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Short fuse

By Anonymous - 03/01/2026 00:00

Today, two days after losing my temper with my smart mouthed 7 year-old son and slapping him across the face, I tried to apologize by buying him a treat and telling him if anyone found out, I would get in trouble. Today, I got a call from social services about the "bruise" on his face. FML

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bigredmonkeybutt 28

Saturday 3 January 2026 1:23

Serves you right.

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bigredmonkeybutt 28

Saturday 3 January 2026 1:23

Serves you right.

mike3775 36

Saturday 3 January 2026 1:32

You hitting him was bad enough, but leaving a mark, you deserve everything bad that happens now

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