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Helicopter parenting (a parent's over-involvement in their child's life) can be driven by many factors, including societal pressure to ensure academic and extracurricular success, and the rapid evolution of technology that allows for non-stop monitoring and communication.

But it can backfire. In reality, the practice often limits the kid's opportunities to build resilience, learn problem-solving skills, and become independent, placing additional burdens on their shoulders to carry into the future.

To show you how all of this manifests, we put together a collection of posts about parents who can't stop micromanaging their children's lives. Continue scrolling to check them out and don't miss the chat we had with Bored Panda’s parenting expert and award-winning TV broadcaster and author, Vicki Broadbent.

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Man Elegantly Destroys Helicopter Parent

Man Elegantly Destroys Helicopter Parent

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11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't see this one as helicopter parenting. My mom had sexual assault attempt (luckily she screamed and woke up the whole house) when she was a kid during a sleep overs at a friend's house. She got so traumatised that sleepovers were a big NO. I also complained a lot about it as a kid, but as an adult I don't see it as a big deal now. I understand my mother. She wasn't a helicopter parent btw. She always let me stayed until late at my friends but just never let me stay over. One of my parents always picked me up.

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    "I think parents often forget that they were once children themselves or perhaps they distinctly remember those times and that's why they are so set on micromanaging their children," Vicki Broadbent, the woman behind the family lifestyle blog Honest Mum and author of Mumboss (UK) and The Working Mom (US and Canada), told Bored Panda.

    "It's normal to want to mollycoddle your kids and protect them but just as we did, they too, must learn from their mistakes. Our job as parents is to try and ensure the mistakes are not severe or potentially dangerous."

    Broadbent said that everything starts with clear communication, guidance, and advice because sooner or later, "there will come a point when the kids must simply have to experience life and learn from it."

    According to her, things like walking home from school on their own or staying away for a few nights will allow them to grow.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She finally got the memo, that you want to be on your own... jeez

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    "Each child is an individual, of course, and what is right for one will not be for another: most will only learn independence through trial and error," Vicki Broadbent added.

    "You as a parent must be there to cushion their falls but most children will and should experience adversity in some way in order to learn, be it friendship woes or falling off their bike."

    "It is in those times that they learn more about themselves, how best to respond to problems as they arise, and over time, therein lies growth, resilience, and maturity," the mother of three explained.

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    Naturally, these things take time and preparation. "When it came to my own children and they requested walking home from school or taking public transport, for example, I made it clear that they needed to demonstrate more maturity at home to earn greater independence," Broadbent said.

    "That meant sticking to chores, remembering school items, becoming more proactive in cooking and cleaning, preparing for tests, and just practicing more autonomous behavior in general," she explained.

    "Once they proved themselves to me, taking slow steps to improve over long periods of time, they were allowed more freedom."

    If everything works out well, that's when the snowball effect starts. "Once they walked home safely the first few times, they were allowed to do it more frequently," Broadbent said. "It's important to show your children that you do trust them and allow them to live up to that expectation."

    "If they fail, you regroup, talk to them calmly, problem-solve and once they've proved themself again, give them another chance. Using apps to track their location when you do allow them that space, will provide you with peace of mind, as would offering them a phone perhaps."

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    Idk If This Counts As Insane, But Still An Invasion Of Privacy (For Context I Hand My Phone In To My Mum At 8:30 And That Is Why She Had It)

    Idk If This Counts As Insane, But Still An Invasion Of Privacy (For Context I Hand My Phone In To My Mum At 8:30 And That Is Why She Had It)

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously she couldn't. She tried it four times and failed. Good for you to have this app.... this is really... I am sorry for you.

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    Minecraft_Chicken
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Granted that this is a bit much. You should check sometimes. It's a crazy world out there.

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    The frustration of the people who made these posts is understandable. Researchers from the University of Virginia discovered that teens who grew up with psychologically controlling parents struggle with relationships and educational achievements even as adults.

    "What we found was that kids who had parents who displayed more overcontrolling behavior tended to struggle in tasks that require assertiveness and independence and autonomy throughout development," said Emily Loeb, a postdoctoral researcher who was the lead author of the study.

    "So by the time the kids were adults, they were in romantic relationships where there wasn't as much support being given. By 32, they achieved less education relative to those who had less psychological control, and they were less likely to be in a romantic relationship at all by age 32."

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    They Hid This To See What I Was Eating And Seeing If I Was Up Late. Im 19 Btw

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    My Sister's Twitter Account.... She's 23yo And My Mom Still Does This

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    says the mom who grew up in a time where having your phone always on you was not an option.

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    The results come from a longitudinal study involving 184 young people from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, tracking them from ages 13 to 32.

    The study took into account family income, gender (about half the group was male and half female), and a person's grade-point average at the age of 13.

    Loeb's team also measured the participants' psychosocial maturity to discern how well they take into account others' perspectives and think about social situations in a nuanced way.

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    JuJu
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand why adults allowcthis behaviour. Delete the app, let mum go insane.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had joint accounts with both my children until they finished college, but only because that made it easier to send them money. They were free to have a second account if they wanted (one did, and the other didn't).

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    Nothing Major. She Just Wanted To Know Why I Didn’t Return Her Text That Was Sent 5 Minutes Before The First Call

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    "We asked people at their schools to rate how much they would want to spend a Saturday night with this particular person," Loeb said.

    "We gathered all the readings, and that was a measure of what we call 'sociometric popularity' – so, 'How much do kids just like them and want to spend time with them?'"

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    The researchers also asked the 13-year-olds about various symptoms of depression.

    The researchers filmed the study participants with their closest friends at 13 and had them ask their friends for some support or advice on an issue and studied their meeting.

    "We coded the interaction for the amount of support shown [during it]," Loeb said.

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    I Pity Those With Helicopter Parents

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    VioletHunter
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The community college should have a rule that people who aren't enrolled there are not allowed on the premises. Just to prevent nutjob parents like that one from ruining their kids' lives anymore than they already have.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wth?! This is just plain insane, this woman needs some serious help. Poor kid(s) and the father

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    The team replicated this scenario with romantic partners when the study participants were 27 years old and again when they were 32.

    “We found [problems were going] on in mid-adolescence that helped explain that they were less liked by their peers," Loeb explained. “So fewer people said, 'Yeah, I'd like to spend time with them on a Saturday night.' And they were less mature in terms of balancing perspective and thinking about things in a nuanced way."

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    Minecraft_Chicken
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Two things: 1. What is taking them to church really gonna do? 2. What's this font text I want it

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    Am I Crazy Or Is This Toxic !? I Am 18 In Highschool And My Mother Threatens Not Sending Me To College If I Don’t Spend Time With Her

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    11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish my adult daughter would spend more time with me. but I'm not about to extort her in any way, shape, or form for the privilege. Reading these posts just reminds me how amazing my parents were. I was extraordinarily lucky. And I work hard to make sure my daughter and now grandbabies always know they are loved. It saddens my heart to see how many people didn't/don't have that.

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    Loeb believes these findings are important because people – be they clinicians, parents, or educators – are always seeking the right balance when trying to guide children.

    "[I'm] not saying you can’t have rules," Loeb added, "but it’s very important that parents do let kids think for themselves and let them express opinions that are different than [their own]."

    While the examples shown in the pictures are extreme, it's clear that independence in our early life makes for a healthier adulthood.

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    Someone Who I Know Received This From Her Dad. Context In The Comments

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    She doesn't like being financially dependent on her parents at Uni and so wants to get a loan and a job and supply for herself. She is also about to visit her parents and wants to also see her boyfriend when she is down. They live 6 hours away and it costs £100 for the train and they are both so busy they've only seen eachother once since being at Uni. Her parents won't let her and say that she has to spend the entirety of her reading week with them and is disgusting for wanting to be away from them. This isn't the first time something like this has happened.

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    WordNerdTali
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whew, this made my skin crawl. They only want to “support” her so they can control her.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The entitlement these people have to their children’s lives is flabbergasting. It’s like they see their children as extensions of themselves that they should have the right to control.

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    I’m A Turkey Because I Don’t Want To Download An App So My Mom Can Track Me

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    Yes Karen, You Are A Helicopter Mom

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    BTDubs
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vulgarity is everywhere. You're not going to be able to save your precious baby from the world, so either equip them with the skills to handle it, or have a totally dependent child.

    Jay Hall
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    11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or watch them put as much geographical distance between you and them as they possibly can, to get away from you when they're old enough. My ex-wife's nephew did exactly that. the day after he graduated college. The day he graduated from high school his mother gave him several helicopter toys and was joking about it. When he got to be on his own in college for a little while, and got a little taste of freedom. and when he was graduating realized that was ending and moved over 2,000 miles away with no notice. I was not surprised to see him go.

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    Lydsylou (she/her)
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Occasionally checking his phone is fine if he's a minor because that's just making sure your kid is safe but homeschooling him because of some of the things his friends say is way to overprotective

    Tams21
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The question is if it actually helps. Up to a certain point I do agree that it's okay and it depends a lot on the child. There are plenty of teenagers that are more tech savvy than their parents and failing that, they ask their friends. If they want to hide what they do from their parents then they will often find a way. On the flip side, by checking their phone regularly, you can also be sending them the message that you don't trust them, in which case you may find they stop trusting you.

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    Fat Harry
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only is she a helicopter mum, but she's encouraging her son to hide things from her. If he known his phone is being checked he'll get a second phone or keep anything private on a different device.

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    not just any helicopter you are a chinook thats a big helicopter

    Max Fox
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That woman is both delusional and has very selective memory. Forget about 14 year olds, the people who swear the most are middle school kids. Every third word is "f**k". Then, by the end of high school, they get it out of their system. I think that it's good that use of some swear words is considered "unacceptable", otherwise middle school kids may get into doing stuff that is actually harmful to get the same feeling of rebellion.

    Lene
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All I read was: I am controlling my kid, not to control but to control. And I want him to stay away from his friends because they are his friends and they are being normal/human. Why will my kid go NC when they grow up?

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The epitome of privilege is keeping your kid in your own bubble

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's ok to occasionally check their phones. Some people who disagree are the same ones that would say "the mother should have known'" when a kid shoots up a school or meets up with a predator

    JP Purves
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the mother has raised the child to have good reasoning she wouldn't have to closely monitor his phone.

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    11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This may be way out there, but do parents like this one ever consider having actual conversations with their kids about learning how to communicate, how to make good decisions, how to treat others? That is a parent's responsibility and how do parents like this expect their kids to learn those things?

    JayWantsACat
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait until she learns about the things they say and do that she doesn't know about.

    Delta Dawn
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    14 is maybe borderline, but very soon they’re going to need to hand the reins over and let the kid live his own life

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a teen. Don't touch my phone it's and invasion of privacy as soon. As I can im out

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of the people replying here seem to be young and it's natural to see the OP's side, but when I think of siblings' and friends' kids of that age, some have been up to things that could follow them around for years if they get into the wrong hands. It's important to be clear on what the rules are, though - sneaking on either side doesn't help.

    Big Chungus
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I introduced my toddler to childish Gambino this morning, is that bad? lol

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We used to hang out with some of my wife's co-workers. One of them was a 22 year old female. He father would call every 30 min. for an update on where she is and who she is with with. She wasn't permitted to hang out with us any longer after I refused to take her phone and speak with her father for a third time. He would literally make her pass the phone to all that were with her to prove she wasn't lying. Side note...when she was at work he would drive following her and stay in his car until she went home. Guess who got married and severed all ties with her dad once she learned how odd he was.

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    Went To Visit My Boyfriend For The Weekend And My Mom Decided To Text Me This While I Was Sleeping, Im An Adult Btw

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ten minutes, TEN minutes. I could have just not had my phone with me while dealing with explosive diarrhea.

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    I Am 22 Years Old, Living On My Own With My Husband, And My Dad Still Trys To Control What I Do

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Her magic Book is full of all of that along with r@pe, incest, patricide, and a talking serpent.

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    #31

    Dawg What The F*ck I Feel So Bad For These Kids

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    Going Through Old Texts And Found These Gems

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    #33

    Its Pretty Small But Still Crazy. Finally Moved Out From My Helicopter Parents. Just Calling Them Stresses Me Out A Lot

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    zero, the days that will be spent at your house.. 🤷‍♂️

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    Told My Mom I Was Going To Hang Out With My 2 Female Friends.... This Is What She Says. I’m 22 And Am On My 4th Year Of College Btw (And She Tracks My Location)

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have replied back, "The "youth rally" is later on back home. 😉"

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    Im Nearly 40yo, I Got Arrested On A Petty Misdemeanor 3 Yrs Ago, Its Gone From Record & Still Get This

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    All I (19m) Told My Mom Was That Me And My Girlfriend Were Gonna Go Look At Apartments

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    11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    whose the car registered under though? if it is you're mom, take the car, go park it in a no parking zone, let the tickets ramp up.

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    My Mom Found Out I (18m) Was Having Sex With A Girl For Over A Year

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    "We Don't Track You!" Uh Huh, Okay. 18 In University. These Were Followed By Call After Call After Call

    "We Don't Track You!" Uh Huh, Okay. 18 In University. These Were Followed By Call After Call After Call

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    #40

    I’m 22(F) And Moved Out. My Narcissistic Mom Insists We Meet Every Week For “Family Dinner”

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    Nae who and where
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The word you're looking for is boundaries. Time to put them in place and mean it.

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    I Don't Know If I'm The Problem Or She's Overreacting

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    #42

    Oooohhhh... Man, That Escalated Quickly, Please Read The Context, Cos This Is Quite Funny Actually

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    Nae who and where
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worst mother of the year contender here. Telling your child (adult or young, it doesn't matter) they're dumb and won't be successful, that's abuse and just disgusting. Hope the kid blocked dear old mom

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    Found On A Fb Post Asking About The Privacy Of A 13 Year Old. Yikes!

    Found On A Fb Post Asking About The Privacy Of A 13 Year Old. Yikes!

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    Cut Off Contact From My Dad And One Week In He Messaged My Friend(Lives In Us) From A Different Country, Im 25 And Live In The Us. No He Did Not Have My Friends Contact Information

    Cut Off Contact From My Dad And One Week In He Messaged My Friend(Lives In Us) From A Different Country, Im 25 And Live In The Us. No He Did Not Have My Friends Contact Information

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    o.0.moldy strawberries.0.o
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    idk if the last text has anything to do with the previous messages but good on the friend on being concerned

    #45

    It Was My 21st Birthday And This Is All He Had To Say. I Live In Another State 10 Hours Away And They Track Me On Life360

    It Was My 21st Birthday And This Is All He Had To Say. I Live In Another State 10 Hours Away And They Track Me On Life360

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    Nae who and where
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disable life360. Set boundaries. Go LC or NC if they're not being respected. Start acting like an adult and don't put up with the bs

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    #46

    Mom Thinks I’m Dead After Not Responding For 3 Hours And Admits To Opening My Mail. I Am 29 F Living Alone With Two Children. I Get Several Texts Every Single Day About Religion, Parenting, Or My Finances

    Mom Thinks I’m Dead After Not Responding For 3 Hours And Admits To Opening My Mail. I Am 29 F Living Alone With Two Children. I Get Several Texts Every Single Day About Religion, Parenting, Or My Finances

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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, but get your mail sorted. If you live on your own and are 29, why on earth is your mail still arriving at your parents adress? I probably would accidentally open it, and only realizing after reading half of it that it was not meant for me. Also, from this text alone, I don't see it's as severe as others. Moms question about paying off the debt is a valid one. That she asks where you are after 3 hours can happen, she isn't nagging within a 10 minute timeframe although it is short, especially if the other person is 29 with 2 young children.

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    #47

    19m. My Parents Don't Like Me Walking Even Just A Mile By Myself

    19m. My Parents Don't Like Me Walking Even Just A Mile By Myself

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    M O'Connell
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your mother can't handle you crossing the street by yourself? Yikes.

    #48

    Quality “Advice” I Saw On Nextdoor About Raising Teenagers. Started Out Reasonable And Then Quickly Degrades Into Draconian Helicopter Parenting. 90% Of The Comments Were In Agreement That This Is The Only Way To Keep Teens Safe

    Quality “Advice” I Saw On Nextdoor About Raising Teenagers. Started Out Reasonable And Then Quickly Degrades Into Draconian Helicopter Parenting. 90% Of The Comments Were In Agreement That This Is The Only Way To Keep Teens Safe

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    BTDubs
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Credit where it's due, the thing about kids going to adult sites to learn about sex is true. If sex education isn't accurate and adequate, then kids are going to try and educate themselves on the subject in a different way. If parents aren't going to teach it, and schools aren't allowed to, then the internet is where it is.

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    #49

    My Parents Will Lock My Phone And/Or My WiFi Via An App Called "Family Link" (They Can Also Track Me, Monitor My Screen Time+what Is Open)(Also I Need An Parent Password To Be Entered Whenever I Want To Login To Something)

    My Parents Will Lock My Phone And/Or My WiFi Via An App Called "Family Link" (They Can Also Track Me, Monitor My Screen Time+what Is Open)(Also I Need An Parent Password To Be Entered Whenever I Want To Login To Something)

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    Papa
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some context would be helpful here, like the age of the child, and why games and social media was removed.

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