am subhuman and that hate and pain is my lot in life. I have overcompensated with my kids at times because I would never ever want any of them to grow up and feel like I do.
Paddling Panda 4 years ago
You were a child, barely out of your toddler years, when you were violently assaulted and then utterly betrayed by the one person who was supposed to protect you. Five-year old you NEVER deserved that and ADULT you doesn't deserve to feel the way you still do. I'm happy to read you protect your children; I hope you can extend that same love, care, and compassion to yourself, both your adult self and the little girl who was raped and then abandoned by her mother. You and Younger You deserve to feel as safe and loved as your own children do. Have a peaceful day. xoxo
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Dizzy Falcon 4 years ago
*loads double barrel shotgun with dragons breath* just wanna talk to him
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Scott 4 years ago
That's beyond despicable. So awful, and I'm sorry that happened to OP. I've had a similar experience, but nowhere to that response. I was raped during a Boy Scout camping trip and told it was "normal roughhousing." What roughhousing involves someone penetrating and finishing in me?
Laurie 4 years ago
I was raped by 2 men when I was 16. When I told my father he told me I probably deserved it
MiaOokami 4 years ago
Fun fact! Your father sucks and you deserve better!
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Neomy Gilbert 4 years ago
Sorry that you had to go though that, amd your mother to do that was unjust and just a awful thing to do
Stephanie Keith 4 years ago
I was being molested as a child. I didn't know how to tell people what was happening because I was so young. So I'd act out in other ways. But when I was old enough to tell someone no one believed me. To this day I have anger towards people who won't listen to me. Even about little things. I've been in counciling pretty much my whole life. But nothing hurts more than knowing you're trying to tell someone what's really going on and them just turning their backs on you. It's like being traumatized all over again. It's hard to deal with but I cannot encourage people enough to seek help for any issues you may have. Talking to a professional or someone you trust really can make all the difference.
Ivana 4 years ago
My parents left the decision to report my grandmother's husband for rape up to a very scared and embarrassed 12 year old. I have never forgiven my parents for that. It is not something you leave up to a 12 year old to determine, they should have gone to the cops as soon as they found out. My sister has forgiven my parents for a lot of things, I will hold that grudge against them until the day I die. My sister has forgiven enough, I will hold the grudges on her behalf.
Elizabeth Rolando 4 years ago
I had similar happen except my mom called my abuser into the living room and asked point blank and when he said no, they called me a whore. I was 14.
Dash Blue 4 years ago (edited)
Terrible! I am curious to know about the relationship between the mother and daughter now. I do not believe that children are obligated to love their parents no matter what.
Helderder 4 years ago
If the early childhood years were okay the child gets attached. It's a fcked up loyalty conflict.
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deanna woods 4 years ago
How can any parent not believe when their child says they were raped?
Diana Murtaugh 4 years ago
Sometimes I think they just don't want to deal with the situation. Or they're in denial because they let it happen. Also a common one is they don't want their life/situation to change. The last part was my mother. I haven't seen her since I was 14, and I've never regretted my decission (she was also abusive).
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Jess Sexton 4 years ago
This is really common in Latin American communities, and probably others, though I can only speak for mine. It’s so damaging and yes, very sad. Parenting classes and education should be a part of prenatal care. The parents dismissing their children are sometimes victims of childhood rape and abuse themselves. I had to live with my abuser for 18 years. My mother told me I was being dramatic when I told her what was happening. Eventually she bought me a lock for my door (I was 16)...but that was the extent of her interventions and I know I’m lucky to have at least gotten that. No child should ever go through this, and it is so underreported because we begin to think it’s normal for the sake of our own survival. Society needs to step the f**k up and start taking better care of each other.
mcborge1 4 years ago
My sister and I were abused by our babysitters, I was 4 my sister was 5. The babysitters were my aunts school friends, two girls. Nothing was ever done about it and we were made to forget it ever happened. 45 years later and I still havent forgotten.
Rez Fidel 4 years ago
Im sorry man. I hope you still find the strength to report this or make it public..these hellcunts deserve the worst...
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When I was 7 I told my mom that a neighbor had sexually assaulted me. My mom couldn't begin to imagine that an 18 year old girl could even do such a thing, let alone one she kind of knew. It was easier to believe I made it up. I didn't get punished for "lying" but she told me she was disappointed in me. That really hurt.
AlmightyOne 4 years ago
Pause the laws against murder real quick, I got a rapist and this kiddo's mother to kill.
Doob 4 years ago
Ca-Can I beat the everloving s**t out of that kids mother please? Angry-60b8...bee3d5.png 
Carmen Sandiego 4 years ago
Would you like my tools? I have a taser too! Screen-Sho...f0-png.jpg 
CatWoman312 4 years ago
This is infuriating. I’m assuming it was her boyfriend who she clearly cared more about than her child. Women like that don’t deserve to be mothers.
Arctic Fox Lover 4 years ago
*Furiously and unsuccessfully trying to erase what I just read from my mind*
Manuela Martins 4 years ago
OMG. This world is really lost. That "mother" should burn in hell.
Blackheart 4 years ago
NO. ANYTIME a child reports sexual abuse or assault, it must be reported and followed up. The child may need counseling. My advice is to find a place that will also counsel the parents. These types of CRIMES need stricter punishments because this affects so many people in so many ways.
LJ Robinson 4 years ago
Same, but by my stepfather. My mom beat me with a dowl rod, and told me it was only because he was drunk, and I better not talk about it. One night I had a friend spend the night, my stepdad came in naked and drunk, I ran and got my mom. She got him out of the room, then screamed at my friend that she better keep her mouth shut, that my mom knew her mom was a gossip. No friends over after that. I was pretty much a pariah in school as well.
Paddling Panda 4 years ago
I am so so so sorry this happened to you. I am sending you kind hugs across the ether.
Erihapeti Swampwitch 4 years ago
This is too common, "you asked for it" has also featured. Sending the author a warm virtual hug. You are not alone. This was not ok.
marianne eliza 4 years ago (edited)
In 1968 when I was 7, I told my mom that grandpa (her dad who lived with us) would touch me down there if I sat on his lap. She told me to not sit on his lap.
Jocelyn Wilharms 3 years ago
I’m sorry that your mom hit you and that you were rapped I hope karma shits on them
Sharon Lawes 3 years ago
slap the mother and remove the child as she can not look after anything especially a child
Ella Peñacolada 3 years ago
Please tell me this is fake...Please, please please please tell me that the world is not that horrible, please..
Sawmang007 4 years ago (edited)
That's the worse thing I have ever heard, I hope you find a way to heal from this.
Hamish Morris 4 years ago
I just cannot believe that humanity can be this bad. Will we ever get better? I think the punishment for rape should be death.
Celtic Pirate Queen 4 years ago
OMG. I am so sorry that happened to you. I hope you see a therapist? (And avoid your hateful mother).
Bob Belcher 4 years ago
Yeah, this happens a lot. A parent won't want to hear or deal with the fact their relative is horrible
Mila Du Toit 4 years ago
I'm a survivor,, and when I told my mom what happened to me in my s*xual ab*se she asked me " are you sure that happened?".
Haunter Of The Dark 3 years ago
Take this with a grain of salt. She was just caught sharing private chats in Snapchat and WhatsApp groups and then spun the tale so one sided to her family and two therapists that she was the victim and now her mother and her get along great and her money problems are over. And she only had to throw one friend under the bus.
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John Otruba 4 years ago
I am retired LEO ...I had one family where the father/grandfather/great-grandfather raped every female child born to his progeny. Was only stopped when a 12 YOA female came forward in school and we were called in. Of 23 known victims only 2 would testify against "Gramps" Oh.. he lost interest in each and quit when they (his words) started growing titties We put him in prison
Rez Fidel 4 years ago
Oh s**t..all these horrorstories here... and now this... im done. Im sorry for you John. Fck that Guy..hope Karma gives him nice shower sessions in prison..
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Analyn Lahr 4 years ago
What the f*****g hell? What a terrible mother. That mother should have been reported.
queenaliyahbug (They/Them) 2 years ago
WHY?? HE R*PED YOU. WTF????? I WANT TO JUST HAVE A TALK W/ UR MOM AND THE PERSON WHO R*PED YOU.
Anna Tribe 3 years ago
Same thing happened to me. I was 8 when my uncle raped me and when I told my mum the next day what he had done she told me that her brother would never do that and if it really happened then I must have forced him to do it. Then she beat me up for forcing him to rape me
gemma millichamp 3 years ago
I can relate to this post, I was abused by my stepdad for 2 years tried to tell my mom and she kicked me out of the house. I was 14
Bev Winkler 4 years ago
Mothers can b like that ,, when i was 11, a neighbor put this hand in my shorts and when i told my other it was my fault,in 1969 we didn't know things like that...i have never forgivin my mother for not listening to me
Carol Stephen 4 years ago
Re comments that this happens "all the time" tend to diminish the terrible thing that was done. Just like, except worse than, the scenario in #3 above about punishing both good and bad behaviour. the point is, it should NOT happen at ALL. It is disgusting, criminal and not to be downplayed by saying it happens all the time. What is wrong here?
Donna Baker 4 years ago
That's a parental sin. She should have backed you up 100% and at least listened.
Chris Sprucefield 4 years ago
That parent is aiding and abetting a crime, and committing child abuse...
Stacey Thompson 4 years ago
And people wonder why abused children don't speak up...been there. 😞
Barbara Vandewalle 4 years ago
When parents refuse to admit the child is telling the truth; 9 times out 10 the rapist a family member or family friend. time to go to the authorities.
Walkus-Andrew Andrea 4 years ago
Uh worst mother of all time award goes to your mother. So sorry that you went through that 😔💔
Diana Murtaugh 4 years ago
Sad thing is, mothers will often deny, or even worse BLAME the child for the trama./horror that happened.
Elaine Mattingly 4 years ago
Raped then what was left of your heart was ripped out and stepped on. When it could get no worse it was an added cruelty. Your Mom must surely have grieved over what she did through the years.
June Dominguez 4 years ago
I was raped since I was four and for many many years, people including my mom knew so when I was old enough to ask mom, why did you do nothing to stop it she said “ what did you think I could do” I asked her why did she not just adopt me out to someone who cared?
Lyn Moffett 4 years ago (edited)
I hope when you found someone to listen and you got justice sweetheart. She does not deserve the title of Mom. God bless you I hope you are living your best life. If you have children of your own keep them away from her.
Baali Venomax 4 years ago
Thats just....I don't have the words that would pass the censor here.
Fred Burrows 4 years ago
I've seen this happen . I hope this person has found a measure of peace.
Yehudit Hannah Cohn 4 years ago
That's awful. I'm appalled and devastated for you. I want to say something comforting or at least wise, but I can't imagine what it would be.
Niall Mac Iomera 4 years ago
I can only think that your mum has some severe trauma she's not dealing with as well :(
Pangolin Pal 4 years ago
Let me guess -- because the rapist was someone your community was supposed to trust and respect. This is so terrible, and I am so sorry your mother betrayed you. She was more invested in her conception of the world as a safe and just place than in protecting her child. I wish you healing and peace.
Jane Alexander 4 years ago (edited)
I'm still angerier at the woman who asked "What's wrong?" -then didn't believe me than I was at the old drunk who grabbed me. I was nine.
Lara Verne 4 years ago
Something like this happened few years ago. Man repeatedly raped his 10 years old stepdaughter. Turned out her mother knew about it. She had certain mindset- he married me, divorced woman with a kid, and I live comfortable life thanks to him, so this is the price I have to pay.
Tiny Dancer 4 years ago
I was also 9 when I was raped by a so-called family friend. When my mother found out a few years later, she forced me to go to a doctor "just to be sure". My words weren't enough, I had to be medically checked to convince her. Took many more years to forgive her for that.
Eric Lafleur 4 years ago
Never thought I'd say this but that mom deserves to suffer the same fate so she would understand.
Naomi Peterson 4 years ago
That is actually horrendous. And on top of being rape you were disbelieved! I cannot conceive that as a parent I would punish my child for telling me about abuse.
Brian Bennett 4 years ago
that's the worst mother I ever read! She just raped the girl again. Mommy dearest!
#8
She Is Insane
achilles get down from there 4 years ago
That’s just the same as smashing down a Lego set, or destroying paintings, or any other project. It’s destroying property! And hours and hours of care and passion.
#9
Very Not Cool
“Perfectionism is a very insidious problem—even if someone achieves great success in their personal or professional life, negative thinking patterns lead them to be highly self-critical, focus on perceived mistakes, or mentally discount their achievements,” Morton detailed that a perfectionist mindset dims even the biggest victories when we tend to laser-in on the various real and imagined flaws.
#11
Tweet Says It All
#12
What If The Neighbors Had Dogs
The anxiety surrounding perfectionism is just as much about personal pride as it is about the desire to be respected and liked by others. “People who struggle with perfectionism may worry that they will be judged for their perceived failures, feel that they are inadequate for needing help, or assume they will be a burden on their family and friends,” she said, adding that this can make perfectionists especially vulnerable mentally and emotionally.
#13
Please Show Support To The Op On His Post Since His Parents Surely Won't
#14
Can’t Imagine What That Kid Has To Deal With
#15
Wow Just Wow
As such, it’s very important that parents who make mistakes with their kids don’t overcorrect and land in the ‘perfectionist’ zone. Similarly, any parents who realize that they’re being inflexible with their standards and are overly critical of their and their kids’ (real or perceived) faults need to learn to hold back and allow room for (at least some) failure. After all, learning to deal with failure and drawing wisdom from our mistakes is what being human is all about. One thing's for sure, though: nobody wants to be that parent who ends up on 'Parents Are Effing Dumb.'
#16
Drip Or Drown
#17
Imagine... Uggh
Little Wonder 4 years ago
Oh god, there should be laws against this sort of "family youtube" thing. Using your kids for views and cash is revolting.
#18
Parents Theory
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
"Those Japanese cartoons are too violent. Here, watch this documentary about the genocide in Vendée on the French-German channel."
#19
Bad Parenting
#20
Florida Teen Dies From Covid-19 After Mom Takes Her To Church “Covid Party”
#21
Atleast One Person In The Comments Had The Sense To Tell Her To Call A Doctor! This Is Too Much
#22
Taking A Picture Instead Of Saving Your Child
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
You can make other babies, but opportunities to feel like you are relevant on a social media are important.
#23
Mum Is Angry At Her Child For Growing
#24
Another Great Example Of Dumb Parents
Christopher Walkies 4 years ago
Only took this picture for my lawyer. Oh, and the internet and the world.
#25
Wtf
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago (edited)
Old people think they are gods, they always think they are always right about everything. Edit : not all of them, obviously, but it is more like a general tendency.
#26
Big Brain Logic
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
I can see the composite in my head now from all I've seen that I couldn't stop: "how many times must I tell you *name*?! We *smack* don't *smack* hit *smack* people *wrenches kid away by the arm*
#27
Mint Drugs
#28
Family Had Symptoms Of Covid But Sent Child To School Regardless
#29
My Parents Think This Is A Cute Decoration
Donkey boi 4 years ago
My MIL collects golli-dolls. I asked her mother (my wife's grandmother) about it a few years back. She told me that after the war, they were left with nothing, rationing was the only thing keeping them fed. She was out begging one day with her infant child (my MIL) and someone gave her a golli doll and she has kept it ever since. The doll, to my MIL, was the first and only gift she would receive as a child and holds huge sentimentality, if her house caught fire, she would try to save them, before her husband. She knows and understands why they are racist, but for her, they represent something else, kindness, charity, safety and childhood.
#30
Found This On Facebook
#31
Woke Up And Saw My Door Removed By My Parents. I Asked Them "Why?" And They Replied With "Privacy Isn't Necessary"
Little Wonder 4 years ago
My parents didn't take my door, but they had the same attitude to privacy. They still do.
#32
Tell Me Why
#33
Sorry If Repost
John Smith 4 years ago
I have good news for you. You can stop worrying about your son getting a girl pregnant.
#34
Let Me Just Punish My Kid For Being Depressed Instead Of Trying To Deal With It
#35
It's A Repost
#36
Everyone Is Fine Today And No Bad Habits Were Formed
CatWoman312 4 years ago
Imagine if he had of died from alcohol poisoning instead. Stupid grandpa
#37
Well, He Tried
#38
My Dad Needs To Stay Off The Internet
#39
We Know Everything About You
#40
That Kid Is Like 1
Andrew Gibb 4 years ago
Cement burns and irritates skin- the kid needs to be washed off immediately. Whoever took the photo and/or stood watching this is a nunt
#41
I Did It
#42
Modern Names From Modern Parents... Parent Stupidity
#43
7yo Gets Bullied At School For Sitting In A Car Seat, So Mom Waits Until He's Asleep, Takes A Photo Of Him, And Posts It On The Official Parents Magazine Instagram Page (855k Followers)
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
I think this person is actually evil. Maybe she will learn her lesson when she is not invited to his wedding, never meets her grandchildren, and is cremated in the cheapest casket and thrown away in the nearest lake with just a small prayer and two flowers.
#44
We’re In A Crowded Terminal And This Toddler Wouldn’t Stop Crying And Screaming, So Her Mom Gave Her A Whistle To Play With
#45
Yes, The Problem Is Definitely Not That You Gave A Phone To A 2 Year Old!
#46
Ou Mama!
Naima Ivansdóttir 4 years ago
omg i was about to comment "what do you know, maybe she's having a bbq with guests and she's in charge for the booze" THEN I SAW IT
#47
Sad We Have To Create Something So We Don’t Forget Children
Katherine Boag 4 years ago
If you 'never understand' why people make mistakes, you're another reason why people think they could never make a mistake, don't use any kind of failsafe, make a mistake, and have dire consequences.
#48
My Son Likes To Do Something He Likes And He Deserves It, But Doesn't Need It. What Should I Do?
Blakkur Sverrir 4 years ago (edited)
You could teach him the valuable lesson that, no matter how hard he works and how good he follows rules, people with power (you in that case) will never let him see a reward for it, let alone have some time to relax and recharge. That will teach him a lot about life. Or push him to burnout/suicide and stuff.
#49
Nice Name
#50
This Mom Be Like "I Wonder Why My Kids Don't Confide In Me For Anything?"
#51
On A Post About Someone Losing Their Dog During Spay Operation
#52
They'd Better Not Sue When That Child Is Yeeted Off A Ride Like A Drunken Flea
#53
Poor Thing Just Didn't Have A Choice
#54
A Parent Who Wont Love Their Son Because He’s Gay
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
Won't love their son because he is gay... Thinks hypnosis can change him... And wants to pay extra if he does humiliating things... Thrice sad.
#55
Do I Need To Explain This? No
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
My father murdered my two goldfish, which were basically my only friends. It still hurts.
#56
People Don't Believe In God Because It's True, But Because They Were The Victims Of Early Childhood Indoctrination
Bored Doggy 4 years ago
Ok so please dont think all Christians are like this. I am Christian. I wear a mask whenever I go outside, I am not anti-vax, I do not like essential oils, and I DO NOT SUPPOURT TRUMP. Yes, this just me, I know there are very crazy Christians, like the ones above, and I do not agree with them. I just wanted to let you guys know that we aren't all like this. I'd like to think that I am not crazy by your defenition, but just remember that there are steryotypes that don't represent some on the population. Thanks for listening to my rant.
#57
Ah Yes Looking For Something To Be Mad About
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago (edited)
Parents would rather die than admit they are wrong. One day, I demanded that my grandmother apologizes... She laughed. It was like a real life glitch.
#58
Hopefully Her Daughter Learns More Than Her
#59
Why Would You Turn The Light On?!
LeighAnne Brown-Pedersen 4 years ago
As a night shift worker, this hurts in my soul. My mom asked me to drive her to the airport between a run of night shifts. After all, it’s noon, middle of the day. But that’s my midnight
#60
Nobody Is Allowed To Have Back Pain But Me
#61
Issa Routine Nowadays
#62
Parents Encouraging Kids To Burn Masks On Idaho Capitol Steps Indoctrination Worse Than Taking Your Kid To Church
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
People buying new masks to burn them... masks that are made out of plastics... Masks that would be more useful for other people... And these parents can vote?!
#63
Yes, That's A Birthing Pool, And Yes, The Toddler Is Having A Slurp
#64
Punishing Your Kids By Destroying Their Stuff For Not Giving Up Their Privacy
JennyLaRue 4 years ago
Yes, I'm sure teaching children to destroy things when they don't get their own way won't have any repercussions further down the line at all.
#65
How Hard Is It To Tell Someone To Get Off The Forbidden Area
#66
Not Only Teaching The Kid Racism, But Also Documenting It For The Internet
#67
Parents In China Drag Their Child On Edge Of Hill Just To Take Photos
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
At his funeral : "which urn matches the curtains better for Instagram, honey?"
#68
20f. Mother And Stepfather Told Me: Take This Or You'll Have Nothing To Sleep On. Gave A Normal Mattress To My Stepfather's Son And Didnt Even Tell Me He'll Be Coming. F**k Them All
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
I know what it is like. When you are not the stepfather's child, you are not really a member of the family. In the hierarchy, you are between the goldfish and the cactus.
#69
I Want To Show My 4 Year Old An R Rated Movie. Should I Do It?
#70
Parenting Quora Is... A Trip
#71
Me: Mom Do You Go Through My Phone? My Mom: No. Also My Mom:
#72
Stupid Parent In So Many Ways
#73
They Had Their 12-15yo Boys In The Bed Of The Truck, Sitting On Dining Room Chairs, Holding Their New Glass Dining Room Table Facing The Wind For Maximum Drag On A 6 Lane Blvd
Call Me Mars 4 years ago
Only in Texas... (I lived there for 5 years... I have seen things...)
#74
Parents Changed Their Kid And Left The Diaper And Empty Wet Wipes Pack In The Middle Of H&ms Kids Section
Little Wonder 4 years ago
I used to find nappies (diapers) crammed in behind the picture books when I worked in a library. We HAD a change table available, I guess it was too far away.
#75
Not Forcing Your Toddler To Drink Beer Totally Makes You A Sissy
StrawberryParfait 4 years ago
Oh ffs--this was not a big deal. I took sips of my parent's drinks as a child. SIPS. I wanted to know how it tasted, and no harm was done. I did not get drunk, and I did not grow up to be an alcoholic. I rarely drink as an adult--a few glasses of wine a year and that's about it. Also, people need to stop thinking that North American culture is some kind of moral compass. In Italy and France, children will drink wine mixed with water with dinner. Jesus H. Christ, this scolding "woke" generation is a peevish pain in the ass.
#77
Why Just... Have This In The Open?
#78
"L-Like This, Mommy?"
#79
Gee I Wonder Why People Were Being Rude?
#81
I Hate Parents That Don't Care About Their Children's Health
#82
Yes Please
#83
Leaving A Burning Candle In Front Of A Toddler
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
And that's how children learn to be careful with fire. This kind of parenting was normal when I was young and I never felt the urge to participate in stupid social media challenges like the Tide Pod Challenge or the Bird Box challenge because I learned you've got to think about all the possible consequences of your actions.
#84
Coder Mom Gets Mad At Her Son For Using His Resources
#85
Why Ride A Bike Inside Church?
#86
I Watched The Sonic Movie And There Was No "D**n S**t Bast**d" In It Parents Need To Stop Lying
#87
Not Only That, But Those Quotations Too!!
#88
Got This Beauty From A Parenting Sub!
SilverSkyCloud 4 years ago
if the child has special needs then i can understand the parent wanting to stay with her but if not its either creepy or helicopter parenting
#89
Do Idiots In Truck Beds Count?
Little Wonder 4 years ago
Eh, I dunno about this one. I used to ride in the back of the ute, but on the other hand it wasn't in traffic.
#90
Ghost Baby
#91
Man Straps Baby To Lawnmower
#92
Lmao
#93
I'll Take "Things Kids Didn't Say For 2000, Alex"
#94
Leaving A 2 Year Old Unattended To Play Office With Your Old Computer That Still Works
Dawn Marie 4 years ago
Yes, they can. Had the same issue with my son. He is now 22 and still loves buttons!!
#95
Buying Brand New White Furniture When You Have A Toddler
Demi Zwaan 4 years ago
Not teaching your 6 year old not to draw on furniture. Come on, that is the parenting fail, not the fact that he has white furniture.
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Little Wonder 4 years ago
A lot of these left me speechless with horror. Some people really should not have children. Or be near children. Or be near anyone at all.
Ambar 4 years ago
I will say one sentence, ten words about that I think of this: all children deserve parents, but not all parents deserve children.
Megumi Saikou 4 years ago
I just got into an argument with my mom. It goes: Me: *minding my own business on break and testing out my old raspberry pi 2* (Hag): WTFH ARE YOU DOING YOU B*TCH? YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING HOMEWORKING AND STUDYING FOR ALL OF YOUR FINALS!!!! Me: Mom, I'm just finishing up some extra homework for digital electronics, and plus, the only final I have left is my math, and it's easy and open notes. (HAG): I DON'T WANT TO HEAR ANY EXCUSES YOU BASTARD! YOUR GRADES ARE TRASH AND YOU'RE STILL HERE PLAYING VIDEO GAMES ON THAT COMPUTER?* *BTW, My grades are average 96, and the Raspberry Pi2 has 1 GB Ram and can barely access the internet. Me: WTH? I'm just minding my own business and you just came out of nowhere and started yelling at me? I'm supposed to eating lunch right now anyway? Why all the fuss? (HAG): WHY? BECAUSE I SAID SO! SO DO IT YOU MOTHERF*CKER!! And basically, that's my everyday life. It's sh*t. Usually I don't swear a lot on the internet, but I just have to vent my anger!
Easily Excitable Panda 4 years ago
It just kills me that I couldn't have children, but look at all the idiots who can. I've got to go back and read the grandparents one again so I quit crying.
Anyone-for-tea? 4 years ago
Me too. I wish I could run a home where everyone can come and escape from those environments, finish school or college and get ready for uni or work in a safe space. I wanted to foster, but I’m chronically ill now so can just about look after myself! 😬
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JayWantsACat 4 years ago
My ex-g/f was genuinely a great person, who worked fulltime to support herself as she worked towards her degree in a related field, went to church and was never a burden on her parents. However, she was the 'bad daughter' because she spent time with me and her friends instead of with them 100% of the time. Meanwhile, her sister barely worked, got pregnant out of wed lock, then married the guy because "they were in love", had two more kids, got divorced, and lives at home with her three kids is the "good daughter" because she has nothing going on with her life, kids aside, so spends all her time with them. I never understood it and while we argued once or twice over years about it, it didnt really affect us but i just dont get it.
Jo Choto 4 years ago
My childhood was pretty monstrous. I won't bother you with details, but whatever bad thing you can imagine happening to a child, I had some of that. The reason I say this is that I know what it feels like to think that being totally alone in the world is better than being with the people you are forced to be around, but feeling alone leaves you totally lost and empty. I am now well into adulthood, and I have made a good life for myself. I have dealt with my horrible past and have moved beyond it. I am a happy person. If there is someone out there feeling like they are living a nightmare, and nothing can ever change, if there is someone out there thinking they can't go on anymore, I just want you to know that life DOES change, and it DOES get better, and the second you are an adult (or like me, can get legally emancipated and live independently from the age of 16), the world is a very, very different place. Do not despair. Do not give up. There is hope. You are not alone.
Raena Celis 4 years ago
This post has made me want to be the best parent I can be for my kids. At the same time, it's open my eyes to people who should be sterilized
PKMN Trainer Link 4 years ago
My dad is a racist and when I try to talk to him about it, he says that it's public school's fault. Then, he blames my friends for the way I think about politics. My mom constantly yells at me for no reason and then my parents get mad at me for not smiling, showing, my emotions, or talking to them. I know its not as bad as other stuff on here, but I still can't wait to move out. My 22 yo sister is a better mom. I'm 14 btw
Cami 4 years ago
Need y'alls opinion on something, k? POV: You're a fourteen-year-old girl. Your dad just picked you up from an activity and it's around 10:30 PM. You're in the bad, sketchy part of town where it's not safe for most people to walk around at night. Your dad pulls into a gas station in his bright red BMW with you inside. He inserts the gas pump, tells you to take it out if it finishes before he gets back, and goes inside the gas station, leaving the car doors unlocked. The area is far from empty. There is a man smoking weed thirty feet from the entrance and another one filling his car up across from you. Would it be wrong for me to say I feared for my safety because anyone could have stolen the car(again, red BMW) and/or kidnapped me easily? Am I overreacting? Please let me know(this was about seven months ago).
J. Normal 4 years ago
You were probably safe... actually if it is busy you are safer. BUT NEVER sit in an unlocked car! Lock those doors and he can get the gas pump himself.
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BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
These parents sucked and I feel so terrible for their children. I wish I could help them all get out of this situation even though I'm probably not older than some of them.
Fatty Toogans 3 years ago
These poor children need help and those parents need to not be parents 🥺🥺🥺🥺
Monica Pryts 3 years ago
A few of these were funny but most of them made me feel like "Mother of the Year."
MIA J RODRIGUEZ 4 years ago
As someone who had an abusive mother these make me sad because i can relate.
aromantic avocado 4 years ago
I would watch YouTube during school at the beginning of the year but still got all my work done and maintained straight As. I'm currently baned from YouTube and have been for about six months cause my parents found out. I know this isn't that bad and I've had worse "parenting" moments but yeah.
Paddling Panda 4 years ago
These parents are just a Who's Who of Human Crap. One of the many reasons I chose to not have kids is because of the s**t I experienced as a child, a teen, and an adult. I hope each of these "kids" (young or adult), knows how valuable they are and how worthwhile they are to their pets, friends, other family members who DON'T abuse them. Hugs to everyone who has been hurt and who still hurts. I understand.
Fxnglhl 4 years ago
when i was 13 yo i had a drawing of a landscape or something destroyed by my little cousin. he was 5. i told my mom about it because it took a long time to make, and my mom just said "it's OK, he's only 5 years old and he doesnt understand yet." i was about to shoot back with "says the person who confuses 'chemistry' with 'chemical' " (my mom doesn't speak English that well) but i know that there's no point in talking back cuz apparently i'm the least favourite child anyway
John Baker 4 years ago
Yes, there are some classic examples of Grade A stupidity here, but not all of them. A lot of what you're calling "toxic parenting" was just normal when I was a kid, and you know what? Most of us turned out just fine. As Bob Dylan said, don't criticize what you can't understand.
Little Wonder 4 years ago
A lot of these left me speechless with horror. Some people really should not have children. Or be near children. Or be near anyone at all.
Ambar 4 years ago
I will say one sentence, ten words about that I think of this: all children deserve parents, but not all parents deserve children.
Megumi Saikou 4 years ago
I just got into an argument with my mom. It goes: Me: *minding my own business on break and testing out my old raspberry pi 2* (Hag): WTFH ARE YOU DOING YOU B*TCH? YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE DOING HOMEWORKING AND STUDYING FOR ALL OF YOUR FINALS!!!! Me: Mom, I'm just finishing up some extra homework for digital electronics, and plus, the only final I have left is my math, and it's easy and open notes. (HAG): I DON'T WANT TO HEAR ANY EXCUSES YOU BASTARD! YOUR GRADES ARE TRASH AND YOU'RE STILL HERE PLAYING VIDEO GAMES ON THAT COMPUTER?* *BTW, My grades are average 96, and the Raspberry Pi2 has 1 GB Ram and can barely access the internet. Me: WTH? I'm just minding my own business and you just came out of nowhere and started yelling at me? I'm supposed to eating lunch right now anyway? Why all the fuss? (HAG): WHY? BECAUSE I SAID SO! SO DO IT YOU MOTHERF*CKER!! And basically, that's my everyday life. It's sh*t. Usually I don't swear a lot on the internet, but I just have to vent my anger!
Easily Excitable Panda 4 years ago
It just kills me that I couldn't have children, but look at all the idiots who can. I've got to go back and read the grandparents one again so I quit crying.
Anyone-for-tea? 4 years ago
Me too. I wish I could run a home where everyone can come and escape from those environments, finish school or college and get ready for uni or work in a safe space. I wanted to foster, but I’m chronically ill now so can just about look after myself! 😬
Load More Replies... JayWantsACat 4 years ago
My ex-g/f was genuinely a great person, who worked fulltime to support herself as she worked towards her degree in a related field, went to church and was never a burden on her parents. However, she was the 'bad daughter' because she spent time with me and her friends instead of with them 100% of the time. Meanwhile, her sister barely worked, got pregnant out of wed lock, then married the guy because "they were in love", had two more kids, got divorced, and lives at home with her three kids is the "good daughter" because she has nothing going on with her life, kids aside, so spends all her time with them. I never understood it and while we argued once or twice over years about it, it didnt really affect us but i just dont get it.
Jo Choto 4 years ago
My childhood was pretty monstrous. I won't bother you with details, but whatever bad thing you can imagine happening to a child, I had some of that. The reason I say this is that I know what it feels like to think that being totally alone in the world is better than being with the people you are forced to be around, but feeling alone leaves you totally lost and empty. I am now well into adulthood, and I have made a good life for myself. I have dealt with my horrible past and have moved beyond it. I am a happy person. If there is someone out there feeling like they are living a nightmare, and nothing can ever change, if there is someone out there thinking they can't go on anymore, I just want you to know that life DOES change, and it DOES get better, and the second you are an adult (or like me, can get legally emancipated and live independently from the age of 16), the world is a very, very different place. Do not despair. Do not give up. There is hope. You are not alone.
Raena Celis 4 years ago
This post has made me want to be the best parent I can be for my kids. At the same time, it's open my eyes to people who should be sterilized
PKMN Trainer Link 4 years ago
My dad is a racist and when I try to talk to him about it, he says that it's public school's fault. Then, he blames my friends for the way I think about politics. My mom constantly yells at me for no reason and then my parents get mad at me for not smiling, showing, my emotions, or talking to them. I know its not as bad as other stuff on here, but I still can't wait to move out. My 22 yo sister is a better mom. I'm 14 btw
Cami 4 years ago
Need y'alls opinion on something, k? POV: You're a fourteen-year-old girl. Your dad just picked you up from an activity and it's around 10:30 PM. You're in the bad, sketchy part of town where it's not safe for most people to walk around at night. Your dad pulls into a gas station in his bright red BMW with you inside. He inserts the gas pump, tells you to take it out if it finishes before he gets back, and goes inside the gas station, leaving the car doors unlocked. The area is far from empty. There is a man smoking weed thirty feet from the entrance and another one filling his car up across from you. Would it be wrong for me to say I feared for my safety because anyone could have stolen the car(again, red BMW) and/or kidnapped me easily? Am I overreacting? Please let me know(this was about seven months ago).
J. Normal 4 years ago
You were probably safe... actually if it is busy you are safer. BUT NEVER sit in an unlocked car! Lock those doors and he can get the gas pump himself.
Load More Replies... BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
These parents sucked and I feel so terrible for their children. I wish I could help them all get out of this situation even though I'm probably not older than some of them.
Fatty Toogans 3 years ago
These poor children need help and those parents need to not be parents 🥺🥺🥺🥺
Monica Pryts 3 years ago
A few of these were funny but most of them made me feel like "Mother of the Year."
MIA J RODRIGUEZ 4 years ago
As someone who had an abusive mother these make me sad because i can relate.
aromantic avocado 4 years ago
I would watch YouTube during school at the beginning of the year but still got all my work done and maintained straight As. I'm currently baned from YouTube and have been for about six months cause my parents found out. I know this isn't that bad and I've had worse "parenting" moments but yeah.
Paddling Panda 4 years ago
These parents are just a Who's Who of Human Crap. One of the many reasons I chose to not have kids is because of the s**t I experienced as a child, a teen, and an adult. I hope each of these "kids" (young or adult), knows how valuable they are and how worthwhile they are to their pets, friends, other family members who DON'T abuse them. Hugs to everyone who has been hurt and who still hurts. I understand.
Fxnglhl 4 years ago
when i was 13 yo i had a drawing of a landscape or something destroyed by my little cousin. he was 5. i told my mom about it because it took a long time to make, and my mom just said "it's OK, he's only 5 years old and he doesnt understand yet." i was about to shoot back with "says the person who confuses 'chemistry' with 'chemical' " (my mom doesn't speak English that well) but i know that there's no point in talking back cuz apparently i'm the least favourite child anyway
John Baker 4 years ago
Yes, there are some classic examples of Grade A stupidity here, but not all of them. A lot of what you're calling "toxic parenting" was just normal when I was a kid, and you know what? Most of us turned out just fine. As Bob Dylan said, don't criticize what you can't understand.
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