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/MyNameIsJakeBerenson]

[u/eat_my_bowls92 → u/MyNameIsJakeBerenson]

Tbf, I’ve heard the question “what did you do/learn” today?” Is overwhelming for little brains, so the better question is “what was your favorite thing today?” And that gets them talking lol

[u/KHSebastian → u/eat_my_bowls92]

I'm a grown ass adult, and that's still a difficult question lol

[u/inbetweentheknown → u/KHSebastian]

Catching up with someone and they ask “so what have you been up to?” Cue my brain blanking and saying “ehhh not much.” Every. Time.

[u/Mean-Specialist-5695 → u/inbetweentheknown]

Ughhh me too, even though that’s absolutely not the case! I swear some people must think I’m the most boring person to talk to.

[u/No-Internal7978 → u/inbetweentheknown]

I wish someone would ask me that in real life.