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Here at Bored Panda, we have no shortage of pieces about irresponsible parents. These people absolutely have no business having children, and their stories should be cautionary tales for those intending to go down this life route.
So, here’s another one for you, where a mother nearly lost her nine-year-old son during a vacation. Instead of taking responsibility, she blamed a teenage companion, who witnessed it all unfold, but was on an important phone call at the time.
It’s safe to say that the trip had been unpleasant moving forward, as the teenage girl shares her side of the story.
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This is what happened during a family vacation where a young, “restless” child was the center of attention
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After the child almost got badly hurt, the mother blamed a teenage companion who was busy taking a phone call
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Children who experience neglectful parenting may suffer later in life
While the author made no explicit mention, there is a chance that her mom’s boss wasn’t watching over her nine-year-old. This seeming neglect led to the child running into the crowded street and almost getting hit by a car.
According to Parents.com, leaving a child unsupervised is a sign of uninvolved parenting, and there could be different reasons why people engage in such behavior. It could be a response to how they were raised, the typical busy schedule outside of home responsibilities, and dealing with their own issues.
However, some parents may just expect too much from their children.
“The parent may decline to help a child learn a skill, engage in a task, or facilitate the care of basic needs because the parents believe that the child should provide for themselves,” licensed psychotherapist Dr. Mayra Mendez told the publication, adding that they may show emptiness, coldness, and “uncaring” behaviors towards the child.
Unfortunately, the child may suffer later in life because of their irresponsible parent. As author and psychosocial rehabilitation specialist Kendra Cherry explains in an article for Very Well Mind, they may have an increased risk of substance abuse and exhibit delinquency in adolescence, apart from experiencing stress and anxiety from the lack of support.
“The complete lack of boundaries in the home makes it difficult to learn appropriate behaviors and limits in school and other social situations,” Cherry wrote, stating that such circumstances often push a child to misbehave.
At nine years old, the young boy in the story may not be dealing with the effects of his mother’s neglectfulness just yet. And in that particular scenario, the mom’s boss should have taken full responsibility, instead of blaming a teenager she seemingly has no relationship with.
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The young woman provided more information about her story, as most commenters sided with her
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Jo Firth 3 weeks ago
I don't want to sound harsh (yet here I am)... this kid's father died 4 years ago and they are still letting him trade on that? There are going to be huge problems for the parents in 2-3 years.
Ge Po 3 weeks ago
A child who's world was turned upside down, needs a sense of security. That means it needs boundaries, even more (clear) ones than normally. Yes, it also needs understanding. So tantrums will be met with patience, calmness and kindness, and a firm tone of voice to explain that this will not work. Than the child needs help to find another way to cope with feelings.
Lee Gilliland 3 weeks ago
This kid's dad died FOUR YEARS AGO. That's a bit long to allow this behavior to continue.
Beak Hookage 3 weeks ago
Imagine being so infantilised that you manage to become one of the most powerful people in the world yet cannot cope with anything other than fulsome praise and adoration such that you throw a tantrum every time someone cracks even the mildest of jokes at your expense. 🙄
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Kelly Scott 3 weeks ago
Sounds like the kid was more like 4 years old rather than 9. I have a big mouth and what I would have said to that mother would be censored in 22 languages. In short, it would be something like: "Do the job you signed up for when you had your kid - PARENT HIM or I will and in a way you definitely won't like!"
Beak Hookage 3 weeks ago (edited)
My nephew throws tantrums when things don't go exactly as he wants them to, even when it's something completely out of his control like his ice cream melting. But he's a LOT younger than this kid and when he does this he gets told well that's too bad but that's just how it is and actions have consequences. Which is probably why he seems to be growing past that stage now. Letting your kid turn into an entitled tyrant might seem like you're doing them some kind of big favour because oh they'll get upset otherwise is how you end up with a selfish spoilt brat who never learns how to deal with the endless frustrations and disappointments real life dishes out.
KatSaidThat 3 weeks ago
Time for someone to be upfront with the boss about her parenting. But first find another job.
TACO Don's Authentic TexMex 2 weeks ago
I love how that's the point you take away from this story lol. But yes, who f*****g vacays with their boss? That's some psycho s**t right there
Load More Replies... Jo Firth 3 weeks ago
I don't want to sound harsh (yet here I am)... this kid's father died 4 years ago and they are still letting him trade on that? There are going to be huge problems for the parents in 2-3 years.
Ge Po 3 weeks ago
A child who's world was turned upside down, needs a sense of security. That means it needs boundaries, even more (clear) ones than normally. Yes, it also needs understanding. So tantrums will be met with patience, calmness and kindness, and a firm tone of voice to explain that this will not work. Than the child needs help to find another way to cope with feelings.
Lee Gilliland 3 weeks ago
This kid's dad died FOUR YEARS AGO. That's a bit long to allow this behavior to continue.
Beak Hookage 3 weeks ago
Imagine being so infantilised that you manage to become one of the most powerful people in the world yet cannot cope with anything other than fulsome praise and adoration such that you throw a tantrum every time someone cracks even the mildest of jokes at your expense. 🙄
Load More Replies... Kelly Scott 3 weeks ago
Sounds like the kid was more like 4 years old rather than 9. I have a big mouth and what I would have said to that mother would be censored in 22 languages. In short, it would be something like: "Do the job you signed up for when you had your kid - PARENT HIM or I will and in a way you definitely won't like!"
Beak Hookage 3 weeks ago (edited)
My nephew throws tantrums when things don't go exactly as he wants them to, even when it's something completely out of his control like his ice cream melting. But he's a LOT younger than this kid and when he does this he gets told well that's too bad but that's just how it is and actions have consequences. Which is probably why he seems to be growing past that stage now. Letting your kid turn into an entitled tyrant might seem like you're doing them some kind of big favour because oh they'll get upset otherwise is how you end up with a selfish spoilt brat who never learns how to deal with the endless frustrations and disappointments real life dishes out.
KatSaidThat 3 weeks ago
Time for someone to be upfront with the boss about her parenting. But first find another job.
TACO Don's Authentic TexMex 2 weeks ago
I love how that's the point you take away from this story lol. But yes, who f*****g vacays with their boss? That's some psycho s**t right there
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