Today, a crying kid was brought to my attention by a customer. He was so upset from losing his mom that he couldn't say his or his mom's name. I took him around the store asking him to point out his mom. Once we'd found her she told me, "I was hiding from my kid to test his independence." FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I went shopping with my mom. I went into my department and tried on some clothes. After a few minutes, there is an announcement that a child has gone missing. Staff are searching the store. I see my mom and she hugs me in tears and yells, "I found her!" I'm almost 17. FML
Today, I helped a 6 year-old boy who was left alone at a store to get back home. The kid's parents were grateful, but my mother cussed me out and called me stupid for helping the kid. No good dead goes unpunished. FML
Today, I saw a little boy wandering in the supermarket looking lost and distraught. I gently put my hand on his shoulder and said, “Hey buddy, where’s your mommy?” He screamed, “STRANGER DANGER!” and kicked me in the shin. His actual mom wandered over from the cheese section, gave me a dirty look, and walked off. FML.
Today, at the mall, I ran into a lost, crying little girl. It was my best friend's daughter. She recognized and clung on to me. As I called her dad, some nosy lady snatched her from me and caused a scene, screaming, "KIDNAPPER!" As I got apprehended, her claim was she heard me say, "If you still want to see her…" FML
Today, my mom and I went to Winn-Dixie. I told her I was going to a different isle 5 minutes later I hear my name on the intercom to go to the front of the store. As I go I see my mom crying, she comes and hugs me and tells me she thought I was lost. Im 22, I had my cell phone, and I drove there. FML
Today, while waiting in line at a store, a toddler behind me was throwing a major meltdown while his father yelled at him, giving me a migraine. I turned to the woman behind me and said, "Can you believe this kid? I feel sorry for his mother." Turns out the woman was his mother. FML
Today, I paid for earrings at a craft fair. A kid came up from behind and started crying. The kid's mom said the kid saw earrings first and dropped them to grab an adult. The kid was allowed to cry hysterically until the hall went silent. I said, “You can have it.” Suddenly, the kid stops crying and the mom goes, “Oh that’s so kind, are you sure?” FML
Today, I was at the mall and I saw a kid crying. I asked her "What's wrong sweetie, are you lost?" She ran away screaming "Help me!" I ended up having to explain to a dumb mall cop that I'm not a perv. FML
Today, I overheard a lady tell her child in a store that, “If you don’t stop crying, I’ll tell that guy over there to take you away.” She was referring to me. FML
Today, while working at my local supermarket, I found a boy lost and wandering about, so I took him to the front desk. My reward from his mother was a slap around the face and harsh words for supposedly having kidnapped him. FML
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Leayna 0
Now that's a good mom! *Obvious sarcasm* But seriously, poor kid! :[
DVARD 0
I hope you told her what a shit parent she is
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Leayna 0
Now that's a good mom! *Obvious sarcasm* But seriously, poor kid! :[
ZleveL 0
actually 1 I think this is was a good excersise for the kid (unless he was like 5) kids need to learn to not need there parents all the time or they'll end up like my sister who needs my parents for everything because she was never away from them. but that's just me :/
Shookitup 0
Well he might have been 5, seeing that he was so traumatic about the event that he couldn't even speak. D: poor little man...
fakkumairaifu 14
Or he could just be clingy and psychotic. My friend's brother and his wife have a two-year-old who throws a horrendous screaming, crying fit whenever his mother PUTS HIM DOWN after holding him. If she leaves the room he's in, he absolutely loses it and will cry and then fuss for HOURS. With kids like that, you really just have to cut the cord and teach them that they have to get the **** over it, or else you're setting them up for a life of emotional codependence.
6969awesome 0
how is this a fml?
I_iz_B_a_troll 24
Lol what a great excuse. "Oh, he died? What a ******* pussy. I through him out in the arctic tundra, and that little dumbass couldn't even make it home alive? I've raised a failure!
dlbliner 0
that's not an FML for you OP it's an FML for the kid
pink_mx_braap 0
social service that bitch
KingDingALing 9
What the OP did, IS a ****** up thing to do...something could've happened to the kid and the mother would have been to blame.
iskusmarines 0
wow f the kids life that's horrible parenting.
warpig182 0
its a good thing to teach kids. i got seperated from my parents when i was like 4 or 5 and i knew what to do. i was crying but i went to the walmart service center and aSked tghem to find my mom for me. It builds charchter
TheIrishJaneDoe 9
27: Sounds to me like your friend's nephew has gone beyond the "setting up" stage. = It's natural for kids to go through a clingy phase, but that's... disturbing. I bet the mom has some dependence issues herself. And this concludes this week's Amateur Internet Shrink Hour with your host, TIJD.
iGreen_Day 0
#27, STFU. Reactions like that are perfectly normal in infants. My nephew used to cry whenever his mother left the room, now he's a perfectly happy, bright little three year old. OP, that momma seriously needs checking. Child services ought to teach her something.
Shockvalue 0
It's called the "terrible twos" ever heard of it?
erikjh1234 0
yepp...she's definitely Chicano! lol losing your kid to test his independence...I bet she took him to McDonalds afterwards and bought him a happy meal! lol
chuk_norris_fml 0
Yes, great way to teach a kid independence. Maybe she should also shove him out of her car on the freeway and drive off and see if he can walk the 20 miles home.
MissCharlotte_fml 26
Yes, this is a great way to test independence. Nevermind potential kidnappers or pedophiles. F the kids life and that mom seriously needs help.
kittykat1501 31
67 the OP was not the mother
rottentomatoes 7
:O terrible mom
killabee 0
Yes black hair/red highlights, if that isn't a sign of a deeply disturbing, ****** up childhood, I just don't know what is. dumbass.
A_Khalifa 0
73 win. REVOLUTIONIZE AGAINST TROLLS
emo_fail_child 0
wow WTF you guys leave him Alone don't be jelious of his pimp ass hair
angela3222 0
73, actually it is, I know lots of kids who have crappy lives and they all have dyed hair 0_o
passionpitpanda 5
its a guy?
remy3106 10
his hair has blue and brown,I think. the red just might be the light hitting it. Anyway, I have an awesome life, and great parents and I die my hair Randim colors!!! people die ther hair for all differet reasons, not just because they have shitty lives/parents!
seanders 10
85 you're Jersey, so your life automatically sucks. By the way, "send me a message unless you're ugly, or a perv" is ironic to see in an ugly persons profile.
remy3106 10
haha yess it Is ironic. and I love Jersey. why does everyone hate it so much.
seanders 10
You're from Jersey**
remy3106 10
why do people think jersey sucks??
rciccone 0
I <3 Jersey shore ( the show Tat is I never rili been there )
remy3106 10
those people aren't even from Jersey. they r all fake/actors
JokeMeister 0
revolutionized is with an 's'. U got to be smart to start a revolt.
Bubbelz 25
73, 76, 85 win 1. Troll got bitchslapped 2. Someone noticed 3. The light makes it look dyed
LASuxs 0
very tru anybody looking emo definitely had to have a shitty childhood. at least their future will also be bright and red
hairt 4
2 you look like a girl. btw are you from Singapore and moved to the Netherlands??
bardipants 0
You know what's really ironic? Someone who isn't secure enough to post an actual picture of themselves as there avatar feels they can pass judgement on someone who does. Pick apart her spelling some more, that'll make you feel better.
Hamsterzilla 0
his hair is awesome, and all who disagree are just upset their hair isn't as amazing as his. **** you ******* <3
Amber_the_Great 0
good job mom.
fancyclown 9
I'll hope that's sarcasm
Tyrax 16
Clearly sarcasm, people.
SkullCanddi 0
Poor Kiddo): You Know She's Lying
liloneex3 0
I like yur Domo! <3
ken328 0
domo is cute D:
QwertyMcNugget 0
I have a Domo Book Bag. No friggin joke.
Spastastic 6
I have a Domo plushie. And You Should Stop Typing Like This.
SkullCanddi 0
I Should? I cAn TyPe HoWeVeR i WaNt
Spastastic 6
Yes, you can, but it looks ridiculous, and is, as far as I can see, utterly pointless.
SkullCanddi 0
Your, Excessive Use Of, Commas, Looks Rediculous, And Is, Utterly, Weird To, Read
MissCharlotte_fml 26
Too bad you didnt stop to notice every one of those commas was appropriate, Skullcandi
DVARD 0
I hope you told her what a shit parent she is
j5p332 6
I hope OP called CYS or the equivalent child protection agency in the area
BahahahLOL 0
WE NEED CAPTAIN OBVIOUS TO STRIKE THERE!
xdanixx 0
What an awesome mum
slackinc 0
Wow. Great mom the kid has. FHL.
loshysucks 0
ur nice , that women iz such a bitch
twinny_sc 13
She's lying! She was trying to ditch him because he cries too much!
Toiga 0
Totally something my mom would do. Poor kid, he shoulda been wearing his leash though...
MissErikaHart 0
I hate when I see a kid on a leash, like it's a dog or something
FTWisRIGHT 0
Ditto.
JamieB33 0
id much rather see a child safe on a leash then out in the middle of a road.... not all children have been taught by their parents safety and parents resort to the leash....i find it easier to teach them though