Miscellaneous: Today, while discussing my grades with my mother, she told me...

By Daughter of the year - 11/03/2015 00:19 - Brazil - Rio De Janeiro

Today, while discussing my grades with my mother, she told me that when she was my age she was dumb but hardworking, and my dad was lazy but very smart. She then added, "You managed to get the worst out of each of us." FML

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You deserved it 3 746

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By loser - 17/02/2009 23:33 - United States

Today, in front of the entire family, I yelled at my mom and told her she wasn't a good parent. She responded with "Well, at least I had friends when I was your age." FML

I agree, your life sucks 21 011

You deserved it 52 121

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By Anonymous - 14/07/2024 03:30 - India

Today, just because my mum's friend's son got better grades than me, she's now treating me like shit. You know what lady? His mom is way better than you too! She didn't attempt to kill her child half a dozen times, and you don't see me complaining about it all day long. FML

I agree, your life sucks 509

You deserved it 108

By Anonymous - 06/09/2013 20:36

Today, the mother of one of my students bitched me out about her son's poor grades. He lazes around all day, paying no attention and being a constant nuisance. But, she says it's not his fault, and demands that I give him better grades so he won't get "self-esteem" issues. FML

I agree, your life sucks 52 190

You deserved it 3 452

Supportive

By Burden - 12/03/2021 06:31 - India

Today, once again, my mom ranted about how she sacrificed so much for me by moving to a better city. I said it was for my education and to stop making me feel like a burden. She scoffed, "Right, you never should've been born. My mistake." FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 233

You deserved it 171

Grammie!

By luciazee - 06/06/2013 20:51 - Peru - Lima

Today, after having spent years staying in school, working hard to achieve good grades, and avoiding all the bad kids, my mom accused me of having no direction in life and complained about how I haven't given her a grandchild yet. I'm 19. FML

I agree, your life sucks 58 053

You deserved it 3 331

By lamb-chop - 02/12/2008 06:32 - France

Today, my philosophy teacher asked me about my parents. I replied that my mum was a cleaner and my dad was a bus driver. In an astonished voice, she said, "But, you're clever..." FML

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You deserved it 2 469

By Yeoman - 19/11/2011 07:47 - New Zealand

Today, my mother looked me dead in the face and said, "I have failed as a parent." FML

I agree, your life sucks 37 229

You deserved it 7 112

By kindgartin - 23/04/2011 09:26 - Canada

Today, I was listening to my son's teacher gossip about students whilst in the grocery store. I was thrilled when she described my son as "A model student". However, she then went on to say, "Which is surprising considering that his parents are trailer trash." FML

I agree, your life sucks 46 627

You deserved it 8 345

By worst - 12/10/2009 08:23 - Philippines

Today, my mom said I was the worst of her 5 children. My IQ is 130, an honor student, I don't smoke, I don't drink alcohol, or do drugs. I'm the "worst" because I don't go to church every Sunday. FML

I agree, your life sucks 51 113

You deserved it 10 873

Grades go both ways

By tomandjerry - 21/05/2009 04:35 - United States

Today, I was scolding my 8 year-old son because he was getting bad grades in school. I told him that he should get straight "A"s like his friend Ceejay. He told me that comparing him to Ceejay was unfair. When I asked why, he said, "Because his dad is actually smart." FML

I agree, your life sucks 19 915

You deserved it 66 565

feven 32

Wednesday 11 March 2015 12:34

Don't you just love supportive mothers?

abNormal62 23

Wednesday 11 March 2015 12:42

Well if those were her back to words of encouragement then her own self-description appears entirely accurate. God love her she's trying hard to be supportive and meant well.

Comments

aubamas 20

Wednesday 11 March 2015 13:35

You're gonna prove her you got the best out of them when you get your next grades

sylverdrag_fml 9

Wednesday 11 March 2015 13:45

Well, she did say she was dumb, so maybe her assessment isn't the most accurate.

eyebrowzzz 21

Wednesday 11 March 2015 13:56

Parents will say anything and not even think about their own kids feelings

Zarcissa 34

Wednesday 11 March 2015 14:07

That is true on my part too. My mom often bullies me into brink of tears, thinking she us giving helpful advice. :/

bobslawnservice 16

Wednesday 11 March 2015 17:58

Sometimes kids need a kick in the arse to bring them into reality. A boss or lecturer won't be as kind.

Zarcissa 34

Thursday 12 March 2015 0:42

True, but key word is sometimes. If done all the time, it will kill all motivation. Story of my life.

openminded8 17

Wednesday 11 March 2015 14:27

Mmm, the lack of mouth filters is hopefully a trait you didn't inherit lol

mellajella 14

Wednesday 11 March 2015 14:50

Show her by getting an awesome career and not giving her any of your millions.

meggsann10 16

Wednesday 11 March 2015 15:08

Just nonchalantly remind her that you get to pick out her nursing home someday

carissaball 23

Wednesday 11 March 2015 15:15

Ah aren't parents just the best..

HeWillBeLoved105 22

Wednesday 11 March 2015 15:39

Don't worry OP, me too.

brytonhansen 19

Wednesday 11 March 2015 15:45

Hey OP, prove her wrong then.

cadillackid704 11

Wednesday 11 March 2015 16:06

how does that even work? hardworking and lazy. that right there is an oxymoron!

yerawizardlizzy 27

Wednesday 11 March 2015 16:47

You didn't read very carefully, that's how. Mom said "You got the worst out of each of us." Therefore OP is dumb and lazy. I don't know of anyone who considers hardworking a worse trait than dumbness.