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For parents of misbehaving kids (which, let's face it, is all parents), embarrassment is one of the most effective ways of turning the tables. Nothing strikes fear into the hearts of a child who might've gotten a little too big for their britches more than being shown up in front of their mates.

Kids get to a stage, usually around their early teens, when they just find their parents to be eye-rollingly cringeworthy. They want to strike out in the world and find their own identities - and consequently begin to rebel a little against the 'authority figures' that are their parents. It can be a difficult period for both child and parent, but with some understanding and good humor, it can be easily negotiated.

This list, inspired by a Nick Harvey tweet, is a classic of the genre: Mortified children recounting the horror of their most embarrassing parent-related moments. Sure, some of these parents put their kids through a public shaming entirely by accident; but there are also plenty of vengeful moms and dads who knew exactly what they were doing!

Scroll down below to check out the list for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

Image credits: mrnickharvey

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I almost got busted smoking coz stupid young me hid an ashtray on my window sill. Well der you can see what’s on the sill from the outside. I was a bloody idiot. I am still a bit of a ditz.

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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and again: please ground open up and swallow me :D sh*t THIS is embarrassing

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    My O My
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You tend to find yourself a s.o. that has similarities to your parents. Congrats. You did a great job

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Years ago I asked my boss "My boyfriend is coming to visit for my birthday, can I have it off?" He said "That isn't a question you should ask a work colleague." It took me a couple of seconds but my face spontaneously combusted and I ran out of the laboratory with his laughter echoing down the hallway. Fiend.

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    Francis
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the moment you realize that dying in a car accident might not be that bad... (i'm ready for the downvotes..)

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not missing a beat, he responded, "I'm just glad you're not buying an aubergine" (aubergine = eggplant)

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    Kristof De Smet
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had a similar experience once in Germany: mum asks for a roasted chicken at a stall, and the guy replies asking 'Ein gansche?', which means a complete chicken, not half of it. My mum, being Flemish understood 'A goose?' ('een ganse?') and replies 'No, no, a chicken!'

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    Erratic Logic
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate parents like that. Why can't you just relax & let your kids enjoy playing a game?

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    Kristof De Smet
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a man would have done it to her, she probably would have filed a complaint...

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    rule number one: if you see photos, videos, or crafts being pulled out.. RUN

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    Randomcthulu
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother used to say "Those aren't my kids, those are the pod children that we let out into public." Lol

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that’s more embarrassing to your poor mum...maybe?

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Mum tried to measure me for a bra in M&S in front of other staff and shoppers !!!

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good Grief! The girl was 19 - an adult. Not an appropriate way to treat an adult daughter.

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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i find pain funny.. but this isnt embarrassing just a little sad

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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha, I was outside having a ciggie (when I smoked) at a shopping centre when a teenager approached me and asked me for a smoke. and I asked them for ID, they said they left it at home but I refused to give them one.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's embarrassing for the s@#t parents...way to NOT back your kid!

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw, I went to a Radio One Roadshow in Brighton. Shame they stopped doing them.

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That should have been Baby Belling for those who might not know.