Work, Money, Kids and School: Today, a student's parent yelled at me because they had to pay...

By ElemTeacher - 02/01/2018 15:00

Today, a student's parent yelled at me because they had to pay for school equipment their son had stolen from my desk. Apparently, it's my fault because the item was just too tempting for him not to steal. FML

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By Effing buzzkill - 04/07/2023 10:00

Today, I stole a classmate’s graphic calculator because I couldn’t afford one. She reported it missing to the professor. He wouldn’t let anyone leave class until it turned up. Not even saying I had diarrhea had him let me go. In fact, he told me to empty my backpack right there and then. I’m suspended. FML

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High school is hell

By Ani - 17/12/2021 10:58

Today, a "friend" of mine decided stealing my very low amount of sticky notes repetitively to make origami and show off was okay, even though I had repeatedly asked her to stop. Then, when I snapped, I was the bad guy, and everyone who was around started stealing my pencil case to get them. FML

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Selfish

By Anon - 10/10/2011 15:24 - Canada

Today, my mom yelled at me because I refused to lend her money. The reason I won't lend her money? The last time I did, she and my dad went out and bought a Macbook and a new car instead of paying bills. Apparently, I'm being 'selfish' by keeping my own money and putting it towards university. FML

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By gunnerdog - 27/08/2013 00:22 - United States - Galveston

Today, during one of my first days as a teacher, a student stole my phone. FML

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By Annoyed - 11/05/2016 01:23 - United States - Panama City Beach

Today, one of my students stole my wallet. I teach kindergarten. FML

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By disciplinaryaction - 21/11/2011 07:02 - United States

Today, a woman and her daughter came into the store I work at. The girl placed a pair of underpants on the counter, and confessed she had stolen them earlier. Assuming she had already heard a lecture, I simply thanked her for bringing them back. Her mom yelled at me for not yelling at her. FML

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Little shit

By emmalou - 29/08/2022 06:00

Today, my son tried extort me into turning the WiFi back on by hiding my purse. He was mad because he'd lost access for being disrespectful. FML

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By SilverAuthor - 29/07/2016 22:53 - United States - Detroit

Today, I slipped money into my mother's purse after she refused to let me pay for lunch. She caught me in the act and thought I was stealing money from her instead. FML

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By Emil - 20/11/2011 21:42 - United States

Today, I was caught stealing a video game. I realized after my parents were called that the case was actually empty. FML

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Good deeds

By Oof - 04/09/2022 22:30 - United States

Today, a wheelchair-bound kid in my study hall dropped one of his textbooks on the ground and he couldn't reach it. When I noticed, I stopped what I was doing to go pick it up for him. The problem is, he sits right in front of the door, so I got yelled at for "trying to leave class without permission." FML

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mt21mt 15

Tuesday 2 January 2018 16:02

This is where a teacher should have the full support of the parents to give the little bastard a good paddling to teach him some respect.

DanielleinDC 33

Tuesday 2 January 2018 16:49

It's parents like this who turn out the Ethan Couches and Brock Turners of the world.

Comments

worldclassrager 39

Wednesday 3 January 2018 2:06

I kind of want to know what was taken...

thatslifeiguess7 16

Wednesday 3 January 2018 2:06

What did he take?

ohsnapword 21

Wednesday 3 January 2018 2:36

"I'm sorry that your child will likely end up in jail."

Bridger Walczynski 12

Wednesday 3 January 2018 8:01

There's no such thing as personal accountability anymore. Seems like everywhere you turn anything bad that happens is always someone else's fault. Quiet sad...

heavenlyassbutt 11

Wednesday 3 January 2018 13:15

I applaud you for being a teacher, I really do. This is the kind of nonsense that will stir me way from being an educator, because God's knows I would tell that you know what where to go. Disrespectful!!

BossyC94 6

Thursday 4 January 2018 10:14

That sucks, that's the dumbest shit ever....it's your fault?!....wow what a great ******* set of parents....that kid is going to be a great addition to society with them as "role models".....Shit teach them a lesson, get the police involved. Not sure the age of the kid but they have to learn somehow and you obviously can't hit their kid in this day and age without getting some charge.

Celestyna 16

Saturday 21 July 2018 11:20

Because hitting them is child abuse... why would you want to hurt your kids?

CoyoteOldOne 17

Saturday 6 January 2018 2:06

Hey, at least you didn't melt some Ex-Lax into candy molds so it looks like chocolate candy, wrap it in pretty foil, put some ribbons on it, and leave _that_ on your desk.