Sometimes parents want to be 'relatable' and 'cool', so they use meme references and words like 'lit' but these things don't cut it. All these desperate attempts do is just embarrass their kids. However, if they try something really ridiculous, it brings them even more shame. They end up on the subreddit /r/InsaneParents.
The online community describes itself as "a weird place where you can post those crazy parents who post in those woo-woo anti-vax groups on Facebook and do things harmful (directly and indirectly) to their children. We want to be a place where people can come and both get support and laugh. So this sub is a mixture of both the heartbreaking and the hilarious. Come and join us. Especially if you have your own stories to tell or your own social media content to post." Below you will find some of their most popular posts.
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My Mother Dearest, Whom My Sister And I Just Let Back Into Our Lives, Talking To My Sister About Her Daughter (My Niece). Behold The Kind Of Person She Is
Your sister has the right answer. Your mom is a piece of work. You never call children names.
Bored Panda has already published two posts about the subreddit (here and here) but it looks like there's no shortage of insane moms and dads; people keep posting more and more parenting horror stories. Even though the subreddit was created relatively recently, in 2017, it already unites over 1.2 million members, with thousands online at any given moment.
It's normal for parents and their kids to have different views and opinions. In fact, they can be used for growth, too. Vicki Broadbent, founder of Honest Mum and author of Mumboss, is one of those parents who are open to learning from their children as much as they want to teach them. "They've taught me a lot from feeling more confident when I've been trolled online, to how to create a TikTok video!" she told Bored Panda. "My kids aged 10 and 8 respectively are both creative, empathetic, resilient, and strong-willed little humans. We base our relationships on open conversations and trust. I think the art of listening has been lost somewhat, and rather than being didactic as a parent, we need to practice listening more (and really hearing) to others' points of view, before sharing our own views.
Guilty Has Punished
Broadbent acknowledges that parents have the responsibility to inform, protect, and guide their kids, however, she thinks that children who feel endlessly chastised and forced to conform will do the complete opposite. "You have more chance of persuading your children to do the right thing if you are calm in the way you present your opinions."
"Encouraging children to talk to you honestly without judgement means they will always come to you when they're in trouble. It's also healthy they learn that no one will ever always agree with one another. Another lost art is that of debating!"
When Rebekah Tayebi, a clinical therapist and family coach, looks at toxic family systems, one thing that becomes really evident to her is seeing that the children are more attuned to the needs of the parents. That means, the typical parent-child relationship is inverted and there's confusion about what appropriate boundaries should be in place.
"The hard part for children in these environments is that which is like so many of us, is that we might start to mirror the dysfunction that we're seeing," Tayebi said. That's the reason why it's so important to start to catch negative patterns in the moment and try to eradicate them.
I Feel Like This Applies A Lot For The Parents On Here
"Parenting is hard, there's no manual, we're all simply trying to navigate our children through choppy waters and this ever challenging life to be kind and strong," Broadbent concluded. "We also want them to have fun. Childhood is precious. I also think showing my own children my own vulnerabilities has encouraged greater empathy in them and they've understood early on that I'm a real human being not a womb on legs."
What some parents apparently forget is that they need their kids just as much as their little ones need them. When Broadbent had a big operation on her thyroid, for example, she was amazed to find just how much her children can support her during a difficult time.
I don't know, maybe some of the parent-child relationships we see on r/InsaneParents are beyond saving. But I hope they can at least act as a reminder for the rest of us to cherish ours.
I Decided To Finally Go Vaccinated Behind My Anti-Vax Parent's Back!
Insane Parents
Should've Stayed At Home
Yeah and school was because i was born too dumb...SoRrY eVeRyOnE
Essential Oils Don’t Work
Those people should be charged with murder, manslaughter or child endangerment (whatever it comes under).
An Insane Mom
Insane Parents
Father Tries To Say He Put Me Through College. My 1k Monthly Loan Payments Say Otherwise
Yup, sounds like something my ex did. My grown daughter called him out infront of everyone he knows. It was awesome. He didn't want to be a part of her life not the other way around.
Insane Parents
Insane Parents Destroy Their Child’s Art Tablet For... Not Getting Up On Time
Is Violence The Answer ? I Don't Think So
What a disgusting piece of garbage, you just don't do that and you don't brag about it either.
Never Thought My Mom Was That Insane But I Guess Jesus Is Anti-Metal Straw. Sorry If It Doesn't Seem Serious, I Can't Take Anything Seriously
Hypocritical, Awful And Abusive
"every child deserves a parent, but not every parent deserves a child"
Raised By Insane Parents Feels
That’s exactly how I feel, I’ve been lucky and I don’t even know anyone who has had covid. But this isn’t even my top 10 worst years of my life.
My Mother Blamed Me For Her Suicidal Tendencies. I'm 15
Because His Kid Didn't Do Homework?
what the f**k? i feel sorry for both kid and doggo, won't be surprised if kid will hold grudge on parents for eons...
Check Mate, Religious Insane Parents
Maybe I can get all those years of rent back from my parents. They're religious nutjobs.
Poor Kid
Abusing Child Support
Lady Tries To Blame Vaccines After Her Son Contracts Hiv
My Dad Charges Me $300 A Month For Rent And Refuses To Let Me Move Out. After Spending The Weekend With My Boyfriend, I Received This
What the actual, she needs to get out of that house and away from that nasty piece of crap.
Using Your Daughter’s Entire College Fund To Pay For Your Crappy Pyramid Scheme Products
This Was By Far The Worst Incident. I Was In 2nd Grade, 7-8 Years Old And Just Went Through Some Of The Worst Trauma Of My Life And My Mom Was More Worried About Going To Vegas Then My Health
Children Aren’t Slaves, Apologize When You’re Supposed To
Found It On Facebook
My Moms Response When I Came Out To Her. Haven’t Talked To Them For Two Weeks Now
I am so mad right now... she worked up all her courage and she get's this :(
I Didn't Want To Give My Jehovah's Witness Dad My Password Because I Was Texting A Girl And He Smashed It With An Axe And Then Beat Me. That Was 5 Years Ago And Today I'm Happily Living Together With That Girl
I Definitely Hope I Can "Indoctrinate" My Children Into Believing In Human Rights
Just A Cold
You just endangered hundreds of people and at least a few will die. You belong in prison.
Imagine Being A Pos Who Not Only Pulls Their Kid Out Of School Due To Not Wanting To Vaccinate Him But Also Broadcast His Misery In An Attempt To Get People To Side With You...
Parents "React" To Their 6 Year Old's Report Card For Views
I Don't Understand How Scientology Came Into Play
Oh, the ignorance is terrifying. I hope some of those 73 comments set them straight.
You Should Be Grateful
This Was Not Posted In A Joking Way
Thats devastating to do to someone. Not only physically but mentally and emotionally.
“A 5 Year Old Is Perfectly Capable Of Fending For Himself”
I think the father should be packing the bags and taking the child. She is not right in the head if she truly thinks what she did was fine. Isn't there laws about this kind of thing.
Update: I’m Immunocompromised And My Mom Refused To Let Me Isolate. Now I Have The Coronavirus
A Question That Came Into One Of My Local Radio Stations
Spare The Rod
Yeah spanking always seemed a tautology of a punishment: *smack* "how many times do I have to tell you [name]?! *smack* We. Do. Not. Hit. People!" *smack*
Glad I Have A Good Relationship With My Parents
Idiot
How can anyone not see that giving a kid this age alcohol, caffeine or sugar is just giving them an early start on addiction?
Isn't this a criminal? Feeding a child alcohol? I don't even want my 5 year old having sodas (I let him try, and glady he doesn't like them, prefers fresh juices)..
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even worse, she literally y e e t i n g the beer into the poor baby's face
Exactly. Offering a sip of alcohol to a child isn't illegal, but forcing them into it definitely is.. especially when they're that young.
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Someone find out where this monster lives and report her!
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i used to taste a bit of beer when I was younger, it was gross so I didn't have it again. it's bitter so I doubt the kid likes it that much
Actually, that's a fair point. I've seen parents give tiny kids sips of beer and they've all screwed their faces up in disgust.
Load More Replies... Eh, this one isn't that bad. I grew up in the 70's. Having a sip of dad's beer was not a big deal then, even as a young child. I never grew up to have addictions. This is harmless. Unless she's letting the kid do this often, I don't see the big deal. The French often give the little ones wine mixed with water at meals.
Same. We were occasionally allowed a sip of beer or whatever my our parents were drinking. No harm done and as an adult I have a healthy relationship to alcohol. My friend though had parents who demonized alcohol, never let her have it, didn't have it in their home at all and she's now an alcoholic.
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Yeah and back in the old days they’d give cocaine or whatever to babies to calm them down. Doesn’t mean it’s okay!
If it was just a lick of foam once, that would be forgivable, but I suspect that kid is regularly drunk.
When I was younger my mom would SOMETIMES let me have sips. I was not that young though.
i remember having a sip of my dads beer when i was like 7 i think? i didnt like it ofc but yeah not that young
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I hope she doesn't aspirate that foam and does puke in her "mother's" face.
It was Southern Comfort on the gums back in the 70’s, according to my mom.
New boyfriend, A 3 month old baby , I went for a shower as baby was asleep. came out to him giving baby a bottle full of beer. WTF. Him;- It'll put hairs on his chest. Me;- GET THE F@#K OUT OF MY HOUSE.
My in-laws gave beer to my 1 1/2 year old nephew and didn't see anything wrong with that. One time I came home and there were beer cans everywhere and my 2 year old son was holding one trying to drink from it. I had a fit. My husband and his brother laughed because they thought I was the crazy one.
No I would’ve freaked out too. First of all — gross. But also, how sharp is the mouth of a beer can?
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When I was about nine and older, my parents would let me have a thimbleful every once in a while, like once every few months or so, because I hated the taste and they wanted me to think that it was disgusting so I wouldn't drink it. If there was something I even slightly liked, I was never allowed to have it again.
When I was little (3 I think) I would always ask my mom/dad if I could try some of they're beer/wine. They NEVER did anything like this, this is putting your child at risk of DYING/ having an addiction when they grow up!!
Well maybe don’t post your business on the internet if you don’t want criticism! Mind your business only applies when you mind your own first!
Some liquor on the gum for toothing ... well, it wasn't THAT known back then, but Lidocain would have worked better. Anyway, there is a huge difference in dosage and reason here, and while whiskeyed gums still aren't the best of ideas one may have here, it at least isn't intoxicating a child for literally nothing...
Whiskey on gums? That's worse than beer, for f**k's sake. What the hell is wrong with these people?* *Rhetorical question - I am firmly of the opinion that a full 85% of humanity are only semi-functional imbeciles.
When I was 18 months old we flew to England. I ran up the aisle and nabbed someones beer and drank some. I think beer is gross, have never had more than a sip in my life...have washed my hair with it though.
That reminds me of the 70s. There was a shampoo with beer in it. Body on Tap or something like that.
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I don't need to know you at all to tell you young children drinking is a bad idea!
We don't know how often this happened. A few sips of beer is not going to do any harm. That's quite different to regularly feeding a child alcohol. Alcohol is a depressant, not a stimulant, so it's not like giving them coffee. A mouthful now and again isn't going to cause addiction. It's certainly not something to make a habit of, it should not be a normal part of a child's diet, but as a novelty, it's harmless.
My mom didn't let me have gum until 3rd grade when I got some from class. And this parent is feeding the child BEER?
My aunt worked in a dental office. So my mom rarely let me have gum.
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maybe if you wanna for some f-ing reason just get a spoon and get the foam if you really really have to for some f reason or dont these are your option sane or crazy
When I was like 7, my dad let me have a sip of beer. He said "it tastes good try it." I tried it and hated it, said I would never drink it again. He said, "good. Always think that. Alcohol isn't good for you ever." I think about that a lot now. It sounds bad, but he's smart. Because of that, I always hated the smell of alcohol. I got the instinct to avoid it even in adulthood. I didn't drink at parties, or ever have to urge to drink. I was a lot more successful in life because of this. But this- making your kid drink when they're a baby and encouraging it-- it'll create so many problems for that kid.
champagne at like 13, in small quantities? okay, if it's like a holiday. whisky on the gums? sure!! shoving beer down a baby's throat? no. incorrect. wrong. ixnay. this baby really needs cps like, now
Beer companies used to advertise the positive health effects of beer for toddlers.
I started drinking when I was 5. I'm okay. If Anything this will probably help with addiction later on. Because they won't be super excited to start and won't go crazy and get wasted or anything. Baby probably didn't ether that much
You drunk it as a child now your kid is drinking it $100 her grandkids will be 2yr alcholics
I hate alcoholic abusive mothers and kids getting hurt because of them. I loath those mothers who think drinking alcohol and hitting your child, or forcing them to drink alcohol is okay.
Yep my mom and dad used to give me alcohol. Myself and my 3 brothers are all alcoholics. It obviously didn't hurt us...SMH
Did you realize how filthy your finger nails are? And then you shove your beer in to your daughters face? Any alcohol given to a child can have bad consequences. A reaction, or allergy, toxicity, she could become intoxicated and fall and hurt herself badly. That, is not being a good mum!
What a moron! There should be a license requirement for having children!
Children who drink alcohol (and I'm including teenagers here) can literally have a smaller hippocampus than their peers. This means they can't remember or learn things as well, which will affect them for the rest of their lives
If it's ongoing yeah, but this sort of sippy thing was really common in the 70's. Once or twice in a kids life isn't going to do lasting harm.
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she loves having a taste of mommy's beer... if that mom does it that way every time then the kid is not actually getting beer she is getting foam up her nose and it tickles so that what she loves
then again she said mouth fulls of beer... that is too much
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Read all the comments here about people who were given beer (a sip or two a couple times) by their parents at a young age. It used to be very common. You probably have relatives who did. Should they have had their kids taken from them?
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Because it contains a form of botulism that children under the age of two can't metabolize. It can kill them.
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Hm that's cute but the child Is already in the line for a liver transplant?
"Well, baby drank some beer and is still alive so obviously it wasn't harmful. Also my mom gave me booze as a kid and I turned out alright. Right?" *cough* (Being introduced to alcohol at an early age increases the risk of drinking excessively later. You normalise drinking, this way.)
There are studies that show it goes in both directions - some studies show it demystifies it and then they aren't interested in it particularly. I'm not going to say that I believe one over the other - I suspect that there are a lot of factors at play.
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My Fiance's Mom When We First Started Dating
Imagine Posting This And Being Proud Of The Anger That You Just Took Out On This Kid's Form Of Entertainment
A Friend Of Mine Who’s 27 Years Old
You could have fun with this and hide some weird and random stuff in your bin.
Her Brother Died Of Measles, But She Still Won’t Vaccinate Her Child Against It
Breaking A 7-Year-Old's Heart On Christmas
And Guess What She’d Have Blamed Her Son’s Autism On If She Did Vaccinate?
"i did all the right things. Had a natural birth, DiDn'T vAcCiNaTe, breastfed on d e m a n d for a year, fed a healthy diet..." Your's truly, -Seeking Sympathy 2020
My 5yo Child Is Enrolling In School And They Say I Can’t Come And Breastfeed Him. I’m Being Discriminated Against!
Sick woman. Your child will be fine. You are still breastfeeding to meet your own needs, not his.
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I've said it before and I'll say it again - this is why I hate when people are pushing the "Everyone should respect their parents" idea. Yes - there are many great parents and they deserve recognition, respect and care. But there are also, unfortunately, many parents like these and their children deserve support and understanding when they decide to stop seeing them and cease contact. If you're in that situation - I admire you, it's immensely tough to stand up to your parents and even harder to actually cut them out of your lives. May you find better people to have around who'll make your family. Because blood doesn't make a family. Love does.
I'll type here what I typed below: The Bible says, "Honour your mother and father." But the Bible also says, "Parents, don't invoke your children to wrath." I interpret that as respect is earned.
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I don know what to say. I live in a situation like this, but I'm scared to share because I'm worried somehow I'll get in trouble. all I can say is: Other kids in this situation, they may make you think that you're a failure, that you're useless, that you deserve whats happening to you. it's not. it's really not. never forget it.
Dear Pineapple and flowers, Thank you for reaching out. Just like you said to all those other kids, you do not deserve this. This is not your fault. The abuser is at fault, the abuser is responsible. You have done nothing wrong. You deserve love and respect over and over again, only love.
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I really hope and pray for the best for everybody stuck in such situations at this present. It should be a no brainer that we all deserve basic human decency and respect, yet it upsets me deeply that we still haven't overcome this type of behaviour. If it's anything, this random stranger on the internet cares for you, supports you, is proud of your accomplishments, understands your pains, and most of all, loves you. Sending good vibes and best wishes towards everybody's way. PS: I don't think it was a good decision to read this entire article in one sitting, lol.
I did all I was told to do. I still got beat. Some parents are too damaged as people to be good parents.
This isn't the exact quote (I'm paraphrasing) but it's in the bible for those "Christian" parents. The Bible says, "Honour your mother and father." But the Bible also says, "Parents, don't invoke your children to wrath." I interpret that as respect is earned.
Aaaaaand now I feel like a rockstar parent. I had a few doosies from my own childhood. 'You're ruining my marriage' when severe depression was making it difficult to get out of bed in time to do my morning chores and make it to the bus stop on time. This was said while basically shoving me out of a moving car down the street from my school. And 'I hope you got that out of your system' when coming out that a friend of mine had been more than just a friend. Then there was that time when my step dad called me a whore when I went home for Christmas. Fun times! I remind myself of how these, and many other incidents, felt any time I feel myself loosing my patience with my own kids. Abuse causes lifelong damage and I refuse to perpetuate that cycle.
This is one of the most horrific articles I've seen on Bored Panda. It's not about parents who "went too far" or "got shamed." Many of these examples are abuse perpetrated by parents onto their children.
We drank the foam off our parents beer as kids and I didnt even like drinking at my friends as a teen. Didnt drink more often till like 36.
Big difference between disciplining children (i.e. teaching them manners and good behaviour) and abusing children. Physical discipline is unnecessary - just a bit of common sense and communication with your kids. Most people these days seem too afraid to even raise their voice to the kid, and then wonder why the children turn out so awful and uncontrollable (which doesn't help the kid at all in their future lives).
The two worst kinds of parents are authoritarian and absent/permissive. You get the screaming, bullying abusive and inconsistent in the authoritarian and the absent, inconsistent, "shrug" neglectful from the permissive. There is a vast field of positive between those two poles.
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This is so sad & painful to read. I lived in a broken home, my Dad used to beat me from the age of 3 upwards, I remember he was drunk the first time around Christmas. Afterwards, he quit drinking but it wasn't the alcohol that fueled his violent outbursts. I was told I was worthless, ugly, lazy, the black sheep of the family, etc. I was punched in the stomach, kicked, dragged by the hair & he tried to smother me with a pillow on one occasion, then tried to buy me something because he felt bad afterwards. I was only 14 & had nowhere to go. Honestly I blotted a lot of it out but now getting therapy as an adult in my late twenties & no longer see my Dad.
Laura, I hope telling your story helps. I'm so sorry that man was your father. I always wanted children, and it kills me to think he had the greatest opportunity a human being is lucky to have and he hurt you. I wish you a lifetime of love and support and kindness.
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The way I see it, all these parents who are doing these terrible things do not deserve their children. Children deserve loving parents who will give their all and do everything in their power to support them above all things.
These are all horrid in their own ways.....but #19 (the dog that was put in a shelter as a punishment to a child not doing well in school) absolutely made me tear up. How can people be this cruel and controlling. Go get psych degrees everyone....they'll always be a use for them with this brand of nutbags around!
Never thought I’d hear of such evil, stupid, and moronic parents! It really makes me want to be in law enforcement, the illegal kind.
My boyfriend’s mom is one of those people who constantly posts/shares hateful and prejudiced content on Facebook especially stuff related to LGBTQ people. One of her grandkids is gay (my boyfriend’s niece) she threatens her with taking away her inheritance when she dies if she doesn’t go to church with her..
To everyone else who's suffering abuse at the hands of a parent/guardian, I want you to know that you don't have to be grateful that it's not worse. I'm aware that many of my stepmom's actions don't even get close to some of the things I see here, but that still doesn't make her a good person: she tried to punish one of her kids for having suicidal thoughts, and is very backhanded about how she supports my transgender (FTM) stepbrother. (I'm also a closeted FTM, and she's one of the very reasons I'm closeted.)
It is so unfortunate that too many damaged people are not self-aware. Instead of seeking help, they go on to have children and to pass that damage along to the next generation. My family was the same. I am 57 now, and in the decades since my childhood I have learned: that I have to be responsible for healing myself, and for finding my own love sources; that my parents were also damaged and abused as children; to have compassion for my parents' suffering without denying the real pain and anger that I still feel; to thank my parents for giving me life itself. Without life, none of my journey would have been possible. I wish ultimate love and calm, a life free from abuse and toxic relationships, and a fruitful uplifting journey to all of us: children who suffer beyond imagination.
We need licenses to have a dog, but any idiot can reproduce. Maybe one day we will change that.
So... some of these are fabricated for shock value and noted on original posts on Reddit.
Allthough there are probably plenty of people like that, I bet more than half of these are fake
Wait what? There's no woman bashing is there? I saw dysfunctional parents in this thread, mothers and father's, and I know of parents who do this kind of s**t i dont see it as fake anecdotes, and I genuinely didn't see any gender agenda? (Omg I love how that rhymes though as a side note: gender agenda)
Load More Replies... I've said it before and I'll say it again - this is why I hate when people are pushing the "Everyone should respect their parents" idea. Yes - there are many great parents and they deserve recognition, respect and care. But there are also, unfortunately, many parents like these and their children deserve support and understanding when they decide to stop seeing them and cease contact. If you're in that situation - I admire you, it's immensely tough to stand up to your parents and even harder to actually cut them out of your lives. May you find better people to have around who'll make your family. Because blood doesn't make a family. Love does.
I'll type here what I typed below: The Bible says, "Honour your mother and father." But the Bible also says, "Parents, don't invoke your children to wrath." I interpret that as respect is earned.
Load More Replies... I don know what to say. I live in a situation like this, but I'm scared to share because I'm worried somehow I'll get in trouble. all I can say is: Other kids in this situation, they may make you think that you're a failure, that you're useless, that you deserve whats happening to you. it's not. it's really not. never forget it.
Dear Pineapple and flowers, Thank you for reaching out. Just like you said to all those other kids, you do not deserve this. This is not your fault. The abuser is at fault, the abuser is responsible. You have done nothing wrong. You deserve love and respect over and over again, only love.
Load More Replies... I really hope and pray for the best for everybody stuck in such situations at this present. It should be a no brainer that we all deserve basic human decency and respect, yet it upsets me deeply that we still haven't overcome this type of behaviour. If it's anything, this random stranger on the internet cares for you, supports you, is proud of your accomplishments, understands your pains, and most of all, loves you. Sending good vibes and best wishes towards everybody's way. PS: I don't think it was a good decision to read this entire article in one sitting, lol.
I did all I was told to do. I still got beat. Some parents are too damaged as people to be good parents.
This isn't the exact quote (I'm paraphrasing) but it's in the bible for those "Christian" parents. The Bible says, "Honour your mother and father." But the Bible also says, "Parents, don't invoke your children to wrath." I interpret that as respect is earned.
Aaaaaand now I feel like a rockstar parent. I had a few doosies from my own childhood. 'You're ruining my marriage' when severe depression was making it difficult to get out of bed in time to do my morning chores and make it to the bus stop on time. This was said while basically shoving me out of a moving car down the street from my school. And 'I hope you got that out of your system' when coming out that a friend of mine had been more than just a friend. Then there was that time when my step dad called me a whore when I went home for Christmas. Fun times! I remind myself of how these, and many other incidents, felt any time I feel myself loosing my patience with my own kids. Abuse causes lifelong damage and I refuse to perpetuate that cycle.
This is one of the most horrific articles I've seen on Bored Panda. It's not about parents who "went too far" or "got shamed." Many of these examples are abuse perpetrated by parents onto their children.
We drank the foam off our parents beer as kids and I didnt even like drinking at my friends as a teen. Didnt drink more often till like 36.
Big difference between disciplining children (i.e. teaching them manners and good behaviour) and abusing children. Physical discipline is unnecessary - just a bit of common sense and communication with your kids. Most people these days seem too afraid to even raise their voice to the kid, and then wonder why the children turn out so awful and uncontrollable (which doesn't help the kid at all in their future lives).
The two worst kinds of parents are authoritarian and absent/permissive. You get the screaming, bullying abusive and inconsistent in the authoritarian and the absent, inconsistent, "shrug" neglectful from the permissive. There is a vast field of positive between those two poles.
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This is so sad & painful to read. I lived in a broken home, my Dad used to beat me from the age of 3 upwards, I remember he was drunk the first time around Christmas. Afterwards, he quit drinking but it wasn't the alcohol that fueled his violent outbursts. I was told I was worthless, ugly, lazy, the black sheep of the family, etc. I was punched in the stomach, kicked, dragged by the hair & he tried to smother me with a pillow on one occasion, then tried to buy me something because he felt bad afterwards. I was only 14 & had nowhere to go. Honestly I blotted a lot of it out but now getting therapy as an adult in my late twenties & no longer see my Dad.
Laura, I hope telling your story helps. I'm so sorry that man was your father. I always wanted children, and it kills me to think he had the greatest opportunity a human being is lucky to have and he hurt you. I wish you a lifetime of love and support and kindness.
Load More Replies... The way I see it, all these parents who are doing these terrible things do not deserve their children. Children deserve loving parents who will give their all and do everything in their power to support them above all things.
These are all horrid in their own ways.....but #19 (the dog that was put in a shelter as a punishment to a child not doing well in school) absolutely made me tear up. How can people be this cruel and controlling. Go get psych degrees everyone....they'll always be a use for them with this brand of nutbags around!
Never thought I’d hear of such evil, stupid, and moronic parents! It really makes me want to be in law enforcement, the illegal kind.
My boyfriend’s mom is one of those people who constantly posts/shares hateful and prejudiced content on Facebook especially stuff related to LGBTQ people. One of her grandkids is gay (my boyfriend’s niece) she threatens her with taking away her inheritance when she dies if she doesn’t go to church with her..
To everyone else who's suffering abuse at the hands of a parent/guardian, I want you to know that you don't have to be grateful that it's not worse. I'm aware that many of my stepmom's actions don't even get close to some of the things I see here, but that still doesn't make her a good person: she tried to punish one of her kids for having suicidal thoughts, and is very backhanded about how she supports my transgender (FTM) stepbrother. (I'm also a closeted FTM, and she's one of the very reasons I'm closeted.)
It is so unfortunate that too many damaged people are not self-aware. Instead of seeking help, they go on to have children and to pass that damage along to the next generation. My family was the same. I am 57 now, and in the decades since my childhood I have learned: that I have to be responsible for healing myself, and for finding my own love sources; that my parents were also damaged and abused as children; to have compassion for my parents' suffering without denying the real pain and anger that I still feel; to thank my parents for giving me life itself. Without life, none of my journey would have been possible. I wish ultimate love and calm, a life free from abuse and toxic relationships, and a fruitful uplifting journey to all of us: children who suffer beyond imagination.
We need licenses to have a dog, but any idiot can reproduce. Maybe one day we will change that.
So... some of these are fabricated for shock value and noted on original posts on Reddit.
Allthough there are probably plenty of people like that, I bet more than half of these are fake
Wait what? There's no woman bashing is there? I saw dysfunctional parents in this thread, mothers and father's, and I know of parents who do this kind of s**t i dont see it as fake anecdotes, and I genuinely didn't see any gender agenda? (Omg I love how that rhymes though as a side note: gender agenda)
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