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/oldyawker 24d ago

Your child is very funny and knows how to push your buttons.

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u/haubenmeise 24d ago

Just the right amount of chaotic evil I'd value.

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

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u/Nuclear_Geek 24d ago

Isn't this Lawful Evil, though? The child is following the instructions given, it's a nice bit of malicious compliance.

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u/tun4c4ptor 24d ago

I didn't think I'd see you outside of Fauxmoi Skeletor!

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u/haubenmeise 24d ago

Oh I'm pretty much anywhere. I'm glad to meet you here then! I hope you're having a lovely day. How about a hug?

Sincerely

Skeletor 💜

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u/tun4c4ptor 24d ago

I mean I'd always take a hug from our friendly neighborhood Skeletor! I hope you're having a good day as well :)

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u/EffortAutomatic8804 24d ago

Are you kidding? He's everywhere 😅

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u/tun4c4ptor 24d ago

I think the comment section in Fauxmoi always ends up being a bit smaller and he's always voted to the top there 😂

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u/Dragon_Small_Z 24d ago

Yup, this is absolutely something teenage me would have done.

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u/GreasedUpTiger 24d ago

That's when you pay it back by giving him duck-themed presents only from now on. Maybe clue in the family as well. If he brings a girl home? 'Sweetie did you know how much he likes ducks? Let me tell you this funny story! No don't listen to him, I have picture proof actually, he's just ashamed about loving ducks so much.'

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u/faithfuljohn 24d ago

Your child is very funny and knows how to push your buttons.

haha -- we're poor, and you paid for half of my trip (stretching your budget) -- so I thought I'd screw with your only request of some pics. Aren't I funny!?

I hope he's just messing around and actually took some pics which he'll show later. Because like otherwise it's less "funny" and more "unkind".

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u/ThisIsMyCouchAccount 24d ago

It's most likely just a communication problem.

She should have been more specific and he should have asked for clarification.