Miscellaneous: Today, my parents told me off for reading, as opposed to watching... - FML

By Anonymous - 21/10/2014 15:37 - Australia

Today, my parents told me off for reading, as opposed to watching TV like the rest of the family, because it was "anti-social". FML

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Same thing different taste

By ihatemyparents - 22/01/2011 20:20 - United States

Today, my parents confiscated my iPod, because the parents' group they go to came to the conclusion that music is a gateway to anti-social behavior. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/01/2011 07:29 - United States

Today, I was grounded for not agreeing with an article on dating my mom found in a very strict magazine. The article told parents to monitor phone calls, make rumors about their children cheating on people and not allow their children anywhere but home. FML

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By doughgirl101 - 07/09/2011 05:59 - Canada

Today, my parents canceled the Internet at our house because they view it as a "passing fad." FML

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Control

By justwantedtounpack - 29/12/2014 04:55 - United States

Today, my parents threw a hissy fit calling me ungrateful and disrespectful for wanting to do laundry and clean at home, instead of going out to their friends' house for dinner. They also disconnected the Internet to punish me when they left. I'm 20 and visiting home on a college break. FML

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Can't win

By Anonymous - 18/03/2021 03:00 - Philippines - Manila

Today, my mom told me to stop using my phone and talk to them, but whenever I do that, they just end up yelling at me and telling me to go to my room. FML

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Drama farmers

By Anonymous - 12/03/2024 06:00 - United States - Dallas

Today, my dad lectured me because my mom cried herself to sleep last night. Why? Because I didn't want to watch a movie with her. I had to go to sleep to be up for work at 6 a.m., and was too tired to watch a movie in the first place. I live with drama queens. FML

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So selfish

By Anonymous - 26/04/2020 14:00

Today, my family yelled at me for being a "selfish disappointment." My crime? Not being able to help my sister's boyfriend do his homework while I'm working on my class finals. FML

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The YouTube police

By Anonymous - 11/10/2023 07:30

Today, just like almost every other day, my mom goes onto the computer and scolds me for what I watch on YouTube, even when the videos aren't that graphic. Today she scolded me because she found out that I'd watched videos related to the Max Headroom signal intrusion back in '87. Why can't I just watch what I want? FML

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By Anonymous - 05/08/2009 05:15 - United States

Today, I was eating dinner with my family. My parents didn't want me to hear what they were talking about so they decided they would spell out the words so I wouldn't understand. I didn't. FML

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No fun allowed

By Anonymous - 14/11/2023 10:00

Today, my wife has declared that, unless our son has finished his homework, I'm not to watch TV, play video games, read, use my phone, cook, or go outside, lest I "tempt him" to leave his work unfinished. Guess I'll just stare at the wall all afternoon. FML

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sinistral 10

Tuesday 21 October 2014 18:47

have you seen Matilda?

GentlemanBastard 15

Tuesday 21 October 2014 18:47

Sigh. This is what's wrong with this culture. Read on, OP! Your superior intellect and vocabulary will pay dividends.

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soovyl 18

Tuesday 21 October 2014 21:05

My parents do that too like seriously

andilovehim 14

Tuesday 21 October 2014 21:10

happened to me all the time growing up, I know exactly how you feel.

DinosaurTacoTime 18

Tuesday 21 October 2014 21:13

Nothing like a good book. My husband called me an "anti-social emo freak" because I don't like to go out and make new friends. I'd rather be writing or sketching. Even over television.

Vitotaylor36 13

Tuesday 21 October 2014 21:25

Alright, Matilda.

Compgeek1996 5

Tuesday 21 October 2014 21:44

Fahrenheit 451 much?

norisorroz 28

Tuesday 21 October 2014 21:59

Read aloud while they're watching tv.

sk8erxx 1

Tuesday 21 October 2014 22:32

Dude that's like the movie Matilda..but really, don't EVER stop reading. ever.

HialedMovie 11

Tuesday 21 October 2014 22:33

Fahrenheit 451 maybe?

MartaSantos 2

Tuesday 21 October 2014 22:48

I know how you feel...

faithhaylee 11

Tuesday 21 October 2014 22:55

#Tbt to Matilda.

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