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50 People Share The Most Extreme Cases Of Helicopter Parenting That They’ve Witnessed

"Had a mother call me to find out why her son didn't get the job. He's 40. And an attorney."

"Had a mother call me to find out why her son didn't get the job. He's 40. And an attorney."

Dad Leaves Daughter On The Roof In 18°F Weather For 2 Hours To Teach Her A Lesson, Wonders If He’s The Jerk

This dad is wondering if he was wrong for leaving his daughter out in the freezing cold to teach her a lesson.

This dad is wondering if he was wrong for leaving his daughter out in the freezing cold to teach her a lesson.

“I Really Don’t Care”: Dad Is Praised For Punishing Bully Son With Vegan Meals

"My son is miserable, but I really don't care. He brought this upon himself."

"My son is miserable, but I really don't care. He brought this upon himself."

“Has Anyone Heard Of Such Nonsense?”: Mum Is Left Dumbstruck After Daughter Gets Detention Because Her iPad Was On 93% Battery

Apparently, a 93% battery on an iPad can get a kid detention at this school. And it did.

Apparently, a 93% battery on an iPad can get a kid detention at this school. And it did.

Stepfather Gives His Kid A Lesson For Offending His Stepsister By Not Letting Him Go To His Friend’s B-Day Party

Stepfather asks if he was wrong for punishing 12 Y.O. by not letting him go to his best friend's birthday party and asking him to do home chores.

Stepfather asks if he was wrong for punishing 12 Y.O. by not letting him go to his best friend's birthday party and asking him to do home chores.

Mother “Saw Red” After She Heard How Her Daughter Talks With Her Nanny, Comes Up With Punishment That MIL Is Not Happy About

Being a loving and compassionate mother is difficult. One moment you're a loving mom, favored by your darlings. The next - they turn against you and bring your mother-in-law, too.

Being a loving and compassionate mother is difficult. One moment you're a loving mom, favored by your darlings. The next - they turn against you and bring your mother-in-law, too.

Parents Spark Debate After Making Their Son Stand Outdoors With A Sign ‘I Am A Bully’ As A Punishment

People on TikTok have mixed opinions about a video showing a boy holding a sign saying "I am a bully. Honk if you hate bullies" standing on the side of the road with parents watching him.

People on TikTok have mixed opinions about a video showing a boy holding a sign saying "I am a bully. Honk if you hate bullies" standing on the side of the...

“Am I The [Jerk] For Making My Daughter Sleep In The Backyard After What She Did To Our Housemaid?”

There's a Lithuanian proverb that roughly translates to "Liars have short legs." Meaning, eventually they get caught. This teenager is learning it the hard way.

There's a Lithuanian proverb that roughly translates to "Liars have short legs." Meaning, eventually they get caught. This teenager is learning it the hard way.

Mom Forces Son To Apologize For Racist Joke To Chinese Delivery Guy Who Already Had It Rough, Dad Doesn’t Like The Punishment

This 39-year-old mom of two shared a story of how she turned her son’s incredibly racist anecdote into a serious life lesson. Unfortunately, the dad was not too supportive of the punishment.

This 39-year-old mom of two shared a story of how she turned her son’s incredibly racist anecdote into a serious life lesson. Unfortunately, the dad was not too supportive of the...

Dad Makes Vegetarian Son Deal With Rotting Meat After He Purposely Unplugs The Freezer So Their Meat Would Go Bad

On a hot summer's day, the 15-year-old went rogue and secretly unplugged the fridge that held the family's livelihood during their financial hardship.

On a hot summer's day, the 15-year-old went rogue and secretly unplugged the fridge that held the family's livelihood during their financial hardship.