Kids: Today, I found out why my five-year-old has been throwing tantrums...

By inthedark - 09/02/2010 17:53 - Canada

Today, I found out why my five-year-old has been throwing tantrums while shopping. It turns out my ex-husband has been paying her three dollars for every public tantrum she throws. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/10/2013 04:44 - United States

Today, my 6-year-old daughter threw a tantrum in the middle of a store, all because I wouldn't buy her a pushup bra. FML

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Not so sweet brat summer

By Anonymous - 03/09/2024 06:00 - United States

Today, my brat daughter got pissed that I didn't spend "enough" money on her Sweet Sixteen party. She threw a tantrum and told my husband about my affair. FML

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By Zora - 15/07/2012 23:13 - Norway - Bergen

Today, while shopping, my six-year-old son threw a tantrum because I wouldn't buy him a video game. I ended up having to grab his arm and leave the store. He screamed that I was kidnapping him, at which point I was socked in the face and pinned to the floor by three bystanders. FML

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Call CPS, quick

By jessloveskate - 22/06/2022 12:00

Today, I saw a kid throwing a tantrum in a supermarket. Thinking it was a matter of lack of discipline, I waited for the kid’s mother to come out of the bathroom to tell her how naughty her son was being. I then got to watch her beat her son to the point of unconsciousness. FML

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Maxed out

By Anonymous - 01/02/2025 21:00

Today, my daughter took her ex to court for child support. After the judge was done, she ended up having to pay support to him, and since she was the one who took him to court just for money, her ex now hates her and will make sure to collect every penny he’s owed, even though she only works part time. FML

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The Omen 4

By jensoulstealer - 16/03/2020 20:17

Today, my year and a half old daughter has discovered the joy of temper tantrums. She is now throwing them constantly. Everywhere. Anytime. FML

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Bad dad

By So inappropriate - 09/01/2025 16:00 - United States

Today, I learned that when my husband takes our son shopping and he acts up, my husband picks him up under his arm and carries him around, instead of talking to him and trying to calm or reason with him. I'm FURIOUS. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/08/2012 12:12 - United States - Worcester

Today, my husband had a temper tantrum because I wouldn't get him a chocolate bar at the store register. FML

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She's crafty

By rainastartree - 23/12/2013 21:10 - United States - Crum Lynne

Today, my husband and I were fighting over money. As we were arguing, our 13 year-old daughter stole $250 dollars from my purse. FML

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Stranger danger

By john doe - 07/12/2013 17:29 - United States - Portland

Today, my 6 year-old daughter got mad at me for not buying her yet another expensive doll. I had to pull her away, and she started screaming for help. The next thing I know, another shopper puts me in a chokehold and calls for security, all while my daughter smirks. FML

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jaydnnx 0

Tuesday 9 February 2010 23:10

WTF? hahah. that would be quite annoying, I wouldn't take her.

maskedman 9

Tuesday 9 February 2010 23:12

is this a new form of child support?

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kittydidit 0

Saturday 30 October 2010 14:28

Outbid him! lol

KalusZwig 2

Sunday 20 March 2011 15:56

that's the funniest thing Iv heard all week

gammielikeoh 0

Thursday 24 March 2011 4:32

I cried when I read this. hilarious. very hilarious.

freakguy455 0

Thursday 16 June 2011 3:35

FML needs a like button.

LadieyMoonk 0

Wednesday 10 August 2011 20:45

I bet $3 for every thumb up and down you are white . I swear yall cant control your kidS.

D11Churchkill 8

Wednesday 23 November 2011 7:05

Smart girl.

ZKtheDuck 7

Tuesday 6 December 2011 2:34

Why not pay her off yourself?

kyliebear 15

Sunday 29 January 2012 10:35

Nah, give the kid to your ex and pay her $4 for every temper tantrum she will throw, public or home. That'll show him.

doglover100 28

Friday 17 August 2012 23:27

lol. Give her 10 bucks every time she throws a tantrum when she's with him.

fantasyworld 37

Friday 17 April 2015 12:43

Hope you got it situated.

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Today, I was verbally harassed by a customer because I wouldn’t give her special treatment after her meal was incorrect. I offered her a refund and a coupon for a free meal, which she refused before calling me a stupid kid who wouldn’t do anything to help her. FML

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