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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

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

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deanna woods
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your sister has the right answer. Your mom is a piece of work. You never call children names.

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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.

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Guilty Has Punished

Guilty Has Punished

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

93% is a really great score, though! I'm proud of the daughter.

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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."

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"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.

"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."

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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. 

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I Decided To Finally Go Vaccinated Behind My Anti-Vax Parent's Back!

I Decided To Finally Go Vaccinated Behind My Anti-Vax Parent's Back!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, in my home country, some of the vaccines are composary, whether you like it or not.

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#6

Should've Stayed At Home

Should've Stayed At Home

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#7

Essential Oils Don’t Work

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those people should be charged with murder, manslaughter or child endangerment (whatever it comes under).

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#10

Father Tries To Say He Put Me Through College. My 1k Monthly Loan Payments Say Otherwise

Father Tries To Say He Put Me Through College. My 1k Monthly Loan Payments Say Otherwise

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#13

Insane Parents Destroy Their Child’s Art Tablet For... Not Getting Up On Time

Insane Parents Destroy Their Child’s Art Tablet For... Not Getting Up On Time

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#14

Is Violence The Answer ? I Don't Think So

Is Violence The Answer ? I Don't Think So

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a disgusting piece of garbage, you just don't do that and you don't brag about it either.

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#15

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

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

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Hypocritical, Awful And Abusive

Hypocritical, Awful And Abusive

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#17

Raised By Insane Parents Feels

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Chelsea Shimell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#18

My Mother Blamed Me For Her Suicidal Tendencies. I'm 15

My Mother Blamed Me For Her Suicidal Tendencies. I'm 15

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Because His Kid Didn't Do Homework?

Because His Kid Didn't Do Homework?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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...

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#20

Check Mate, Religious Insane Parents

Check Mate, Religious Insane Parents

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Vanta Black
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe I can get all those years of rent back from my parents. They're religious nutjobs.

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#21

Poor Kid

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#22

Abusing Child Support

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That mother is so selfish and really cruel. I'm glad that OP is looking out for their daughter, she deserves better.

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#23

Lady Tries To Blame Vaccines After Her Son Contracts Hiv

Lady Tries To Blame Vaccines After Her Son Contracts Hiv

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Flisey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When are people going to hop off the "Vaccines cause Autism" train? And you either 'have ' autism or 'are' autistic, you can't be 'are autism'

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#24

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

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

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the actual, she needs to get out of that house and away from that nasty piece of crap.

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#25

Using Your Daughter’s Entire College Fund To Pay For Your Crappy Pyramid Scheme Products

Using Your Daughter’s Entire College Fund To Pay For Your Crappy Pyramid Scheme Products

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The ENTIRE college fund???? How dare you. How could you?

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#26

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

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

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#27

Children Aren’t Slaves, Apologize When You’re Supposed To

Children Aren’t Slaves, Apologize When You’re Supposed To

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

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

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am so mad right now... she worked up all her courage and she get's this :(

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#30

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 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

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#31

I Definitely Hope I Can "Indoctrinate" My Children Into Believing In Human Rights

I Definitely Hope I Can "Indoctrinate" My Children Into Believing In Human Rights

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#32

Just A Cold

Just A Cold

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Dorothy Parker
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You just endangered hundreds of people and at least a few will die. You belong in prison.

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#33

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...

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...

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Parents "React" To Their 6 Year Old's Report Card For Views

Parents "React" To Their 6 Year Old's Report Card For Views

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Showing your kids' faces uncensored and making money off them is already bad on its own, but to actively violate their right to privacy on such a scale is horrendous. Family vloggers need to stop exploiting innocent children like this for views and money.

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#35

I Don't Understand How Scientology Came Into Play

I Don't Understand How Scientology Came Into Play

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, the ignorance is terrifying. I hope some of those 73 comments set them straight.

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#36

You Should Be Grateful

You Should Be Grateful

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This Was Not Posted In A Joking Way

This Was Not Posted In A Joking Way

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats devastating to do to someone. Not only physically but mentally and emotionally.

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#38

“A 5 Year Old Is Perfectly Capable Of Fending For Himself”

“A 5 Year Old Is Perfectly Capable Of Fending For Himself”

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#39

Update: I’m Immunocompromised And My Mom Refused To Let Me Isolate. Now I Have The Coronavirus

Update: I’m Immunocompromised And My Mom Refused To Let Me Isolate. Now I Have The Coronavirus

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A Question That Came Into One Of My Local Radio Stations

A Question That Came Into One Of My Local Radio Stations

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine having a life so full of privileges that this is the issue you worry about — to the point of having it broadcasted on the radio. PS: Andy is a super cool name.

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Colin L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Names are like gifts... once they're given, you can accept them, deny them, or use them as you please.

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is HIS name and he can be called by whatever name HE chooses even if it is poopy head. You don't own your child, they are not a pocession.

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Boopie Dew
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son Michael. Not Mike, nor Mikey. But once he got to school his friends called him all 3 of those names. He was fine with it, I didn't care for it but no biggie, he was always Michael at home and with the family. Now he goes by Michael as an adult on his own.

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Michael Sauerwein
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a Michael, I don't have a preference between Michael or Mike, and I am confused when people ask me even in a professional setting what I prefer. I think my family always used Michael and friends used Mike. But I do not like Mikey, probably because of old old jokes from the kid from Life cereal commercials.

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RaroaRaroa
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her poor son. Her poor husband. She needs to find something in life that really matters, to put her energy into.

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your son being called Andy instead of Andrew should be the least of your problems.

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PeachPossum
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What? Haven't you seen Toy Story? No way "ANDREW" would have even fit on the bottom of Woody's boot.

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Bernd Herbert
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If your kid’s nickname Andy is your problem then you’re the problem

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Wolfstar
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ma'am, is your name Andrew? No, it isn't, so you don't get to choose what name he wants to be called. Thank you.

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Vanta Black
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When Lillith and Frasier insisted their son was only "Frederick", and wasn't to be addressed as "Freddie" or "Fred" (although they did lighten up later on).

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Viviane
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Andy? The horror! Andrew might end up like Andy Roddick! Or Andy Griffith! Or Andy Warhol or Andy Garcia! Oh, the tears their poor mothers must have shed!

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Flisey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I named all my children with names that can be shortened, none of them will use the shortened version lol

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BusLady
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm surprised the teacher agreed to see them a second time. The child is the one to choose what he wants to be called. It's not like he chose something like Hitler.

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FABULOUS1
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My real first name is Kutia, I tell everyone my name is Tia. My mother of course calls be by my real name, and has never been butt hurt that I shortened it or no one else calls me Kutia but her.

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PjandBolt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wonder if he stared having everyone call him Andy on purpose... because he very well could've gone by Drew!

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Tabitha L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brother had a nickname growing up. But he chose to switch to Andrew as an adult. Hard to make the switch after 25 years, but I do my best...... that being said......why name your kid something that has a nickname you despise?

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Lisa Bateman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you don't like a name shortened, don't name a child Andrew.. Try "Bob"

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Stannous Flouride
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Andrew Johnson was a vile human being who disrupted Reconstruction and seeded the KKK. Andrew Jackson was a racist asshole who drove the Cherokee Nation off of the land they had lived on for generations and tilled into highly productive farmland. Andy Griffith made millions of people smile and mentored Ron Howard into one of America's best movie makers. Andy Kauffman redefined stand-up comedy and influenced dozens of comics who followed.

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Csaba Hegedűs
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your husband thinks you're overreacting? No, who would think you are?

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Midget
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm fairly certain that this kid wants to be called Andy. Deal with it, Karen!

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WildBerry
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're a racist POS for using the word "Karen" that way. Here's the regular definition: Karen [kəˈren] NOUN a member of an indigenous people of eastern Burma (Myanmar) and western Thailand. The urban definition refers to a White woman. Are you proud of yourself, Midget?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is really over reacting. My brother has a nickname and NOBODY calls him his real name but so what, he knows what his name is.

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Faith Hurst-Bilinski
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually had this parent! OK, not this parent. Same exact situation. I did not punish kids for using a shortened form of her child's name. She did call the principal. The principal did laugh when she told me. Didn't back me up, but she did laugh later.

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wyatt hollingsworth
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Andy Benard (The Office), and Andy Dwyer (Parks and Rec.) are both really cool "Andy" names I that I would like to have, whats the harm?

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SupernaturalPanda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This?..this in a world gone bat s**t crazy is the one thing you choose to be angry about?? B***h get a clue

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Mark Reilly Diesta
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The husband is right about her overreacting and wats wrong with the name andy?

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Landon Ream
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So what nicknames aren’t a big deal there nothing to get mad about

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YHZ
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, I have a number of friends who prefer their full name and have to battle with people who assume it should be truncated. I was also one of those people: no matter how often I introduced myself as "Judith" (which is much more "me"), and no matter how often I corrected them, I would be addressed as "Judy" (which I abhor). My name, my choice.

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thatdisasterpanda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh no, Janet, what're you gonna f- ing do about it aside from your tantrum

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

I came out as nonbinary at school when i was 13 and one of my friends called me by the name i had chosen (And still use) Bee. And one of my friends accidentally called me that in front of my mom. I got grounded except for school/tutoring and all my technology and books were taken away. I wasnt allowed to play with my sisters or cousins and i wasn't allowed to use the name Bee. I still did lol

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Patrick O'Harris
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor boy, being called Andy must be hard. Maybe "mommys boy" helps him more in school because thats probably what theyre going to call him after that comes out

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Anna roberts
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son is James, called Jimmy until 6th grade when a teacher said, "Oh I see we havea King James." Kid thought it was so cool, Jimmy is now James LOL

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May Be
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You do not get to control other people or other people's children.

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Meami
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummmm. My mom did the same thing when I was a kid and the other kids shortened my name. It was soooooooo embarrassing and I like the shorter version better.

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Tina Harbour
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Karen is mad...how DARE anyone take away her RIGHT to decide what every human being on the planet calls her son??

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COcO BAMa
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i always asks my mom for a nick name she said she loves my name and never will use the nickname but this too extra

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WildBerry
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Karen [kəˈren] NOUN a member of an indigenous people of eastern Burma (Myanmar) and western Thailand. the language of the Karen, probably Sino-Tibetan. ADJECTIVE relating to the Karen or their language.

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HAHAHAHAHA! My stepson's name is Andrew. He was always called "Drew" when he was a kid (long before I met him). Somewhere around 7th grade he decided he preferred to be called "Andy" which is how I met him. My name is Michelle & the only name I refuse to answer to is Shelly. My favorite boss/mentor called me Mitch. One sis calls me Mick, brother calls me Shell & Mom - well, I'm just lucky she doesn't call me MaGoo (the dogs name).

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Bunzilla
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

iF wE dOn'T gEt ThIs UnDeR cOnTrOl NoW hE wIlL bE aNdY fOr ThE rEsT oF hIs LiFe!!

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Lyone Fein
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um, Mommy, NO. You don't get to decide what people call him. HE gets to decide that.

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Cathy Carey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the 7 year old child gets no say in what he gets to be called. I hope he changed his name to Andy when he gets old enough. Then he can tell his mom "My name is Andy Mom, my birth certificate says so. You will call me by my legal name please" There is probably a kinder way to handle this and I hope he does that instead.

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spharoe
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine being so completely delusional that you actually believe you can control a thing like that.

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Cheryl Fontaine
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The stupidity rampant in parents nowadays seems beyond comprehension... over-reacting isn't even close to defining what you are...get help and leave your kid alone... he can be called whatever he wants moron!

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Jo Firth
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother again. Would correct friends when they phone the house and asked for me using a shortened version of my name. This woman is just asking for Andy to never visit her the moment he can leave home.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Karen [kəˈren] NOUN a member of an indigenous people of eastern Burma (Myanmar) and western Thailand. the language of the Karen, probably Sino-Tibetan. ADJECTIVE relating to the Karen or their language.

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deanna woods
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My name is Deanna, but I usually go by Dee. My whole family calls me Dee and some of my co-workers call me that as well. I answer to either one, but I prefer Dee.

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Spare The Rod

Spare The Rod

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Lauren Caswell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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*

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Glad I Have A Good Relationship With My Parents

Glad I Have A Good Relationship With My Parents

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Story of my life brought up in an African home. You don't defend yourself, you don't block hits, you don't talk back, you can never be right and your parents can never be wrong

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Idiot

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How can anyone not see that giving a kid this age alcohol, caffeine or sugar is just giving them an early start on addiction?

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#44

My Fiance's Mom When We First Started Dating

My Fiance's Mom When We First Started Dating

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a fellow Asian............ That's really a new one, lol what?

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Imagine Posting This And Being Proud Of The Anger That You Just Took Out On This Kid's Form Of Entertainment

Imagine Posting This And Being Proud Of The Anger That You Just Took Out On This Kid's Form Of Entertainment

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A Friend Of Mine Who’s 27 Years Old

A Friend Of Mine Who’s 27 Years Old

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#47

Her Brother Died Of Measles, But She Still Won’t Vaccinate Her Child Against It

Her Brother Died Of Measles, But She Still Won’t Vaccinate Her Child Against It

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Breaking A 7-Year-Old's Heart On Christmas

Breaking A 7-Year-Old's Heart On Christmas

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worry about the people who reacted to this with the laughing emoji.

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#49

And Guess What She’d Have Blamed Her Son’s Autism On If She Did Vaccinate?

And Guess What She’d Have Blamed Her Son’s Autism On If She Did Vaccinate?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"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

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My 5yo Child Is Enrolling In School And They Say I Can’t Come And Breastfeed Him. I’m Being Discriminated Against!

My 5yo Child Is Enrolling In School And They Say I Can’t Come And Breastfeed Him. I’m Being Discriminated Against!

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RaroaRaroa
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sick woman. Your child will be fine. You are still breastfeeding to meet your own needs, not his.

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