Parenting, Motherhood and Teenagers: Teenage Riot - FML

Teenage Riot

By Anonymous - 30/05/2021 11:00

Today, my son had a screaming meltdown because I told him to clean his own room and that I refuse to be treated like his personal maid. He’s 16. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/06/2023 03:00

Today, my son screamed at me to fuck off. Apparently, because he only gets one day off a week, he’s sick of me saving up all my projects and forcing him to help me on that one day. He’s now barricaded himself in his room with a big DO IT YOURSELF on the door. FML

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By Holidayruined - 26/12/2021 10:59

Today, my 16 year-old son had a tantrum over me asking him to clean up his room, and decided to tell my 6 year-old daughter that Santa isn't real, and that it was me who bought her presents. My daughter is inconsolable. FML

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By Unsanitary - 26/06/2011 10:32 - United Kingdom

Today, my daughter spent three hours crying and having a temper tantrum over being forced to have a bath after four days without one. My daughter is 16. FML

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By oldmama728 - 28/04/2011 11:07

Today, I once again told my son he needed a job and a girlfriend because I simply could not keep him in my house anymore. He yelled, "No, I can do whatever I want!" Then went back to playing video games. He's 38. FML

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By tough love - 01/11/2022 04:00

Today, my son came running in, saying he had a project due tomorrow. I asked when it was assigned; he said two weeks ago. I refused to help, saying that he failed to act responsibly and had to live with the consequences. Now he's throwing a tantrum and my wife is screaming at me. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/02/2024 10:00 - Ukraine

Today, I finally had it out with my abusive father. I spent almost an hour detailing about how he constantly humiliates me in public, treats me like slime, and hits me at random when he's in a bad mood. His response was, "Quit being such a wimp" because I'm "not female." Mom took his side. I'm 16 and can't move out. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/02/2013 11:12 - United States

Today, my son threw the biggest fit in history about going to the dentist. He broke a whole stack of plates, overflowed the bathtub, let the dog loose, and kicked his father when he tried to calm him down. My son is 17. FML

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I'm a rebel, mom!

By SheenaL - 27/06/2011 06:26 - United States

Today, my son is going through a rebellious phase. He's taken to wearing leather and chains, listening to death metal music all day in his room alone, and screaming at me in public places. He was fired from his part-time job for swearing at customers. My son is 29 years old. FML

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By mandm - 24/09/2013 21:01 - United States - Brooklyn

Today, I had to explain to my son why it is not okay to slap old women's butts. He's 16. FML

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slkeithh 14

Sunday 30 May 2021 16:14

I mean. You raised him. No one to blame at this point but yourself.

Grizz8831 14

Sunday 30 May 2021 16:40

At 16 this is where dealing with it quickly matters most. sure he is going to have hormones going crazy, and there is alot to be stressed about with weird school setups and covid... but shut that shit attitude down. ground him, take his phone/ consoles away... take internet away outside of school stuff. I was a 16YO male, have 2 younger brothers and can tell you from experience that if you shut it down now, quickly and CALMLY it should make your life easier. just don't fall into the yelling trap, it doesn't work lol

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ropoa 11

Sunday 30 May 2021 13:14

That kid needs a real tune-up. Take away his phone and gaming stuff until he gets his room clean to your standard.

slkeithh 14

Sunday 30 May 2021 16:14

I mean. You raised him. No one to blame at this point but yourself.

Grizz8831 14

Sunday 30 May 2021 16:40

At 16 this is where dealing with it quickly matters most. sure he is going to have hormones going crazy, and there is alot to be stressed about with weird school setups and covid... but shut that shit attitude down. ground him, take his phone/ consoles away... take internet away outside of school stuff. I was a 16YO male, have 2 younger brothers and can tell you from experience that if you shut it down now, quickly and CALMLY it should make your life easier. just don't fall into the yelling trap, it doesn't work lol

lexxiasaurus 27

Sunday 30 May 2021 20:05

at some point you gotta look at yourself and ask, how long did I baby the kid, or how much have I done for him that he should've done himself...

Annies 17

Sunday 30 May 2021 23:42

He needs therapy.

Yusuf Nyle 6

Wednesday 2 June 2021 0:11

#BadParenting my children would never behave like that and neither did I or my siblings.

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