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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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#1
Dumped For Having Red Hair
Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago (edited)
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
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
#4
Another Found In R/S**tmomgroupssay …
Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago
Dressing your baby in designer brands tells me you're most likely an idiot. Seriously...
#5
I Think We Should Make Leashes Mandatory For Everyone Under 15!
Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago (edited)
Sometimes a leash is better than your suicidal toddler, running in front of cars, the moment you take your eyes off them to blink.
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
"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
#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
#8
On A Post About Another Parent Selling Her Kid's TV Because She "Can't Act Right"
Nila Griffin 1 year ago
Stop expecting children to know how to clean up their stuff. You have to TEACH AND GUIDE THEM. That’s your whole job.
#9
My Parents Did Not Like Me Going Out To Get A Vaccine. Came Back To This
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".
#10
Who Goes To Disney World Just To Make Their Kid’s Life Miserable
#11
Wtf Is Wrong With People
#12
This Woman Constantly Photoshops Her Daughter’s Body To Look Like This. She’s E I G H T
#13
My Father Tracking Me While I’m On A Date
Vasana Phong 1 year ago
Reminds of that episode from Hogan knows best when he tracked his daughter Brooke’s date
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.
#14
(15f) Parents Took My Antidepressants Because I Slept Through My Alarms... I Don't Even Know What To Do Anymore
Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago (edited)
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
#15
My Mom's Response When I Came Out To Her. Haven’t Talked To Them For Two Weeks Now
Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago
I think I have to stop reading this soon, I'm growing more enraged by the second. 👿
#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
#17
My Mum Is Abusing Our Brand New Security System
Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago
I hope these 'parents' all rot in the worst nursing home when they're old, alone and forgotten
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
Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago
That's what they'll do when they turn 18 and never talk to you again.
#19
Child Endangerment Is So Quirky
Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago
Wow. Endangering your own baby by not fastening the seat right and driving like a crazy aṣshole, then posting it. *slow clapping*
#20
Parents Starve 6 Year Old To Death By Keeping Him Inside A Closet For A Month
#21
This. Just... This
#22
My Parents To A Tee
Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago (edited)
Probably same for when she sees a disabled, or gay person or a person of color.
#23
Mom Just Asked Me For 600$ When I Work A Minimum Wage Job Then Tells Me To Stop Spending ???
#24
She’s Literally Killing Her Son. This Page Is Full Of Insane Parents Thinking They Know More Than The Doctors
Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago
As a medical doctor I'd like to slap this bîtch silly. Then save the little boy's live.
#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
#26
Jesus Christ
Tucker Cahooter 1 year ago
That's right lady, make him keep all that hurt and anger bottled up for years and years until it all comes out explosively...
#27
The Sheer Nerve Of Not Wanting To Die An Early, Preventable Death! Disgusting
Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago
Surprise: they will have a flower girl AND ring bearer, it just won't be you!
#28
It Sure Is A Mystery
Redpen88 1 year ago
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.
#29
I Guess Some People Never Learn That Their Kids Are Separate People Who Deserve Autonomy Smh
#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!
#31
You Aren't Stressing Hard Enough To Put Your Kid In An Actual School Though
#32
This Mom "Playing Chicken" With Her Kids And An Suv
Charlie the Cat 1 year ago
Reading all these stories, I'm just shaking my head in disbelief. I'm so thankful I have a loving normal family.
#33
'ethnic Stench'
#34
Stop Talking About Your Children’s Genitalia, You Weird Bastard
#35
Imagine Encouraging Or Even Allowing Your Children To Dress Up Like This On Halloween
#36
My Mother, After She Kicked Me Out When She Found Letters My Girlfriend Wrote For Me (We're Both Girls)
Lea Panthera 1 year ago
Oh yes, the cups. The cups for you. The cups called especially to arrest you. Your cups.
#37
Sending Her Daughter Away To A Church For A Year Because She Wants A College Education
KJ 1 year ago
Sending your daughter to a cult instead of letting a bright kid get the education they want, yikes!
Rebelliousslug 1 year ago
As valedictorian, hopefully she got offers for full scholarships so that she could move away and love her dreams without her parents assistance or interference
Eris Kallisti 1 year ago (edited)
Probably just for girls, would be my guess
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Seabeast 1 year ago
It would be nice if they were, but there are nutty religious parents who really are like this.
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Green Snake 1 year ago
The good news is she clearly won't need their help paying for college if she's that stellar. She can walk away at any time.
Bubbles and sparks 1 year ago
I'd tell my birthgivers I'd go, act very compliant and in the meantime get my shite together and when they least expect it, run like a bat out of hell.
Isaac Harvey 1 year ago
If it "helps teach... some modesty and respect," the parents need to go there too.
Jennifer Norton 1 year ago
I was raised to be Christian and then as an adult got as far from that as possible. The people that are involved in that "religion" up to their eye balls can't see just how toxic and cult like it really is.
Blackheart 1 year ago
I went to high school with a guy who was of a very similar religious denomination. He got a full free ride to MIT, and his parents forbid him from going. He followed their wishes, married quickly, and took a manual labor job. No where in the Bible or the Christian religion does it say to hold someone back from their full potential. In fact, Christianity teaches that people are given certain sorts of gifts or skills that should be used, not hidden away.
morticia_b85 1 year ago
Every documentary I've seen about this sort of thing usually ends with the young woman being abused in some way, whether that be used as a servant to the family and treated like utter dirt...or the dominant leader or male usually forces himself on the girl or tries to convince her its "gods will" for them to be together
Purple and Gold Panda 1 year ago
It's also "God's Will" that people who abuse women like that rot in hell for eternity.
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kath morgan 1 year ago
Wait, you don’t want her to be a housewife so you send her to a place that encourages women to be housewives? Is something backasswards here or have I misunderstood
Ovata Acronicta 1 year ago
I think it is written poorly, I read it how you did too. I think it is that the daughter has expressed her feelings that the parents' goal of having her be a housewife is a waste of her time.
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Megan Humphries 1 year ago
Makes you think about how many brilliant people there are/were that because of circumstances will not reach their full potential. I will say though, if being a housewife and mother is what they want, then there is nothing wrong with that.
Chel Bolin 1 year ago
I had a friend who was Mormon. He wanted to work in the computer industry. They refused to pay for school unless he did a 2 year mission over seas. He would be so far behind losing 2 years. He refused, they disowned him.
censorshipsucks 1 year ago
so he dodged a bullet, good for him. Hope he's free and happy now.
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Sunshine Lady 1 year ago
After reading this one I finally got it why people think that Christianity is bad. I'm a Christian, I have masters degree and I would give all my kids the choice what to believe in and if they want to go to university. Being part of a church with educated people myself I wouldn't even think about ruining their lives like that.
Justin Thyme 1 year ago
Tell her to Jon the Marines-- they'll give her a great deal of confidence
censorshipsucks 1 year ago
yep, even joining the army and going off to some illegal colonialist war is a better fate for her than that cult option.
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Jigsaw's Puzzle 1 year ago
“Wasting her life as a housewife” 😬😬😬 also the whole “church in the mountains” thing does NOT sound safe whatsoever
Gmaddles 1 year ago
She will loathe you and, frankly, she should. Don't you dare take away a chance for her to have an education, especially with potential scholarships! She's obviously smart so let her make her lien goddamn decisions and she'll be 18, anyway. Stop forcing your religion on your kid. You've taught her what you think is the right way so let her decide what she thinks. Are you keep her in a mountain dungeon until she's too old to dance, for Christ's sake!
Oliver 1 year ago
I’m scared cause my mom might do this. I love her to death but if she does something like this I’m gonna have a hard time forgiving her
censorshipsucks 1 year ago
If she does, then go to the cops and lay a charge of kidnapping. Once you are 18 you do not have to listen to your parents at all. Put your story online and get help, there are plenty decent people in the world who will help you escape a cult.
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Celtic Pirate Queen 1 year ago
What kills me is how many of the parents seem to think they get a say in their child's life once they turn 18. That's a legal adult and there's not a damn thing you can do to stop them from whatever (seems to be mostly gay) behavior they choose.
Jean Thompson 1 year ago
Oh, good heavens!! Please tell me that USA has many more sensible parents than these nutters.
Sandy Kavanaugh 1 year ago
Nazarenes are a half step up from holy rollers. One of many reasons I learned what hokum it all is.
Anne McKinney 1 year ago
The republicans are worried about drag queens when this is the indoctrination they force upon children. Grooming at it's worst!
Claire the Devils Advocate 1 year ago
As f'd as this is, it's actually better than a lot of the others. Still very f'd though
David Shaw 1 year ago
"Your God has granted your daughter a great gift and you want to squander that? Who are you to go against the will of your God, who you claim to love, honour and obey? You shall rot in your Hell for going against the will of your God."
Sydnie Laney 1 year ago
If your child wants to go to church to a whole year then let them, she needs her education and freedom, and legally if shes 18 she deserves to do what she wants, she goes to worship when she wants and she is not rebelling, she is trying her best to live free and separete herself from a sick little piece of s like you
Melissa Hamed 1 year ago
Most parents want a rebelling teenager that becomes valedictorian and has high test scores and has colleges coming after them. What is this woman's problem?
Jon Steensen 1 year ago
That if her daugther becomes educated and gets too much contact with the real world, the mother will have a hard time keeping her in that cult, as she will have a harder time convincing her that her screwed up, outdated world view is in line with how things actually is. My guess is that she is terribly afraid of loosing the ability to manipulate har daughtor and keep her under control, such that the daughtor will fulfil the needs of her mother rather than going after her own needs in life.
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Tom Drummer 1 year ago
why wm I still reading these. Traumatic. I'm done. And the world is messed up enough without the fake ones.
Jessica J. 1 year ago (edited)
They have universities in East Tennessee, including East Tennessee State University (my daddy's alna mater) and UT-Knoxville. I hope she leaves the mini-cult, finds one of those, and never looks back.
Jessica J. 1 year ago
Congratulations on making your daughter hate you! I hope she never speaks to you again, just as soon as she can get the heck away from you!
censorshipsucks 1 year ago
gross, those cult things are basically centres of gender based violence. Hope she knows how to make a shank.
Collin Lyle 1 year ago
I grew up in the mountains of East Tennessee. That 100% isn't going to work. The mall I used to hang out at is now a cannabis grow. The Southern Baptist church split with the splinter group becoming 7th Baptists and the counties are no longer dry. I grew up Unitarian. The Baptists thought I was a witch. LOL
censorshipsucks 1 year ago
if you don't want to keep getting downvoted I suggest you add /s to your post.
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Twitter User Finds Their Dad Has Been Using A Tracker To Track Them After They Had Moved Out Of Their (Abusive) Household
#39
Is She Overburdening Her?
Stardust she/her 1 year ago
Wtf does a nursery student need tution for? All she has to do is learn colours, alphabets etc, not algebraic expressions or Shakespheare!
#40
I Remembered This And Thought It Would Fit Here
#41
Let's Hope He Didn't Get His PC With His Own Savings
Elizabeth Tayler 1 year ago
Poor kid, can't even escape his horrid reality for a while. I hope he has family support.
#42
Imagine Being Grounded For Being Considerate
pusheen buttercup 1 year ago
Again, child protective services. It's their choice whether they want to wear a mask
#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)
#44
What??
#45
I’m Going To An Iron Maiden Concert. I’m Also Almost 30
Feathered Dinosaur 1 year ago
This new music is corrupting our children! Wait, these 80s kids are just boring and quite ordinary adults now? Who would have thought
#46
I’m Sorry But That’s Pathetic
Lakota Wolf 1 year ago
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.
#47
I'm On A School Trip... On My Way To The School
#48
"Mommy Moment"
#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
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Stardust she/her 1 year ago
I was on the brink of a panic attack partway through this list and had to leave. Made me relive my childhood :(
SheamusFanFrom1987 1 year ago
Some people should never become parents. In fact, procreation should be made illegal in their cases. Smh...
rs_adahl1971 1 year ago
You should have to have a license to have a child.
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Monday 1 year ago
This list has reminded me that while my parents are far from perfect, they are absolutely wonderful and I'm lucky to have them.
Amy Taylor 1 year ago
Same!! They may have been unreasonable and pissed me off many, many times, but I know that I matter to them and they love me.
Load More Replies... Elizabeth Tayler 1 year ago
This post was so triggering. I can't believe so many kids have this kind of life. So many parents are so incredibly evil. I thought there were better support systems in place for abused children now, wtf.
Leo Domitrix 1 year ago
Sure, if the kid is *believed*. The default is "but the kid's lying, the adult says so" unless there's clear physical harm. (And clear physical harm where I live is sometimes apparently "bone sticking out"). Basically, nobody should be allowed to parent without first passing psych screenings.
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Pauline Tamere 1 year ago
I couldn't go through, it's the most depressing thing I ever read. I wish all of those kids are ok went NC
Cate 1 year ago
This thread caused me to experience considerable anxiety. I did end up with one of my daughter's friends on my sofa. She was escaping her toxic family. In the end the Police and Social Services became involved, and she ended up living with us. I desperately hope that many of the young people captured here escaped too.
kate h 1 year ago
WTH????!!! This should not have been posted at all. BP will block words like d*ck, but put up this horrific, triggering post?!! I come here for a quick escape to lighten my day. If I wanted to read schit like this I'll go to regular news outlets. Shame on you BP.
maswartz 1 year ago
Remember when this site was about cute animals and funny stories?
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Tim 1 year ago
I've long held the belief that both heaven and hell are comforting concepts. Heaven for obvious reasons, and hell because no earthly punishment seems sufficient for some people.
Tyranamar Seuss 1 year ago
I was abused by several people. But my I was talking to my therapist about my main perpetrator one day. She said something to the effect that he was going to Hell. She's Jewish. So it made me really happy she was willing to believe in hell for a moment. I tried to make some excuse for him and she said "I don't care. That doesn't give him the right to make someone else's life s**t!" Ah! I love that woman!
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Appalachian Panda 1 year ago
And these parents are shocked when their kids turn 18 and go full no-contact.
Junebugjump! 1 year ago
This whole thread displays predominantly American parenting. It also demonstrates how sick our country is. I worry that these kids will parent their kids like this instead of move away and break ties. These are largely absolutely disgusting parents.
Lara M 1 year ago
Believe me, Russian parenting is no better. More physically violent, in fact.
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Talitha Jansen 1 year ago
I think there are a group of people here who are here just to downvote. I've seen it happen on so many normal comments. It's not even funny anymore. Anyway, I'm glad the pill helped you with your heavy menstrual cycle! I luckily only had that for a few years before it lessened. It really is crippling.
Ki Li 1 year ago
I think sometimes it's accidental. I've accidentally downvoted when scrolling. I'm guessing that there have been times I haven't caught it
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NatalieC 1 year ago
These posts all make me wish I had been stronger and stood up to my horrible parents. I should have left the minute I turned 18.
Bubbles and sparks 1 year ago
You did what you could when you could. Looking back always makes us think "Why this, why that", but living in an abusive situation does things to your mind, especially if you're a girl. Don't doubt anything you did to get where you are now, you did what you could when you finally trusted your idea of the future and what would happen... I hope you're doing okay or at least better now. Take care!
Load More Replies... Cyber Returns 1 year ago
I've never felt such a stronger urge to go out and create as many orphans as I have after reading this page
KombatBunni 1 year ago
Makes me so damn glad I got tf out when I did. Brrr some of those people do not deserve kids
Bubbles and sparks 1 year ago
Many of those egg- and sperm donors actually only have one problem... that is the fact that they are still breathing. I hope all those kids, young als older, get/got the help they needed or could get out.
Bexxperience 1 year ago
Posts like this make me appreciate that my parents have been supportive, selfless and awesome all of my life. I'm in my 50's now and they'll both be turning 82 this year. The fact that I will have to say goodbye to them in a relatively foreseeable future breaks my heart. The ONLY upside of having s****y parents like these prime examples in the post above is that you won't have to deal with the pain of losing them eventually I guess.
Agnes Jekyll 1 year ago
Don't read this. There are entries about abuse and death in here. Don't open this.
Henrik Schmidt 1 year ago (edited)
Wow, couldn't even finish this list. These... people are a very good argument for mandatory training (at least) and even licensing before you're allowed to have a child. The idea that you're just the boss of your children and they should just follow your every order, with no love or even affection involved is so alien to me! I'm thoroughly disgusted.
Pete from Cali. USA 1 year ago
I really hope most of the parents on this list get estranged because they don't deserve to have loving children or to be taken care of in their old age by their children.
Kristy Nelson 1 year ago
I would normally say give parents a break, but these are awful! I hope these people ended up okay after these experiences.
Katie Lutesinger 1 year ago
And so the cheapest, nastiest nursing home in town continued to stay in business for another ten years.
Jaguarundi 1 year ago
Oh.Joy. What a fun way to relive my horrible childhood. My mother was an alcoholic, prescription drug addict with Munchausen's by proxy. My elder sister and I are still suffering from her lack of care when we were sick as children while she waited for us to become sick enough so that SHE could get attention from the doctors and staff. I had pneumonia multiple times and my sister went partially deaf from ear infections. Ironically, we were military dependents so we could go to the infirmary, anytime, with no charges for care or medication.
Brando Dean 1 year ago
Somebody needs to tell the Iron Maiden hating mama that the song isn't what she thinks it's about- in fact the opposite. While I'm at it the drummer is a born again christian.
Grace Note 1 year ago
Well, that was depressing. Some people should not be parents. I only hope that their children leave them to it as soon as they're old enough because no one should have to live with these utter sh!tstains for parents.
Joni-lee Smith 1 year ago
I remember when my cousin was in college and her roommate was on the phone talking to her mother. The roommates mom was yelling at her and saying she was ugly and worthless and so many other horrible things 😠. My cousin was so upset she called her own mom crying and apologized for all the times she acted up and told my aunt(her mom) what a wonderful mother she was.
Jeff Diamond 1 year ago
Faith in humanity fading... fading... RISING!... fading... fading... gone.
Nordic And Sneezing 1 year ago
This is how you end up old and alone in a sh*tty old people's home with no one visiting you. And you deserve it.
KitTheNugget 1 year ago (edited)
just reading all of this makes me want to vomit. no wonder everyone is insecure…kind of makes me more insecure… (edit: i feel so sorry for all the kids, hope ur doing well❤️)
Kitten’s mom 1 year ago
I have been reading Panda for years and this is the first time I couldn’t stomach reading the whole thing. I wanna hug my mom and dad so bad right now, while they were/are not perfect this bull makes me appreciate their particular brand of crazy so much more!!!
Jilltdcatlady 1 year ago
Raise your hand if you feel imposter syndrome pretending to grieve because the evil parent died.
Tyranamar Seuss 1 year ago
Nope. Mines not even dead yet. But no contact since 2008. Mom's very sick. Totally do not care! Every time I think of her all I feel is relief that I'm not in that house anymore. It actually makes me kind of happy she isn't privileged enough to have a relationship with me. She didn't earn it. And I'm so good with that. Love that I'm free!
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Stardust she/her 1 year ago
I was on the brink of a panic attack partway through this list and had to leave. Made me relive my childhood :(
SheamusFanFrom1987 1 year ago
Some people should never become parents. In fact, procreation should be made illegal in their cases. Smh...
rs_adahl1971 1 year ago
You should have to have a license to have a child.
Load More Replies... Monday 1 year ago
This list has reminded me that while my parents are far from perfect, they are absolutely wonderful and I'm lucky to have them.
Amy Taylor 1 year ago
Same!! They may have been unreasonable and pissed me off many, many times, but I know that I matter to them and they love me.
Load More Replies... Elizabeth Tayler 1 year ago
This post was so triggering. I can't believe so many kids have this kind of life. So many parents are so incredibly evil. I thought there were better support systems in place for abused children now, wtf.
Leo Domitrix 1 year ago
Sure, if the kid is *believed*. The default is "but the kid's lying, the adult says so" unless there's clear physical harm. (And clear physical harm where I live is sometimes apparently "bone sticking out"). Basically, nobody should be allowed to parent without first passing psych screenings.
Load More Replies... Pauline Tamere 1 year ago
I couldn't go through, it's the most depressing thing I ever read. I wish all of those kids are ok went NC
Cate 1 year ago
This thread caused me to experience considerable anxiety. I did end up with one of my daughter's friends on my sofa. She was escaping her toxic family. In the end the Police and Social Services became involved, and she ended up living with us. I desperately hope that many of the young people captured here escaped too.
kate h 1 year ago
WTH????!!! This should not have been posted at all. BP will block words like d*ck, but put up this horrific, triggering post?!! I come here for a quick escape to lighten my day. If I wanted to read schit like this I'll go to regular news outlets. Shame on you BP.
maswartz 1 year ago
Remember when this site was about cute animals and funny stories?
Load More Replies... Tim 1 year ago
I've long held the belief that both heaven and hell are comforting concepts. Heaven for obvious reasons, and hell because no earthly punishment seems sufficient for some people.
Tyranamar Seuss 1 year ago
I was abused by several people. But my I was talking to my therapist about my main perpetrator one day. She said something to the effect that he was going to Hell. She's Jewish. So it made me really happy she was willing to believe in hell for a moment. I tried to make some excuse for him and she said "I don't care. That doesn't give him the right to make someone else's life s**t!" Ah! I love that woman!
Load More Replies... Appalachian Panda 1 year ago
And these parents are shocked when their kids turn 18 and go full no-contact.
Junebugjump! 1 year ago
This whole thread displays predominantly American parenting. It also demonstrates how sick our country is. I worry that these kids will parent their kids like this instead of move away and break ties. These are largely absolutely disgusting parents.
Lara M 1 year ago
Believe me, Russian parenting is no better. More physically violent, in fact.
Load More Replies... Talitha Jansen 1 year ago
I think there are a group of people here who are here just to downvote. I've seen it happen on so many normal comments. It's not even funny anymore. Anyway, I'm glad the pill helped you with your heavy menstrual cycle! I luckily only had that for a few years before it lessened. It really is crippling.
Ki Li 1 year ago
I think sometimes it's accidental. I've accidentally downvoted when scrolling. I'm guessing that there have been times I haven't caught it
Load More Replies... NatalieC 1 year ago
These posts all make me wish I had been stronger and stood up to my horrible parents. I should have left the minute I turned 18.
Bubbles and sparks 1 year ago
You did what you could when you could. Looking back always makes us think "Why this, why that", but living in an abusive situation does things to your mind, especially if you're a girl. Don't doubt anything you did to get where you are now, you did what you could when you finally trusted your idea of the future and what would happen... I hope you're doing okay or at least better now. Take care!
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I've never felt such a stronger urge to go out and create as many orphans as I have after reading this page
KombatBunni 1 year ago
Makes me so damn glad I got tf out when I did. Brrr some of those people do not deserve kids
Bubbles and sparks 1 year ago
Many of those egg- and sperm donors actually only have one problem... that is the fact that they are still breathing. I hope all those kids, young als older, get/got the help they needed or could get out.
Bexxperience 1 year ago
Posts like this make me appreciate that my parents have been supportive, selfless and awesome all of my life. I'm in my 50's now and they'll both be turning 82 this year. The fact that I will have to say goodbye to them in a relatively foreseeable future breaks my heart. The ONLY upside of having s****y parents like these prime examples in the post above is that you won't have to deal with the pain of losing them eventually I guess.
Agnes Jekyll 1 year ago
Don't read this. There are entries about abuse and death in here. Don't open this.
Henrik Schmidt 1 year ago (edited)
Wow, couldn't even finish this list. These... people are a very good argument for mandatory training (at least) and even licensing before you're allowed to have a child. The idea that you're just the boss of your children and they should just follow your every order, with no love or even affection involved is so alien to me! I'm thoroughly disgusted.
Pete from Cali. USA 1 year ago
I really hope most of the parents on this list get estranged because they don't deserve to have loving children or to be taken care of in their old age by their children.
Kristy Nelson 1 year ago
I would normally say give parents a break, but these are awful! I hope these people ended up okay after these experiences.
Katie Lutesinger 1 year ago
And so the cheapest, nastiest nursing home in town continued to stay in business for another ten years.
Jaguarundi 1 year ago
Oh.Joy. What a fun way to relive my horrible childhood. My mother was an alcoholic, prescription drug addict with Munchausen's by proxy. My elder sister and I are still suffering from her lack of care when we were sick as children while she waited for us to become sick enough so that SHE could get attention from the doctors and staff. I had pneumonia multiple times and my sister went partially deaf from ear infections. Ironically, we were military dependents so we could go to the infirmary, anytime, with no charges for care or medication.
Brando Dean 1 year ago
Somebody needs to tell the Iron Maiden hating mama that the song isn't what she thinks it's about- in fact the opposite. While I'm at it the drummer is a born again christian.
Grace Note 1 year ago
Well, that was depressing. Some people should not be parents. I only hope that their children leave them to it as soon as they're old enough because no one should have to live with these utter sh!tstains for parents.
Joni-lee Smith 1 year ago
I remember when my cousin was in college and her roommate was on the phone talking to her mother. The roommates mom was yelling at her and saying she was ugly and worthless and so many other horrible things 😠. My cousin was so upset she called her own mom crying and apologized for all the times she acted up and told my aunt(her mom) what a wonderful mother she was.
Jeff Diamond 1 year ago
Faith in humanity fading... fading... RISING!... fading... fading... gone.
Nordic And Sneezing 1 year ago
This is how you end up old and alone in a sh*tty old people's home with no one visiting you. And you deserve it.
KitTheNugget 1 year ago (edited)
just reading all of this makes me want to vomit. no wonder everyone is insecure…kind of makes me more insecure… (edit: i feel so sorry for all the kids, hope ur doing well❤️)
Kitten’s mom 1 year ago
I have been reading Panda for years and this is the first time I couldn’t stomach reading the whole thing. I wanna hug my mom and dad so bad right now, while they were/are not perfect this bull makes me appreciate their particular brand of crazy so much more!!!
Jilltdcatlady 1 year ago
Raise your hand if you feel imposter syndrome pretending to grieve because the evil parent died.
Tyranamar Seuss 1 year ago
Nope. Mines not even dead yet. But no contact since 2008. Mom's very sick. Totally do not care! Every time I think of her all I feel is relief that I'm not in that house anymore. It actually makes me kind of happy she isn't privileged enough to have a relationship with me. She didn't earn it. And I'm so good with that. Love that I'm free!
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