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Not every kid's family life is like in The Brady Bunch. Some children grow up with pretty messed up people for parents. Research shows that 63.9% of U.S. adults report having at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE) – a potentially traumatic event.
But social media has made it easier for adolescents and adult children to share their childhood traumas and take comfort in the fact that they have many brothers and sisters of similar fates. This time, we have a compilation just for them – the moments when toxic parents acted particularly infuriatingly.
So, those who grew up in a healthy family might want to go kiss their mom and dad for some extra appreciation after going through this list!
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#1
I'm 25, I Have Schizophrenia, And Have Zero Support From My Mom
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#2
I Cooked A Thanksgiving Meal From Scratch For My Family And No One Ate It
My mom and sibling decided at the last minute to eat at someone else's house. My dad brought his own food to eat for himself. At least my cat appreciates the turkey.
#3
My Mom Just Asked Me For $600 When I Work A Minimum-Wage Job, Then Tells Me To Stop Spending
People may throw around the word 'toxic' nowadays when talking about almost anything. But when the topic is unsupportive and difficult parents, it's mostly fitting. As Psychologist Chivonna Childs, Ph.D., explains, toxic parents are those who put their own needs in front of the needs of their child. "They're more self-centered than other-centered," she says.
The most obvious signs are, of course, physical and verbal abuse. Emotional abuse might be harder to spot. Things like stonewalling, silent treatment, manipulation, blaming, etc. Not respecting your boundaries is also a common trait in toxic parents.
#4
My Mom Made Me Throw Away This Good-Looking Cake Because It Was Given To Us By A Muslim Neighbor
Jill Rhodry 1 year ago
That looks absolutely scrumptious - hope you hid it in your room and ate it anyway!
#5
Showing Up Late To A Planned Dinner
My parents are notorious for showing up late. If a party is at 3, you can expect them at 4:30. We had dinner plans at 5 p.m. today, and it’s 7:39 p.m. and they are still not here. I want to pack everything up and tell them not to come over.
#6
My Mother Asked Me If I Would Cut My Hair To Save Her Life
She's been guilt-tripping me about cutting my hair forever, and she’s not giving up soon.
Glasofruix 1 year ago
My mother used to say the same about my beard... Her favorite thing was to say "what if died tommorrow" followed by attempts at guilt tripping. My usual answer to that was to tell her she's been trying to die tommorrow for thirty years now and yet she's still here. Usually shut her right up.
That sounds pretty narcissistic, doesn't it? Not all toxic parents are narcissists per se. But narcissistic parents share some toxic traits. Clinical Psychologist Ramani Durvasula distinguishes the most prominent six:
- They support you in public but criticize you in private;
- They create a space of mistrust;
- They treat you differently from your siblings;
- They treat their kids as extensions of themselves;
- They want their child to mirror their emotions;
- And they shame you for having or expressing your needs.
#7
Last Year I Checked My Bank Account And Saw That My Mom Stole My Money, Almost $2,000
#8
My Mother’s Response To Going No Contact
For context, my father is in prison for molesting me. Mom still denies that I was abused and insists that I had a great childhood. She wanted to have a better relationship with me, so she volunteered to watch my daughter once a week. Then she decided she needed a roommate. I asked her not to get a male roommate because I would worry about my child. She acted so offended that I would worry about such a thing. I got really upset.
WindySwede 1 year ago
Censoring 'abuse' now BP? Wtf! Talk about it, or its just the sponsor money that matters for you?
#9
My Mom Took A Bite Of My Birthday Cake That I Bought For Myself
Yesterday was my birthday, and to celebrate it, I bought two slices of cake after work to enjoy, but because it was late, I put it in the fridge to eat later. I was a little stressed recently, so when I got off work today, I felt happy because I was about to enjoy some cake that I hadn't had in a while. However, when I opened the fridge, I saw that my mom took a bite out of them. Yes, she knew it was my birthday yesterday. No, I don't think she cared.
I might be a little overreacting, but I'm feeling more than a little upset over it. I know it's not a big deal, but it's just the principle of the thing, you know? My mood was immediately shattered.
Just to add the day of my birthday, she asked me to take her out for dinner. I think she's mixing up whose birthday it was.
Alexia 1 year ago (edited)
I went through smth. similar while I was in college and still living with my parents. I had classes at the university all day long. With my very little money, I'd buy some cheap cheese to make sandwiches (the only lunch I could afford). Several times, my father and my brother found the cheese I had hidden in the fridge and ate it all (although there was cooked food available). I had no choice but to eat empty bread. I argued with them on this matter, but they didn't care.
In fact, narcissistic parents are only one type of toxic parent. The other most common three are helicopter, dismissive, and passive/permissive parents. Helicopter parents don't let their children experience the world on their own. By trying to shield them from even the most minor dangers, they rob them of developing their own identity.
#10
I'm Allergic To Almonds. This Is All My Parents Will Buy. They Eat All The Cereal I Buy And Leave Me With This, Saying I Can "Pick Out The Almonds"
Charlie the Cat 1 year ago (edited)
The fact they got the cereal with 25% more almonds just to make sure you have an allergic reaction. They want you to die.
#11
My Mom Was 15 When She Had Me And Was Also Diagnosed With Manic Depressive Disorder/Bipolar
I’m currently in college and living with her again because rent is really expensive. I’ve been secretly going to therapy because of anxiety attacks from living with my mom. I’m now being treated for PTSD.
BoredPossum 1 year ago
Shyt, that one should be locked away. Using such words about your kid... Demanding respect?! I wouldn't respect such a goblin , ever!
#12
My Room Was Clean When I Left For My Dad's House For Spring Break. This Is What I Came Home To After My Mom "Looked For My Wallet"
Dismissive parents often reject and show disdain toward their children. Clinical Social Worker Kimberly Perlin explains that dismissive mothers, in particular, are not empathetic to their child's needs. "They often send the message to their child that they are too needy or clingy when the child is expressing developmentally appropriate needs."
#13
My Mom's Response When I Came Out To Her. Haven’t Talked To Them For Two Weeks Now
#14
My Mother Destroyed My Screen Because My Dogs Woke Her Up
#15
Growing Up, My Parents Refused To Get Me Dolls Or Accessories. Now I’m In My 20s, And They Have Decided To Buy Doll Stuff Each Year And Laugh In My Face. This Was This Year's "Gift"
Permissive or passive parents fail to set boundaries for their children. They avoid confrontation at all costs, so the children may have difficulty with authority later in life. Jeff Nalin, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist, says that permissive parents "fail to teach their children to respect themselves and others, which can negatively impact the way they interact with teachers, peers, and authoritative figures."
#16
After My Parent's Divorce, My Mother Ripped My Father Out Of My Childhood Photos. He Passed Away Over Two Years Ago, And We Don’t Have Many Photos Together
#17
I’m A "Turkey" Because I Don’t Want To Download An App So My Mom Could Track Me
Mike F 1 year ago
Mom needs to take up a hobby, a hobby that doesn't involve electronics.
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_-DungeonKeeper-_ 1 year ago
I have life 369, it makes sense bc I go to school by myself and I'm not even off parental controls yet so I'm not mad, but at 27 that's ridiculous
Rowan Kohler 1 year ago
This one’s 50/50. Depends on if you’re doing for safety and the parent is trustworthy. My kids have tracking on us and we on them if an emergency ever comes up. To date we’ve never needed to use it for emergency purposes. Every once in a while I’ll tell everyone to see where I’m at and pick food from a restaurant in a 10 min radius lol. That’s as crazy as we get.
Allie Herz 1 year ago
My family has it, but it was mainly because my middle brother had a habit in high school of going out at night, not telling my parents where he was going or when he was going to get back and not answering his phone. We still have it but rarely use it. It’s now mainly helpful for my dad who travels abroad regularly for work and is horrible about answering his phone or letting us know he is safe (some of the places his work takes him are really dangerous)
Auryn Shadowfaerie 1 year ago
I had Life360 on my phone & while at my grandparents house I turned off my location, even though my parents knew I was there. My parents were ticked off over my location being off. I was in my late 20's.
agermanhome 1 year ago
This looks like she actually does not understand the real purpose of the tracking app and uses it as a contact list?
RosaTheWitch 1 year ago
What kind of tracking app has an option just to add contacts to a random list, but definitely, absolutely, never tracks them? In which case, what is the contacts list actually for? And why would the people on the list each have to download the app (which, I'm guessing, needs access to your location settings), if it's just a list of people? And being a helicopter parent is bad enough, but not when your offspring is 27, for heaven's sake!
B Jean the Jelly Bean 1 year ago
"But....I'm your MOTHER" I heard that every time my mother forgot I was an adult. She was my mother but I was not her CHILD!
LynzCatastrophe 1 year ago
My dad tried this once when he realized I, a grown woman in my thirties went out at 2am once. I'm looking forward to telling him about my traveling plans now that I'm divorced. No husband to protect me! However will I survive?!
The Veil of Fire 1 year ago
My mother would never. If we had tech back then she should have but she still will never.
#18
My Friend (Who Is Adopted) Posted One Thing On Instagram. It Also Appears That Her Mom Is Stalking Her
What happens to children of toxic or narcissistic parents, and how do they differ from those who grow up in healthy families? Most often, they're plagued by self-doubt. They constantly battle the anxiety that they're not good enough. Not good enough at their job, at being a parent, a friend, or even at being a good son or daughter.
#19
My Mom Is Withholding My Unemployment And Took The Cares Act Grant Gave Out To The Students
#20
My 16-Year-Old Sister Spent Two Hours Cooking Christmas Dinner And My Mom Won't Eat Because She's Mad That My Sister Didn't Like Her Present
Sis got a pink purse. She doesn't use purses, and she also hates the color pink.
#21
My Mom Using Her Beliefs To Kick Me Out For Being Trans
But many children and adolescents have to live with their toxic parents. That's why one of the symptoms of having a toxic parent is feeling trapped. "It's not like a child can just get up and leave, to go live on their own. You're left at the mercy of the people who love and take care of us," Dr. Childs explained.
#22
My Mom Threw My Monitor, But It Didn’t Work, So She Resorted To The Knife
#23
My Mom Got Kicked Out Of Her Boyfriend's House And Decided To Break Into Mine And Start Sleeping On My Couch. I Didn't Know Until I Saw Her Complaining About My Cat On Facebook
Learner Panda 1 year ago
If she's sleeping where she shouldn't and posting lmao on fb, then she's not allergic.
#24
My Mom Kindly Promised She Would Maintain My Car While I Was Away Temporarily. Well, She Didn't. Now It Has A Dead Battery And A Moldy Interior
Leonie Löwenherz 1 year ago
How does this even happen? What do you do that makes a car get mold inside?
For adult children of toxic parents, it might be easier to set boundaries and prioritize your own well-being. Peg Streep, the author of "Daughter Detox: Recovering from an Unloving Mother and Reclaiming Your Life," told HuffPost that the main thing people who grew up in a toxic family environment should remember is that the only person they can change is themselves.
#25
My Parents Went Through My Phone, Deleted Over 1500 Different Images And Videos, And Emptied The Trash Bin. I'm 15, And They Haven't Found Anything Bad On My Phone Ever
#26
I’m 17, And I Still Have Screen Time While My 14-Year-Old Sister Doesn’t
This is stupid. I’m not on my phone all day, while my sister is on it almost 24/7. Every evening, she is on a call with her friend for like 5 hours, and my parents don’t say anything about it. But if I’m on my bed for 5 minutes on my phone, I get yelled at. This is so stupid and annoying.
#27
It’s My First Baby
Explanation: This is my first baby, and so far we have only told a few people (close family). We obviously included my mother-in-law in that. My partner has kids from a previous relationship, and we wanted to do a gender reveal for them. We sent a video of it to MIL because she asked to see it, and she posted it on Facebook. Announcing that not only am I pregnant, but the gender. I guess she’d had a few drinks. The worst part of it all was that once she sobered up nothing changed. This is the conversation. Am I really overreacting?
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Justine Carino gives an example of setting a boundary for adolescents and adults alike. "If your parents continuously invade your privacy, you may choose to set a boundary about knocking on your bedroom door before entering or calling you before they drop by your home."
#28
My Mom Paused The Internet Because I Was Doing Homework And Forgot To Text Her Back. This Is Just One Example Of Her Holding The Internet Over My Head For Every Little Slip Up I Make
#29
I Woke Up And Saw My Door Removed By My Parents. I Asked Them Why They Did That, And They Replied, "Privacy Isn't Necessary"
Glasofruix 1 year ago
Decent nursing home or seeing their future grand children isn't necessary either.
#30
My Mom Smashed My Phone
For some context, we have a rule in my house where my phone has to be upstairs plugged in at all times, and today I forgot to plug it in and had it in my pocket in my room. She came down, told me to give it to her, and threw it on the ground as hard as she could. I'm 19. She says if I don't follow the rules, I can live on the streets.
Sharon Martin, LCSW, says that a support system is crucial for those who grew up with toxic people. That means either a support group or a mental health professional. The term 'chosen family' also entered our collective lexicon for a reason. The people who love and support you don't necessarily have to be your family members, so don't be afraid to seek support and care from other people!
#31
When Your Mom Calls You A Bottom
#32
My Mom Gets Mad That I Still Wear Masks And Comes In My Room And Cuts All Of Them While I'm Gone
#33
Getting Tracked At 20 By My Anti-Vax Conspiracy Theory Mom. I Finally Convinced Her To Delete The Tracking App Though
#34
I Don't Get Why She's So Mad That I Let My Kid Sleep On The Recliner Or Couch Sometimes
#35
Mom Destroyed My Ultra Wide Monitor The Day After I Called The Cops On Her Because She Threw Rubbing Alcohol In My Eyes
#36
My Dad Sanded My Car's Hood Without Telling Me
My car did have some rust spots on the hood, I own the car and was looking into places to get my hood repaired. My dad said he would paint it himself a week ago, and I said NO very clearly. He is not trained in car repair, has no experience, and has no equipment. Today he stole my car keys and decided to sand it down without letting me know. Now I have to get the entire hood repainted.
#37
So I Told My Mom I Was Voting For Biden, And She Told Me, "I Don’t Want You To Come Visit. Don't Talk To Me Anymore" And Hung Up On Me. Then She Sent Me These Crazy Texts
#38
I’m 27, And My Mom Thinks It’s Okay To Still Spank Or Smack Me And Gets Mad When I Defend Myself
Amelia Jade 1 year ago
It doesn't matter how old a kid is, spanking, smacking, hitting is wrong.
#39
My Mother Took It Upon Herself To Cut Up One Of My Favorite Pairs Of Jeans, Then Threw The Rest In The Bin Without Telling Me. Thanks, Mum
And she wonders why I don't hang out with her.
This is not the first time she has tried donating or binning my clothes. Most of the time, she just takes them and tries to do away with them without telling me. But I usually notice and call her out on it. Instead of being apologetic, she insists (forces) that I get rid of them. Her reasoning is usually, "They're ugly. I don't like them," "They're ratty," and "I don't like that color." This time, it was "They're worn thin (they were manufactured thin)."
#40
Just Trying To Make Plans For My Birthday With My Stepdad. We Don't Go Out Much, We Maybe Go Out To Eat Once Every Month
I invited him and my mom to one concert this year, and the train ride was a suggestion for my mom’s birthday. All of those things he always insists on paying himself even though I offer money.
#41
My Dad Today
I mean, when you cheat on my mom more than three times, maybe you will start to reflect and wonder why.
#42
The Subtle Way My Mom Shows Anger When Needing To Reschedule Lunch Plans
#43
I’ve Been At College For One Day. My Dad Dropped Me Off Yesterday. It Hasn’t Even Been 24 Hours Since He Dropped Me Off. I’m Four And A Half Hours Away, And I Still Can’t Escape This
#44
This Is What My Partner Has To Deal With Daily. Classic Narcissistic Mom
#45
My Dad Will Often Park In Or Over Handicapped Spaces. This Is At A Medical Facility. The Parking Lot Was Mostly Empty
#46
My Dad Volunteered Me To Read At Church Tomorrow With A 5-Hour Notice And Has Refused To Call Me By My Name (I'm Trans)
#47
My Mom Thinks I'm A Substance Addict Because I Left The Toilet Seat Up And Got A "C" In One Class
Learner Panda 1 year ago
I leave the seat up (I am female) because sometimes my husband is in a "bit of a hurry." I just call it being considerate.
#48
My Mom Adopted A Cat And Kept Her For Less Than 48 Hours Before Deciding The Poor Thing Was Too Much To Handle. Now She Wants Me To Buy Her A Dog?
#49
Parents Who Lit Cigarettes Inside Their Car While Their Kids Are Inside The Car
#50
My Parents Have Installed Software On My Phone Without My Consent That Disables The Ability To Clear History And Streams My Web History And Activity To Their Phone
#51
I Came Home And Found My Room Like This
For context, my little brother had dropped his phone behind my bed, and they couldn't get it out, so my parents ripped my bed and room apart to help him.
#52
I'm 18, And My Mom Sent Me Out To Get A Table And Chairs For Her. I Was Gone For 20 Minutes And Didn't Respond To Her Calls. This Is The Result
I was busy lifting a massive table down four flights of stairs. She sent me an UberXL that she was monitoring. Also, my phone was off, and I forgot to turn it on before I left. This was the result. The Uber driver said she blew him up too with texts about not knowing how to call the police here (we just moved to another country). I am a grown adult. And I was a 15-minute drive away.
#53
A Conversation Between My Mom And My Cousin. My Mother Refused To Tell Me About My Grandfather Passing Away
Mom and I have been estranged for almost 4 years now. In the New Year, we decided to work on our relationship and even seek therapy to help us. I think things are okay, and then, tonight, this.
#54
This Mom
#55
Just Found Out My Parents Installed An App On My Phone To Track My Messages And Tried To Hide It
#56
And Boomers Wonder Why Their Kids Don't Like Them
Kobe (she) 1 year ago
Of course, tar all boomers with the same brush/ s....( I get the post, yet, the caption ruines it for me...)
#57
The Camera My Dad Put In My Room To Watch The Driveway
He doesn't trust me at all and says it can't see into my room at all, and the camera can get audio.
Learner Panda 1 year ago
Build a shield around it so it cannot physically look back into the room. Find the microphone and disable it.
#58
Kid's Parents Told Him To Eat What He Dropped On The Ground
#59
My Mom Found Out That I (18 Male) Have A Girlfriend For Over A Year
She also told me that she was literally going to kill me and that I was a coward for not telling her. That sexual intercourse is a normal thing, so I should have just told her that. She also told the baby, who is under 5, to tell me how much I hurt her, told all of Facebook how I lied and told all of my family and cousins. All in the span of five weeks.
Jeremy James 1 year ago
Why does your Mom act like you cheated on her with your girlfriend? That's really weird.
#60
The Most Caring Mom
This was by far the worst incident. I was in 2nd grade, 7-8 years old, and just went through some of the worst traumas of my life. However, my mom was more worried about going to Vegas than my health.
#61
My Parents Call Me A Slob Then Bring This Out Of Their Room For Me To Wash
#62
I Told My Mom I Was Filing My Taxes Independently This Year Because She Falsely Claimed Me As A Dependent Last Year. This Is The Result
#63
I Need More Opinions. I'm 22 Living On My Own, And My Parents Still Want To Have Control Over What I Buy. It Is Not Making Me Any More Frugal When She Yells At Me For Spending Too Much
Learner Panda 1 year ago
So close the account she's monitoring and open another one she doesn't have access to.
#64
My Dad Randomly Unplugged My Ethernet, And This Is What I Come Back To After I Plug It Back In
#65
She Has A Son Who’s So Well-Behaved, She’s Going To Punish Him For A Pack Of Ramen That He Cooked Himself
#66
My Dad With Anger Issues And A Gambling Addiction Threw My Perfume That I've Saved Up For A Few Months On The Floor
#67
My Dad Refuses To Clean Up Dog's Poop But Goes Through The Effort Of Putting A Flag By Each Pile
#68
My Dad Used This Spatula As A Poop Knife
I woke up this morning to the news from my husband that when my dad couldn’t find a plunger, he used one of the better spatulas as a poop knife, and that I had to talk to him about it.
#69
I Cleaned My Mother's Kitchen And Moldy Fridge While Watching Her Dog For The Day And It Made Her Very Upset
#70
Mom Used My Rice Cooker And Said I Needed To Clean It Up
#71
My Dad Trimmed My Watermelon Plant, To "Make The Nutrients From Roots To All Go To The Fruits", And Now It's Dying
I tried to stop him from doing it for days, but he just wouldn't listen. He also pruned our grapevine for the same reason. Fortunately, it lived.
#72
My Mom Was Supposed To Come Visit For The First Time In Like 15 Years, So I Stayed Up All Night Smoking A Brisket. She Flaked. I'm Not Even Surprised. My Friends Will Eat Well Tonight
#73
My Mother Took Up A Hair Cutting Course 9 Years Ago. With Just Little Practice, She Confidently Lured My Brother In For A Haircut. This Is The Result
#74
I Made This Note To Get Myself Through Quarantine. I Have Lived Alone With My Mother For Over 15 Years (I'm 21)
#75
I Wonder Why The Kid Likes Travelling More With His Dad Than Spending Time With His Mother
#76
My Mom Opened My Package That I Had Waited 4 Weeks For And Was Really Excited To Open. She Said, "I Thought It Was Your Sister’s Medication"
BewilderedBanana 1 year ago
And she tried them on because...? Does she usually also try the sister's medication?
#77
My Mom Doesn't Believe In Medicine And Has Wanted Me To Get Off Adderall Since I've Been Prescribed It For My Diagnosed ADHD. I Set Hard Boundaries With Her, And She's Saying It's The Meds
I feel good with my level-headed and assertive response. The thumbs down sent me.
#78
This Card My Recovering Alcoholic Partner’s Parents Sent Him For His Birthday
#79
My Mom Casually Using Netflix On Two Screens At Once So Nobody Else Can Watch Anything
kissmychakram 1 year ago
Well, if she is paying for it, why not? Maybe she is fed up of not being able to watch her shows because someone else is using it?
#80
I Loaned My Car To My Mom While Hers Was In The Shop. Today, She Returned It Like This
#81
When My Boyfriend First Got A TV, His Mom Kept Telling Him To Get It Out Of The House Because It "Wasted Energy"
Then he got a PS4 and was only allowed to keep it if everyone else in the house could use it. She will literally find any reason to start an argument.
#82
"Your House Burnt Down Because You Didn't Listen To Us"
#83
My Father Who Nearly Ended Me And My Brother Sends His Birthday Wishes After A Year Of Silence
#84
My Mom Called Me A B Word Because I Didn't Respond To Her Weird Lie About Opening My Mail
TribbleThinking 1 year ago
The mother admitted that she wanted open it because it looked like a cheque. Interesting to note how the sentence then morphs into a contradictory statement about "see if it was junk mail", which is typical doublespeak for liars.
#85
My Mom Borrowed My Gaming Mouse Because She Lost Hers. This Is How She Returned It
#86
My Mom Always Leaves Religious Literature At My House After She Visits
#88
My Mom Always Gaslights Me. It's Not Yelling It's Just Being "Loud"
#89
My Mom Popped All My Coffee Pods
My mom popped all my Keurig coffee pods, almost the entire box’s worth, because "they were too full and it was kind of annoying to close the drawer." I would have just put them back in the box they came in if she asked. They’ll all go stale now, and she doesn’t see the problem.
#90
Father Deadnames Me And Sends Transphobic Article
Depressed Lesbian(she/they/he) 1 year ago
She(lmk if I misgendered her) should send back an article about transphobia :D
#91
How I Found Out That My Family Was Going On Vacation
I woke up this morning to this message and was surprised and confused to learn my parents had planned a family vacation and hadn’t told me anything about it.
The only conversation that I can vaguely recall about this had to have happened weeks ago. My dad mentioned it like it was something they wanted to do but hadn’t solidified yet. I told them something along the lines of, "Yeah, that sounds fun! Just let me know the dates that you’re planning to go so I can be sure to have work off so I can make it."
Radio silence for weeks, then this pops up in the family group chat. My parents are already at the resort. I called them to figure out what was up, and they claimed that they told me verbally, and that should have been enough.
Also, I’m apparently the only one of my siblings who was out of the loop, so that kind of stings.
What’s frustrating is that I had today off from work, and I could have made it up with them if I had known about it and hadn’t decided to pick up an extra shift, assuming that I had nothing going on that day. My parents and I live ten minutes away from each other, so going up together wouldn’t have been any hassle at all if I had only known this was going on!
Luckily, it’s only an hour and a half away, so I can still make it.
#92
I Left This Perfectly Finished Cottage Pie In The Oven. My Father Decided To "Help"
I left this in the oven for 3 minutes while I ran my kid a bath. My dad decided he would fix the perfect meal by slapping slices of cheap cheese on top.
#93
Even Though I Pay Rent And Buy Milk 95% Of The Time, My Mother Finds It Necessary To Pull This
Because, you know, God forbid, I consume something I paid for with my own money. Yet supposedly she is working on becoming a "better" person.
#94
Dad Letting His Kid Climb The Luggage Rack On A Train
#95
Kids Stealing Money Out Of The Wishing Fountain At The Mall While Their Parents Watched And Laughed
chram malloram 1 year ago
If it's going to charity it's wrong. If the mall just scoops it up and keeps it then who cares f the mall
#96
I Took My Parents Out To Dinner For My Birthday, But They Leave Every 30 Minutes To Smoke
shereallylikesmusic 1 year ago
Well, that's very rude for sure, but wouldn't call it toxic, tbh
#97
My Dad Threw Away My School Project Poster
#98
My Dad Cleaned My Cat's Litter Box With My Spatula While I Was Out Of Town
My 60-year-old dad is living with me (a 30-year-old female) at the moment. I was out of town for several days and came home to a spatula next to my cat’s litter box. The actual litter scoop was in the small closet (pictured) in plain sight. He didn’t call or ask about the location.
#99
I Bought Ripped Jeans For Summer, Mom Sewed The Holes
#100
My Father Put His Meds In My Pouch. I Took Two Tablets Of My Dad's Metformin Instead Of My Lithium
My father and I have separate medicine pouches. But this time, when he filled out his prescription, he ended up putting his medications in my pouch.
His metformin looks exactly like my lithium, and since those are the only round, white tablets in my pouch, I took two without checking. I only realized I took the wrong medications because they weren't bitter like lithium.
Luckily, nothing really happened with 1000 mg of metformin except for an upset stomach the next day.
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Gavin Johnson 1 year ago
When you need some reassurance that your parenting style is solid and logical simply revisit this page and you’ll soon be back to confident parenting 😂 if any of your behaviour echoes these fruit loops then reassess your priorities and start a new way.
Carmen Honacker 1 year ago
I keep wondering you need a license to drive a car, schooling for most career choices, but any Muppet can have children. Some of these people should have never had kids
Stannous Flouride 1 year ago
Not fair. Muppets are more generous and loving than any of these.
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Cee Cee 1 year ago
Good grief. I'd ditch the lot of them in a heartbeat. Felt much happier when I went no contact with my mother and sister.
Emie N. 1 year ago
Too many narcissistic and crazy fathers and mothers out there.
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Alexandra 1 year ago
To be brutally honest, I scrolled right down to this section without reading all the posts, knowing how upset/mad/furious/enraged I would become. Let me say this again: not everyone should have children and if you have them, it doesn't make you a mother or a father.
Thomas Ewing 1 year ago
A mother or father is NOT who birthed or sired a person, but who RAISED the person.
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Zedrapazia 1 year ago
Honestly, tracking apps should be illegal and heavily punishable. I know, they have their uses so parents can see where their child is, or making sure an elderly relative is safe, but the abuse potential is EXTREME. Every time I see such a post collection, roughly a quarter of the posts are about an abusive parent or spouse tracking someone against their will, usually adults that don't need supervision and whose privacy is violated.
Aelin Wildfire 1 year ago (edited)
These companies should find some way to reliably check people's ages (state ID's/driver licenses, maybe?), and change the apps so that anyone over 18 cannot be tracked without being informed and asked for permission. Do the same with the tag-thingies and whatnot.
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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Every time I read this kind of thread, I appreciate my parents more.
tee-lena 1 year ago
Yup, and mine left me with friends and then bounced. Still better than these people
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K Howard 1 year ago
I'm exhausted, saddened and disturbed after reading all these posts. THANK YOU IN HEAVEN, MOM AND DAD, FOR BEING THE ABSOLUTE BEST PARENTS TO ME AND MY 7 BROTHERS AND SISTERS! YOU WERE THE BEST EXAMPLES OF HOW TO BE A PARENT, A SPOUSE AND A GRANDPARENT!!!♡♡♡♡♡ THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Lindy Mac 1 year ago
I have to say after getting through all these entries that truly had a blessed childhood. I dunno what would have happened if there had been cell phones when I was a teen but my parents were watchful but NOTHING like this. I had a curfew of 11 on date night and NEVER tested it to see if it was in stone ( that was a given.)
Tóth Bernadett 1 year ago
Igyekszem mindent megbeszélni a fiammal. Van bőven olykor adok- kapok,de ezek a szülők megerősítenek abban,hogy nálunk még nincs probléma, és aki felnőtt az felnőtt! Vannak jogai és igényei,még ha most is iskolába jár. Értem,értelmezem.
TheReader19 1 year ago
I can't even make a proper comment on this post because the narcissism, gas lighting and overall insanity has literally shut me down. Some of the posters parents where all out maniacs. With the cost of living most of the posters won't be able to leave home.
Lindsey Madison 1 year ago
Good Gravy... I locked myself in the bathroom for 5 minutes today, just to regroup & get some peace and quite from my 4 year-old twins. I was feeling overwhelmed and didn't want to emotionally react to them being normal, loud, rambunctious boys. I felt horrible about it afterwards... But good lord... this post makes me feel like mother of the year!!!
Steve Hall 1 year ago
Most of these were posted by teenagers, so there is no telling if the parents are justified in their behavior.
Gavin Johnson 1 year ago
When you need some reassurance that your parenting style is solid and logical simply revisit this page and you’ll soon be back to confident parenting 😂 if any of your behaviour echoes these fruit loops then reassess your priorities and start a new way.
Carmen Honacker 1 year ago
I keep wondering you need a license to drive a car, schooling for most career choices, but any Muppet can have children. Some of these people should have never had kids
Stannous Flouride 1 year ago
Not fair. Muppets are more generous and loving than any of these.
Load More Replies... Cee Cee 1 year ago
Good grief. I'd ditch the lot of them in a heartbeat. Felt much happier when I went no contact with my mother and sister.
Emie N. 1 year ago
Too many narcissistic and crazy fathers and mothers out there.
Load More Replies... Alexandra 1 year ago
To be brutally honest, I scrolled right down to this section without reading all the posts, knowing how upset/mad/furious/enraged I would become. Let me say this again: not everyone should have children and if you have them, it doesn't make you a mother or a father.
Thomas Ewing 1 year ago
A mother or father is NOT who birthed or sired a person, but who RAISED the person.
Load More Replies... Zedrapazia 1 year ago
Honestly, tracking apps should be illegal and heavily punishable. I know, they have their uses so parents can see where their child is, or making sure an elderly relative is safe, but the abuse potential is EXTREME. Every time I see such a post collection, roughly a quarter of the posts are about an abusive parent or spouse tracking someone against their will, usually adults that don't need supervision and whose privacy is violated.
Aelin Wildfire 1 year ago (edited)
These companies should find some way to reliably check people's ages (state ID's/driver licenses, maybe?), and change the apps so that anyone over 18 cannot be tracked without being informed and asked for permission. Do the same with the tag-thingies and whatnot.
Load More Replies... Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Every time I read this kind of thread, I appreciate my parents more.
tee-lena 1 year ago
Yup, and mine left me with friends and then bounced. Still better than these people
Load More Replies... K Howard 1 year ago
I'm exhausted, saddened and disturbed after reading all these posts. THANK YOU IN HEAVEN, MOM AND DAD, FOR BEING THE ABSOLUTE BEST PARENTS TO ME AND MY 7 BROTHERS AND SISTERS! YOU WERE THE BEST EXAMPLES OF HOW TO BE A PARENT, A SPOUSE AND A GRANDPARENT!!!♡♡♡♡♡ THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Lindy Mac 1 year ago
I have to say after getting through all these entries that truly had a blessed childhood. I dunno what would have happened if there had been cell phones when I was a teen but my parents were watchful but NOTHING like this. I had a curfew of 11 on date night and NEVER tested it to see if it was in stone ( that was a given.)
Tóth Bernadett 1 year ago
Igyekszem mindent megbeszélni a fiammal. Van bőven olykor adok- kapok,de ezek a szülők megerősítenek abban,hogy nálunk még nincs probléma, és aki felnőtt az felnőtt! Vannak jogai és igényei,még ha most is iskolába jár. Értem,értelmezem.
TheReader19 1 year ago
I can't even make a proper comment on this post because the narcissism, gas lighting and overall insanity has literally shut me down. Some of the posters parents where all out maniacs. With the cost of living most of the posters won't be able to leave home.
Lindsey Madison 1 year ago
Good Gravy... I locked myself in the bathroom for 5 minutes today, just to regroup & get some peace and quite from my 4 year-old twins. I was feeling overwhelmed and didn't want to emotionally react to them being normal, loud, rambunctious boys. I felt horrible about it afterwards... But good lord... this post makes me feel like mother of the year!!!
Steve Hall 1 year ago
Most of these were posted by teenagers, so there is no telling if the parents are justified in their behavior.
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