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According to a 2022 survey by the Pew Research Center, about one in four married or cohabiting parents feel judged by people they interact with on online groups, with 7% claiming they experience this always or very often.

And the subreddit 'Insane Parents' is probably responsible for a fair share of the pie. However, once you scroll through this internet community, it becomes hard to blame them.

There's no shortage of moms posting their anti-vaxxer rants on Facebook and overprotective dads who want to forbid their kids from dating for as long as they're alive. So someone has to call them out before they convince anyone that such behavior is acceptable, right?

#1

Dumped For Having Red Hair

Dumped For Having Red Hair

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Feathered Dinosaur
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2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha, I love it! Not to mention I love ginger hair, wtf are people still treating it like some witches trait?

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    #2

    Parents That Make Fun Of The Hobbies Of His Kids Are Trash

    Parents That Make Fun Of The Hobbies Of His Kids Are Trash

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    A problem that 'Insane Parents' members face is that they are sometimes accused of faking their posts.

    One of the most fascinating aspects of the sub is that the stories told rely on screenshots (often text messages between parent and child).

    This leads to a strange dynamic where posters not only have to "prove" their experiences, but their struggles are also gamified into small, digestible pieces, the most surprising of which get upvoted.

    #3

    I'm 25, I Have Schizophrenia, And Have Zero Support From My Mom

    I'm 25, I Have Schizophrenia, And Have Zero Support From My Mom

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    Tucker Cahooter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm surprised the mother didn't arrange for an exorcism

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    #4

    Another Found In R/S**tmomgroupssay …

    Another Found In R/S**tmomgroupssay …

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    Feathered Dinosaur
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dressing your baby in designer brands tells me you're most likely an idiot. Seriously...

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    #5

    I Think We Should Make Leashes Mandatory For Everyone Under 15!

    I Think We Should Make Leashes Mandatory For Everyone Under 15!

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes a leash is better than your suicidal toddler, running in front of cars, the moment you take your eyes off them to blink.

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    Speaking to VICE over Reddit messages, the moderators of 'Insane Parents' said the high number of screenshots is simply a consequence of the fact that a lot of communication now takes place via text

    "As such, there is more opportunity to display insane parenthood with a screenshot," they explained. "It's the easiest thing to post."

    #6

    I Synced My Calendar With My Mum And Forgot I Have My Birth Control Implant Replacement Date Marked 3 Years From Now. She Saw It And Texted Me This While I Was At Work. I’m 20

    I Synced My Calendar With My Mum And Forgot I Have My Birth Control Implant Replacement Date Marked 3 Years From Now. She Saw It And Texted Me This While I Was At Work. I’m 20

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    Francis
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thanks for the reminder! have to call my doctor to get it replaced... ETA: fück this mom!

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    #7

    My Friend Hasn't Spoken To His Mother In Months. She Finds Out He's Living With His Girlfriend. He Also Shares Some Exciting News

    My Friend Hasn't Spoken To His Mother In Months. She Finds Out He's Living With His Girlfriend. He Also Shares Some Exciting News

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    #8

    On A Post About Another Parent Selling Her Kid's TV Because She "Can't Act Right"

    On A Post About Another Parent Selling Her Kid's TV Because She "Can't Act Right"

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    Nila Griffin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stop expecting children to know how to clean up their stuff. You have to TEACH AND GUIDE THEM. That’s your whole job.

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    #9

    My Parents Did Not Like Me Going Out To Get A Vaccine. Came Back To This

    My Parents Did Not Like Me Going Out To Get A Vaccine. Came Back To This

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    Despite a few negative messages from trolls and the occasional request to prove the screenshots weren't faked, many users think the subreddit is incredibly understanding, with most people helping to validate their feelings.

    "Our sub is first and foremost a support sub," the moderators said.

    They believe the community is a place where teenagers can come and "know that the abuse they've suffered is not a normal experience".

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    #10

    Who Goes To Disney World Just To Make Their Kid’s Life Miserable

    Who Goes To Disney World Just To Make Their Kid’s Life Miserable

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    #11

    Wtf Is Wrong With People

    Wtf Is Wrong With People

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    Gloomy Mornings
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why were afraid to come out to our parents. Ive been closeted for 2 years and have only told my friends and my mom. I dont think my dad will care, but my moms WHOLE family is homophobic. Shes not though. And one of her sisters. Edit: thank you all so much for all your kind words. It really makes me happy. ❤️

    Remi (He/Him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being out to everyone is not a must. Hopefully you can cut those malignant people out of your life at some point. Till then, keep safe and all the best to you.

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    D-m Keilman
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My EX husband told me he would kill our then unborn son if he were gay. Shortly after I started divorce proceedings. People are frightening.

    S Mi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This parent is very, very sick. Not mentally ill or anything but truly swallowed by hate.

    rs_adahl1971
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't decide if I'm angry, sad, or disgusted.

    HelluvaHedgehogAlien
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welp. Enough internet for me today, this is getting awful.

    Benita Valdez
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope this is the US because killing a child is really looked down on by inmates and he will not do well in prison. I hope he suffers endlessly. Disregarding the disgusting reason, deliberately killing your own child or any child deserves relentless horrors visited upon you.

    Error 404 (He/They)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I Hope that man dies alone in the Woods

    TMoxraaar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, he needs to be screaming in terror and humiliation - publicly.

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    Rocco MZ
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents disowned me for being gay. I'm a combat veteran and that means nothing to them. They tried to force me into conversion therapy, but I was 23 and living in Chicago 1500 miles away from them. Though they were only Sunday Catholics, they believed my being gay was the worst thing ever. My mom also believed that abortion was a crime even if the pregnancy was the result of rape or incest or even put the mother's life a risk. Us gay men in our 50s grew up in some unloving households.

    BeepBeepBoopBoop
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's so terrible that that happened to you, and the fact that it's still happening. I'm so proud that you got through it! If it gets tough remember that there's plenty of other gay people out there who love an support you lol

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    the shrimp whisperer
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i dont know what to say, that's awful, why the hate. why the violence. why. his own son. if you cant love a gay kid, dont have kids, and if you already have them, f**k you, you learn how because a dead son is always worse than any other kind of son, except a son in chronic unbearable pain

    Amy Taylor
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've made it extremely clear to my middle school daughters and their friend groups that my home is always a safe haven should any of their parents pull this c**p. These a******s would be less embarrassed if their kids were serial killers. It's pathetic.

    Bubbles and sparks
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The saddest thing is, that "coming out" is still made a thing... Before religion made it's entry, being anything but straight wasn't even an issue, it just was a fact and than people moved on because it wasn't something that needed to be kept a secret. I hope the time returns someday that it doesn't matter anymore, because it's accepted as just an "Oh, okay" and than move on with what they were doing. A parent killing their kid for not being straight, it breaks my heart... Just as all those kids that have to live their life in secret...

    Bill Allen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Killing him didn’t make him not gay.

    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably has the attitude that he can just go out and make another son. As if his children’s lives don’t matter if they don’t meet his requirements. Sounds like this good for nothing tomcat needs to have his p****r snipped so he can’t make anymore babies.

    BeepBeepBoopBoop
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm glad my dad's sister is gay! He's not terrible like some parents are, but he was the one I was most nervous to tell. I came out to my mom and she just said "oh yea me too" so ig I sat there crying to her being to anxious to speak for an hour for nothing 😂

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    Nandros M
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some studies say that homophobics most probably are homosexuals who refuse to accept it.

    mr_sarcastic
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whatever happens to you in jail, you deserve it

    Yvonne Blau
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This whole thread is simply depressing. Why am I reading this...?

    DoNotGoGentleIntoThatGoodNight
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I thought disowning your gay children was bad enough. This is so disturbing...

    Anne Jones
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s like those “honour killings” where the father and brother kill their daughter/sister with the approval of the whole family because she wants to marry someone outside their religion, colour, culture etc. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honor_killing

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope he gets gang banged repeatedly in the shower block before being passed cell to cell like a soggy blunt

    ADHD raptor
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why am i not suprised you have a deadpool pfp lol definitly somthing he would say

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    ForThePeople
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time to ******* ****** ******* I had to censor it to avoid getting the no comment thing.

    me
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WTF is wrong with people???!!! Why on earth would people do this??!!!

    Karen Philpott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope 'dad' rots. What's a f*****g thing to do to your child. So what they're gay. I'd rather be gay than an a''******e.

    Pyla
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what happened to Gabriel Fernandez because they parents thought he was "gay" or "feminine". He was a little FAWKING KID!!! Heartbreaking!

    David Michielen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didn’t know that dying makes you hetero

    Lyra Sis
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No Sir, now you have a dead gay son.

    censorshipsucks
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So america also has honor killings? Who would ever have guessed. :(

    Addi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congrats, man in the article, now you have a dead gay son.

    Ashley Harrold
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He should never have been a parent. That poor kid :'(

    ConstantlyJon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’d rather have no dad than a murderous dad.

    tragicaltales
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it really that hard to accept people? What the *!

    JuniorCJ82
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And now he will be the "gay son" in jail for the rest of his pathetic life.

    Mara Is… A Surgeon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents are supportive, luckily, but this scares me. Too young, he was only 14 and im 13. Harrowing

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hurts to think people may be like this because I'm very openly queer

    Nizumi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this not top of the list for going too far?!

    Korean Boi
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this makes me incredibly sad and want to kill that man ngl

    Chilli
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They better have played Dead Gay Son at the funeral

    Brett Barnett
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This right here is why we need the death penalty and to bring back public executions. To show psychos and heartless monsters what will happen to them.

    ThatRandomGuy
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    2 years ago

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    Peter Trudell Jr
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    showin' my age but the phrase, "I love my dead gay son!" from Heathers is running through my head.

    D Peterson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People like this & those who believe in honor killings should have been neutered before they matured.

    JP Purves
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't want to put too fine a point on it, but when dad is in prison he may find out more about what gay is.

    TMoxraaar
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not a pretty side of Black culture.

    KimB
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope he gets life in prison without any possibility of parole and then I wish him a very long healthy life. In prison. Surrounded by the very thing he hates gay men. Big strong ones who torment him on some level every day for the rest of his miserable life.

    Anni
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is all getting very hard to read. My god.

    mira thepickle
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i love that dead gay son >:( heathers the musical reference?

    Katie Hernandez
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd rather have no dad than that dad-... Oh wait! I don't have a dad ;D

    Virgil Blue
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do I think this is fundamentalist church related?

    Sydnie Laney
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats it, bye, nope im done with peoples bs, straight up horrible people, dunno if there Christain but if they are, their twisted, you do not hate gay or LGBTQ+ you love them as your neighbor, you care and love your children and you do not KILL them over something that small, that is striaght up horrible an should never happen

    David Michielen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didn’t know that dying makes you hetero…

    ShyWahine
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely heart-breaking, such a senseless tragedy

    Dark Side of the Loom
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the saddest and most insane so far :( Surprising it's only #13 currently)

    Jessica J.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, now he'll be in prison...where he better not drop the soap...kharma or irony or both?

    Vishy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thr dad's a** is going to go from o to O in jail.

    Tugg Ster
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow. tragic on so many levels

    CammyCat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gaystarnews.com a reputable site? I'm sure they only have the highest journalistic standards

    Klopec
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no words....

    rose@n_a
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ***** ******* ******

    Crazy catz
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    R.I.P you deserved better xx

    Emily Unicorn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sad 😢 he was 14. You can’t control kids

    morticia_b85
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This made my stomach turn. Disgusting. Poor boy.

    Collin Lyle
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have enough tears for this. I don't have children. I would love my kid no matter what. For a time, my mom and I thought my brother might be gay. I was sad because he is on the spectrum, it was the 80's, and I didn't want his life to be more difficult than it already was. He's middle aged, has a great job, and very happily married.

    marvellady
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10336489/dad-shoots-dead-son-finding-out-he-gay/

    Asexual Zelephant
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This list... it kinda takes away my hope in humanity :( this is one of the sickest things I have read for a parent to do.

    Vicki Cunningham
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG So obviously what other people might think is wayyyy more important than your own flesh and blood. May you suffer.

    Corazon Salsamendi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    um, sir? don't kill your kids because they're gay

    New Everywhere
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope he's in prison getting rocked every.damn.day by a very large, very persistent gay man

    Jennifer Norton
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes no sense...... none....... my heart is broken for that boy. He didn't deserve that at all.

    Kat Hoth
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully, he lives in a capital punishment state.

    Nitka Tsar
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didn‘t someone just say it‘s supposed to get less bad the farther down you get? Wtf?

    Natalie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wtf this man should not have had kids

    Jonathan MacFarlane
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    **** you ******** ****** ********** **** ****** **** ***** **** little ****** ***** *** ** * ******. *Sigh.* I still hate him.

    Camille Sinanan
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean come on. Kids will love however they want to. It may not be the "original" way, but You love who you love.

    Rowen Claire Horton
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the poor kid. The dad is terrible for this

    Lia
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would rather have a gay, alive son than a straight, dead son.

    tamèreestchaude
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm gonna say this, and don't get mad or downvote but I saw dead, gay, son, and immediately thought of heathers. RIP that kid tho

    Lizzie Lola
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a queer mom. When my younger son came out at 12 as gay, we had a bit of "Who's on first", because he texted from the bus he needed to talk to us we thought something was wrong. He said "I'm gay" and I said "Ok, AND?!" "And I'm gay." "Beautiful! You're gay. What's WRONG?!" That was it, there was NOTHING wrong, he just wanted to come out! 🤣 Later, when my older one was about 23 he came out as Bi, by saying he had a boyfriend (who is AMAZING!). Parents who don't want Skittles kids shouldn't HAVE kids.

    Lynn Morello
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would rather have a gay son than a dead one.

    Jacob Stone
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lord forgive me, for I am about to commit the ultimate sin to this man if I ever find him.

    Melissa Hamed
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish this is the first time I've heard this.

    ThatOneWriter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The next time people ask why we need Pride but there's no "Straight Pride": This. This is why. This is why saying "pronouns are stupid" is gross. This is why homophobic jokes "still aren't okay". Because this keeps happening.

    Penny Polek
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If my dad was this way I wouldnt be taking any other b******t, im a furry and i get enough negative comments about that.

    Ben
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    I was scanning all the comments just waiting for someone to ask if this is in the US. Benita Valdez in the winner!

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    #12

    This Woman Constantly Photoshops Her Daughter’s Body To Look Like This. She’s E I G H T

    This Woman Constantly Photoshops Her Daughter’s Body To Look Like This. She’s E I G H T

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    Lindilou
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The girl is going to have body image problems later on.

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    #13

    My Father Tracking Me While I’m On A Date

    My Father Tracking Me While I’m On A Date

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    Vasana Phong
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds of that episode from Hogan knows best when he tracked his daughter Brooke’s date

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    The good news is that when KidsHealth.org and TIME for Kids surveyed over 9,000 kids ages 8 to 14, 67% said they get along well, or pretty well, with their parents. And that's not all. 85% of them said they have fun with their parents, and 79% said they feel close to their parents.

    #14

    (15f) Parents Took My Antidepressants Because I Slept Through My Alarms... I Don't Even Know What To Do Anymore

    (15f) Parents Took My Antidepressants Because I Slept Through My Alarms... I Don't Even Know What To Do Anymore

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    Feathered Dinosaur
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To stop taking antidepressants just like that has serious side effects, like making the persons try to kill themselves! Source: I'm a medical doctor, worked 5 years as a psychiatrist

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    #15

    My Mom's Response When I Came Out To Her. Haven’t Talked To Them For Two Weeks Now

    My Mom's Response When I Came Out To Her. Haven’t Talked To Them For Two Weeks Now

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    Feathered Dinosaur
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I have to stop reading this soon, I'm growing more enraged by the second. 👿

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    #16

    I Took My Clothes Off While I Was In The Shower And After I Came Out, I Saw That My Father Had Went Into My Room And Taken A Picture Of My Panties And Sent It To My Mother Without My Consent. I'm 20. I Can Clean Up After Myself. I Did It Immediately As I Stepped Out Of The Shower. Wtf

    I Took My Clothes Off While I Was In The Shower And After I Came Out, I Saw That My Father Had Went Into My Room And Taken A Picture Of My Panties And Sent It To My Mother Without My Consent. I'm 20. I Can Clean Up After Myself. I Did It Immediately As I Stepped Out Of The Shower. Wtf

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    #17

    My Mum Is Abusing Our Brand New Security System

    My Mum Is Abusing Our Brand New Security System

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    Feathered Dinosaur
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope these 'parents' all rot in the worst nursing home when they're old, alone and forgotten

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    Furthermore, even if children get into an argument with a parent, it's not like they immediately mess up their relationship. Most kids — more than 60% — said they usually take a little time and eventually things go back to normal. Some kids said that they make up quickly (28% of younger kids and 18% of older kids.)

    It’s great if you can forgive (and be forgiven) quickly and settle things within the family and without the need to search for support on the internet.

    #18

    And Boomers Wonder Why Their Kids Don't Like Them

    And Boomers Wonder Why Their Kids Don't Like Them

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what they'll do when they turn 18 and never talk to you again.

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    #19

    Child Endangerment Is So Quirky

    Child Endangerment Is So Quirky

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. Endangering your own baby by not fastening the seat right and driving like a crazy aṣshole, then posting it. *slow clapping*

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    #20

    Parents Starve 6 Year Old To Death By Keeping Him Inside A Closet For A Month

    Parents Starve 6 Year Old To Death By Keeping Him Inside A Closet For A Month

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    JoMeBee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not understand how people can be this evil.

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    #21

    This. Just... This

    This. Just... This

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    #22

    My Parents To A Tee

    My Parents To A Tee

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably same for when she sees a disabled, or gay person or a person of color.

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    #23

    Mom Just Asked Me For 600$ When I Work A Minimum Wage Job Then Tells Me To Stop Spending ???

    Mom Just Asked Me For 600$ When I Work A Minimum Wage Job Then Tells Me To Stop Spending ???

    CHIEFXx Report

    #24

    She’s Literally Killing Her Son. This Page Is Full Of Insane Parents Thinking They Know More Than The Doctors

    She’s Literally Killing Her Son. This Page Is Full Of Insane Parents Thinking They Know More Than The Doctors

    JSBach1995 Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a medical doctor I'd like to slap this bîtch silly. Then save the little boy's live.

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    #25

    Mother Impersonated Me To Bofa To Remove $1500 From My Account Of My Awarded Scholarship Money As Punishment For Her Ex Husband Not Paying For Her Vacation

    Mother Impersonated Me To Bofa To Remove $1500 From My Account Of My Awarded Scholarship Money As Punishment For Her Ex Husband Not Paying For Her Vacation

    SulfaPowder Report

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    #26

    Jesus Christ

    Jesus Christ

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    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's right lady, make him keep all that hurt and anger bottled up for years and years until it all comes out explosively...

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    #27

    The Sheer Nerve Of Not Wanting To Die An Early, Preventable Death! Disgusting

    The Sheer Nerve Of Not Wanting To Die An Early, Preventable Death! Disgusting

    JadedAyr Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Surprise: they will have a flower girl AND ring bearer, it just won't be you!

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    #28

    It Sure Is A Mystery

    It Sure Is A Mystery

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    Redpen88
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like all the times I've been asked to house sit for the duration of my mom's family vacation? Like WTF? I hadn't been invited ONCE until I'd said no and brought up the fact I have never been invited to the FAMILY vacation. Now, she doesn't ask me to house sit anymore and I've still only been invited that once. JFC.

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    #29

    I Guess Some People Never Learn That Their Kids Are Separate People Who Deserve Autonomy Smh

    I Guess Some People Never Learn That Their Kids Are Separate People Who Deserve Autonomy Smh

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    #30

    I Thought I Found An Airtight Escape From My Abusive Family In The Form Of A Great Job On The Opposite Coast. Guess Not. Ploy #397866 To Keep Me From Leaving: Unannounced Vacation That Conveniently Starts On The Same Day As My Job!

    I Thought I Found An Airtight Escape From My Abusive Family In The Form Of A Great Job On The Opposite Coast. Guess Not. Ploy #397866 To Keep Me From Leaving: Unannounced Vacation That Conveniently Starts On The Same Day As My Job!

    flossii Report

    #31

    You Aren't Stressing Hard Enough To Put Your Kid In An Actual School Though

    You Aren't Stressing Hard Enough To Put Your Kid In An Actual School Though

    mynameisethan182 Report

    troufaki13
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not the student, it's the teacher :(

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    #32

    This Mom "Playing Chicken" With Her Kids And An Suv

    This Mom "Playing Chicken" With Her Kids And An Suv

    raven_1313 Report

    Charlie the Cat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reading all these stories, I'm just shaking my head in disbelief. I'm so thankful I have a loving normal family.

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    #33

    'ethnic Stench'

    'ethnic Stench'

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    Clown fish
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi, how about you f#ck off! kind regards

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    #34

    Stop Talking About Your Children’s Genitalia, You Weird Bastard

    Stop Talking About Your Children’s Genitalia, You Weird Bastard

    VampireQueenDespair Report

    SZ
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not how it works you dumb cow

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    #35

    Imagine Encouraging Or Even Allowing Your Children To Dress Up Like This On Halloween

    Imagine Encouraging Or Even Allowing Your Children To Dress Up Like This On Halloween

    reddit.com Report

    DrBronxx
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is no combination of words strong enough to voice my disgust at this picture, and whomever was involved and/or thought it was a good idea.

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    #36

    My Mother, After She Kicked Me Out When She Found Letters My Girlfriend Wrote For Me (We're Both Girls)

    My Mother, After She Kicked Me Out When She Found Letters My Girlfriend Wrote For Me (We're Both Girls)

    phisea Report

    Lea Panthera
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yes, the cups. The cups for you. The cups called especially to arrest you. Your cups.

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    #37

    Sending Her Daughter Away To A Church For A Year Because She Wants A College Education

    Sending Her Daughter Away To A Church For A Year Because She Wants A College Education

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    KJ
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sending your daughter to a cult instead of letting a bright kid get the education they want, yikes!

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    #38

    Twitter User Finds Their Dad Has Been Using A Tracker To Track Them After They Had Moved Out Of Their (Abusive) Household

    Twitter User Finds Their Dad Has Been Using A Tracker To Track Them After They Had Moved Out Of Their (Abusive) Household

    pluey200 Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm slow losing the least shreds of hope I held for humanity...

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    #39

    Is She Overburdening Her?

    Is She Overburdening Her?

    HRHChonkyChonkerson Report

    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wtf does a nursery student need tution for? All she has to do is learn colours, alphabets etc, not algebraic expressions or Shakespheare!

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    #40

    I Remembered This And Thought It Would Fit Here

    I Remembered This And Thought It Would Fit Here

    honeyvcombs99 Report

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    #41

    Let's Hope He Didn't Get His PC With His Own Savings

    Let's Hope He Didn't Get His PC With His Own Savings

    reddit.com Report

    Elizabeth Tayler
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor kid, can't even escape his horrid reality for a while. I hope he has family support.

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    #42

    Imagine Being Grounded For Being Considerate

    Imagine Being Grounded For Being Considerate

    EmiDoodlers Report

    pusheen buttercup
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, child protective services. It's their choice whether they want to wear a mask

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    #43

    (In University) Parents Track My Location And Knows I Didn’t Go To Class (Because I Had Already Turned In The Project We Were Working On And Didn’t Need To Work In Studio)

    (In University) Parents Track My Location And Knows I Didn’t Go To Class (Because I Had Already Turned In The Project We Were Working On And Didn’t Need To Work In Studio)

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    #44

    What??

    What??

    PokeHobnobGod21 Report

    #45

    I’m Going To An Iron Maiden Concert. I’m Also Almost 30

    I’m Going To An Iron Maiden Concert. I’m Also Almost 30

    cothromaiochta66 Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This new music is corrupting our children! Wait, these 80s kids are just boring and quite ordinary adults now? Who would have thought

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    #46

    I’m Sorry But That’s Pathetic

    I’m Sorry But That’s Pathetic

    Applescause27 Report

    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The snarky a*****e side of me wants to say "Oh, so you'd prefer your son bring home a white BOY?" ...But of course a mom like this wouldn't support their son if he wasn't straight.

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    #47

    I'm On A School Trip... On My Way To The School

    I'm On A School Trip... On My Way To The School

    Seanmurraysbeard Report

    #48

    "Mommy Moment"

    "Mommy Moment"

    Justthisdudeyaknow Report

    KJ
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not a mommy moment, that's an unstable adult moment.

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    #49

    I’m The Only Kid In The Family Who Didn’t Become A Doctor. My Mom Forced My Dad To Post For My Graduation Since He Always Brags About My Doctor And Dentist Siblings. This Is What I Got Lol

    I’m The Only Kid In The Family Who Didn’t Become A Doctor. My Mom Forced My Dad To Post For My Graduation Since He Always Brags About My Doctor And Dentist Siblings. This Is What I Got Lol

    palilulu Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am proud of her graduating, if that helps 👏

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    #50

    Gotta Love My Homophobic Dad. I Wasn't Even Intentionally Making An Lgbtq+ Design, Lol. Just Wanted A Rainbow

    Gotta Love My Homophobic Dad. I Wasn't Even Intentionally Making An Lgbtq+ Design, Lol. Just Wanted A Rainbow

    neotheater1927 Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beware the Rainbow Mafia! They come at you with glitter and fabulousness

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    #51

    Imagine Saying This About Your Infant Daughter

    Imagine Saying This About Your Infant Daughter

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    #52

    My Dog Ran Out While I Was At A Friends House. This Is What Happened

    My Dog Ran Out While I Was At A Friends House. This Is What Happened

    dovakin123489 Report

    Rebelliousslug
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really hope op found their dog, and a new family

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    #53

    I Wonder Why The Kid Likes Travelling More Than His Dad Than Spending Time With His Mother

    I Wonder Why The Kid Likes Travelling More Than His Dad Than Spending Time With His Mother

    Bitbatgaming Report

    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what you do with a 5 year old. Not a 16 year old.

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    #54

    Vaccines = Injected Cancer. The Sheer Stupidity

    Vaccines = Injected Cancer. The Sheer Stupidity

    reddit.com Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ironic thing is that diseases themselves can/will cause cancer. Thus getting vaccinated prevents cancer. (Chronic Hepatitis B causes liver cancer, HP-Virus causes cervical cancer etc.)

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    #55

    Traditional Asian Parents And Mental Health Don’t Usually Align

    Traditional Asian Parents And Mental Health Don’t Usually Align

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    Monday
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gee I wonder why OP is in therapy....

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    #56

    Ladies And Gentlemen, My Mother After I Disabled Tracking Location App On My Phone, I Am 21 Years Old

    Ladies And Gentlemen, My Mother After I Disabled Tracking Location App On My Phone, I Am 21 Years Old

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    #57

    I’m 27 And My Mom Thinks It’s Ok To Still Spank/Smack Me And Gets Mad When I Defend Myself

    I’m 27 And My Mom Thinks It’s Ok To Still Spank/Smack Me And Gets Mad When I Defend Myself

    BringMeNirvanaa Report

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    #58

    Not My Dad, Thank God

    Not My Dad, Thank God

    lukiepookielp Report

    InvincibleRodent
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is so funny. They heard "kids grow up to be adults.", and went "what kind of liberal nonsense is this???"

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    #59

    My Mom Invites Me To Church With Her For The 457th Time While Knowing I Have Covid

    My Mom Invites Me To Church With Her For The 457th Time While Knowing I Have Covid

    thepopesfunnyhat Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I believed in hell, because that's where this egotistical mother would end up

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    #60

    I Fell Asleep. He Called Me 31 Times Prior To This

    I Fell Asleep. He Called Me 31 Times Prior To This

    goldnray17_Bossman Report

    #61

    Trying Her Hardest To Kill Her Kids

    Trying Her Hardest To Kill Her Kids

    JadedAyr Report

    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who lives in a “third world” country, it’s compulsory for everyone to be up to date on their vaccines. I feel that she would most likely avoid our country because of vaccines

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    #62

    Seems Logical

    Seems Logical

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    #63

    I Literally Went Out To Pay Dnd And Drink Beer, At 16 The Legal Age In My Country To Drink

    I Literally Went Out To Pay Dnd And Drink Beer, At 16 The Legal Age In My Country To Drink

    Faustian_hytrohorror Report

    #64

    Hiding Her Zombie Bites

    Hiding Her Zombie Bites

    Amateurlapse Report

    Epileptic Empire
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That Conway family must have some interesting bonding times.

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    #65

    Boy Oh Boy I’m So Glad My Dad Is Finally Paying Attention To Me! :(

    Boy Oh Boy I’m So Glad My Dad Is Finally Paying Attention To Me! :(

    ChiwaiiKitty Report

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    #66

    Thought This Belonged Here

    Thought This Belonged Here

    HijackedSyd Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why am I still reading this? It must be like a terrible accident you can't help but watch

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    #67

    Does This Belong Here?

    Does This Belong Here?

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    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if their phone is locked then how do they message without unlocking it?

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    #68

    "Pronouncing It Wrong"???

    "Pronouncing It Wrong"???

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    #69

    Mom Told Me She Was Going To The Store And Said She’d Be Back By 9pm. She Never Went To The Store And Was At The Bar For 6 Hours

    Mom Told Me She Was Going To The Store And Said She’d Be Back By 9pm. She Never Went To The Store And Was At The Bar For 6 Hours

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    #70

    Mom Thought It Was Ok To Open My Packages And Then Get Mad About What I (M17) Buy With My Own Money

    Mom Thought It Was Ok To Open My Packages And Then Get Mad About What I (M17) Buy With My Own Money

    reddit.com Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many little despots here on this thread, trying to rule their microcosm

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    #71

    I Was Taking A Test

    I Was Taking A Test

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    #72

    Not My Parent But I Just Saw This On The Book Of Faces I Hope It’s Okay Here

    Not My Parent But I Just Saw This On The Book Of Faces I Hope It’s Okay Here

    wahl92999 Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how you get your kids to stop talking to you once they're independent

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    #73

    When Your Mom (62) Gets Mad Because You Won't Go Buy Her Cokes At 9pm And You Tell Her To Drink Water

    When Your Mom (62) Gets Mad Because You Won't Go Buy Her Cokes At 9pm And You Tell Her To Drink Water

    YerLclAlkoholik Report

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    #74

    I Am 22 Years Old, Living On My Own With My Husband, And My Dad Still Trys To Control What I Do

    I Am 22 Years Old, Living On My Own With My Husband, And My Dad Still Trys To Control What I Do

    MustangLover22 Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's sad that she still complies with her dad's demands

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