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According to a 2022 survey by the Pew Research Center, about one in four married or cohabiting parents feel judged by people they interact with on online groups, with 7% claiming they experience this always or very often.

And the subreddit 'Insane Parents' is probably responsible for a fair share of the pie. However, once you scroll through this internet community, it becomes hard to blame them.

There's no shortage of moms posting their anti-vaxxer rants on Facebook and overprotective dads who want to forbid their kids from dating for as long as they're alive. So someone has to call them out before they convince anyone that such behavior is acceptable, right?

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Dumped For Having Red Hair

Dumped For Having Red Hair

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Feathered Dinosaur
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha, I love it! Not to mention I love ginger hair, wtf are people still treating it like some witches trait?

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#2

Parents That Make Fun Of The Hobbies Of His Kids Are Trash

Parents That Make Fun Of The Hobbies Of His Kids Are Trash

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A problem that 'Insane Parents' members face is that they are sometimes accused of faking their posts.

One of the most fascinating aspects of the sub is that the stories told rely on screenshots (often text messages between parent and child).

This leads to a strange dynamic where posters not only have to "prove" their experiences, but their struggles are also gamified into small, digestible pieces, the most surprising of which get upvoted.

#3

I'm 25, I Have Schizophrenia, And Have Zero Support From My Mom

I'm 25, I Have Schizophrenia, And Have Zero Support From My Mom

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Another Found In R/S**tmomgroupssay …

Another Found In R/S**tmomgroupssay …

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Feathered Dinosaur
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dressing your baby in designer brands tells me you're most likely an idiot. Seriously...

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#5

I Think We Should Make Leashes Mandatory For Everyone Under 15!

I Think We Should Make Leashes Mandatory For Everyone Under 15!

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Feathered Dinosaur
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes a leash is better than your suicidal toddler, running in front of cars, the moment you take your eyes off them to blink.

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Speaking to VICE over Reddit messages, the moderators of 'Insane Parents' said the high number of screenshots is simply a consequence of the fact that a lot of communication now takes place via text

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"As such, there is more opportunity to display insane parenthood with a screenshot," they explained. "It's the easiest thing to post."

#6

I Synced My Calendar With My Mum And Forgot I Have My Birth Control Implant Replacement Date Marked 3 Years From Now. She Saw It And Texted Me This While I Was At Work. I’m 20

I Synced My Calendar With My Mum And Forgot I Have My Birth Control Implant Replacement Date Marked 3 Years From Now. She Saw It And Texted Me This While I Was At Work. I’m 20

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Francis
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thanks for the reminder! have to call my doctor to get it replaced... ETA: fück this mom!

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#7

My Friend Hasn't Spoken To His Mother In Months. She Finds Out He's Living With His Girlfriend. He Also Shares Some Exciting News

My Friend Hasn't Spoken To His Mother In Months. She Finds Out He's Living With His Girlfriend. He Also Shares Some Exciting News

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#8

On A Post About Another Parent Selling Her Kid's TV Because She "Can't Act Right"

On A Post About Another Parent Selling Her Kid's TV Because She "Can't Act Right"

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Nila Griffin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stop expecting children to know how to clean up their stuff. You have to TEACH AND GUIDE THEM. That’s your whole job.

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#9

My Parents Did Not Like Me Going Out To Get A Vaccine. Came Back To This

My Parents Did Not Like Me Going Out To Get A Vaccine. Came Back To This

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Despite a few negative messages from trolls and the occasional request to prove the screenshots weren't faked, many users think the subreddit is incredibly understanding, with most people helping to validate their feelings.

"Our sub is first and foremost a support sub," the moderators said.

They believe the community is a place where teenagers can come and "know that the abuse they've suffered is not a normal experience".

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#10

Who Goes To Disney World Just To Make Their Kid’s Life Miserable

Who Goes To Disney World Just To Make Their Kid’s Life Miserable

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#12

This Woman Constantly Photoshops Her Daughter’s Body To Look Like This. She’s E I G H T

This Woman Constantly Photoshops Her Daughter’s Body To Look Like This. She’s E I G H T

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#13

My Father Tracking Me While I’m On A Date

My Father Tracking Me While I’m On A Date

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Vasana Phong
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds of that episode from Hogan knows best when he tracked his daughter Brooke’s date

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The good news is that when KidsHealth.org and TIME for Kids surveyed over 9,000 kids ages 8 to 14, 67% said they get along well, or pretty well, with their parents. And that's not all. 85% of them said they have fun with their parents, and 79% said they feel close to their parents.

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(15f) Parents Took My Antidepressants Because I Slept Through My Alarms... I Don't Even Know What To Do Anymore

(15f) Parents Took My Antidepressants Because I Slept Through My Alarms... I Don't Even Know What To Do Anymore

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Feathered Dinosaur
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To stop taking antidepressants just like that has serious side effects, like making the persons try to kill themselves! Source: I'm a medical doctor, worked 5 years as a psychiatrist

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#15

My Mom's Response When I Came Out To Her. Haven’t Talked To Them For Two Weeks Now

My Mom's Response When I Came Out To Her. Haven’t Talked To Them For Two Weeks Now

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Feathered Dinosaur
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I have to stop reading this soon, I'm growing more enraged by the second. 👿

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#16

I Took My Clothes Off While I Was In The Shower And After I Came Out, I Saw That My Father Had Went Into My Room And Taken A Picture Of My Panties And Sent It To My Mother Without My Consent. I'm 20. I Can Clean Up After Myself. I Did It Immediately As I Stepped Out Of The Shower. Wtf

I Took My Clothes Off While I Was In The Shower And After I Came Out, I Saw That My Father Had Went Into My Room And Taken A Picture Of My Panties And Sent It To My Mother Without My Consent. I'm 20. I Can Clean Up After Myself. I Did It Immediately As I Stepped Out Of The Shower. Wtf

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#17

My Mum Is Abusing Our Brand New Security System

My Mum Is Abusing Our Brand New Security System

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Feathered Dinosaur
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope these 'parents' all rot in the worst nursing home when they're old, alone and forgotten

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Furthermore, even if children get into an argument with a parent, it's not like they immediately mess up their relationship. Most kids — more than 60% — said they usually take a little time and eventually things go back to normal. Some kids said that they make up quickly (28% of younger kids and 18% of older kids.)

It’s great if you can forgive (and be forgiven) quickly and settle things within the family and without the need to search for support on the internet.

#18

And Boomers Wonder Why Their Kids Don't Like Them

And Boomers Wonder Why Their Kids Don't Like Them

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#19

Child Endangerment Is So Quirky

Child Endangerment Is So Quirky

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Feathered Dinosaur
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. Endangering your own baby by not fastening the seat right and driving like a crazy aṣshole, then posting it. *slow clapping*

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#20

Parents Starve 6 Year Old To Death By Keeping Him Inside A Closet For A Month

Parents Starve 6 Year Old To Death By Keeping Him Inside A Closet For A Month

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#22

My Parents To A Tee

My Parents To A Tee

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Feathered Dinosaur
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably same for when she sees a disabled, or gay person or a person of color.

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#23

Mom Just Asked Me For 600$ When I Work A Minimum Wage Job Then Tells Me To Stop Spending ???

Mom Just Asked Me For 600$ When I Work A Minimum Wage Job Then Tells Me To Stop Spending ???

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#24

She’s Literally Killing Her Son. This Page Is Full Of Insane Parents Thinking They Know More Than The Doctors

She’s Literally Killing Her Son. This Page Is Full Of Insane Parents Thinking They Know More Than The Doctors

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Feathered Dinosaur
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a medical doctor I'd like to slap this bîtch silly. Then save the little boy's live.

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#25

Mother Impersonated Me To Bofa To Remove $1500 From My Account Of My Awarded Scholarship Money As Punishment For Her Ex Husband Not Paying For Her Vacation

Mother Impersonated Me To Bofa To Remove $1500 From My Account Of My Awarded Scholarship Money As Punishment For Her Ex Husband Not Paying For Her Vacation

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Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ

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Tucker Cahooter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's right lady, make him keep all that hurt and anger bottled up for years and years until it all comes out explosively...

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#27

The Sheer Nerve Of Not Wanting To Die An Early, Preventable Death! Disgusting

The Sheer Nerve Of Not Wanting To Die An Early, Preventable Death! Disgusting

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#28

It Sure Is A Mystery

It Sure Is A Mystery

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Redpen88
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like all the times I've been asked to house sit for the duration of my mom's family vacation? Like WTF? I hadn't been invited ONCE until I'd said no and brought up the fact I have never been invited to the FAMILY vacation. Now, she doesn't ask me to house sit anymore and I've still only been invited that once. JFC.

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#29

I Guess Some People Never Learn That Their Kids Are Separate People Who Deserve Autonomy Smh

I Guess Some People Never Learn That Their Kids Are Separate People Who Deserve Autonomy Smh

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#30

I Thought I Found An Airtight Escape From My Abusive Family In The Form Of A Great Job On The Opposite Coast. Guess Not. Ploy #397866 To Keep Me From Leaving: Unannounced Vacation That Conveniently Starts On The Same Day As My Job!

I Thought I Found An Airtight Escape From My Abusive Family In The Form Of A Great Job On The Opposite Coast. Guess Not. Ploy #397866 To Keep Me From Leaving: Unannounced Vacation That Conveniently Starts On The Same Day As My Job!

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#31

You Aren't Stressing Hard Enough To Put Your Kid In An Actual School Though

You Aren't Stressing Hard Enough To Put Your Kid In An Actual School Though

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#32

This Mom "Playing Chicken" With Her Kids And An Suv

This Mom "Playing Chicken" With Her Kids And An Suv

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Charlie the Cat
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reading all these stories, I'm just shaking my head in disbelief. I'm so thankful I have a loving normal family.

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#34

Stop Talking About Your Children’s Genitalia, You Weird Bastard

Stop Talking About Your Children’s Genitalia, You Weird Bastard

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#35

Imagine Encouraging Or Even Allowing Your Children To Dress Up Like This On Halloween

Imagine Encouraging Or Even Allowing Your Children To Dress Up Like This On Halloween

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DrBronxx
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no combination of words strong enough to voice my disgust at this picture, and whomever was involved and/or thought it was a good idea.

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#36

My Mother, After She Kicked Me Out When She Found Letters My Girlfriend Wrote For Me (We're Both Girls)

My Mother, After She Kicked Me Out When She Found Letters My Girlfriend Wrote For Me (We're Both Girls)

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Lea Panthera
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh yes, the cups. The cups for you. The cups called especially to arrest you. Your cups.

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#37

Sending Her Daughter Away To A Church For A Year Because She Wants A College Education

Sending Her Daughter Away To A Church For A Year Because She Wants A College Education

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KJ
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sending your daughter to a cult instead of letting a bright kid get the education they want, yikes!

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#38

Twitter User Finds Their Dad Has Been Using A Tracker To Track Them After They Had Moved Out Of Their (Abusive) Household

Twitter User Finds Their Dad Has Been Using A Tracker To Track Them After They Had Moved Out Of Their (Abusive) Household

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#39

Is She Overburdening Her?

Is She Overburdening Her?

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Stardust she/her
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wtf does a nursery student need tution for? All she has to do is learn colours, alphabets etc, not algebraic expressions or Shakespheare!

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#40

I Remembered This And Thought It Would Fit Here

I Remembered This And Thought It Would Fit Here

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#41

Let's Hope He Didn't Get His PC With His Own Savings

Let's Hope He Didn't Get His PC With His Own Savings

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Elizabeth Tayler
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor kid, can't even escape his horrid reality for a while. I hope he has family support.

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#42

Imagine Being Grounded For Being Considerate

Imagine Being Grounded For Being Considerate

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pusheen buttercup
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, child protective services. It's their choice whether they want to wear a mask

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#43

(In University) Parents Track My Location And Knows I Didn’t Go To Class (Because I Had Already Turned In The Project We Were Working On And Didn’t Need To Work In Studio)

(In University) Parents Track My Location And Knows I Didn’t Go To Class (Because I Had Already Turned In The Project We Were Working On And Didn’t Need To Work In Studio)

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#45

I’m Going To An Iron Maiden Concert. I’m Also Almost 30

I’m Going To An Iron Maiden Concert. I’m Also Almost 30

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Feathered Dinosaur
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This new music is corrupting our children! Wait, these 80s kids are just boring and quite ordinary adults now? Who would have thought

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#46

I’m Sorry But That’s Pathetic

I’m Sorry But That’s Pathetic

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Lakota Wolf
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The snarky a*****e side of me wants to say "Oh, so you'd prefer your son bring home a white BOY?" ...But of course a mom like this wouldn't support their son if he wasn't straight.

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#47

I'm On A School Trip... On My Way To The School

I'm On A School Trip... On My Way To The School

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#48

"Mommy Moment"

"Mommy Moment"

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#49

I’m The Only Kid In The Family Who Didn’t Become A Doctor. My Mom Forced My Dad To Post For My Graduation Since He Always Brags About My Doctor And Dentist Siblings. This Is What I Got Lol

I’m The Only Kid In The Family Who Didn’t Become A Doctor. My Mom Forced My Dad To Post For My Graduation Since He Always Brags About My Doctor And Dentist Siblings. This Is What I Got Lol

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#50

Gotta Love My Homophobic Dad. I Wasn't Even Intentionally Making An Lgbtq+ Design, Lol. Just Wanted A Rainbow

Gotta Love My Homophobic Dad. I Wasn't Even Intentionally Making An Lgbtq+ Design, Lol. Just Wanted A Rainbow

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