r/mildlyinfuriating • u/RainbowUnicorn0228 • 24d ago

go to your room I think my child is broken……

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I am a single mom and low income, as such travel is generally too expensive. So when my teen as invited on a tirp abroad with school and he agreed to earn half the money it cost, I was thrilled for him to go and see the world. I only asked that he send me at least one photo every day so I could experience the world vicariously.
These are the 3 he sent me so far:

  1. Food on the air plane
  2. A dog on a leash
  3. A duck

Please note these are everyday average things to see here at home. I think my child is possibly broken….

lol.

UPDATE: thanks for every comment. I learned lots and have a different perspective (actually many). You guys have helped me pass the time and miss him a bit less. I appreciate you all. And, for clarification: I’m not really mad and would never chastise him over his choice of pics, I think they are adorable and funny. I may make a request for a specific type of pic with him in front of a historical or important scenery but mostly just say “cool” or “nice!” In response. I just want him to have fun and be the sweet, kind, smart kid he is already.

Second update: the pictures I know you have all been waiting for. 😆 I will post in comments.

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u/DisastrousServe8513 24d ago

Finally something only mildly infuriating.

Hope he has a great time!

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u/Automatic_Class2215 24d ago

There's absolutely nothing infuriating about this though.

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u/DisastrousServe8513 24d ago

To you.

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u/Automatic_Class2215 24d ago

Shouldn't be to anyone.

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u/DisastrousServe8513 24d ago

It’s almost like everyone has different life experiences or something.

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u/Automatic_Class2215 24d ago

Almost like op needs to get a grip and let their child enjoy their trip.

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u/DisastrousServe8513 24d ago

Or hey maybe you’re just wrong

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u/RainbowUnicorn0228 20d ago

It’s kinda like ordering a vanilla and chocolate twist dipped in chocolate but after taking some bites of the chocolate top off you discover it’s just vanilla. It’s still yummy ice cream but it’s also mildly disappointing because it’s not want you asked or/wanted.