Kids: Today, I came home to find my eight-year-old son had basically...

By SadDad - 22/09/2012 18:11 - United States - Alexandria

Today, I came home to find my eight-year-old son had basically set fire to the kitchen, after trying to practice some kind of stupid shit he'd seen on TV called "fire bending." FML

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By Anonymous - 13/08/2019 18:01

Today, I was visiting my 8-year-old nephew, who told me he learned about fire safety today. I asked him what he'd do if there was a fire right now. He pushed me out of the way and I fell over, then he ran over me and out the front door, leaving me on the floor in pain. FML

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dino_cookie4 7

Sunday 23 September 2012 2:26

Thats avatar. I always liked that show when o was young though.

FlamingTacos 7

Sunday 23 September 2012 2:27

So he's a water bender?

Comments

biebslove 2

Sunday 23 September 2012 3:30

AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER?!?!?! Omg I always thought I was a water bender XD fangirl moment.

Cassandrax731 5

Sunday 23 September 2012 3:31

Everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked.

chris_42 11

Sunday 23 September 2012 3:34

It never says the boy was left home alone. The mom could have been home at the time and not watching him.

bandit1971 18

Sunday 23 September 2012 3:43

Fire bending is a perfectly reasonable thing to do. You're just jealous you can't do it.

stormchaser24 24

Sunday 23 September 2012 3:50

Wait, I thought they could just shoot fire from there fist and feet. Just be glad he is ok.

oathkeeper77 5

Sunday 23 September 2012 3:55

How dare you call it some stupid shit.

kittygirl21 5

Sunday 23 September 2012 3:55

That is so stupid.... Everyone knows water bending is more fun.

clownpocket74 1

Sunday 23 September 2012 3:57

What the hell is an eight year old doing home alone besides lighting fires? You are another shining example of shitty parenting.

raraisbang 12

Sunday 23 September 2012 7:31

You are another shining example of an asshole that jumps to conclusions. Ever think that maybe someone was there and not watching the kid well enough? I mean obviously someone had to put the damn fire out and I highly doubt it was the kid or the fire department. If it was the later, I'm sure CPS wouldve been called. Stop being so closed minded and examine the options before spitting accusations and calling people shitty parents

PeteyPablo12308 20

Sunday 23 September 2012 9:13

I don't have any children myself, but I do know that no person in the world is perfect, and even the most vigilant parents cannot keep their child out of mischief 100% of the time. Wow, for being almost 40 you are an incredibly self-righteous douche- how has that worked out for you so far?