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Sometimes parents want to be 'relatable' and 'cool', so they use meme references and words like 'lit' but these things don't cut it. All these desperate attempts do is just embarrass their kids. However, if they try something really ridiculous, it brings them even more shame. They end up on the subreddit /r/InsaneParents.

The online community describes itself as "a weird place where you can post those crazy parents who post in those woo-woo anti-vax groups on Facebook and do things harmful (directly and indirectly) to their children. We want to be a place where people can come and both get support and laugh. So this sub is a mixture of both the heartbreaking and the hilarious. Come and join us. Especially if you have your own stories to tell or your own social media content to post." Below you will find some of their most popular posts.

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My Mother Dearest, Whom My Sister And I Just Let Back Into Our Lives, Talking To My Sister About Her Daughter (My Niece). Behold The Kind Of Person She Is

My Mother Dearest, Whom My Sister And I Just Let Back Into Our Lives, Talking To My Sister About Her Daughter (My Niece). Behold The Kind Of Person She Is

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deanna woods
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your sister has the right answer. Your mom is a piece of work. You never call children names.

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Bored Panda has already published two posts about the subreddit (here and here) but it looks like there's no shortage of insane moms and dads; people keep posting more and more parenting horror stories. Even though the subreddit was created relatively recently, in 2017, it already unites over 1.2 million members, with thousands online at any given moment. 

It's normal for parents and their kids to have different views and opinions. In fact, they can be used for growth, too. Vicki Broadbent, founder of Honest Mum and author of Mumboss, is one of those parents who are open to learning from their children as much as they want to teach them. "They've taught me a lot from feeling more confident when I've been trolled online, to how to create a TikTok video!" she told Bored Panda. "My kids aged 10 and 8 respectively are both creative, empathetic, resilient, and strong-willed little humans. We base our relationships on open conversations and trust. I think the art of listening has been lost somewhat, and rather than being didactic as a parent, we need to practice listening more (and really hearing) to others' points of view, before sharing our own views.

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#2

Guilty Has Punished

Guilty Has Punished

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S.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

93% is a really great score, though! I'm proud of the daughter.

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Broadbent acknowledges that parents have the responsibility to inform, protect, and guide their kids, however, she thinks that children who feel endlessly chastised and forced to conform will do the complete opposite. "You have more chance of persuading your children to do the right thing if you are calm in the way you present your opinions."

"Encouraging children to talk to you honestly without judgement means they will always come to you when they're in trouble. It's also healthy they learn that no one will ever always agree with one another. Another lost art is that of debating!"

When Rebekah Tayebi, a clinical therapist and family coach, looks at toxic family systems, one thing that becomes really evident to her is seeing that the children are more attuned to the needs of the parents. That means, the typical parent-child relationship is inverted and there's confusion about what appropriate boundaries should be in place.

"The hard part for children in these environments is that which is like so many of us, is that we might start to mirror the dysfunction that we're seeing," Tayebi said. That's the reason why it's so important to start to catch negative patterns in the moment and try to eradicate them.

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"Parenting is hard, there's no manual, we're all simply trying to navigate our children through choppy waters and this ever challenging life to be kind and strong," Broadbent concluded. "We also want them to have fun. Childhood is precious. I also think showing my own children my own vulnerabilities has encouraged greater empathy in them and they've understood early on that I'm a real human being not a womb on legs."

What some parents apparently forget is that they need their kids just as much as their little ones need them. When Broadbent had a big operation on her thyroid, for example, she was amazed to find just how much her children can support her during a difficult time.

I don't know, maybe some of the parent-child relationships we see on r/InsaneParents are beyond saving. But I hope they can at least act as a reminder for the rest of us to cherish ours. 

#4

I Decided To Finally Go Vaccinated Behind My Anti-Vax Parent's Back!

I Decided To Finally Go Vaccinated Behind My Anti-Vax Parent's Back!

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Yibo Wang
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, in my home country, some of the vaccines are composary, whether you like it or not.

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#6

Should've Stayed At Home

Should've Stayed At Home

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#7

Essential Oils Don’t Work

Essential Oils Don’t Work

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those people should be charged with murder, manslaughter or child endangerment (whatever it comes under).

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#10

Father Tries To Say He Put Me Through College. My 1k Monthly Loan Payments Say Otherwise

Father Tries To Say He Put Me Through College. My 1k Monthly Loan Payments Say Otherwise

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Boopie Dew
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup, sounds like something my ex did. My grown daughter called him out infront of everyone he knows. It was awesome. He didn't want to be a part of her life not the other way around.

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#13

Insane Parents Destroy Their Child’s Art Tablet For... Not Getting Up On Time

Insane Parents Destroy Their Child’s Art Tablet For... Not Getting Up On Time

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#14

Is Violence The Answer ? I Don't Think So

Is Violence The Answer ? I Don't Think So

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a disgusting piece of garbage, you just don't do that and you don't brag about it either.

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#15

Never Thought My Mom Was That Insane But I Guess Jesus Is Anti-Metal Straw. Sorry If It Doesn't Seem Serious, I Can't Take Anything Seriously

Never Thought My Mom Was That Insane But I Guess Jesus Is Anti-Metal Straw. Sorry If It Doesn't Seem Serious, I Can't Take Anything Seriously

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#16

Hypocritical, Awful And Abusive

Hypocritical, Awful And Abusive

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#17

Raised By Insane Parents Feels

Raised By Insane Parents Feels

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Chelsea Shimell
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s exactly how I feel, I’ve been lucky and I don’t even know anyone who has had covid. But this isn’t even my top 10 worst years of my life.

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#18

My Mother Blamed Me For Her Suicidal Tendencies. I'm 15

My Mother Blamed Me For Her Suicidal Tendencies. I'm 15

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Because His Kid Didn't Do Homework?

Because His Kid Didn't Do Homework?

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

what the f**k? i feel sorry for both kid and doggo, won't be surprised if kid will hold grudge on parents for eons...

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#20

Check Mate, Religious Insane Parents

Check Mate, Religious Insane Parents

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Vanta Black
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe I can get all those years of rent back from my parents. They're religious nutjobs.

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#21

Poor Kid

Poor Kid

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#22

Abusing Child Support

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S.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That mother is so selfish and really cruel. I'm glad that OP is looking out for their daughter, she deserves better.

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#23

Lady Tries To Blame Vaccines After Her Son Contracts Hiv

Lady Tries To Blame Vaccines After Her Son Contracts Hiv

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

When are people going to hop off the "Vaccines cause Autism" train? And you either 'have ' autism or 'are' autistic, you can't be 'are autism'

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#24

My Dad Charges Me $300 A Month For Rent And Refuses To Let Me Move Out. After Spending The Weekend With My Boyfriend, I Received This

My Dad Charges Me $300 A Month For Rent And Refuses To Let Me Move Out. After Spending The Weekend With My Boyfriend, I Received This

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the actual, she needs to get out of that house and away from that nasty piece of crap.

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#25

Using Your Daughter’s Entire College Fund To Pay For Your Crappy Pyramid Scheme Products

Using Your Daughter’s Entire College Fund To Pay For Your Crappy Pyramid Scheme Products

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S.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The ENTIRE college fund???? How dare you. How could you?

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#26

This Was By Far The Worst Incident. I Was In 2nd Grade, 7-8 Years Old And Just Went Through Some Of The Worst Trauma Of My Life And My Mom Was More Worried About Going To Vegas Then My Health

This Was By Far The Worst Incident. I Was In 2nd Grade, 7-8 Years Old And Just Went Through Some Of The Worst Trauma Of My Life And My Mom Was More Worried About Going To Vegas Then My Health

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Children Aren’t Slaves, Apologize When You’re Supposed To

Children Aren’t Slaves, Apologize When You’re Supposed To

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#29

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

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

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Violet brown
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am so mad right now... she worked up all her courage and she get's this :(

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#30

I Didn't Want To Give My Jehovah's Witness Dad My Password Because I Was Texting A Girl And He Smashed It With An Axe And Then Beat Me. That Was 5 Years Ago And Today I'm Happily Living Together With That Girl

I Didn't Want To Give My Jehovah's Witness Dad My Password Because I Was Texting A Girl And He Smashed It With An Axe And Then Beat Me. That Was 5 Years Ago And Today I'm Happily Living Together With That Girl

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#31

I Definitely Hope I Can "Indoctrinate" My Children Into Believing In Human Rights

I Definitely Hope I Can "Indoctrinate" My Children Into Believing In Human Rights

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#32

Just A Cold

Just A Cold

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Dorothy Parker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You just endangered hundreds of people and at least a few will die. You belong in prison.

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#33

Imagine Being A Pos Who Not Only Pulls Their Kid Out Of School Due To Not Wanting To Vaccinate Him But Also Broadcast His Misery In An Attempt To Get People To Side With You...

Imagine Being A Pos Who Not Only Pulls Their Kid Out Of School Due To Not Wanting To Vaccinate Him But Also Broadcast His Misery In An Attempt To Get People To Side With You...

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#34

Parents "React" To Their 6 Year Old's Report Card For Views

Parents "React" To Their 6 Year Old's Report Card For Views

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S.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Showing your kids' faces uncensored and making money off them is already bad on its own, but to actively violate their right to privacy on such a scale is horrendous. Family vloggers need to stop exploiting innocent children like this for views and money.

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I Don't Understand How Scientology Came Into Play

I Don't Understand How Scientology Came Into Play

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

Oh, the ignorance is terrifying. I hope some of those 73 comments set them straight.

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#36

You Should Be Grateful

You Should Be Grateful

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#37

This Was Not Posted In A Joking Way

This Was Not Posted In A Joking Way

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Boopie Dew
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats devastating to do to someone. Not only physically but mentally and emotionally.

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#38

“A 5 Year Old Is Perfectly Capable Of Fending For Himself”

“A 5 Year Old Is Perfectly Capable Of Fending For Himself”

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the father should be packing the bags and taking the child. She is not right in the head if she truly thinks what she did was fine. Isn't there laws about this kind of thing.

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#39

Update: I’m Immunocompromised And My Mom Refused To Let Me Isolate. Now I Have The Coronavirus

Update: I’m Immunocompromised And My Mom Refused To Let Me Isolate. Now I Have The Coronavirus

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#40

A Question That Came Into One Of My Local Radio Stations

A Question That Came Into One Of My Local Radio Stations

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S.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine having a life so full of privileges that this is the issue you worry about — to the point of having it broadcasted on the radio. PS: Andy is a super cool name.

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Spare The Rod

Spare The Rod

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Lauren Caswell
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah spanking always seemed a tautology of a punishment: *smack* "how many times do I have to tell you [name]?! *smack* We. Do. Not. Hit. People!" *smack*

martin734
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like capital punishment, I think there is is something f****d up and perverse in killing people in order to teach that killing people is wrong.

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Jo Choto
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hitting people smaller and weaker than you is generally recognized at best as bullying and at worst as assault. End of discussion.

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

Fact: corporal punishment such as spanking, slapping, etc, causes permanent, negative changes to the brain. Even if you "turned out okay", that doesn't make it right. Imagine having a mentality of "well I turned out okay so who cares" about rape, abuse, addictions, etc--it just shows how little of a s**t you give.

Stille20
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Waht? No I don't think those are the same people. People who hit kids would hit a dog

H Edwards
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another story from English language teaching. I once did a debate class on controversial topics, and one of them was about physically disciplining children. In a class of 15, not one student was willing to debate in favour. This was a mixed culture class, and I was pretty happy to see the universal condemnation.

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

Whatever the punishment, ask yourself if you can legally do it to an adult. If not, don't do it to a child.

Nia Loves Art
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That doesn’t really hold up. You can’t legally put an adult in timeout either.

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

There's a meme floating around FB that says "were you ever spanked with one of these when you were a kid?" It shows pics of things like a belt, a hairbrush, switch, etc. Insinuating that that is a good thing. There are other ways to discipline kids.

Misty Mills
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad would smack me after I was roughhousing with my sister and say “We do not tolerate violence in this household!” (While slapping me lol)

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

Yep. I had my arm twisted behind my back, felt something in my arm give, no apology afterwards. All because dad saw me walk by my sister, not touching her, and she screamed that I pinched her.

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andate him
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, the point is that some idiots in this world think animals are more valuable than humans

Steve Barker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet another completely misunderstood Scripture. Find out what the Bible REALLY teaches. jw,org

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

my parents would just say "its payback for the pain they put me in"

Leo Domitrix
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd normally say "such people shouldn't be permitted to breed" but 1. I'm anti-eugenics and 2. I wouldn't exist.....

That emo Girl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Spanking is outdated and should be classed as child abuse. No kid deserves to be harmed.

Carlo Reyes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

get a fake hammer with air thats what my parents did for my dog not me

Abigail Luscher
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom would hold me down and smack when I tried to run away from her. I was jumping on my bed and she said smacking me would teach me that it's dangerous. Now she denies that it ever happened.

Nia Loves Art
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lots of people spank their dogs. My grandmother would hit her yorkie with a rolled up newspaper. The same people who think it’s ok for kids support it for dogs as well.

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

Spanking makes zero logical sense and decades of research has shown it's harmful to kids and people STILL insist on believing you can't raise a well-behaved child without hitting them. Seriously, you should have to take classes and pass a test before being allowed to procreate.

Brenda Pereira
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was raised in a home where my parents didn't believe in spanking. My mother got a spanking every single day of her life from her mother. Thank God my mother decided to break that chain of abuse. I raised 3 boys, all law abiding productive men now. Didn't spank them one single time. Spanking just says that the adult is not in control of the situation and isn't smart enough to figure out how to actually handle the problem. We aren't allowed to hit other adults or animals. Why children?

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

same thing the other way around, dont hit anyone or any living thing. go put that anger into a f*****g wall for once

Benjamin Lensgraf
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My generation had parents who taught us that violence is not the answer, then go on a diatribe about how we need to invade Iraq

Ella Worley
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom would only lightly slap my bum when I was being rude. And even then very rarely. do parents actually hit their kids dang

Laura Dawson
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People think there's nothing wrong with a "smack" my Dad used to tell me when he hit me it was just a "tip" like a light slap but I remember getting punched in the stomach a few times like knocking the air out of me to the point I would crumple over and couldn't breathe for 5 seconds & getting kicked while he had boots on. I was dragged by the hair a few times & flung on the floor. It's abuse. It's not discipline.

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

My mom used to spank me black and blue until my dad stepped in and tries to stop her, now she is really irritable and always lashes out at me and my Dad, I feel bad for him, and she is always talking about how people are so cruel to animals and can’t believe people could do that to them, as she is totally fine with beating her daughter until she is crying and bruised Ugh

Remi Flynne
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your dad should have taken you and left. When one parent is abusive to a child it is incumbent on the other parent to protect that child by any means necessary. I don't understand parents who hit their children but I understand parents who who do nothing, yet wish it to stop, even less.

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Joseph Smith
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your kid is not an animal. No matter how bad of a parent you are.

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

Sure sometimes hitting your child is ok but it should be used very, VERY sparingly. If you don't use other forms of teaching, your child will only have grown up in a violent household which will inflict serious harm to their minds and hearts. If you don't talk to them like you actually CARE ABOUT THEM AS FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS they will have a very hard time relating to others once they are grown up. There is an added bonus to treating your children like the innocent, defenseless people that they are - they will give you the purest love that there is in this world which is what they want to do to begin with. But, if you beat them and bash them down just because they act like children then they will grow to fear you, then they resent you, then they will hate you.

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

wow, my dad says it's okay to hit a dog bc they need to be taught a lesson. which is bs. also "sometimes you have to spank your kids, they need to know i'm in charge" i love my family :/

Remi Flynne
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, no, no and no. That teaches a dog to be scared of you. It's widely condemned as a truly bad method and no good trainer or animal behaviourist would endorse that view. If you call a dog and it doesn't come to you and then finally it does and you hit it for not coming the first time what have you taught it? That coming when called gets you hit. So why would the dog come when called the next time? Literally reinforces the wrong message. Praise and reward them and then the dog will WANT to come to you. Hitting animals is lazy and an unintelligent approach. Children don't need hitting either. The punishment should fit the crime and would be far more likely to be remembered that way. Spanking is a very lazy way of punishing children. We may have to follow our parents rules but that doesn't mean that they get it right all the time. Glad you love your family.

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Full Name
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The difference is that your dog will not understand and learn from and grow from the situation. The vast majority of humans on the planet, and in North America until the latest generation are/were all spanked. You can be for it or against it, but don't make it out to be something it's not.

Remi Flynne
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Saying this to JustAWeirdoGirlChild - DON'T HIT YOUR DOGS. It will not 'show them', they will not learn that way. Well, they will eventually because they're trying their best but it's slower and harder work for all concerned. Full Name is exactly right in saying that dogs will not understand. Ye gods please read up on what the experts do to train animals these days! They do NOT hit. Praising and reward methods are the ones that work. Possibly worth thinking about when it comes to small children as well - just a thought.

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my parents spanked me and my brother when we were younger, and now my youngest brother is now too. we also show our dogs what they did then smack them so that they will learn.

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#42

Glad I Have A Good Relationship With My Parents

Glad I Have A Good Relationship With My Parents

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

Story of my life brought up in an African home. You don't defend yourself, you don't block hits, you don't talk back, you can never be right and your parents can never be wrong

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Idiot

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

How can anyone not see that giving a kid this age alcohol, caffeine or sugar is just giving them an early start on addiction?

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#44

My Fiance's Mom When We First Started Dating

My Fiance's Mom When We First Started Dating

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S.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a fellow Asian............ That's really a new one, lol what?

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#45

Imagine Posting This And Being Proud Of The Anger That You Just Took Out On This Kid's Form Of Entertainment

Imagine Posting This And Being Proud Of The Anger That You Just Took Out On This Kid's Form Of Entertainment

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#46

A Friend Of Mine Who’s 27 Years Old

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#47

Her Brother Died Of Measles, But She Still Won’t Vaccinate Her Child Against It

Her Brother Died Of Measles, But She Still Won’t Vaccinate Her Child Against It

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Breaking A 7-Year-Old's Heart On Christmas

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S.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worry about the people who reacted to this with the laughing emoji.

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#49

And Guess What She’d Have Blamed Her Son’s Autism On If She Did Vaccinate?

And Guess What She’d Have Blamed Her Son’s Autism On If She Did Vaccinate?

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actaully...nevermind
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"i did all the right things. Had a natural birth, DiDn'T vAcCiNaTe, breastfed on d e m a n d for a year, fed a healthy diet..." Your's truly, -Seeking Sympathy 2020

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#50

My 5yo Child Is Enrolling In School And They Say I Can’t Come And Breastfeed Him. I’m Being Discriminated Against!

My 5yo Child Is Enrolling In School And They Say I Can’t Come And Breastfeed Him. I’m Being Discriminated Against!

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

Sick woman. Your child will be fine. You are still breastfeeding to meet your own needs, not his.

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#51

The Mother Steals And Sells Her Daughter's Pet Snake While Her Daughter Was Out Of Town

The Mother Steals And Sells Her Daughter's Pet Snake While Her Daughter Was Out Of Town

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#52

It Sure Is A Mystery

It Sure Is A Mystery

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother was pure killjoy. She wouldn't be happy until other people weren't happy.

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#53

Got Shot In An Armed Robbery? Sounds Like A You Problem. In My Day We Just Died

Got Shot In An Armed Robbery? Sounds Like A You Problem. In My Day We Just Died

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#54

Actual Disease Denial Or Pettiness?

Actual Disease Denial Or Pettiness?

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

Poor Claudia :( I hope she makes it to adulthood and can move out from under that crazy witch--I despise Kellyanne for numerous reasons but her daughter does not deserve any of this awfulness.

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#55

My Mom, 13 Minutes After I Asked Her To Stop Trying To Encourage My 78yr Old Grandmother To Go Out Without A Mask

My Mom, 13 Minutes After I Asked Her To Stop Trying To Encourage My 78yr Old Grandmother To Go Out Without A Mask

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#57

I'm The Bad Guy Now, Apparently, For Asking My Father To Make Sure His Whooping Cough Vaccine Is Up To Date Before He Snuggles Up To My Son Who Is Due Soon

I'm The Bad Guy Now, Apparently, For Asking My Father To Make Sure His Whooping Cough Vaccine Is Up To Date Before He Snuggles Up To My Son Who Is Due Soon

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#58

Mother Wants Daughter To Get Plastic Surgery Because “Ugly People Go Nowhere Nowadays” Link To Article In The Comments.

Mother Wants Daughter To Get Plastic Surgery Because “Ugly People Go Nowhere Nowadays” Link To Article In The Comments.

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a despicable person, that girl is gorgeous. If anyone is ugly it is the mum due to her ugly attitude.

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#59

Idk If This Interaction With My Dad Counts

Idk If This Interaction With My Dad Counts

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S.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fake news even when Dump himself says it? LMAO, how much in denial do you have to be?

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#61

The Irony

The Irony

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hear this all the time. It is IMPOSSIBLE to catch the flu from the flu shot because it is NOT a live vaccine. It is a coincidence and not only that the flu vaccine doesn't cover all the strains of the flu so whilst you may be vaccinated against Influenza A and B doesn't mean you are vaccinated against influenza C and D.

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#62

Anti-Vaxxers Holding Their Kids Medical Hostages.

Anti-Vaxxers Holding Their Kids Medical Hostages.

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S.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How much are we betting that the OP is actually vaccinated themselves and thus they're still alive?

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#63

This Guy Is 20 And In University

This Guy Is 20 And In University

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pepper 2015
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This seems to be a way to avoid the girl. I assume a 20 year old university guy will be more technically knowledgeable than his parents.

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#64

Jesus Take The Wheel

Jesus Take The Wheel

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#65

When Your Parent Goes On A Drunk Tirade And Destroys $2,000 Of Your Property

When Your Parent Goes On A Drunk Tirade And Destroys $2,000 Of Your Property

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#66

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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#67

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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rgr8
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the f*uck. This is messed up, on so many levels. Anyone who does that to children, should never, ever be a parent. You are allowing/encouraging a racist, sexist, white supremacist costume, with your children.

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#68

How Dare People Spend Their Own Money On Things?

How Dare People Spend Their Own Money On Things?

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S.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You CHOSE to be a parent, you CHOSE to have kids. And with every choice comes the consequences. You don't get to be salty at literal strangers for such a baseless reason.

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#69

No Poison For You, Sweetie. Just Meningitis

No Poison For You, Sweetie. Just Meningitis

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#70

Back At It Again With Another Veggie Insanity Photo!

Back At It Again With Another Veggie Insanity Photo!

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#71

My Mom Is Withholding My Unemployment And Took The Grant The Cares Act Gave Out To The Students (I’m Staying With A Friend Rn)

My Mom Is Withholding My Unemployment And Took The Grant The Cares Act Gave Out To The Students (I’m Staying With A Friend Rn)

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#72

Glad You’ll Have Fun, Clever Mom

Glad You’ll Have Fun, Clever Mom

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

As someone with severe arachnophobia that affects my eating habits, this is terrible. If someone tells you their phobia, do not take advantage of that. Do not ridicule them, do not ‘prank’ them, do not make them feel bad for having that phobia — because, guess what? Phobias are meant to be irrational fears, something you can't control.

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#73

My Dad Has Been Convinced That Michelle Obama Is A Man For Years. I Love Him, But Wow

My Dad Has Been Convinced That Michelle Obama Is A Man For Years. I Love Him, But Wow

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#74

My Friend Just Sent Me This. Her Stepmom Took Her Stepsister To Get Food Without Her, And Then When She Went To Go Get Food By Herself She Grounded Her

My Friend Just Sent Me This. Her Stepmom Took Her Stepsister To Get Food Without Her, And Then When She Went To Go Get Food By Herself She Grounded Her

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#75

My Sister Is 1.5 Hours Away In The Start Of A Bad Storm, But That Clearly Doesn’t Matter

My Sister Is 1.5 Hours Away In The Start Of A Bad Storm, But That Clearly Doesn’t Matter

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#76

My Mom's Reaction When I Sent Her A Picture From A Post On This Sub

My Mom's Reaction When I Sent Her A Picture From A Post On This Sub

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#77

I Was Granted Emergency Custody Of My Daughter And This Was Her Mom's Response When She Found Out

I Was Granted Emergency Custody Of My Daughter And This Was Her Mom's Response When She Found Out

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your daughter is better off without her mother. What a piece of work.

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#78

I Was Kidnapped By My Mom And My Life Was Hell For 2 Years Because She Was A [Crappy] Parent And Lost Custody Of Us

I Was Kidnapped By My Mom And My Life Was Hell For 2 Years Because She Was A [Crappy] Parent And Lost Custody Of Us

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#79

I, Bi And Closeted To My Family, Went To New York With My Boyfriend And My Mother Had Some Concerns

I, Bi And Closeted To My Family, Went To New York With My Boyfriend And My Mother Had Some Concerns

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#80

Very Normal Thing To Do With Your Dad

Very Normal Thing To Do With Your Dad

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

Hymens aren't connected to virginity. It could rip from a tampon, exercising, stretching etc.

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#81

My Dad Thinks He Is Entitled To My Money (Which I Don't Have Much Of) Because "It's Christmas"

My Dad Thinks He Is Entitled To My Money (Which I Don't Have Much Of) Because "It's Christmas"

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Vanta Black
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Send me money or you can't see your aunt." The ultimate threat.

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#82

I Literally Did All My Chores When I Was Asked And I Was Still Grounded, I Actually Can’t Anymore

I Literally Did All My Chores When I Was Asked And I Was Still Grounded, I Actually Can’t Anymore

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#83

27.7k People Believe This Is The Potato Drawing Out The Fever And Not Oxidizing... These Poor Kids

27.7k People Believe This Is The Potato Drawing Out The Fever And Not Oxidizing... These Poor Kids

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S.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nolan looks so ill. I'm so sorry, little guy :(

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#84

A Girl With Over 125k Followers Posted This

A Girl With Over 125k Followers Posted This

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#85

I Was Getting Strep Throat, My Dad Was 2 Hours Away At His Girlfriends House, He Refused To Take Me To The Doctor (Im 17 And Cant Take Myself) And Was Teasing Me, This Is A Message From His Girlfriend, I Drove 4 Hours To My Moms House So I Could Go To The Doctor

I Was Getting Strep Throat, My Dad Was 2 Hours Away At His Girlfriends House, He Refused To Take Me To The Doctor (Im 17 And Cant Take Myself) And Was Teasing Me, This Is A Message From His Girlfriend, I Drove 4 Hours To My Moms House So I Could Go To The Doctor

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#86

Crack Is Healthier Than Vaccines

Crack Is Healthier Than Vaccines

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#87

I Just Want To Cry And Scream At This Point

I Just Want To Cry And Scream At This Point

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

I'm sorry, but why would you stop your kid form getting good education? Or possibly a job?

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#88

So This What I Have To Endure Through This Pandemic. Not Sure Which Is Worst.... And Yah She's An Anti-Vaxx

So This What I Have To Endure Through This Pandemic. Not Sure Which Is Worst.... And Yah She's An Anti-Vaxx

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Lauren Caswell
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*facepalm* so viruses can travel as electronic information and then reform on the other side in a physical way? Dear God wonkavision has come to life XD

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#89

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

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

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Dorothy Parker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How much time is spent looking at your daughters ' genitalia? They should be removed from that home.

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#90

My Mom Thinks Im On Drugs Because I Left The Toilet Seat Up And Got A C In One Class

My Mom Thinks Im On Drugs Because I Left The Toilet Seat Up And Got A C In One Class

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Raine Soo
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mother thought that I had turned to the dark side when I got my ears pieced with two holes in each. She nagged me every chance she had. Yep.

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#91

I Go Through This Almost Every Week

I Go Through This Almost Every Week

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

You can't deny your own children their basic human rights. That's ridiculous

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#92

Wow, Passive Aggressive Much Mom?

Wow, Passive Aggressive Much Mom?

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Vanta Black
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Mom, I've accepted Jesus into my heart." "That's wonderful, honey!" "Psych! April Fool's, you lunatic! Don't contact me ever again."

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#93

This Stuff Messes Kids Up

This Stuff Messes Kids Up

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

Ah yes, shaming your three year old like that and mentally scarring her for lifelong by making her live under the delusion that she's evil. Nice parenting.

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#95

No, There’s No Literature. The Nurse Just Wants Your Child To Survive

No, There’s No Literature. The Nurse Just Wants Your Child To Survive

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#96

Shared By My Dad... Who Encouraged My Older Sister To Kill Herself

Shared By My Dad... Who Encouraged My Older Sister To Kill Herself

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