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20YO Finds His Room Trashed By Parents After ‘Breaking’ Inside Because Of Losing His Keys
We have told you many stories about how adult children, living under the same roof as their parents, have demonstrated behavior that was far from being adult. And there are, in fact, a lot of such tales. However, as it turns out, there are also completely opposite plots. And here is one of them.
This story, from the user u/ComorbidMIs, clearly demonstrates that even people in their late 40s can behave childishly, subject to unexpected outbursts of rage for completely petty and insignificant reasons. For example, a bent mosquito net on the window…
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The author of the post is a 20-year-old living with his parents, who recently locked the house with the keys inside
Image credits: ComorbidMIs
The parents were out of town, so the author managed to get inside by damaging the mosquito net a bit
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Image credits: ComorbidMIs
The author didn’t fix it properly since he was in a hurry to meet his friend for lunch
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Image credits: ComorbidMIs
However, after returning home the author found out that his parents trashed his room in “revenge”
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The parents also didn’t consider themselves guilty, claiming it was just their property—that’s all
So, the Original Poster (OP) is 20 years old, he lives with his parents, and one fine Sunday, when they weren’t home, he was asked by a friend to pick them up to have lunch together. And everything would be fine, only upon going outside, our hero suddenly discovered that he had locked the house with the keys inside.
There were about ten minutes left before the planned meeting with their friend, and the guy started to get nervous. He urgently called his parents to find out where they were. They were approaching but were still about an hour and a half away—so waiting for them was not an option. And then the author took extreme measures…
No, he didn’t break down the doors, if that’s what you were thinking! There was a mosquito net on one of the windows and, having bent it a bit, our hero got inside. Then he found the keys and, having closed the doors, hurried to meet his friend. The mosquito net remained bent, but the guy had no time to fix it. He hoped that his parents would not notice this, and figured he would carefully fix everything.
No way! Returning home, our hero was shocked that his parents had made a real mess in his room. They turned over all the furniture, threw his things out of the closet, crumpled the bed… It’s a good thing they didn’t break the TV or his laptop. As it turned out, this was “revenge” for him “breaking into the house” and “damaging their property.”
Yes, that’s right. Despite the fact that the author also lives in this house, the parents obviously considered themselves entitled to do this to his stuff. And what outraged our hero even more was that they didn’t consider themselves guilty in this situation at all, but on the contrary, accused him of “breaking a window” and “being excessively forgetful.” So the guy decided to take it online seeking support.
Image credits: ComorbidMIs
“The situation, by the way, is far from uncommon – when parents, even in the case of adult children, behave as if the children are still little, and everything that is possible can be expected from them – and above all, mess and pranks. And they treat adult children accordingly,” says Irina Matveeva, a psychologist and certified NLP specialist, who Bored Panda asked for a comment here.
“In any case, the very fact that literally one bent mosquito net made the parents so furious, says a lot. On the other hand, it seems to me that they were perfectly aware of what they were doing – at least they didn’t touch any equipment, which is not very natural for people in a furious state.”
“And, regarding advice for the future. They say that separation from parents is a long and not always pleasant process, especially for children. And this situation, it seems to me, can become an excellent incentive for this young man to reconsider his relationship with his parents. In any case, their relationship should no longer be the same as before,” Irina presumes.
People in the comments are also almost certain that the original poster should think about moving out. “Oh hey, my stepdad was like that, sounds like your parents were just waiting for an excuse. Also in a rental the landlord couldn’t come in and trash the place, just fine you a bit,” one of the commenters wrote. “I wish you luck moving out and advise to hide a key in the wheel well of your car.”
Yes, the responders sincerely believe that the author’s parents behaved completely unacceptably. “Your parents express anger worse than my 4 year old. Hope you’re able to get out soon,” another person added. “Your parents are insane. I hope you can move out,” was one of the wisest pieces of advice. And what do you, our dear readers, think about this particular situation?
People in the comments, meanwhile, slated the parents for behaving this way, urging the author to move out if possible
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Sparkle 3 weeks ago
Respectful conversation between 2 adults. Parents: I noticed the screen had been taken off and not put back on correctly do you mind getting that done ASAP Adult Child: yes I will by tomorrow morning By giving himself a day he can fit it in to a time that works for him. Also a landlord 1 wouldn't care as long as the screen was on 2. Legally they could not come into your appointment 3. The kid came up with a good idea no damage was done was in a rush. It sounds like the house was locked 4. When a kid cared enough to put it back properly or as close to shows his respect for property and how mature he is. A teenager wouldn't take the time to put it back. He's more mature than his parents
Ms.GB 3 weeks ago (edited)
Yeah I had the exact same reaction when I read his parents told him "You couldn't pull this stuff in a rental, you'd be kicked out!" First of all as long as you're paying your rent on time and not causing any problems the worst a landlord is gonna do about a bent screen is take it out of your deposit when you move. Secondly there's no way in hell a landlord would be allowed to trash a renters room and possessions like that. Those parents are unhinged, just tell your kid to have it fixed in a week....What a bizarre overreaction to a bent fly screen!
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Mad McQueen 3 weeks ago
First off how did they know u took the screen out? You could have said oh I found my key matter getting inside an not even letting them know you took the screen out. Second not sure if you work or not but it's time to gtfo of there. They are done having a tenant. You honestly should have messaged your friend you had to wait to get back inside by your parents for your key. Anyone could have seen you pop in. And could have considering you didn't lock ground floor window so theirs could have gotten in just as easy as you did. Move out. You're not saying enough as to why they went balls deep thrashing your stuff. But didn't break any electronics. Yeah they knew if they did you would have called the cops. Move out.
Upstaged75 3 weeks ago
That's insane! He should get away from those psychos ASAP. Last year I was house sitting for my parents and I locked myself out (my car keys inside too) on my way to work. No one I called had a key and I had a meeting I HAD to be at. So I ended up breaking a window on the side of the porch where it couldn't easily be seen. I boarded it back up and arranged for a new window, which I paid for. My parents response? "Oh well! Lesson learned." And of course they laughed at me for being an airhead.
Joanne Mendonza-Earle 2 weeks ago
I had to climb through a window a couple of times when I got home from school and my mom wasn't home from shopping yet and locked me out. Then they decided to leave a spare key under one of the shingles but didn't tell me which one so in frustration another time, after lifting every shingle around the door, when it finally dropped out I carved a big X on the shingle with the key. My parents were not happy about that AT ALL. Besides basically telling people 'X marks the spot for a spare key", I'd also defaced one of the wood shingles on the house. But I wasn't grounded or had my room trashed. I'm not sure why I wasn't just given a key. I was in high school and fairly responsible.
Tracy Lyons 2 weeks ago
My mom regularly trashed my room, usually when I was at work, she would tip the lot, mattress included into the middle of the floor, because my my baby brother had been in and messed with my stuff, I'd get in from work absolutely shattered and then have to completely tidy my room only for it to happen again a few days later, simply because she couldn't be bothered looking after a 2 Yr old all the time!
Mark Childers 3 weeks ago
Gee, I thought parents loved their kids. If I were the parent in this situation, I would have just been glad that the kid managed to get back inside.
Robert Beveridge 3 weeks ago
The moment the words "parents" and "revenge" are used in the same sentence, something is dangerously wrong.
Boo 3 weeks ago (edited)
I was 14, my parents refused to give me a house key. After my brother's wedding (in February...in Michigan), my dad had someone drive me home...didn't think to tell them I didn't have a key and they left. So here I am, dressed in wedding clothes, freezing my toocas off. Found out I could take the screen off one of the basement windows and climbed in. After that, I insisted I get a house key....but my mom was ticked as I could've broken something whilst climbing in. So it can happen.
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Nimitz 3 weeks ago
None of that would justify this behavior. You're full of it. Don't enable abuse with obfuscation and "what if"...
Load More Replies... Sparkle 3 weeks ago
Respectful conversation between 2 adults. Parents: I noticed the screen had been taken off and not put back on correctly do you mind getting that done ASAP Adult Child: yes I will by tomorrow morning By giving himself a day he can fit it in to a time that works for him. Also a landlord 1 wouldn't care as long as the screen was on 2. Legally they could not come into your appointment 3. The kid came up with a good idea no damage was done was in a rush. It sounds like the house was locked 4. When a kid cared enough to put it back properly or as close to shows his respect for property and how mature he is. A teenager wouldn't take the time to put it back. He's more mature than his parents
Ms.GB 3 weeks ago (edited)
Yeah I had the exact same reaction when I read his parents told him "You couldn't pull this stuff in a rental, you'd be kicked out!" First of all as long as you're paying your rent on time and not causing any problems the worst a landlord is gonna do about a bent screen is take it out of your deposit when you move. Secondly there's no way in hell a landlord would be allowed to trash a renters room and possessions like that. Those parents are unhinged, just tell your kid to have it fixed in a week....What a bizarre overreaction to a bent fly screen!
Load More Replies... Mad McQueen 3 weeks ago
First off how did they know u took the screen out? You could have said oh I found my key matter getting inside an not even letting them know you took the screen out. Second not sure if you work or not but it's time to gtfo of there. They are done having a tenant. You honestly should have messaged your friend you had to wait to get back inside by your parents for your key. Anyone could have seen you pop in. And could have considering you didn't lock ground floor window so theirs could have gotten in just as easy as you did. Move out. You're not saying enough as to why they went balls deep thrashing your stuff. But didn't break any electronics. Yeah they knew if they did you would have called the cops. Move out.
Upstaged75 3 weeks ago
That's insane! He should get away from those psychos ASAP. Last year I was house sitting for my parents and I locked myself out (my car keys inside too) on my way to work. No one I called had a key and I had a meeting I HAD to be at. So I ended up breaking a window on the side of the porch where it couldn't easily be seen. I boarded it back up and arranged for a new window, which I paid for. My parents response? "Oh well! Lesson learned." And of course they laughed at me for being an airhead.
Joanne Mendonza-Earle 2 weeks ago
I had to climb through a window a couple of times when I got home from school and my mom wasn't home from shopping yet and locked me out. Then they decided to leave a spare key under one of the shingles but didn't tell me which one so in frustration another time, after lifting every shingle around the door, when it finally dropped out I carved a big X on the shingle with the key. My parents were not happy about that AT ALL. Besides basically telling people 'X marks the spot for a spare key", I'd also defaced one of the wood shingles on the house. But I wasn't grounded or had my room trashed. I'm not sure why I wasn't just given a key. I was in high school and fairly responsible.
Tracy Lyons 2 weeks ago
My mom regularly trashed my room, usually when I was at work, she would tip the lot, mattress included into the middle of the floor, because my my baby brother had been in and messed with my stuff, I'd get in from work absolutely shattered and then have to completely tidy my room only for it to happen again a few days later, simply because she couldn't be bothered looking after a 2 Yr old all the time!
Mark Childers 3 weeks ago
Gee, I thought parents loved their kids. If I were the parent in this situation, I would have just been glad that the kid managed to get back inside.
Robert Beveridge 3 weeks ago
The moment the words "parents" and "revenge" are used in the same sentence, something is dangerously wrong.
Boo 3 weeks ago (edited)
I was 14, my parents refused to give me a house key. After my brother's wedding (in February...in Michigan), my dad had someone drive me home...didn't think to tell them I didn't have a key and they left. So here I am, dressed in wedding clothes, freezing my toocas off. Found out I could take the screen off one of the basement windows and climbed in. After that, I insisted I get a house key....but my mom was ticked as I could've broken something whilst climbing in. So it can happen.
Load More Replies... Nimitz 3 weeks ago
None of that would justify this behavior. You're full of it. Don't enable abuse with obfuscation and "what if"...
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