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45 Times Teens Got A Taste Of Their Own Medicine As Their Parents Hilariously Roasted Them On Twitter
I remember my 14-year-old self reading Herman Hesse’s “Steppenwolf,” thinking of the dumb world and dreaming that it would have no consequences. My CD player would be blasting Nirvana’s Nevermind again and again, like a stuck record that had no way of escaping. Fast forward to today, I cringe a little and yet, I find it cute. Being a teen is one ride of a lifetime that feels eternal in the moment, but passes so fast as if it never happened.
Every parent who raises a teenage kid also experiences a fair share of that awkward, overwhelming and transformative time of life. Some, well, most of them, argue (because that’s just a law of nature, right?) and others arm themselves with a smashing sense of humor. And it turns out that some savage parents are able to roast their teenagers into barbecue in just a single tweet.
Today, we collected some of the funniest tweets from the unstoppable parents with teen kids, so scroll down below to laugh your eyes out!
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Andy Acceber 2 years ago
True for all parenting: Don't give kids a choice where it doesn't exist. Kids are literal thinkers, and teenagers are wiley. If there's a loophole, they'll find it.
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We all were teens at some point in our lives. As your parents are likely to tell you, you weren't exactly the easiest kid on the block. So what’s up with this bad teen behavior? Why are they so mad, upset, and gnarly all the time? Well, this study published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence may have some answers. The researchers discovered that when teens thought their parents’ reactions to their anger were stronger and more negative than their parents had meant it to be, they became even more aggressive. For example, these parents were more likely to respond to their children’s anger by telling them to “get over it,” which caused their kids to feel dismissed and neglected.
Interestingly, the research also showed that many parents tend to mistake their adolescent’s vulnerable emotions for negativity, and that has some implications. By doing that, they may place them at greater risk for developing delinquent behaviors. Meanwhile, as soon as teenagers recognized their parents’ discipline as too harsh, they were more likely to act. Acting out manifested in talking back, sneaking out of the house, impolite and aggressive behavior, constantly breaking family rules and agreements, etc.
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GoddessOdd 2 years ago
I bypassed kids and went straight to animals... all kinds of them. I've never regretted my choice!
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Andy Acceber 2 years ago
Hey, he trusts you enough to be open with you, and his big "crime" is sneaking into the wrong movie. I say you've done something right.
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Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 2 years ago
My teens can wear what they want but then don't get to complain about the cold. Also, I tell them in advance that I will not help out with my warm clothing. That worked rather well after a wee bit of hard learning. (If we go up to the mountains in winter they will wear what I say. Too potentially dangerous.)
To find out more about adolescence and the challenges both teenagers and their parents face, we spoke to Susan Petang, a Certified Stress Management Coach from "The Quiet Zone Coaching," who specializes in teaching women how to get through tough days in one piece, no matter what life change they're experiencing.
“As children grow up, they slowly start the process of separation from the protection of their parents. It starts with the 'Terrible Twos.' Toddlers begin to recognize that they are an individual separate from their caregivers, and start experimenting and exploring. As they grow, there are other times when they move further from the protection of the family 'nest.' It's totally normal, and necessary for them to learn how to function independently,” Susan explained.
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Brian Bennett 2 years ago
You old have never said that to my mom - plus she would never use my stuff if she had her own if she did it WOULD have been put back!
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LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago
This happened to me when I was a teenager. My dad borrowed some of my CDs for a road trip. They lived in the truck forever. I finally asked him to put them back if he was done. He then proceeded to list all the things I was hoarding in my room that weren't supposed to be there. I at least got my music back though.... after I cleaned my room.
Amy Taylor 2 years ago
My daughter is in her "let's steal everything out of Mom's closet" phase then yells at me if I so much as borrow a hair tie from hers
Zophra 2 years ago
No, ( as a mom who deals with this) : The mom forgot to put the hairbrush back this once, but the daughter probably does this constantly with the mom's possessions. Thus, it becomes almost embarassing/ironic that the daughter would tell the mom to remember to put it back.
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Naesil 2 years ago
The joke is that kids never put stuff back where it belongs after using it, so her demanding her mother to do what she never does herself is the reason for laughing.
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Elli Rahim 2 years ago
Grateful to the Lord above said teen is willing to be out with the family at all.
Having said that, the stress management coach added that there's a fine line between letting our kids learn from their own mistakes and keeping them safe, though. “And while a teen is learning to interact socially, their moodiness can be hard to take. That's where a lot of the tension between teens and their parents originates.”
Susan explained that teenagers have a lot of physical and emotional issues all going on at the same time that are confusing and hard to manage. There are a few reasons for this: “There are the emotional challenges of dealing with hormones. They don't have the social skills yet to communicate what they're feeling. Teens don't have the world experience to know and understand their complex emotions. Let's add the fact that their brains aren't yet fully developed (and won't be until their late 20s),” she said and added that it's a recipe for rollercoaster emotions.
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Evil Hornet 2 years ago
Is it really possible that people would wear clothes they consider ugly just because they are in style atm? Oo
Most importantly, we wanted to find out about ways to deal with difficult teens, which may often seem like mission impossible. “The best advice I can give parents is to listen to their teens and have compassion for what they're experiencing. Remember what it was like when you were that age!”
Susan shared some useful tips and said that it’s best to start with Reflective Listening. “‘It sounds like you're upset,’ ‘It feels like you think my decision is unfair,’ or, ‘It looks like you didn't understand what I meant.’” While doing so, Susan urges parents to make sure you stay calm and have a solution-oriented attitude; solve the problem, don't cast blame.
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Andy Acceber 2 years ago
Maybe you just raised a really independent young person? If so, congrats! That's one of the major goals of parenting. Hopefully in a few days, things will mellow out for her and she'll realize, "Oh yeah, I should probably talk to mom."
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IlovemydogShilo 2 years ago (edited)
I have a nephew like this. He eats and eats and never puts weight on. He never gets a hangover after a night out (don’t worry, he’s over 18). And everyone around him could be dying of some illness or virus and he never gets sick. We’re all jealous of him.
Moreover, it's important that teens get some freedom to make mistakes and learn how to navigate the world, the stress management expert said. “Allow them to have control over decisions that aren't critical. Pick your battles - insist on compliance when their safety is at stake. (How they dress, for example, isn't as important as avoiding drugs and alcohol.)”
“When they make a mistake or act out, use the XYZ Statement: When you do X, I feel Y, and I'd like Z. Here's an example: ‘When you stay out past your curfew without calling, I worry about your safety. I'd like you to let me know when you'll be late.’”
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DUN DUN (she/her) 2 years ago
Oh god oh god oh god THIS IS SOO SOO TRUE, AND I DON'T EVEN DO ANYTHING FISHY!!!
The last advice for parents Susan has is to make sure to compromise. “For example, when my 14-year-old daughter wanted to go to a concert in NYC with her friends, I would only allow it if I knew how she was getting there, how she was getting home, who would be there with them (an adult!), and that she would check in with me every hour via text,” Susan concluded.
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lunar eclipse 2 years ago (edited)
If I even think about walking away from a convo and my parents emit death rays. Can't even imagine slamming a door
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Berit Zurbuchen 2 years ago (edited)
Yeah, doing very extended handstands as a 40-something mom always impresses kids and teens, and my daughter explodes with pride 🥳🤣. (But I do it only when they request it and it's literally my job, teacher for contemporary circus especially acrobatics/clowning/minitramp.)
#25
Some Cool Guy 2 years ago
Its like the day of their 13th birthday they wake up as a completely different kid.
#29
Yoga Kitty 2 years ago
I am afraid, I don't think so. There is only so much you can do against hormones on a rollercoaster - remind the teen in question to shower frequently, wear fresh clothes and, for the love of God, try your best to keep them away from evil smelling products like Axe (for boys) or Impulse (for girls) as these are only unlocking the next level of smell hell... Thank you, thank you, thank you for your efforts!
#31
Yort 2 years ago
Parents b***h about how their kids never tell them anything but also b***h when their kids are excited to share their hobbies with the parents and then the parents b***h when their kids steadily withdraw from engaging with the family and don’t share their hobbies or interests anymore.
#32
Sheila Stamey 2 years ago
Spoke to a lady who was nursing a coffee in the subway restaurant as I passed, ( we do that here, nothing strange, and she looked slightly down) I asked, " Are you ok?" She replied, "yeah, I've just got three teenagers at home and I am talking myself into going back." I patted her back and reassured her these days pass. Teen years are extremely hard. My lovely daughter once tried a mini exorcism on me when I didn't wash her underwear! No joke! One son was so emo I worried he would never really walk upright after age fourteen. But we lived through it, they do too. We forget, often we were little turds at that age!!!
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Cadena Norton 2 years ago
Mine once got mad at me for leaving without telling her she woke up and I had been gone 4hrs. I said I'm I woke u up tried to get u to come with us u sat up we had a whole conversation ....she was like what?
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chi-wei shen 2 years ago
I'm just curious. What would be the meaning of "Mom, you've fattened up a bit"?
#38
Kai David 2 years ago
That does not bother me much since they clean up their own meß. It's the boys, husband included, that put empty containers back in the fridge or cupboards. just because there are 2 gallons of milk in the fridge does not mean there is milk inside said gallon of milk containers
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Andy Acceber 2 years ago
Naw. You can spend quality time with your teens without intentionally embarrassing them. It's hard enough to be a teen. You wouldn't like it if your teen intentionally embarrassed you. Don't do it to them. Still definitely spend quality time with them though.
#40
PandaGoPanda 2 years ago
I'm still waiting for this to hit As my son is 17, daughter 16 and neither of them have shut up yet, I'm guessing the "grunt" gene passed them by.
#41
Comfy Panda 2 years ago
God forbid the Wi-Fi goes out!!!!!! Y'all know EXACTLY what I'm talking about too!!!!
#42
Madzdad the Bard 2 years ago
In Colorado, USA, 15yo are required to have X hours of "mountain driving" in order to get their license. I believe that took about 10 years off my life!
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Yort 2 years ago
Parents: ugh babies are the worst. Ugh toddlers are so ridiculous. Ugh my 4/5/6/7 year old is so annoying. Ugh my preteen insulted me. Ughh my teenager is so horrible. Ugh my adult child is trying to be independent against my wishes. Let me tell the whole internet how awful my child is at every stage of life. Also parents: What do you mean you don’t want kids??
Inga Oma 2 years ago
Right? Why even bother having children if you're just going to complain about them all the time and guilt trip them if they misbehave.. Sometimes I feel like the decision to have children is less thought through for some people than the decision to not have children is for others.
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lunar eclipse 2 years ago (edited)
A lot of these seem more like spoiled and rude teens. Not every teen is like that
RandomBeing 2 years ago
And parents who don't realize the importance of respecting your teenager. It's kinda crazy to expect respect from your teen when you don't give them respect.
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Ka Se 2 years ago
I wonder about all the accusations about diaper changes and labor pains. The children certainly did not choose that. That's just part of becoming/being a parent. Just as you have to deal with teenagers.
Yort 2 years ago
For real the attitude of “um I was in labor with you for X hours, how dare you not let me embarrass you in public” is gross. Your child didn’t ask you to do that. Your child does not owe you simply because you had a long labor.
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Llewella 2 years ago
Even though most of the tings in this article are (partially) true, am I one of the few parents who loves having teens? You can have real conversations with them, do so much fun things together (movies, music, gaming, sports, cooking, etc) Plus I love their sense of humor and just goofing around.
Summer Mason 2 years ago
We have 16 15 10 and 8 in my house. They all have different personalities and I love them all.16 and me are artist and we both enjoy teaching eachother something new. 15 and me play ball together. 10 and 8 love playing dress up and doing make up and nails. It's awesome. It can be painfully annoying at times...but it's awesome.
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Jo Choto 2 years ago
I didn't like this post. I don't think it's cool or funny to mock teenagers, who are going through a hard phase in human development, and who are in the throes of hormonal flux, educational and social stress and sleep deprivation a lot of the time. In addition to my own kid, the kids I became legal guardian for, and all their friends, my house was full of teenagers. The rules were no law-breaking (i.e. drugs/alcohol), mutual respect and kindness. I had no other rules. I didn't even have TV or gaming systems, but there were 6-12 teenagers at my house every single day. They were all helpful. They were all kind and polite to me and each other. No teasing, no bullying. They were respected and listened to and given unconditional love. I treated them like they really mattered and took their problems and feelings seriously. In return, I got to be around some fantastic kids. Maybe these parents should try it.
RandomBeing 2 years ago
As somebody who has been raised with similar parenting I can attest to how effective that can be. If you respect them, listen to them, and give them unconditional love, ur likely to receive something like that in return.
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Frannie Kaplan 2 years ago
Most of our parents were much worse teenagers!
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Barry Mckokiner 2 years ago
Is this "roasting" your children or publicly pointing out your parenting fails? 🤔
RandomBeing 2 years ago
I mean teen behavior is funny but teens also have distinctly different brains. I don't really like the ones where the parent mocks the teen. With children it's important to note and acknowledge that their feelings are very real for them even tho the situation may seem insignificant to you. I would also like to note that I think breakdowns/outbursts at small inconveniences probably aren't that. This comes from my personal experience cuz whenever I've done that it hasn't been because of that small thing. It's the buildup of a lot of different things and that small thing was the tipping point.
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Emmie Jensen 2 years ago
Yay! I absolutely love this reminder that society hates my age group! Off to get a gift for my mum and dad for not being entitled and shitty.
Rage of Aquarius 2 years ago
Yessssss, except I am being parented like this, and the comment section is absolutely validating me.
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Lynn H 2 years ago
I've listened to my kids talk about minecraft for hours. I've listened to my kids talk what happened at school for hours. I've watched the same movies a million times and I've listened to music I don't care for. And guess what, I'll do it again tomorrow. I don't get why anyone wants kids but don't appreciate their interests. Enjoy all the moments with your kids. Good and bad.
Frannie Kaplan 2 years ago
Because they have them for the wrong reasons. Mainly to feel accomplished
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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
Who *are* these parents? .... Off to send my mom a thank-you bouquet!
Official_Blink 2 years ago (edited)
Oh cmon. Enough is enough. Ik ill get hate but idc anymore , because whenever I say anything on bored panda , I get reported. But this is ridiculous. Parents are the one who decided to have a child , and once they had them , they wont stop bragging about how many sacrifices they made. They dont know how many sacrifices their kids made for them , because we cant even brag about them. Like , Leave your teen alone !! Dont they deserve to get some lone time? And I truly hate it that parents want us to understand them , but they wont understand us. You guys can downvote if u want , but my opinion wont change im sorry. And im sorry if there are grammatical mistakes cause english isnt my language
Fernanda Abreu 2 years ago
And that's not even the whole deal here. There's also the fact that from the "reports", these parents most likely never ever spent time with their kids, let alone TAUGHT them moral values, respect, boundaries, appreciation for what matters. I blame the parents! Not the kids. These must be horrible families, and when I become a mother, I KNOW I'll be a great one because I'll LISTEN to my children, teach them to be always VIRTUOUS and RESPECT them as HUMAN BEINGS. Ridiculous post indeed. On an unrelated note, you have actually good English, congrats.
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Faith Hurst-Bilinski 2 years ago
This entire thing makes me want to call both of my kids and thank them for being pretty easy teenagers.
Jacqueline Pie Francis 2 years ago
Right? My daughter and I are really close and these kind of horrified me.
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Yugan Talovich 2 years ago
A lot of these are cultural. In the Orient, teenagers are comfortable going out with the family, and so forth. A while back on the Taipei subway, I overheard a high school boy telling his friends what a great guy his father is, and how much he likes to play basketball with him.
-Mellohi- 2 years ago
Alright. I've never really understood why teens act like they hate their parents. Yes some parents are selfish a**holes and think they can control or abuse their kid, but the majority just want to love their child. It makes me sad when I see my friends yell at their parents. I do try and distance myself but I still hangout with my mom and dad a ton, I do what I'm asked (most of the time), and I tell them I love them whenever I leave because I do love them. I used to get made fun of for kissing my mom's cheek goodbye in 8th grade, I would always say "yeah my mom gave birth to me and would risk her life to save me, of course I love her, the least I can do is show it"
Frannie Kaplan 2 years ago
The majority are inept hypocritical parents. Love has very little to do with it
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Gavin Johnson 2 years ago
As the parent of an 11 year old girl I’m still enjoying the pre-teen years. Dad is still ok to spend time with, he’s a little embarrassing but it’s tolerable and can be dealt with by rolling her eyes, Dad’s music is a little out of touch but we share a love of Japanese Metal and German Hardcore (I know, it’s odd but my attempts to share Led Zep failed a long time ago, I’m just happy she loves music), I’m under no illusions that as a single Dad we will go through some rocky patches but hey, that’s life. It’s been a great ride so far, with a bit of love and some laughter (mostly at my attempts to do her dances) we will continue to make our way through it. Who knows what tomorrow may bring?
KariLovesHerKat 2 years ago
Will you all calm down. They are meant to be funny and they are. You all need to relax
Frannie Kaplan 2 years ago
It's not finny at all. Being an entitled parent or sh*tting on your young adult
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Vanessa Panerosa 2 years ago
I would hate it if my mom spent her time trying to impress people on the internet with witty tweets bashing me during my teenage years. I get that parents need an outlet, but I don’t think this is healthy or supportive. I love my kids and I want to enjoy every second of the little time I have with them. It’s already absolutely flying by.
No You 2 years ago
Stuff like this is one of the reasons why I have a lot of self hate about existing
Iriané Marie Laurentwolff 2 years ago
American parents: let's work and have a personal life absolutely forgetting about our childs. Same American parents: why my child is so mean with me. Lol. But seriously guys, this is not a good thing, having a bad relationship with your teenagers rethink your ways of raising kids
Bacony Cakes 2 years ago
this post sucks look at this frog instead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBkWhkAZ9ds
RatherLoopy 2 years ago
When I was younger and after my dad passed, my mom told me once "your dad never did have much to do with you kids" and I resolved then and there that when I had kids, I would be the best, most dedicated parent I knew how to be. Reading these posts, I'm hoping these teenagers are making similar resolutions and will grow into parents who treat their own kids with kindness, patience, and respect.
Tamera Gardner 2 years ago
Me- (hacking up a lung) My 15 y/o daughter- “have you been to the doctor for that cough?” Me- (thinking, awe! She cares!) Daughter- “……because that’s really annoying”
Lovin' Life 2 years ago
Many of these are so relatable. Welcome to parenthood. I absolutely love it!!!! My kids are awesome! I had 3 biological and 2 that I took custody of. 5 teens at once. Dramatic? Yes! Would I do it again? ABSOLUTELY!!!
Ashley Kelly 2 years ago
Nothing makes me happier that I did not have children than reading quotes from people who do. The funniest part is that as a child free person I have lost count at how many parents have had a few too many and slurred how overrated parenting is, they wish they had waited, had fewer, had none, had a different partner.....and the the next day are all over social media trying to make up for how they really feel.
AmmoniteCat 2 years ago
I hate these posts. If you didn't want kids, who forced you to have them? We didn't ask to be here. And this stereotype of all teens being moody, stuck-up snobs, who have no problems, really gets on my nerves.
Fernanda Abreu 2 years ago
Exactly. Horrible kids come from a horrible household in the first place, simple as that, hence: parents' fault. I truly don't understand the downvotes on your comment. Most likely horrible parents scrolling down the comments.
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Hywel Thomas 2 years ago
When my kids were toddlers, I couldn't wait for them to talk, then, when they could, I wished they'd STFU.
Irma 2 years ago
Looking at these comments saying their teens are pretty cool... im starting to think its the parents who tweeted this that are a bit overdramatic...
Anah Lyse Stough 2 years ago
In my opinion, some of these are funny, some are the teens, some are definitely the parents.
Load More Replies... Reed 2 years ago
I love how everybody in the comments section above me is going "GAURGHH THE INJUSTICE FACED BY TEENAGERS". Most of the parents are probably joking about it. Sure, mild exaggerations are there, but tell me, high and mighty teenagers, haven't you ever told a friend or rage tweeted on twitter about how life and parents were being "so unfair" to you 😂? Sometimes, taking a chill pill is fine, folks. Frothing at the mouth because someone's parents exasperatedly tweeted their teen's behaviour in frustration doesn't speak volumes about your maturity.
Bethany Turton 2 years ago
Soooo... um... was I raised right? Bc I love my mum and we spend a lot of time together (probably too much lmao ) always have done. I'm an adult now but I remember my teen years being full of adventures and holidays. We made memories and I always found her funny (even her "dad" jokes that drive me crazy but she's just so damn cheeky with em it makes me laugh anyways) we spent car rides singing at the top of our lungs Even with her disabilities and Ill health she still ensured we had fun I remember having indoor picnics under furniture dens! (Yes even as a teen I'm lame but it's fun lol) Movie days where she'd introduce me to her love of horror and vampires I never did understand why other teens didn't want to be around their parents They've raised us, sacrificed a lot for us and one day we will have to say good bye to them spending time with them is crucial. Spending
Frannie Kaplan 2 years ago
Pathetic. Many parents are so full of themselves and wonder why their teenage kids turn out like rhem and they don't like eachother. Snore.
RandomBeing 2 years ago
It's like when parents bully their kid for never leaving their room and then also bully them when they leave their room. When parents do that teens are just more likely to stay in their room because then they can at least avoid it. Why would ur kid leave their room if they have no motivation to be around you?
Load More Replies... Robert Thompson 2 years ago
I have recently discovered "The Adventures of Lady Bug and Cat Nior" Now I understand why my nephew was acting like that the other day.
Brian Bennett 2 years ago
Well I never had kids by choice. But if I acted like some of these kids in their teens -growing old may not have been an option (just joking)! I was taught to love my parents and have mutual respect for each other! the way the world is to day - all automated and discipline be damned I have no idea where we are heading!
Octavia Hansen 2 years ago
In the middle ages, children were shipped off to school for years. It was time to meet them again at age 16 years when they were glad to be home again. Good idea!
Yort 2 years ago
Parents: ugh babies are the worst. Ugh toddlers are so ridiculous. Ugh my 4/5/6/7 year old is so annoying. Ugh my preteen insulted me. Ughh my teenager is so horrible. Ugh my adult child is trying to be independent against my wishes. Let me tell the whole internet how awful my child is at every stage of life. Also parents: What do you mean you don’t want kids??
Inga Oma 2 years ago
Right? Why even bother having children if you're just going to complain about them all the time and guilt trip them if they misbehave.. Sometimes I feel like the decision to have children is less thought through for some people than the decision to not have children is for others.
Load More Replies... lunar eclipse 2 years ago (edited)
A lot of these seem more like spoiled and rude teens. Not every teen is like that
RandomBeing 2 years ago
And parents who don't realize the importance of respecting your teenager. It's kinda crazy to expect respect from your teen when you don't give them respect.
Load More Replies... Ka Se 2 years ago
I wonder about all the accusations about diaper changes and labor pains. The children certainly did not choose that. That's just part of becoming/being a parent. Just as you have to deal with teenagers.
Yort 2 years ago
For real the attitude of “um I was in labor with you for X hours, how dare you not let me embarrass you in public” is gross. Your child didn’t ask you to do that. Your child does not owe you simply because you had a long labor.
Load More Replies... Llewella 2 years ago
Even though most of the tings in this article are (partially) true, am I one of the few parents who loves having teens? You can have real conversations with them, do so much fun things together (movies, music, gaming, sports, cooking, etc) Plus I love their sense of humor and just goofing around.
Summer Mason 2 years ago
We have 16 15 10 and 8 in my house. They all have different personalities and I love them all.16 and me are artist and we both enjoy teaching eachother something new. 15 and me play ball together. 10 and 8 love playing dress up and doing make up and nails. It's awesome. It can be painfully annoying at times...but it's awesome.
Load More Replies... Jo Choto 2 years ago
I didn't like this post. I don't think it's cool or funny to mock teenagers, who are going through a hard phase in human development, and who are in the throes of hormonal flux, educational and social stress and sleep deprivation a lot of the time. In addition to my own kid, the kids I became legal guardian for, and all their friends, my house was full of teenagers. The rules were no law-breaking (i.e. drugs/alcohol), mutual respect and kindness. I had no other rules. I didn't even have TV or gaming systems, but there were 6-12 teenagers at my house every single day. They were all helpful. They were all kind and polite to me and each other. No teasing, no bullying. They were respected and listened to and given unconditional love. I treated them like they really mattered and took their problems and feelings seriously. In return, I got to be around some fantastic kids. Maybe these parents should try it.
RandomBeing 2 years ago
As somebody who has been raised with similar parenting I can attest to how effective that can be. If you respect them, listen to them, and give them unconditional love, ur likely to receive something like that in return.
Load More Replies... Frannie Kaplan 2 years ago
Most of our parents were much worse teenagers!
Load More Replies... Barry Mckokiner 2 years ago
Is this "roasting" your children or publicly pointing out your parenting fails? 🤔
RandomBeing 2 years ago
I mean teen behavior is funny but teens also have distinctly different brains. I don't really like the ones where the parent mocks the teen. With children it's important to note and acknowledge that their feelings are very real for them even tho the situation may seem insignificant to you. I would also like to note that I think breakdowns/outbursts at small inconveniences probably aren't that. This comes from my personal experience cuz whenever I've done that it hasn't been because of that small thing. It's the buildup of a lot of different things and that small thing was the tipping point.
Load More Replies... Emmie Jensen 2 years ago
Yay! I absolutely love this reminder that society hates my age group! Off to get a gift for my mum and dad for not being entitled and shitty.
Rage of Aquarius 2 years ago
Yessssss, except I am being parented like this, and the comment section is absolutely validating me.
Load More Replies... Lynn H 2 years ago
I've listened to my kids talk about minecraft for hours. I've listened to my kids talk what happened at school for hours. I've watched the same movies a million times and I've listened to music I don't care for. And guess what, I'll do it again tomorrow. I don't get why anyone wants kids but don't appreciate their interests. Enjoy all the moments with your kids. Good and bad.
Frannie Kaplan 2 years ago
Because they have them for the wrong reasons. Mainly to feel accomplished
Load More Replies... Leo Domitrix 2 years ago
Who *are* these parents? .... Off to send my mom a thank-you bouquet!
Official_Blink 2 years ago (edited)
Oh cmon. Enough is enough. Ik ill get hate but idc anymore , because whenever I say anything on bored panda , I get reported. But this is ridiculous. Parents are the one who decided to have a child , and once they had them , they wont stop bragging about how many sacrifices they made. They dont know how many sacrifices their kids made for them , because we cant even brag about them. Like , Leave your teen alone !! Dont they deserve to get some lone time? And I truly hate it that parents want us to understand them , but they wont understand us. You guys can downvote if u want , but my opinion wont change im sorry. And im sorry if there are grammatical mistakes cause english isnt my language
Fernanda Abreu 2 years ago
And that's not even the whole deal here. There's also the fact that from the "reports", these parents most likely never ever spent time with their kids, let alone TAUGHT them moral values, respect, boundaries, appreciation for what matters. I blame the parents! Not the kids. These must be horrible families, and when I become a mother, I KNOW I'll be a great one because I'll LISTEN to my children, teach them to be always VIRTUOUS and RESPECT them as HUMAN BEINGS. Ridiculous post indeed. On an unrelated note, you have actually good English, congrats.
Load More Replies... Faith Hurst-Bilinski 2 years ago
This entire thing makes me want to call both of my kids and thank them for being pretty easy teenagers.
Jacqueline Pie Francis 2 years ago
Right? My daughter and I are really close and these kind of horrified me.
Load More Replies... Yugan Talovich 2 years ago
A lot of these are cultural. In the Orient, teenagers are comfortable going out with the family, and so forth. A while back on the Taipei subway, I overheard a high school boy telling his friends what a great guy his father is, and how much he likes to play basketball with him.
-Mellohi- 2 years ago
Alright. I've never really understood why teens act like they hate their parents. Yes some parents are selfish a**holes and think they can control or abuse their kid, but the majority just want to love their child. It makes me sad when I see my friends yell at their parents. I do try and distance myself but I still hangout with my mom and dad a ton, I do what I'm asked (most of the time), and I tell them I love them whenever I leave because I do love them. I used to get made fun of for kissing my mom's cheek goodbye in 8th grade, I would always say "yeah my mom gave birth to me and would risk her life to save me, of course I love her, the least I can do is show it"
Frannie Kaplan 2 years ago
The majority are inept hypocritical parents. Love has very little to do with it
Load More Replies... Gavin Johnson 2 years ago
As the parent of an 11 year old girl I’m still enjoying the pre-teen years. Dad is still ok to spend time with, he’s a little embarrassing but it’s tolerable and can be dealt with by rolling her eyes, Dad’s music is a little out of touch but we share a love of Japanese Metal and German Hardcore (I know, it’s odd but my attempts to share Led Zep failed a long time ago, I’m just happy she loves music), I’m under no illusions that as a single Dad we will go through some rocky patches but hey, that’s life. It’s been a great ride so far, with a bit of love and some laughter (mostly at my attempts to do her dances) we will continue to make our way through it. Who knows what tomorrow may bring?
KariLovesHerKat 2 years ago
Will you all calm down. They are meant to be funny and they are. You all need to relax
Frannie Kaplan 2 years ago
It's not finny at all. Being an entitled parent or sh*tting on your young adult
Load More Replies... Vanessa Panerosa 2 years ago
I would hate it if my mom spent her time trying to impress people on the internet with witty tweets bashing me during my teenage years. I get that parents need an outlet, but I don’t think this is healthy or supportive. I love my kids and I want to enjoy every second of the little time I have with them. It’s already absolutely flying by.
No You 2 years ago
Stuff like this is one of the reasons why I have a lot of self hate about existing
Iriané Marie Laurentwolff 2 years ago
American parents: let's work and have a personal life absolutely forgetting about our childs. Same American parents: why my child is so mean with me. Lol. But seriously guys, this is not a good thing, having a bad relationship with your teenagers rethink your ways of raising kids
Bacony Cakes 2 years ago
this post sucks look at this frog instead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBkWhkAZ9ds
RatherLoopy 2 years ago
When I was younger and after my dad passed, my mom told me once "your dad never did have much to do with you kids" and I resolved then and there that when I had kids, I would be the best, most dedicated parent I knew how to be. Reading these posts, I'm hoping these teenagers are making similar resolutions and will grow into parents who treat their own kids with kindness, patience, and respect.
Tamera Gardner 2 years ago
Me- (hacking up a lung) My 15 y/o daughter- “have you been to the doctor for that cough?” Me- (thinking, awe! She cares!) Daughter- “……because that’s really annoying”
Lovin' Life 2 years ago
Many of these are so relatable. Welcome to parenthood. I absolutely love it!!!! My kids are awesome! I had 3 biological and 2 that I took custody of. 5 teens at once. Dramatic? Yes! Would I do it again? ABSOLUTELY!!!
Ashley Kelly 2 years ago
Nothing makes me happier that I did not have children than reading quotes from people who do. The funniest part is that as a child free person I have lost count at how many parents have had a few too many and slurred how overrated parenting is, they wish they had waited, had fewer, had none, had a different partner.....and the the next day are all over social media trying to make up for how they really feel.
AmmoniteCat 2 years ago
I hate these posts. If you didn't want kids, who forced you to have them? We didn't ask to be here. And this stereotype of all teens being moody, stuck-up snobs, who have no problems, really gets on my nerves.
Fernanda Abreu 2 years ago
Exactly. Horrible kids come from a horrible household in the first place, simple as that, hence: parents' fault. I truly don't understand the downvotes on your comment. Most likely horrible parents scrolling down the comments.
Load More Replies... Hywel Thomas 2 years ago
When my kids were toddlers, I couldn't wait for them to talk, then, when they could, I wished they'd STFU.
Irma 2 years ago
Looking at these comments saying their teens are pretty cool... im starting to think its the parents who tweeted this that are a bit overdramatic...
Anah Lyse Stough 2 years ago
In my opinion, some of these are funny, some are the teens, some are definitely the parents.
Load More Replies... Reed 2 years ago
I love how everybody in the comments section above me is going "GAURGHH THE INJUSTICE FACED BY TEENAGERS". Most of the parents are probably joking about it. Sure, mild exaggerations are there, but tell me, high and mighty teenagers, haven't you ever told a friend or rage tweeted on twitter about how life and parents were being "so unfair" to you 😂? Sometimes, taking a chill pill is fine, folks. Frothing at the mouth because someone's parents exasperatedly tweeted their teen's behaviour in frustration doesn't speak volumes about your maturity.
Bethany Turton 2 years ago
Soooo... um... was I raised right? Bc I love my mum and we spend a lot of time together (probably too much lmao ) always have done. I'm an adult now but I remember my teen years being full of adventures and holidays. We made memories and I always found her funny (even her "dad" jokes that drive me crazy but she's just so damn cheeky with em it makes me laugh anyways) we spent car rides singing at the top of our lungs Even with her disabilities and Ill health she still ensured we had fun I remember having indoor picnics under furniture dens! (Yes even as a teen I'm lame but it's fun lol) Movie days where she'd introduce me to her love of horror and vampires I never did understand why other teens didn't want to be around their parents They've raised us, sacrificed a lot for us and one day we will have to say good bye to them spending time with them is crucial. Spending
Frannie Kaplan 2 years ago
Pathetic. Many parents are so full of themselves and wonder why their teenage kids turn out like rhem and they don't like eachother. Snore.
RandomBeing 2 years ago
It's like when parents bully their kid for never leaving their room and then also bully them when they leave their room. When parents do that teens are just more likely to stay in their room because then they can at least avoid it. Why would ur kid leave their room if they have no motivation to be around you?
Load More Replies... Robert Thompson 2 years ago
I have recently discovered "The Adventures of Lady Bug and Cat Nior" Now I understand why my nephew was acting like that the other day.
Brian Bennett 2 years ago
Well I never had kids by choice. But if I acted like some of these kids in their teens -growing old may not have been an option (just joking)! I was taught to love my parents and have mutual respect for each other! the way the world is to day - all automated and discipline be damned I have no idea where we are heading!
Octavia Hansen 2 years ago
In the middle ages, children were shipped off to school for years. It was time to meet them again at age 16 years when they were glad to be home again. Good idea!
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