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50 Parents Who Got Roasted Online For Thinking The World Revolves Around Them And Their Kids
There are some parents who handle themselves and their kids with flair and grace. They set the bar sky-high for all those around them. Always kind, courteous, patient, and generally decent human beings. Then you get the Karens. There are always the Karens... Entitled folk who believe the world revolves around them and their families. Complaining, expecting, taking, never giving. Often shocking many people they encounter along the way to the top of their pretty pedestals. We can't help but wonder how their mini-me's will turn out one day.
These parents' actions don't go unnoticed. Nor do they go ignored. People have been calling out the most entitled moms and dads they've had the displeasure of encountering. And boy, it's a lot. From one who expects her daughter's guests to cover the expenses of her 4th birthday party. And genuinely cannot understand why she, as the mom, should pay. To the person who asked someone for pizza, claiming their child was "starving." Then turned their nose up at the soup that was kindly offered.
Bored Panda has put together some of the wildest stories about parents who reek of entitlement but just refuse to smell it. Try to keep your jaw off the floor as you scroll through. And don't forget to upvote your favorites.
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#1
Major Props To The Kid Tho, Just Silent Destruction
Many of us try our best to raise nice, kind, and confident kids, but not everyone manages to. Sometimes, entitlement creeps in and follows the child all the way to adulthood. They believe they deserve special treatment, favors, discounts, and handouts while giving mere mortals the side-eye from the top of their pedestal.
One day, this grown-up Karen will possibly have children of their own and become a parent. Or a Karent... It's a generational cycle that can be hard to break.
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#2
That’s A Pretty Bratty Kid If They Are Gonna Throw A Tantrum Because A Random Stranger Gets Something They Do Not
Author and The Parenting Mentor founder Susan Groner says these "Karents," or entitled parents, believe they and their families deserve special treatment, favors, or freebies because they are somehow superior to others because of their economic or social position, or “just because.”
They can be a nightmare for teachers. Or anyone around them, for that matter. “An entitled parent will never accept that their child is at fault for anything,” Groner explains. “They expect their child to be treated as the smartest, most talented child and will fight with teachers, principals, coaches, and directors.”
#3
Entitled Parents Are So Funny
Susie Elle 6 months ago
Had this once with a piece of birthday cake I was eating. Kid of arount two or three I didn't know nearly crawled on my lap and put his snotty face in the cake because he wanted some, meanwhile the mom was a few feet away giving me the stink-eye for not feeding her son my cake. Ma'am, get your child out of my food, please. It's not that I absolutely did not want to give this kid some of my cake, but come on.
One teacher spoke anonymously about how they love their job, but cannot handle the entitled parents that come with it. "There is one aspect of my work that I find increasingly unbearable: dealing with overbearing, entitled parents who believe their child is either a misunderstood genius or an innocent victim, even when the reality is far from it," they said.
#5
Mom Thinks Her Son Needs My Service Dog, Not Just Any Service Dog
LakotaWolf (she/her) 6 months ago
Here's a pic I found of OP's dog, Harlowe! She is a cardiac alert dog :) tvts9fic1b...nsored.jpg 
#6
Bride Doesn't Care About The Entitled Mother And I Love It
Groner gets it. And gave Huffington Post some examples of statements you might hear from a Karent.
These include: “Why is my child only in the chorus? They deserve the lead role!”“Don’t even think about benching my child. You better make them a starter”; “My child deserves to be in the gifted class, and I will go all the way to the superintendent if you don’t put them in that class”; “Take that off my child’s record or I will sue” or even “Change my child’s grade.”
#7
Entitled Parents With Bad Kids Are The Worst
#8
Christmas Dinner Please? All Or Nothing, I Guess
#9
I Can Buy Things That Aren’t Too Useful For Myself, But When I Need A Gift For My Kid, I Want Someone Else To Pay For It
Kyra Heiker 6 months ago
My standard reply is either I need it for my cancer treatment or my mother's funeral.
The anonymous teacher believes entitled parents are doing more harm to their kids than good. "These parents don't realise the damage they're causing," they said. "Their refusal to accept their children's imperfections, or to allow them to navigate social challenges on their own, actually stunts their development. It also strains the teacher-parent relationship to a point where I dread seeing these parents."
The educator added that they're "always walking on eggshells, trying to teach and guide these young minds while being second-guessed by their parents."
#10
Strangers Wont Give My Kid AirPods Or Money! Thanks For Ruining His Christmas
#11
Don't Recommend Charity Events. I'll Explode
#12
Sister Asks Me If I Can Watch Her Kid, Then Asks If I Can Come Get Her And Comes Up With Lame Excuse As To Why She Can't Drop Her Off
It's a sentiment echoed by psychotherapist Noel McDermott. “The entitlement is projected onto the child as a set of expectations and beliefs in perfectionist views of the child,” said the expert. “Any criticism of the child will be a criticism of the parent. The parent will insist on special treatment for their child and remove their child from opportunities to socialize outside of their tightly controlled social circle.”
The teacher adds that often, when the offspring of a Karent gets low marks, the parent refuses to accept reality. Instead, the teacher is accused of "picking on her because she's smarter than the other kids."
"This is just ridiculous!" they exclaimed. "Kids need to learn from their mistakes, understand their limitations, and develop resilience. Shielding them from failure or conflict does nothing for them in the long run."
#13
Someone Tries To Use Their Kid As An Excuse To Get A Supreme Shirt For Super Cheap
Brody Garrard 6 months ago
I’m telling you, you can buy like twenty tee shirts for that money if 60$ is a low price.
#14
"My Kid Hasn't Eaten Since Yesterday"
#15
These Are The Same Parents That Will Use The Boys Will Be Boys Excuse, If They Get A Little To Handsy With A Girl And Are Confronted About It
Believing that everyone owes them something is a major sign of an entitled parent, notes Becky Stuempfig, a licensed marriage and family therapist. “Entitled parents may seem like they have ‘a chip on their shoulder’ and often be heard complaining about how they were treated unfairly,” explains the expert.
“Many times entitled parents will be seen complaining to people with authority, such as managers of stores or restaurants, teachers, principals, and coaches," she added. "They may be seen dramatically storming out of social scenes or youth sporting events due to feeling like their child is not being treated correctly.”
#16
It's Your Responsibility To Feed My Kids
sweet emotion 6 months ago
When the attempts at a guilt trip come out, you turn off the phone.
#17
Changing A Diaper On A Restaurant Table Isn't Okay?
I can't believe anyone would fathom doing this? I have changed a diaper on my lap while sitting on a toilet before (with my pants up) and an improptu trunk change. I would never change my kids diaper on a surface where someone eats.
#18
Good Thing There Was A Manager There To Sort This Out
Regina Holt 6 months ago
It's a farm park. Take pictures of your kid in the pig's pile of sh!t.
The teacher has this message for all the parents and Karents: "Your involvement in your child's education is crucial, but it needs to be balanced. Trust the teachers who are dedicated to helping your child grow. Allow your children to face challenges and learn from them. Encourage their strengths, but also acknowledge their weaknesses. No person can be good at everything. And not every kid is a genius. In fact, I'm yet to meet a true genius!"
#19
Beggar Mom Is Insulted That Her Daughter's Party Guests Won't Pay For The Party
Robin Roper 6 months ago
The host of the Birthday Party pays for the Birthday Party. If all you can afford is homemade cupcakes and chips, then have homemade cupcakes and chips.
#20
I'd Be Hanging Up Some Cameras And Changing The Locks ASAP
Nathan Lewis 6 months ago
"thats fine ma'am, but just so you know, the last place I lived my neighbor would let me go into their house and drink all their beer. I expect a copy of your keys and for the fridge to always be stocked"
#21
Found Another One In The Wild
#22
Some People Just Have No Patience
#23
Make It Fair! Her Kid Is Crying
#24
Apparently, I Hate Kids
#25
"Someone Give My Kids An Xbox Or A Playstation!"
Ace 6 months ago
Fill yer boots https://www.reddit.com/r/ChoosingBeggars/comments/1hfie0o/someone_give_my_kids_an_xbox_or_a_playstation/
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Littlemiss 6 months ago
Something like this happened last year. A mother ranted publicly about this terrible person only spending about $200 on her gift tag on a tree at the mall. She had 3 or 4 children and was on benefits. The person had donated all the things on the list provided. She moaned bitterly how they could clearly afford things as they'd provided all that stuff, but could have bought better. The entitled mother got torn a new a*sehole by multiple people who pointed out how she, herself wasn't buying anything for her children.
Lena Flising 6 months ago
Would this parent donate Xboxes or playstations if they became more stable, financially? Or would they then think that people have a responsibility to get their own kids presents; it's not their job to get other people's kids things?
SheamusFanFrom1987 6 months ago
It's going to be a Happy Sunday indeed, now that I know an Entitled Procreator will have to fork out extra money because of their entitlement and choosiness. Have a Happy Sunday too, folks.
h to da izzle 4 months ago
when a post starts with "i hate to sound ungrateful but..." then you know aready whats coming.
Sheena Leversedge Wood 6 months ago
sounds like they expected them to get one each, too, the way they're complaining about how they'll have to share one.
Seadog 6 months ago
There used to be a guy that would always prepurchase every new system that came down the line, he'd show up early on game day when there's a line of 100 or so people waiting to see if they're going to get one in case there are leftovers or cancellations. This guy would walk out holding his new system up for all to see, take out a bat, hammer or some other destructive item and smash it to pits while everyone in line lost their mind. I'm now wondering if people like the one in this story was the cause of his idea?
Lola July 6 months ago (edited)
Seriously I think Dollar Tree toys are JUNK! My old church did Christmas, back to school clothes et"., It was mandatory to buy new clothes and decent toys. Any Dollar tree Toys or used clothing was refused. If we were picking a family and they has specific requests within reason ( no $100's of dollars items.) Too many cheapskate think poor people should take c**p. Jesus said give as if you were giving to him. No old clothes with buttons missing and frayed hems! No cheap hard plastic toys that break the first time a kid touches it. Either be generous or don't give. Give one decent gift not 8 pieces of crud so you can brag, saying "I bought 8 toys!" To your friends. No big ticket items unless moved to do so privately.
Earonn - 6 months ago
Okay, then people who cannot afford more than cheap toys won't give. Enjoy nothing. FFS.
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How Dare You Curse In A Video I Allowed My Child Access To
#27
Grateful For The Help, However
This women I know has 6 kids, her ex left her 2 years ago, so she has been struggling as a single mom. She was posting a lot on Facebook about how hard it’s been supporting her kids and how she hates Christmas because she can’t afford to get her kids presents. The community rallied together and got her kids a bunch of presents and then she posts this.
#28
Honestly Didn't Believe People Like This Actually Existed. Why Do A Lot Of Them Seem To Be Middle-Aged Women With Kids?
#29
$2.47 An Hour To Babysit My 9 Month Old Baby. Gets Upset When People Tell Her That's Way Too Little For Such A Young Baby
Of course she's a single mom and can't afford more, yet her profile shows weekly trips to the bar with drinks in hand.
#31
You Want Us To "Spoil Your Kids" While Already Going To Disney?
#32
I Only Need $350k
This person messaging accounts on Twitter asking for a measly $350,000. Why won't some random wealthy person give me the full amount?
Julia Ford 6 months ago
And then inexplicably someone does show interest in helping but the idiot doesn’t want to have to follow back!
#33
She Wanted To Take Her 2 Year Old Daughter To A Marilyn Manson Concert
#34
Work 5 Jobs And Only Get Paid For 1
#35
Pregnant Woman Thinks The Law Says She Gets To Skip The Line At Victoria’s Secret
Stannous Flouride 6 months ago
It's to be printed out and posted on the office "WTAF?!" bulletin board.
#36
Not As Shocking As A Lot Of Things I See On Here, But She Won’t Take My Free Pacifier Because It’s Purple
#37
Thoughts? Parents Feeling Entitled To Strangers Attention Towards Their Kids When They Say Hi, Gets Upset When Not Given
Brody Garrard 6 months ago
And if someone says how cute her kids are she’ll call them a p e d o
#38
"I'm Really In Need Of Two Giant TV's"
Robert Beveridge 6 months ago (edited)
I really need an explanation of what this dude types all day for autocorrect to turn "have" into "javelin". Olympics correspondent?
#39
Having A Gender Reveal, But Guests Have To Bring Everything
Guests bringing their own dish is normal, but asking them to basically provide the whole party?
#40
How Can People Be So Ungrateful And Oblivious To Common Courtesy?
Re-evaluating the relationship for sure. Can't imagine re-assigning sleeping arrangements in someone else's home without their blessing, let alone their consent. They were never rude before kids, but seem to think that their kids whims are more important than basic respect.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 6 months ago
I would have kicked out the entire family the moment that the mom said it was okay for the child to sleep on the couch without sheets the second night. I don't care what time of the evening/night it was at that point - just "GET OUT. NOW."
#41
Momma Needs A Vacation But Spent All The Money On A Trip To Aruba, So She Can Only Pay $250-$300 For The Week?
Child of the Stars 6 months ago
And here's silly me planning for half my PTO to be when my kiddos are out of town with their grandparents.
#42
"Can Pay If Needed"
Stannous Flouride 6 months ago
"I can't pay you but I have over 1,000 followers on Igram and will get you LOTS of exposure."
#43
Single Mom Looking To Pay A Nanny $1.43 An Hour To Watch 3 Kids
Robin Roper 6 months ago
If I'm done the math correctly, that's 0.80 per hour for 3 children or 0.26 per hour per child. This person is beyond nuts.
#44
This Mother Shouldn’t Be Jumping Around When Her 2 Remaining Brain Cells Are Already Competing For Third Place
LakotaWolf (she/her) 6 months ago
A one-year-old child should NOT be using a trampoline, ESPECIALLY with an adult on it at the same time. SO much potential for injury or even death for the child!
#45
But I Need A White One For The Kids
#46
The First Real Life One I Have Seen! And I Am Floored
#47
Lady On My Friend's List That Is Always Begging For Stuff
LakotaWolf (she/her) 6 months ago
Holy c**p. North Face stuff is SUPER expensive, too. I got one of their rainjackets years ago on mega-clearance at one of their stores and it was STILL pricey XD And I'm an adult, so I can use the jacket for years. Kids are going to outgrow their stuff, bar none.
#48
Let Me Pay You A Wage That’s So Low You Can’t Pay Me Rent Back
#49
Entitled Mom Places Curse Upon Soccer Players For Not Giving Their Ball To Her Toddler
#50
Only The Best For My Baby
LakotaWolf (she/her) 6 months ago
I'm confused, they knew they were adopting a child at SOME point (I know some adoptions can be short notice that you will be adopting a child) but surely you'd have been preparing to adopt for some time by that point and should have acquired SOME of the supplies? And if you can't afford to BUY these items yourself... maybe you shouldn't be adopting a human being that you will be fiscally responsible for?
#52
The One I Got For Free Isn’t What I Wanted
#53
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 6 months ago (edited)
I'm actually fairly broke myself at the moment (long story that involves finally escaping from a 24-year-long abus!ve relationship, and many poor choices made by me along the way that put me into debt) but I still cannot imagine having the absolute gall to post online BEGGING for other people to buy me takeout/fast food (which we all know is usually overpriced these days anyway) and also demanding a SPECIFIC DRINK as well. My mom and sister like going to our local tribal casinos on the weekend and they pick up a couple of comped to-go meals from the casino restaurants right before they leave and bring the meals home to give to me. I'm definitely not above accepting free food from my family, but I don't even fuss over WHAT they bring back for me, I can't afford to be picky (literally, lol.) If OP can't afford to feed their CHILDREN, they can try to seek out local resources such as food banks, churches, etc., not demand that someone delivers Chinese takeout to their DOORSTEP.
#54
This Woman Ignores Her Mother’s Support Because She Would Rather Shoplift, Or Manipulate People To Get Her Designer Things
LakotaWolf (she/her) 6 months ago
What's sad is that mom could buy a packet of sparkles/those plastic fake Swarovski crystal things for like 99 cents and glue them all over her 4-year-old's stuff - the kid would be super happy and would have NO idea that it's not a "designer pencil case" (of which NO 4-year-old ever "dreamed of owning".)
#55
1/5 Stars Because People Looked At Me When My Child Was Misbehaving
#56
Entitled Parent Raising The Next Generation Of Turds
Kyra Heiker 6 months ago
This ignorant cow will go to her grave thinking everyone else is wrong and she is right.
#57
What? That's Ridiculous
Regina Holt 6 months ago
Of course she needs one soon, the previous baby sitter did the math and left.
#58
I Would File A Police Report For Harassment
Cindy Brick 6 months ago
Hon, STOP ANSWERING THE PHONE! And delete everything from your mom's number before listening to voicemail.
#59
You Only Get Pink Or Blue M&Ms If You Buy Me A Baby Gift
#60
Karen Mad That A Restaurant In A French Speaking Country Only Speaks French (And Italian, Actually) And Not Giving Free Stuff To Her Daughter
#61
Somehow Can’t Find Quality In Home Childcare For 12 Hours A Day, 5 Days A Week, For $4 An Hour. Indefinitely
#62
"Laptop" Like It's Some Kind Of Crazy, Newfangled Thing That Kids These Days Are Begging For
#63
I Stop And Stand Still. Make Them Go Around
#64
Needless To Say, The Post Has Zero Takers
LakotaWolf (she/her) 6 months ago
Okay, serious question - why would you need a babysitter for TWELVE HOURS a day?
#65
Why Would The Staff Stand There And Let Her Do That?
Regina Holt 6 months ago
I would have started spraying while the changing was occuring. But that's just me.
#66
Entitled Parent Thinks Having A Ticket For Their Baby Means Their Nanny Should Get In For Free
Angela Corvaia 6 months ago
There would be a HUGE number of people abusing this policy if it were true.
#67
Has This Person Never Had The Thought That Their Over-Reliance On Others With The First Baby Is A Large Part Of The Reason Everybody's Noping Out Now?
#68
When My Kids Were Learning To Use A Toilet As Toddlers, I Knew Where All The Clean And Accessible Toilets Were, And None Of Them Were School My Kids Didn't Even Attend, Open Hours Or Not
#69
This Person Should Pull A Scooby Doo And Haunt The Neighborhood To Drive Down Property Values And Snatch Up Their Mum's Flat For A 5£ Note. Then Charge Her Rent
I should’ve clarified, the $100 is just her spending money. My brother and dad take care of all bills. They also give her spending money. My grad school application/testing is costing me around $1.5k. I’m working retail because it’s close to my house and I’ve worked there before.
#70
Woman Argues With A Literal Child And Pins Her Against A Car Just Because They’re No Longer Friends With Her Kid
Kyra Heiker 6 months ago
She's lucky she didn't get slapped into next week for confronting someone else's child.
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Howl's sleeping castle 6 months ago (edited)
My husband's apartment building has this women's only watsapp group. They added me once I moved in. That group is used only for begging. 'Can someone give me their car for 1 hour', 'can someone give me a specific toy for my kid ' , can someone this, can someone that. And mind you, these are not people with financial problems. They live in 3 BHK flats, have multiple cars, have maids and cooks. I once bought cat treats that my cat refused to eat. I informed in the group if someone wants they can take it for free. There were multiple takers but they wanted me to drop it at their home. I didn't, of course. Just within 3 months I got so fed up for all the begging, I exited the group.
Stannous Flouride 6 months ago
I made it to #54 before I decided I'm not sure I want to live in a society will people like this.
Leah Brown 6 months ago
You made it WAY farther that I did so kudos to you!!
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Pink kitty 6 months ago
I swear I've just read several of these posts today already! Is this a previous article with a different name or are these new choosing beggar posts??
Amelia Jade 6 months ago
There is another choosing beggar post with many of these exact same stories. I just finished reading that one and then clicked on this one. Definitely many repeat stories.
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Gavin Johnson 6 months ago
Hey there BPers. I’ve spent some of my funds buying tickets to see Stray Kids with my 14 year old daughter. This has left me very short for Metallica M72 2 day no repeat gigs in London. I’d love Snake Pit tickets and they are roughly £400. Anyone fancy bankrolling my good time? If you can’t that’ll cause me to be a very unhappy Panda. Any help gratefully received 😜
SheamusFanFrom1987 6 months ago
I swear, the list of Entitled Twits (ETs) on this page need a SUPAAAAAAHHHHHHHKIIIIIIIICKKKKKKK into the next century... -_-"
Claudiu Arghir 6 months ago
sure, karens are a plague, but the idea of parents going such a distance to protect their children is precious. also, the poverty is increasing, and for those who have, any beggar is despised.
Breadcrumb. 6 months ago
If you have children you're more than likely going to be a single parent, just look around you. It doesn't automatically make you a victim. Also, It's spelt mother, not martyr.
Bec 6 months ago
Around 25% of U.S. children live in a single parent household. Not all mothers in this article were single either.
Load More Replies... Howl's sleeping castle 6 months ago (edited)
My husband's apartment building has this women's only watsapp group. They added me once I moved in. That group is used only for begging. 'Can someone give me their car for 1 hour', 'can someone give me a specific toy for my kid ' , can someone this, can someone that. And mind you, these are not people with financial problems. They live in 3 BHK flats, have multiple cars, have maids and cooks. I once bought cat treats that my cat refused to eat. I informed in the group if someone wants they can take it for free. There were multiple takers but they wanted me to drop it at their home. I didn't, of course. Just within 3 months I got so fed up for all the begging, I exited the group.
Stannous Flouride 6 months ago
I made it to #54 before I decided I'm not sure I want to live in a society will people like this.
Leah Brown 6 months ago
You made it WAY farther that I did so kudos to you!!
Load More Replies... Pink kitty 6 months ago
I swear I've just read several of these posts today already! Is this a previous article with a different name or are these new choosing beggar posts??
Amelia Jade 6 months ago
There is another choosing beggar post with many of these exact same stories. I just finished reading that one and then clicked on this one. Definitely many repeat stories.
Load More Replies... Gavin Johnson 6 months ago
Hey there BPers. I’ve spent some of my funds buying tickets to see Stray Kids with my 14 year old daughter. This has left me very short for Metallica M72 2 day no repeat gigs in London. I’d love Snake Pit tickets and they are roughly £400. Anyone fancy bankrolling my good time? If you can’t that’ll cause me to be a very unhappy Panda. Any help gratefully received 😜
SheamusFanFrom1987 6 months ago
I swear, the list of Entitled Twits (ETs) on this page need a SUPAAAAAAHHHHHHHKIIIIIIIICKKKKKKK into the next century... -_-"
Claudiu Arghir 6 months ago
sure, karens are a plague, but the idea of parents going such a distance to protect their children is precious. also, the poverty is increasing, and for those who have, any beggar is despised.
Breadcrumb. 6 months ago
If you have children you're more than likely going to be a single parent, just look around you. It doesn't automatically make you a victim. Also, It's spelt mother, not martyr.
Bec 6 months ago
Around 25% of U.S. children live in a single parent household. Not all mothers in this article were single either.
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