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Kids give you happiness, hope, and an excuse to be a total d*******g, apparently. The subreddit r/ThinkOfTheChildren invites people to share stories of parents making outrageous demands and using their offspring as a way to guilt others into compliance, and turns out, there are plenty of them. Indecent lingerie stores, hot forest sanctuaries, and greedy Facebook Marketplace sellers, watch out! These moms and dads are ready to sue and leave bad reviews to protect the little ones from your rules and logic.
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More Christmases Ruined
According to Bruce Y. Lee, M.D., M.B.A., Professor of Health Policy and Management at the City University of New York (CUNY), guilt-trippers employ numerous strategies to warp reality and make you feel bad.
A classic is blaming you for things that you didn't do. When they insist that you put them last on your priority list, they are trying to make you feel pressured to do even more for them just to further prove yourself.
Then there's flipping the script, which takes blaming to a whole other level. Say the person did something quite bad to you, such as reneging on a promise, backstabbing you, abandoning you during a time of need, or even stealing something from you. Instead of expressing remorse, apologizing, and making amends, the guilt-tripper turns the tables on you by saying something along the lines of, "I had no choice because you didn't check in enough to see how I was doing and pay attention to my needs."
#3
Please Pay My Electric Bill
#4
I Teach Swimming To Kids For Free Even Though I Was Offered Money. Mombie Demands That I Have To Teach Her Son Exclusively. And To Give Her The Money Offered As I Don't Need It
#5
A Place To Laugh At Parents Demanding Things For Their Kids
They also can seem hellbent on not letting something go. Once you've inevitably made some kind of mistake while interacting with them because, you know, you are human, the guilt-tripper may hold on to it and keep bringing up your "shortcomings" when they need you to comply. Lee calls it a debt for which no payment will ever be enough.
Exaggerating the impact. The guilt-tripper can also blow whatever happened completely out of proportion, making a minor issue seem like the end of the world. They may declare that life will never be the same because of what you did, leaving you wondering whether you somehow insulted not only them personally but all of their family, relatives, pets, and future descendants. This "move" seems to be particularly popular among entitled parents who weaponize their kids.
#6
They Are Being Watched
#7
Military Spouse Entitlement
#8
You're The Reason I'm Late To Pick Up My Kid
#9
Walmart Ruined My Child's Xmas
Ascribing ill intent. The guilt-tripper might insist that you did something deliberately or out of malice when you did not, saying, "You wanted me to fail" or "You are getting joy out of this happening."
Playing the victim. They may also try to make you feel guilty about doing anything other than protecting them like a little lamb.
#10
Oop Barely Dated This Woman For 3 Days
#11
Autistic Triplets Need 30lbs Of Legos
Upstaged75 5 months ago
Well insulting someone is definitely always the way to get what you want! 🙄
#12
From Choosing Beggar
#13
An Oldie But A Goodie
One-upping your misfortune. Relationships aren't supposed to be competitions, but when you are in a tough situation, the guilt-tripper may claim that his or her situation is at least just as bad, but more likely even worse.
Reminding you of how much he or she has done for you. This is the look-at-what-I've-done-for-you-so-you-should-do-more-for-me argument. Again, keeping score in any relationship that's not based on a basketball court doesn't help build trust, which is why those who keep score tend to also exaggerate their input. The guilt-tripper may also simultaneously devalue what others are doing for you and make the "'I'm the only one who is really helping you" case.
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Making Yourself Look Pretty Bad Here
#15
Fb Think Of The Children
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For A $60 Table
#17
Never Knew Maui Had A Hands On Butterfly Tour
"All of these tactics can really trip you up, leaving you with anxiety and self-doubt if you aren't fully aware of what the guilt-tripper is doing," Lee said. "Guilt-tripping can be like taking a Brillo pad to the trust needed for a healthy relationship.
"Therefore, once you spot any guilt-tripping tactics, emphasize to the guilt-tripper how such tactics aren't constructive ... The guilt-tripper needs to recognize, admit, and stop such behavior. However, if the guilt-tripper tries to guilt-trip you for calling out the guilt-tripping, then maybe it's time to make a trip right out of the relationship."
#18
I Guess The Parent Wants The Shirt More Than The Kid
#19
Steinway For Cheap?
Tucker Cahooter 5 months ago
Yeah well my dream is to live in a huge mansion and have lots of money, but unfortunately reality intrudes. As advised, get something cheaper and when your daughter is a world renowned pianist she can afford to buy a Steinway herself.
#20
My Daughter Needs Yarn
#21
Think Of My Child, He Can't Possibly Be Forced To Wear A Seatbelt!
#22
Cave Ghost
#23
My Son Is Hitting Himself Because Of You
#24
Good Grief
TerathNinir 5 months ago
I bet the business would have given her another cookie if she hadn't started screaming at them. You know she lies.
#25
Miles Of White Sand
#26
Good Ol' Of
#27
Daughter Musk Have A Tesla
#28
Being Sick On A Boat Is A Great Cure
#29
Reporting To Who
#30
Are The Kids Getting The Designer Stuff, Or The Parent?
#31
Meirl
#32
The Nerve Of This Toy Drive!
#33
My Baby!
#34
Shame
#35
I Have 2 Kids So I Can't Tip
#36
This Is The Recipe's Fault Because
Littlemiss 5 months ago
Oh for crying out loud let the kid eat a cookie, just don't feed him the whole plate in one sitting! We ha a neighbor who did everything sugar free. Her baking was disgusting.
#37
Rude Lions
#38
Good Grief
Remi (He/Him) 5 months ago
1. They're at a zebra crossing 2. Just because someone holds someone's hand, doesn't mean they're in a relationship 3. Even if they're a couple, so what? They're holding hands, not penises
#39
Something Funny
#40
Hotels Must Childproof Rooms
Upstaged75 5 months ago
Oh please! It's not the hotel's fault you weren't supervising your clumsy child.
#41
Imagine If The Child Was Injured
Ruben Schelstraete 5 months ago
Well, they did say she was too heavy, not fat. She is doing the fat shaming.
#42
Taking A Baby Into A Monkey Forest Is A Great Idea
Remi (He/Him) 5 months ago
You had a 16 mo baby, that you didn't enjoy? the start sounds like they got rid of their baby or something
#43
Doctor
#44
Lets Sue Disney
#45
How Dare Disneyland Traumatize My Child?!?!
KnightOwl86 5 months ago
Making this about race is completely ridiculous, nothing about this has anything to do with skin colour! The child probably just got a fright and was shocked, I'm sure that happens a lot with young kids at Disney. What exactly did this person want them to do?
#46
Learn Tolerance
Greymom 5 months ago
“Blatantly flaunting their wares before other women’s menfolk!”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. OP def has a stick up her butt, but she does get bonus points for this priceless sentence. 🤣🤣🤣
Forrest Hobbs 5 months ago (edited)
So. this woman thinks that - let's see - what did she say about topless women "blatantly flaunting their wares"? So: she thinks that the purpose of breasts is to earn money from customers paying to see them? Very odd. When I was a kid, I thought the purpose of breasts was feeding babies - I mean, what else would you think as part of a family? It's just observation when you're the oldest of three...
Emilu 5 months ago
I wouldn’t ever go topless normally but people like this make me want to rip my top off and chase after them. “CHECK OUT MY WARES!!”
Queen Boudicca 5 months ago (edited)
New lamps for old! New lamps for old! (I can't help thinking of that part in Aladdin)
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turk 5 months ago
I find that most people who refer to their children as "kiddos" tend to be completely insufferable.
Mistress Kupo 5 months ago (edited)
I periodically call my kids "kiddos", esp when they were younger, Semen Demons or f**k trophies are some favs, but I digress. If I were taking my "kiddos" somewhere I would ensure it met my standards of appropriateness. If it wasn't signposted and my "kiddos" happened to see a b**b or 2, no one would be bothered, they grew up watching me feed their siblings. I'm also a labor and delivery nurse. They have been exposed to other people's b***s literally since birth. Why is this a problem for people? It's skin, if you make something into a big deal your kid will overreact, if you normalize it, no one bats an eyelid and everyone can go on about their day.
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Fuhleeheece 5 months ago
This is great: "If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys." Right, honey! Go find your own circus with DEMURE women covered head to toe in red sackcloth!
#47
Princess And The Frog Review
#49
Ayce Hot Pot
Jungle Empress 85 5 months ago
Yes, how dare restaurants not specifically cater to your child personally. Oh, he's autistic? So am I. P**s off.
#50
She's Just A Child
Snazzy Smurf 5 months ago (edited)
The family could just sell the system if it is so traumatizing.
#51
Please Work For Me For Free Because My Kids Need It
Littlemiss 5 months ago
You want someone to live in, parent your kids, pay your bills and rent. It's called being an ahole. Nobody likes an ahole.
#52
It's A Bar
#53
I Want 70% Off For My Child's 1st Birthday, Which She Will Totally Remember
Tucker Cahooter 5 months ago
All caps, riddled with spelling mistakes and aggressively worded, not exactly motivating anyone to respond.
#54
A Non-Review For A Change
#55
A Takeout-Only Restaurant (Not A Public Restroom)
#56
Fb Drama
#57
LOL
#58
If The Casino Says So
Ruben Schelstraete 5 months ago
Yep, the 2 year toddler will remember the experience for the rest of his life....
#59
Let's Build An Elevator
#60
The Entitlement To Other People's Stuff
#61
Liar Liar
#62
Heavily Discriminated
Fellfromthemoon 5 months ago
Wait until this parent finds out that some Disney restaurants/bars are only for 21 and over.
#63
Poor Parenting, But Sure, Blame The Hotel
Remi (He/Him) 5 months ago
"Hotel doesn't tell me medical info of a minor I don't know! The audacity!" 🤦🏽
#64
Hot Latte
Motivated sloth 5 months ago
You should probably teach your daughter that coffee is meant to be hot and she should expect that every time in the future.
#65
You Want To Punch An Employee's Face?
Motivated sloth 5 months ago
Kid traumatized, really?? Maybe you need to teach your kid to GET OVER IT!
#66
Too Hot For Animals To Come Out
#67
How Could You Possibly Suggest That My Girl Wear Boy Clothes
#68
Red Flag
Motivated sloth 5 months ago
Men are also tired of dating broke women who can’t take care of their children. And no way was whatever accommodations she was making for her children going to cost $250. She’s just a hustler. She’s probably would’ve taken the money and ghosted him.
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How Do You Drown From A Leak
#70
Same As Racial Discrimination
Snazzy Smurf 5 months ago
People visiting a B&B usually want peace or romance. Kids kinda destroy that setting.
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My Personal Favorite
#74
My Child Is Traumatized For Life
#75
Only The Best For My Granddaughter
#76
Lawsuit Waiting To Happen
#78
If The Kid Pulls A Cat Tail And Gets Scratched
Motivated sloth 5 months ago
It felt strange that a group of eager adults could be allowed to cuddle kitties, but not children. Why? Kids are notoriously aggressive and not taught how to behave with small animals. Why would it be strange to allow adults to handle kittens?
#80
Trampoline Park Must Accommodate My Child
Remi (He/Him) 5 months ago
Don't take an autistic kid to a sensory overload location. Lots to do that's way more quiet and probably more fun to the kid
#81
Pinball/Video Arcade Won’t Accommodate Autistic Child Sensitive To Noise
TerathNinir 5 months ago
This one was close to reasonable or actually reasonable, depending on how obnoxious the guy was. Sometimes, every once in a while, the customer is actually right.
#82
I Know The Rules
K 5 months ago
One. Learn how to read the fine print before going anywhere. Two. Teach your 9 yr old somethings are for younger kids and you have to accept it without crying or throwing a fit. Three. Snickering is a much nicer word then the one used. Four. No establishment owes you anything because you failed to read rules.
#83
Pretty Please
#85
Age Discrimination
Motivated sloth 5 months ago
This one has too many crazy claims to keep up with. How dare they “negate your authority as a parent” in order to keep the children safe. Who lets kids under five swim alone? What makes you think you know how long it should take for the line to clear for the slides? They are lifeguards, not babysitters. Unfortunately it seems like a lot of parents could use a babysitter as well.
#86
1 Sign Not Good Enough
Snazzy Smurf 5 months ago
What about the disclaimer was misleading? Did this person skip US History?
#87
Just Stupidity! (Translated From My Native Language)
#88
Pretty Please
#89
Poor Single Mother Got A Free Car. How Will Her Child Survive?
Regina Holt 5 months ago
Well, she would have needed to spend more than that to actually buy a car.
#90
Never Seen Someone Ask For A Bigger Tip
#91
Write Your Name On A List
Motivated sloth 5 months ago
Parents, it is YOUR job to deal with your crying child, not the job of people at any location that are just there trying to work.
#94
Is It For You Or For Your Kid?
Motivated sloth 5 months ago (edited)
I’ve been irresponsible with my money and now cannot buy my child presents so please give me gifts and clothes for myself as well doesn’t read well.
#95
I Can't Remember If I Posted This LOL
#96
Pretty Clear To Me…
Charles McChristy 5 months ago
Well, they didn't say "great family friendly atmosphere". They said "Lots of kids and babies". Huge difference.
#97
The Mouse Doesn't Come Out
#98
I Loved The Deep End
#99
Important To Note Their Daughter Was A Premature Baby
Jean Alexander 5 months ago
Wait, can I get preferential treatment if I tell people I was a premature baby?
#101
Moana Parent's Review
#103
Their Minds Will Be Corrupted
#104
They Were Trapped
Motivated sloth 5 months ago
How have you gotten to be an adult and not learned how to deal with storms? Oh no, you got wet!
#105
Dino
#106
Think Of The Statue Children
Motivated sloth 5 months ago
Why would you rate a park one star due to the behavior of the visitors? What do the statue children have to do with the law?
#107
Extra Sugar = Ruined Cookies
#109
Adult Kid?
Lukas (he/him, it/its) 5 months ago
Is the issue with the term "adult kids"? As in, a person with a child who happens to be an adult? This post is perfectly respectful, they never say they aren't willing to pay, they aren't demanding, the group they posted this in seems to be relevant, they seem willing to compromise, I don't see the issue.
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Emilu 5 months ago
Man, and I thought I came across some entitled people when I worked retail, but that pales in comparison to these.
Gina ferras 5 months ago
It's the single mothers that get me. "So I made bad partner and procreation choices give me and mine free luxury items, now!"
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Kristiina Männiste 5 months ago
I probably have told this story on BP, but it is still funny (I hope). My country sometimes gets small local floods. Because we have no other disasters, those floodlets get national news coverage. Sooo developers built houses on the low bank of one river particularly prone to flooding and a family of "geniuses" moved in. The next time the river flooded the water was in the house. The homeowners were interviewed by the national broadcasting company and a lady spouts this gem " The river flooded because the islands further downstream blocked the flow. Why cant they just remove those islands??! I have children!!!"
Kristiina Männiste 5 months ago
Gee why did the local municipal government not think of that?? Just move those pesky islands out of the river and into the Baltic sea!
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Tonyah Mcanelly 5 months ago
There are too many people throwing the single mom card in or the child is sick card. I was a single mom and never acted like this.
Caro Ansaldo 4 months ago
I can't post this after each post, so I will post it here for all of them... Oh-my-God-...e21f30.gif 
Tonyah Mcanelly 5 months ago
well at least they identify as single mothers LOL
Load More Replies... Emilu 5 months ago
Man, and I thought I came across some entitled people when I worked retail, but that pales in comparison to these.
Gina ferras 5 months ago
It's the single mothers that get me. "So I made bad partner and procreation choices give me and mine free luxury items, now!"
Load More Replies... Kristiina Männiste 5 months ago
I probably have told this story on BP, but it is still funny (I hope). My country sometimes gets small local floods. Because we have no other disasters, those floodlets get national news coverage. Sooo developers built houses on the low bank of one river particularly prone to flooding and a family of "geniuses" moved in. The next time the river flooded the water was in the house. The homeowners were interviewed by the national broadcasting company and a lady spouts this gem " The river flooded because the islands further downstream blocked the flow. Why cant they just remove those islands??! I have children!!!"
Kristiina Männiste 5 months ago
Gee why did the local municipal government not think of that?? Just move those pesky islands out of the river and into the Baltic sea!
Load More Replies... Tonyah Mcanelly 5 months ago
There are too many people throwing the single mom card in or the child is sick card. I was a single mom and never acted like this.
Caro Ansaldo 4 months ago
I can't post this after each post, so I will post it here for all of them... Oh-my-God-...e21f30.gif
Tonyah Mcanelly 5 months ago
well at least they identify as single mothers LOL
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