Today, I realized that my 14 year-old runs my home. She has her own room, while her 11 year-old sister and I (her mother) share a room. I literally have to get her permission to go anywhere as well. 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, my mom decided it was a good idea to put a camera in my room so I could be watched at all times, to make sure I'm behaving. I'm 14. FML
Today, my mom won't let me have the extra hotel room she booked all to myself, even though it's just me, her, and my sister. Basically I can share a room with her or with my sister, but I can't be alone. I'm 23. FML
Today, my parents told me that from now on I have to share a room with my 9-year-old sister. She already called top bunk. I'm 20. FML
Today, I found out my mom can't wait until I turn 18, so she can kick me out and turn my room into a huge closet for all her clothes. FML
Today, my mom got drunk and told me to leave the house because "I've been mooching off her for too long". I'm 14 and now am sleeping at my friends house. FML
Today, I discovered that my new landlords must meet and approve guests of mine before they come over, and guests are not allowed when they aren't home or past 11pm. I'm 25 years old and just moved out of my parents' home to get away from my controlling mother. FML
Today, I told my girlfriend that her mom doesn't give us any privacy when we're at their place. I suggested that we go to my place for a change, and she agreed. Her mom called my house three times to see what we were doing. We're well beyond teenagers. FML
Today, I realized I can't wait until my daughter moves out the house when she is 18. She's eight. FML
Today, my 14-year-old daughter told me she's pregnant and plans on dropping out of school to live a life on the road with her boyfriend. FML
Today, I moved into a new house. The landlord insists it's OK for her to come up whenever she wants because she owns the house. We aren't allowed to lock the doors and she has two 8-year-olds. They come into the bathroom every time they hear the shower running. We have a clear shower curtain. FML
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thinman12345 17
And why exactly did you let it happen?
poopface82 25
This needs more context. Is the older child special needs or something?
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Comments (8)
thinman12345 17
And why exactly did you let it happen?
ninithel 21
Congratulations. You spoiled your child. And if you keep allowing it - it will only get worse. So you can complain, do something about it or both!
poopface82 25
This needs more context. Is the older child special needs or something?
Wadlaen 24
You need to retrieve your authority in your own home!
maverick83 15
Well, the only thing worse than letting it go on for 14 years, is letting it go on for 14 years and a day. Time to discipline your kid and reclaim your authority as a parent...not to mention your dignity.
haydenhades 21
Sorry but YDI for allowing your child to walk over you like a doormat. At the end of the day you’re the parent.
FluffythePink 23
You let her take over, up to you to (metaphorically) slap her back down into place or do you need to Google the concept of 'parenting' your own child? If she turns violent, well that's what CPS is for. Not just protecting kids from adults but adults and siblings from the other kids. If she's got issues they can help you find help, diagnosis and resources. It's either you are a problem parent or she is a problem child, figure that out and you'll be able to find the way forward.
Taurus_ChicKa 37
And that's what's wrong with the world today, and parents in general. You're the parent. Act like it. There's no excuse for this.