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40 Insane Screenshots Of Parents Taking It Upon Themselves To Make Their Kids’ Lives Hell
One of parents’ main responsibilities is making sure their child is safe and sound. That’s why they’re often understandably concerned, ask quite a lot of questions, or tend to control their offspring to some extent. However, some moms and dads out there take it one step too far and become representatives of so-called helicopter parenting.
Constantly hovering over their children, they—as most parents do—likely have their best interest at heart. However, their overprotective ways can make even the most patient of people lose their cool. We dove into the depths of the internet to find pictures that best describe what life with helicopter parents is like and came up with quite a few examples; you will find them on the list below.
In order to better understand the effects of helicopter parenting, Bored Panda reached out to two parenting experts who were kind enough to share their insight on the topic. Scroll down for our interviews with two professors at the University of Mary Washington, Holly Schiffrin and Miriam Liss.
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#1
Insane Parents Inadvertently Teaching Skills (Sorry If This Is A Repost/Doesn't Belong Here)
Hotdogking 3 years ago (edited)
I can do all of these thanks to my upbringing. I even know how to distinguish between people's footsteps. Excuse me one sec I need to go and evaluate my childhood, or have an existential crisis, whichever comes first.
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#2
An Insane Mom
#3
Had To Repost Because Of Identifying Information. Anyways It’s Still A Repost
#4
Should've Stayed At Home
#5
Found This On Ig. Poor Kid
PeeledPotato 3 years ago
i was rather tired after school once my mum gave me a whole speech about how i should tell her before i start using drugs and not let her find out. And like, GIRL i went to bed at 3 last night im just a bit tired
#6
Insane Parents Destroy Their Child’s Art Tablet For... Not Getting Up On Time
Spencer's slave 3 years ago
I remember the first time I read this and all I wanted to do was go get this child and bring them home with me - after I decked the so called tanty throwing so called parents.
#7
A Friend Of Mine Who’s 27 Years Old
#8
Dumped For Having Red Hair
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
Prejudice against gingers is so idiotic. Mind you, that makes it no different from every other kind of prejudice, does it?
#9
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
Kare Deter 3 years ago
I LOVE that this guy has a spine and basically told his mother to F*** off as she deserved to be, and went the extra step by setting boundaries to protect his unborn child from her Bullsh*t.
#10
On A Post About Another Parent Selling Her Kid's TV Because She "Can't Act Right"
#11
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
StumblingThroughLife 3 years ago
"The Left", haha. The way Jesus was described, he was most likely the first Socialist ever.
#12
Found On Tiktok (This Was Not Posted In A Joking Way)
#13
I [m21] Turned Off My Location Services For My Own Privacy
![I [m21] Turned Off My Location Services For My Own Privacy](https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/6463236c81360_brerxm7nmdb91__700.jpg "I [m21] Turned Off My Location Services For My Own Privacy")
My Dad, citing safety reasons, turned off my wireless data until I share my location. “Hey I see that you’re not wearing a helmet when you ride your bike, so until you wear it, I’m going to take away your brakes.”
#14
You Should Be Grateful
Tyranamar Seuss 3 years ago
I mean, that is the goal. If we cut it by half every generation eventually we'll get there.
#15
Context: This Was On A Video Of Her Saying Roblox Is "Extremely Damaging"
#16
Purity Culture Needs To Die Already
This was my dad’s response to my mother trying to ask for my “purity” ring back since I live with my fiancé outside of marriage. This shit doesn’t sit right with me. (f22)
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago
ugh would not want that to walk me down the aisle. is he sad he cannot trade his daughter for more dowry now? aww
#17
My Father Tracking Me While I’m On A Date
#18
Because His Kid Didn't Do Homework?
#20
My Mum Is Abusing Our Brand New Security System
#21
Not Mine. Found It On Facebook
#22
I'm 25, I Have Schizophrenia, And Have Zero Support From My Mom
Nay Wilson 3 years ago
I hate religious zealots. I’m all for prayer and believing in Jesus but if your body doesn’t work right then you need medical help. Prayer will not cure schizophrenia
#23
(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)
#24
This Guy Is 20 And In University
Shark Lady 3 years ago
Time to get a cheap second phone. Parents like this just make their children more sneaky as they learn how to avoid the madness.
#25
And Boomers Wonder Why Their Kids Don't Like Them
#26
I Wonder Why The Kid Likes Travelling More Than His Dad Than Spending Time With His Mother
#27
Thought This Belonged Here
#28
Mom Found Out I’m Only Taking 3 Ap Classes Instead Of 4
#29
Not My Dad, Thank God
Lakota Wolf 3 years ago
I was adopted LITERALLY to fulfill my mom's dreams. She didn't want her biological child to be an only child. Solution? Adopt! She also couldn't have blonde, blue-eyed children (she is Mexican), so let's adopt a blonde, blue-eyed child! I was told from a very young age that I was adopted SOLELY for these reasons and that I should be "grateful". My mom also forced me into acting because she wanted me to become a famous actress and make money so that my parents "never had to work again". I was also forced to start college at age 14 because my mom wanted a "genius" child. I am 41 and I am just now barely starting to be able to repair the damage that she did to me.
#30
My Moms Response When I Came Out To Her. Haven’t Talked To Them For Two Weeks Now
#31
Very Normal Thing To Do With Your Dad
#32
The Subtlety Of My Mom’s Anger When Needing To Reschedule Lunch Plans
#33
Guilt Tripping Me For Not Being Able To Spend $130 On A Mother’s Day Gift
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago
Ok this has floored me. Who in the hell would ask their child for anything like this let alone pressure them?! 😡
#34
Kid Doesn’t Want To Poop On The Potty? Threaten Him With Violence That’ll Work
#35
The Mother Steals And Sells Her Daughter's Pet Snake While Her Daughter Was Out Of Town
#36
Apparently I’m Not Using The Right Essential Oils
Lauren Caswell 3 years ago
Dear God. At least this kid can slide easily from his mother's oily grip
#37
Children Aren’t Slaves, Apologize When You’re Supposed To
#38
A Question That Came Into One Of My Local Radio Stations
#39
Mom Just Asked Me For 600$ When I Work A Minimum Wage Job Then Tells Me To Stop Spending ???
#40
Traditional Asian Parents And Mental Health Don’t Usually Align
#41
I Literally Did All My Chores When I Was Asked And I Was Still Grounded, I Actually Can’t Anymore
#42
This Is What My Partner Has To Deal With Daily, Classic Narcissistic Mom In My Opinion
#43
I Was Taking A Test
#44
I’m Going To An Iron Maiden Concert. I’m Also Almost 30
Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
I've got two tickets to Iron Maiden, baby, come with me Friday, don't say maybe...
#45
My Dog Ran Out While I Was At A Friends House. This Is What Happened
#46
It’s My First Baby
#47
My Dad Thinks He Is Entitled To My Money (Which I Don't Have Much Of) Because "It's Christmas"
#48
There’s A Word For Not Allowing Your Kids To Socialize Outside The Family. Starts With Letter G
#49
Imagine Posting This And Being Proud Of The Anger That You Just Took Out On This Kid's Form Of Entertainment
#50
I Don't Understand How Scientology Came Into Play
#51
Both My Mom And Dad Have Had Came Into Contact With People With Covid At Work
Lotus Flower in Space 🪷 3 years ago
Ironically, right wing evangelicals think this shows good parenting.
#52
Hmm
#53
I Just Want To Cry And Scream At This Point
#54
I’m 27 And My Mom Thinks It’s Ok To Still Spank/Smack Me And Gets Mad When I Defend Myself
#55
I, Bi And Closeted To My Family, Went To New York With My Boyfriend And My Mother Had Some Concerns
A Wild Bean 3 years ago
I don't have the words for how horrible this is... telling your child they can't even be associated with someone just because that person's gay? WTF???
#56
She Has A Son Who’s So Well-Behaved, She’s Going To Punish Him For A Pack Of Ramen… That He Cooked Himself
#57
My Friend Just Sent Me This. Her Stepmom Took Her Stepsister To Get Food Without Her, And Then When She Went To Go Get Food By Herself She Grounded Her
#58
Mom Kept Calling Me While I Was At Dinner With Dad, Who I Only Get To See Once A Week At Most
#59
My Friend (Who Is Adopted, I May Add) Posting One Thing On Instagram. It Also Appears That Her Mom Is Stalking Her On Insta??
#60
My Mom Thinks Im On Drugs Because I Left The Toilet Seat Up And Got A C In One Class
Dave In MD 3 years ago
I agree, it is very inconsiderate. Leaving the seat down, knowing he has to raise it up to take a leak. Should leave the seat up for him and stop being inconsiderate.
#61
My Mother, After She Kicked Me Out When She Found Letters My Girlfriend Wrote For Me (We're Both Girls)
#62
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
#64
Not My Parent But I Just Saw This On The Book Of Faces I Hope It’s Okay Here
#66
I Don't Get Why She's So Mad I Let My Kid Sleep On The Recliner Or Couch Sometimes ?
#67
I’m 22(F) And Moved Out. My Narcissistic Mom Insists We Meet Every Week For “Family Dinner”
Tyranamar Seuss 3 years ago
Mom just sounds like she's freaking out the kids are gone. I mean- nice try- but they grow up sometime.
#68
Wow, Passive Aggressive Much Mom?
Ingeborg Børch 3 years ago
Actually...this COULD just be humor. Being a christian does not mean being unable to tell a joke :-)
#69
A Girl With Over 125k Followers Posted This
#70
My Mum Refuses To Contact Me So I Spend Christmas Alone This Year As Punishment For Visiting My Partners Family Over New Years. We Have Only Recently Gotten Back In Contact And She Is Refusing Phone Calls And Not Opening The Door Either
StumblingThroughLife 3 years ago
Religion is (insanely) strong in this thread. I find it incredibly disturbing - using religion to abuse your kids. So glad my parents weren't into religion.
#71
It Was The Tempest. The Play She Was In Was The Tempest
#72
I'm On A School Trip... On My Way To The School
Tyranamar Seuss 3 years ago
She's probably just making sure the bus didn't break down or something.
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Bryony van Spaendonck 3 years ago
This is not helicopter parenting, this is abusive parenting. There is a difference. One is purely about control, the other is a desire to protect your child and see them do well, manifested through a poor understanding of what good parenting actually looks like.
ЛеснойКороль(ForestKing)H/H 3 years ago
this thread makes me want to treat my dad and ma to a nice dinner
adam yauch 3 years ago
honestly same, I thought they were a bit crazy but then I read this thread 💀
Load More Replies... Tams21 3 years ago
We've had sex education in schools for decades, maybe it's time we added the basics of being a parent.
Weasel Wise 3 years ago
I'm surprised red states allow sex ed, to be honest. If showing a picture of Michaelangelo's David is showing kids pornography, I can't fathom how teaching kids about their own bodies isn't, to these people, the same as molestation or grooming.
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Bryony van Spaendonck 3 years ago
This is not helicopter parenting, this is abusive parenting. There is a difference. One is purely about control, the other is a desire to protect your child and see them do well, manifested through a poor understanding of what good parenting actually looks like.
ЛеснойКороль(ForestKing)H/H 3 years ago
this thread makes me want to treat my dad and ma to a nice dinner
adam yauch 3 years ago
honestly same, I thought they were a bit crazy but then I read this thread 💀
Load More Replies... Tams21 3 years ago
We've had sex education in schools for decades, maybe it's time we added the basics of being a parent.
Weasel Wise 3 years ago
I'm surprised red states allow sex ed, to be honest. If showing a picture of Michaelangelo's David is showing kids pornography, I can't fathom how teaching kids about their own bodies isn't, to these people, the same as molestation or grooming.
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