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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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I'm Sorry, What??
He’s Not Wrong
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.
How Could She Not Know How Antlers Work?
And I Know That From Home
Me Getting My Vaccinations After My Mother Refused For Me To Have Them
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.
Actually What The F**k
She Is Insane
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.
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.
Oh Dear Mom
Tweet Says It All
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.
Please Show Support To The Op On His Post Since His Parents Surely Won't
File for retarded parents! For how thee f*ck do they even pay their own taxes?
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"You are not allowed to think about suicide" is the perfect solution. And it works with everything! We should ban thinking about steeling, raping, killing, abusing animals,... perfect!
They are not ignorant, they are evil. Most people are, especially parents.
I have to say that usually i don't agree with most of your comments Ryan but today i realised I shouldn't judge so easily.... seems that you had a very hard childhood and I feel so sorry for that... i hope your wounds are healing.....
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Suicidal thoughts are not something that you can turn on and off and video games are not responsible for suicidal thoughts. Having ignorant parents that don't understand you certainly could be.
Honey, I’m glad you are still alive. Next it sounds like your parents are engaging in magical thinking. They probably do not know how to deal with the situation, your parents need counseling and it probably would not hurt you to be in counseling as well, you need better told in your toolbox to deal with the stresses of being raised by parents engaging in magical thinking. NOTE: shop for a good therapist, not all of them make a good fit. Then think about getting yourself to s as safer place to live. Virtual hugs, be kinder to you than your parents are, you are worth it
Further on your comment. A good therapist will understand if you feel they are not a good fit for you, and will not be offended and may even be able to recommend someone else.
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Over hear with a suicidal brother with bipolar depression! If someone said that to him, it would fvcking ruin him
Ah, another page from my dad's guide on being the parent who gives their kid lifelong scars and more desire to commit suicide. Man, this is depressing.
If you could just stop being depressed and not think about ending your life don't you think that one would choose that?! Who chooses to be so down that the only relief is ending it permanently!? I hope you get the love and support from someone whom can understand that it's not a choice.
I have actually heard the statement "I don't know why he wants to be sad all the time." yeah, sure, it's a choice
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a similar thing happened to me my parents took away my phone because they found out im suicidal lol
This is wrong and sad, but occurs often. We still treat and tell people who are dealing with depression to just get over it, as if they could. Believe me, if people could just get over it, they would.
Call CPS and tell them you recently had a situation in which you almost committed suicide. That the environment which caused you to feel this way has not only stayed unchanged, it's gotten worse. Tell them you need help, but your parents are not taking it seriously and you want to know if you can be removed into someone elses care.
That can be dicey. He may actually wind up in a worse situation, depending on the state. Just take a look at Florida. Tennessee is only slightly better. However, they may be able to help the entire family find help. It sounds like they all need it. The parents reaction may simply be out of fear and helplessness leading to denial
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I cannot understand how a parent learns something like that and is not truly worried!! How you can continue with a behavior that probably lead to the attempt? Don't they feel anything?
A feeling of helplessness and fear can lead to denial. Hopefully this entire family can find help
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Is there an adult you trust who you can talk to? At school? An aunt or uncle? A neighbour? Can you talk to the police? Or your doctor? I wish I could hug you to help you feel better and know that your depression is real and that it's okay. And that - with loving support and guidance from people you trust - you can feel a bit better. Please take care of yourself and ask for help from someone you trust. xoxo
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If someone said that to me, it would make the thoughts so much worse!
Future parents shouldn’t question why their adult children cut them off if this is how they treat them as children
been told to just breathe while having an asthma attack by my mother. wasn't too bad of advice but kinda impossible. also been told to ignore the depressed feelings. not possible. never been told to ignore the thoughts bc my parents are the last ppl i'd tell. i love them and all but i don't want to disappoint them and stress them, and that's what happens when i tell them.
my mom loved to mention what we could've bought with the money it cost to pump my stomach after I tried to kill myself...
Just try to hold it together until you can leave, do you have anywhere else to go? Grandparents, other kin?
At the time, suicide seems to be the only answer to a hopeless situation. But, when you put it off, you find out that 'life' can seem so much better tomorrow.
"Not allowed to think about suicide..." I can't believe it.
That's no rant! That's a very calm, intelligent reaction to a completely ridiculous situation. Remember, you can't pick your family. Every day must feel like eternity when you have tone around people like that. Plan your moves and get the hell out of there as soon as you can. Then, seriously, never look back. You've got this. ❣️
So sorry this happened to u my story is When i attempted suicide by taking 40 vivran pills at age13 they threw me in a mental hospital ward with kids addicted to drugs and had attempted murder. My mother lived in Florida and said "do u really nee me to come up there" my father said "if u love me youll go live with your mother " and when i got upset and said no they dropped me off at a mall parking lot in winter in Minnesota from which i then was living on streets and friends couches.
You may rant anytime you wish. It would work better if you ranted to a suicide prevention hotline or local agency that could get you some help, but lose the stress as best you can. Talking to a stranger/counselor is not going to be easy, but it's best if you can do it. That first step is always, always the hardest you'll ever take.
Wow, I am glad you didn’t die! Your parents are not very smart on that issue for sure!
Is there anyone else you could live with, someone who will hopefully get you the help you need. Poor kid. No wonder you have these thoughts. Mental anxiety and depression are fkn awful. I know. I suffer it myself. I hope you get the help you need and get away from those idiots first chance you get. Xx
such a sad post. i don't know where you are or how old you are but here in UK we have many organisations that could help. Childline, Samaritans , mind. I do hope you get the help needed.
My mum's solution to me being suicidal was to slap me in the face, hard, and then walk off without saying a word.
Please get some help. We want you to succeed. Your success will go miles to prove your parents wrong. Also, once you are an adult you NEVER have to see them again.
<3 I am so glad you did not kill yourself. From someone coming from a real shitty childhood, remember that one day when you are an adult, you get to leave home and make your own life, your own way and you can and will be happy <3 Stay strong and remember you are never alone. Things might seem dark now, but there is always another sunrise tomorrow and you can make it though <3
Sounds like my friends. I told them I was suicidal, they told me "Just don't kill yourself." then they told my parents and got me landed in therapy (which, you should note, makes all the thoughts 10x worse) like wtf..? what if i want to kill myself? what if people like them are the reason i want to kill myself? i want support, not shitty excuses for advice like that. you're not helping.
They don't deserve to know you, or have you as a kid. Live, live, live. You deserve it. Find someone to talk to, and get help. Kick the parents to the curb if you have to. Find a loving relative willing to let you live with them, and go there.
Let's not forget parents who tell their kids to kill themselves. Not just them, but -yeah. I threw "I won't do you or anyone else that favor."!
Realising that your kid has tried to commit suicide is actually really hard too... I get it, they didnt try to listen to him or understand him, It is so horrible to recive that from your parents... However it was thier attempt to make sense of it and pass the blame and guilt... It is very shocking and upsetting to deal with for all involved, but give it time and try to understand thier response is from not knowing how to deal with this too ..
Welp, I kind of became depressed because of internet. Not because of the influence and stuff, the cause is more likely because through the internet, I learned about how bad the world actually is. There is chaos everywhere. I lived a very sheltered life. Ngl, life was perfect back when I was still ignorant. I never knew about the bad stuff because my parents literally took care of all the 'serious' stuff and all I had to do was just go to school and study hard, that's it. Goddamn I was a very stupid child.
Hey, the fact that you're more pissed about not being allowed to feel suicidal (like seriously, i don't wake up thinking thats how i want my day to be) is awesome. There's so much good s**t in the world to be alive for. Patience is the worst in surgical thoughts buts make all tiny moments with it. Q
There should be a way to remove these kids to a safe house where they'll get the help and nurture they aren't getting at home
I have had a lot more experience with suicidal thoughts this year...both me and two of my friends have had at least one period in which we just wanted to leave the world. I can't tell my parents since I don't want to worry them or make them mad at me, since they don't like me bringing up stuff about my past. It's a sore spot for them and me since they've been really trying to get better but I am so unsatisfied with myself, I feel so useless, I'm a horrible person, a terrible sister, a horrible daughter, and at times these thoughts get so bad I don't even see why on Earth I was created.
Ignorance means not knowing. Tell someone else relative, teacher, friend
I'm lucky to have good ones, but so many people.....
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Ignore your parents/school, find someone, anyone who you can trust to listen to you! And remember, you won't always have to live with/deal with your genetic donors (parents) if you so chose! In a side note you'd be surprised how often people tell an asthmatic to "just breathe" (life long asthmatic here), one of my personal favourites is the slap across the face!
Hope your close to an age where you can MOVE OUT. Please get the REAL help you need
File for child abuse and find another trusted adult to get help from. Your parents don't deserve you.
Hope helps cope with depression. Think of living with your stupid parents as a prison sentence. The day you turn 18, you can walk out and never look back.
Sorry, but hope can be impossible to feel with depression.
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I always spend time n this website, so according to these Karens, I should be 6 feet under.
Can’t Imagine What That Kid Has To Deal With
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.'
Drip Or Drown
Imagine... Uggh
Oh god, there should be laws against this sort of "family youtube" thing. Using your kids for views and cash is revolting.
Parents Theory
"Those Japanese cartoons are too violent. Here, watch this documentary about the genocide in Vendée on the French-German channel."
Bad Parenting
Florida Teen Dies From Covid-19 After Mom Takes Her To Church “Covid Party”
Atleast One Person In The Comments Had The Sense To Tell Her To Call A Doctor! This Is Too Much
Taking A Picture Instead Of Saving Your Child
Mum Is Angry At Her Child For Growing
Another Great Example Of Dumb Parents
Only took this picture for my lawyer. Oh, and the internet and the world.
Wtf
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.
Big Brain Logic
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*
Mint Drugs
Family Had Symptoms Of Covid But Sent Child To School Regardless
My Parents Think This Is A Cute Decoration
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.
Found This On Facebook
Woke Up And Saw My Door Removed By My Parents. I Asked Them "Why?" And They Replied With "Privacy Isn't Necessary"
My parents didn't take my door, but they had the same attitude to privacy. They still do.
Tell Me Why
Sorry If Repost
Let Me Just Punish My Kid For Being Depressed Instead Of Trying To Deal With It
It's A Repost
Everyone Is Fine Today And No Bad Habits Were Formed
Well, He Tried
My Dad Needs To Stay Off The Internet
We Know Everything About You
That Kid Is Like 1
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
I Did It
Modern Names From Modern Parents... Parent Stupidity
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)
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.
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
Yes, The Problem Is Definitely Not That You Gave A Phone To A 2 Year Old!
Ou Mama!
Sad We Have To Create Something So We Don’t Forget Children
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.
My Son Likes To Do Something He Likes And He Deserves It, But Doesn't Need It. What Should I Do?
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.
Nice Name
This Mom Be Like "I Wonder Why My Kids Don't Confide In Me For Anything?"
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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.
I will say one sentence, ten words about that I think of this: all children deserve parents, but not all parents deserve children.
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!
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.
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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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.
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.
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
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
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).
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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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.
These poor children need help and those parents need to not be parents 🥺🥺🥺🥺
A few of these were funny but most of them made me feel like "Mother of the Year."
As someone who had an abusive mother these make me sad because i can relate.
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.
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.
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
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.
Two vaccine posts barely into the article. No thanks. I've heard all I want to about that
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.
I will say one sentence, ten words about that I think of this: all children deserve parents, but not all parents deserve children.
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!
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.
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... 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.
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.
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
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
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).
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... 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.
These poor children need help and those parents need to not be parents 🥺🥺🥺🥺
A few of these were funny but most of them made me feel like "Mother of the Year."
As someone who had an abusive mother these make me sad because i can relate.
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.
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.
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
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.
Two vaccine posts barely into the article. No thanks. I've heard all I want to about that
