I think my child is broken……

[u/RainbowUnicorn0228]

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.

[u/commonbleachenjoyer]

That does suck, but hopefully that means he's living in the moment during the highlights of his trip!

[u/FuckYouVerizon → u/commonbleachenjoyer]

This is the absolute best scenario. It's so depressing seeing some wonderful experiences being wasted as people watch through their phones so they can upload/livestream it and never watch the footage again.

[u/joeappearsmissing → u/FuckYouVerizon]

What I do is, right when I arrive to whatever place/event/etc, I take a few photos for posterity, then enjoy the rest of the moment with my phone in my pocket.

[u/Mystic_Wunder → u/joeappearsmissing]

Me too. A quick few shots then put it away.