32 People Who Claim To Be Outstanding Moms And Dads, When In Reality, They're Just Supremely Toxic

Note: Some posts include topics of domestic abuse, verbal abuse, mental illness, drug abuse, and animal abuse. Please proceed with caution.

1.This mom, who abandoned her grocery shopping responsibilities for her kids and unfortunately got drunk at a bar instead:

Mom at the bar getting drunk instead of grocery shopping for kids, and leaving a child at home to take care of them
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Child saying they're not going to take care of the kids while the mother is at the bar instead of the store where she said she was going
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Child saying they're going to call the non-emergency police number
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Mom trying to tell child what to do with the kids who aren't asleep instead of coming home and taking care of them herself
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Child saying if the mother isn't home by midnight, they're leaving the kids up by themselves, and mother offers to pay the child
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2.This dad, who called his child by their dead name instead of their new one:

Dad refusing to use his daughter's new name
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3.This dad, who was anything but sympathetic when his daughter decided not to visit him (all because she was supporting her boyfriend through his own dad's death):

Dad mad at his daughter because she wouldn't visit him
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4.This mom, who didn't support her kid when they needed medical help and made them feel weirdly guilty about the whole thing:

Text messages between a parent and child about a tendon injury, MRI, and financial concerns. Parent expresses dissatisfaction with the situation
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Text message exchange: Child reminds Mom about MRI. Mom responds about insurance pre-authorization and concern about hobbies. Child reassures Mom
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5.This mom, who refused to take responsibility for the hurt she caused her daughter:

Text conversation: Parent sends a birthday wish; child replies expressing hurt about past parenting actions. Parent responds by saying they'll block the child
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6.This dad, who yelled at his daughter for being "ungrateful" because she set a healthy boundary for herself:

Text conversation between "You" and "Dad" discussing feelings of support, anger, and communication issues
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Text message expressing frustration and disappointment about feeling disrespected and not acknowledged in conversations, urging empathy and understanding
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Text message conversation from a parent expressing concerns and disappointment about financial support for college
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Text messages from Dad encouraging focus on school, reminding of love and support, and discussing God's blessings and plans
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Text conversation between Dad and recipient about praying for success in finals and future travel plans, offering encouragement and love
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iPhone lock screen displaying texts from "Dad," including flight updates and concerns about not responding to family
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7.This mom, who kicked her kid out of the house because......they got a tattoo???:

A series of text messages discussing tough love and life changes, mentioning working multiple jobs independently at age 20
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8.This mom, who tried to make her son feel guilty when he didn't share his flight information:

Mom making her kid feel guilty that they didn't share their flight information
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Kid standing up for themselves, and mom responding: "You're a grown adult who needs to have some responsibility to all of your family"
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Kid defending themselves: "Every time there's a slight against you, you always come at me"
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Mom: "Do you and when you decide you need a family again instead of allowing toxicity push you away from everything, you know I'll be here"
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9.This dad, who totally disregarded the importance of his son's psychological evaluation, and blamed his mother:

Father not supporting his son's need for mental health medication
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Father not supporting his son's need for mental health medication
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Father not supporting his son's need for mental health medication
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Father not supporting his son's need for mental health medication
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Father not supporting his son's need for mental health medication
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Father not supporting his son's need for mental health medication
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10.This dad, who had zeroooooo contact with his daughter, but felt "insulted" that he wasn't invited to her wedding:

Text exchange: Someone congratulates a couple on marriage but wasn't invited. Response explains they didn't want drama at the wedding and offers photos
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Father shaming daughter about not being invited to her wedding
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Father shaming daughter about not being invited to her wedding
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Father shaming daughter about not being invited to her wedding
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11.This mom, who was somehow baffled that her kid didn't give her their iPhone passcode, and punished them by ruining their phone:

Parent breaking kid's iPhone and justifying it because she's not the kid's friend, she's their mother, and she wanted the passcode for a phone check
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12.This mom, who was baffled that her son cooked ramen noodles in the house because they went against her "healthy food" rules:

Mother complaining that her son brought ramen noodles into the house and also drank Coke Zero and ate Popeyes chicken during a sleepover
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13.This dad, who unfairly relies on their kid and only stays in contact because he wants something:

Dad angry that his kid won't give him their social security number
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Kid questioning why he needed it, him still angry
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Dad's final response: "I don't need it you should give it to me without question. You just lost $250,000"
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14.This dad, who refused to "accept" his son for identifying as bisexual (and the son called him out on his ridiculous behavior):

Text conversation about same-sex marriage and personal beliefs between family members
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Text conversation about differing views on sexuality; one rejects homosexuality, the other embraces being bisexual
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Text conversation about modern society, short-term gratification, and lifestyle choices reminiscent of the 1960s
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Text conversation about sexuality, acceptance, and mental health challenges
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A text conversation discussing misconceptions about mental health and sexuality, with one person questioning differences and the other explaining
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15.This mom, who borrowed her daughter's car and then weirdly refused to return it when her daughter needed it:

Mom making daughter feel guilty about asking for her car back to drive to work
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Mom tells daughter to get a better job so she can use Uber to get to work and SHE can continue using the daughter's car while hers gets repainted
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16.This stepmom, who knew their kid didn't want to visit them, and yet still messaged them a slew of texts:

Stepmom texting kid over and over again "Where are you"
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17.This mom, who criticized her adult daughter for having a healthy birth control plan:

Mom criticizing her daughter for having a healthy birth control plan
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Mom: "You cannot behave this way when you don't have a boyfriend"
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18.This dad, who judged his daughter for how she was raising her son, leaving his two cents where it totally wasn't needed:

Dad judging his daughter for giving her child Infamil: "first ingredient corn syrup"
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Dad saying she should give the child goat's milk
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19.This dad, who had zero boundaries and didn't take no for an answer when his son refused to grab breakfast with him:

Dad: "Wake up, get here now, and just do what your told"
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20.This dad, who wished his kid a happy birthday A DAY LATE and proceeded to sh*t on the kid's mom in the process:

Text messages between a father and child about a late birthday and parental alienation, discussing the impact of a child's involvement in parental criticism
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21.This mom, who tracked down her kid on Instagram after having no contact and harassed her:

Mom: "If you want us out of your life, so let it be. But I deserve an explanation"
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Mom: "I know where you live, so rip the bandaid off or I'll be at your door waiting"
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Mom's Instagram page, with a bio that reads: "The truth will come out, and so will justice! I stand firm with my head held high"
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22.This mom, who said extremely damaging things to her kid after they came out as bisexual:

Mom to child: "Which for someone like me who is 100% heterosexual, hard to wrap my head around"
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Mom attempting to defend herself
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23.This mom, who decided to put her kid's bed up for sale online in order to "teach him a lesson" to clean his room:

Description of an IKEA Malm bed with measurements and a humorous story about selling the dresser due to a son's refusal to make his bed
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The text reads:

"Our son refuses to put clothes away, so we sold his dresser. He won't make his bed? Getting rid of the bed"
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24.This dad, who tried to prove over and over and OVER that he was a "good dad" by guilt-tripping his kid:

Text conversation where a family member expresses frustration over unreciprocated support and expectations. The other person seeks more involvement
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Text conversation discussing absence in the family, mentioning work as a reason. Asks for more communication and inclusion with the family
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Text message expressing frustration and disappointment over lack of communication and perceived unfair treatment among family and friends
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25.This dad, who gave away his 14-year-old daughter's cat without considering her feelings at ALL:

Dad giving away his daughter's cat because the cat "went fucking crazy"
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26.This dad, who made his kid feel guilty for not helping him out around the house:

Dad making kid feel guilty about not helping around the house
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Dad making kid feel guilty about not helping around the house
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Dad making kid feel guilty about not helping around the house
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27.This stepmom, who texted her stepdaughter deeply cruel things long after she divorced her dad:

Stepmom texting kid harmful things: "Mistakes were made, but not by me"
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Kid defending themselves: "You need to move on. I know it makes you feel good to shit on other people"
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Stepmom responding: "Just want you to know that you heard me. Actually didn't read your message. Bye"
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28.This dad, who was obsessive about getting in contact with their kid and called them over 350 times:

Dad: "You successfully ignored three hours of my attempted contact"
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Dad texting their kid a line of "Hs"
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Screenshot of 238 missed calls from dad
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29.This mom, who lied to her daughter's face about wrecking her car:

Tweet that reads: "I'll never forget when my sister hit my car and her and my mom kept it a secret from me"
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30.This mom, who manipulated her kid in the most disgusting way possible when they weren't available to drive their dad to work:

Mom: "You mean you can't drop off or pick up your father at work? Meanwhile you spend the entire day with Valentina? We have made endless modifications FOR YOU"
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Mom: "Even daddy picking you up from the airport the other night. Something you've never done for us! The list is never-ending"
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Mom: "Your constant 'I Cants' with your parents are very inconsiderate, not to mention ungrateful"
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Mom: "Again, I will NOT be silenced anymore! What is wrong is wrong! Your actions are wrong!"
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31.This dad, who thought it was perfectly reasonable to keep his kid's insurance money:

Dad refusing to give his kid back their insurance money
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32.And this mom, who, after kicking her trans son out of the house and filing a false police report against him, sent this email:

Email to a recipient, expressing love and asking them to come home regardless of pregnancy status, signed "Your mama."
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If you are concerned that a child is experiencing or may be in danger of abuse, you can call or text the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453 (4.A.CHILD); service can be provided in over 140 languages.