Some parents treat their kids horribly like they ruined their lives and say things that are unforgivable. Hundreds of Reddit users have shared the things that a parent should never, ever say to their child.
Here are some that stood out the most!
"My father made me pay 50 cents whenever I burped and didn't say 'excuse me' immediately. I was terrified whenever I had to burp, and apologized over and over just so he wouldn't yell at me.
Even now, after six years of no contact, I always apologize immediately after burping, even when I'm on my own." -mudda8139
"We're moving and you're not welcome." This is what my dad said to me while blackout drunk, after he took my sister's pizza that I made, ate it in front of me, and then threw the pizza at me after I asked him why the hell he's like that and walked away.
We were supposed to be moving to a new place the next couple weeks after this fight." -LiaLovesCookies
"I kicked your mom out and I can kick you out as well." Mandrake_m2
"So you're saying that I'm a bad parent" in response to any form of help-seeking of constructive criticism was the worst for me." -Derpchieftain
"Okay" "Over and over again for years and years. Any accomplishment any trial passed any challenge won.
Just "okay". -Evergladeleaf
"I grew up with a tremendous emphasis on being attractive and likable. I wasn't supposed to upset anyone or hurt their feelings, ever.
It was hard for me to say no or turn down any request. I tried very hard not to communicate these ideas to my daughter." -psycwench
"I'm still trying to learn that many people will give you help just because you asked. You don't need to be going through a tough time, have an illness, or be completely uninformed.
I used to do absolutely everything by myself because every time I asked for help, I was met with my mom's temper tantrums or criticism that I was 'ungrateful.'" -Anonymous
"In my experience, divorced parents that say stuff like : "Don't talk about that to your [other parent]" "Tell your [other parent] this" "Your [other parent] is trying to manipulate you." "You see what [other parent] did ?
I'm not saying you should hate them, but isn't bit messed up that they did that?" -deleted
"Constantly comparing you with your older siblings, and extremely different treatment.
It makes you feel inferior to them and like no matter how much you try or do, it will never be enough." -mo95z
“'Because I said so!' 'This is not up for debate.' 'I'm not negotiating.' When I ask my parents why I have to do something, most of the time I'm not being sarcastic, I’m actually curious. 'Because I said so' and the like give the vibe that your kid isn’t important enough to know your reasons for anything.
Please just answer their question." -awesome-not-weird
"For me, it's the lashing out unjustly. Both parents did that and, guess what, now they're in their eighties and I rarely see or call them.
Parents, if you're frustrated with yourself or a situation, don't blame your kid who had nothing to do with it." -karenfrobigz
"'Ugh, you're being so sensitive about this!' Translation: I don't like that you're offended or hurt by what I said, so now I'm going to make the real problem all about you."
-amyvic1
“'I’m sorry you feel that way' was and still is a classic of my mother’s.
Never has the sentence, 'I’m sorry I made you feel that way' been said." -jenniferforrest
"'Stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about!' To this day, I hate crying, will avoid it at all costs, and feel uncomfortable if anyone else is crying." -jennit454c57714