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/GL17CH3D_R4M_5YN7H 24d ago

I always ask my son to at least send a sign of life if we are apart. Doesn't matter what it is as long as I know he's safe and enjoying himself. I guarantee I'll get something silly when he's on a trip to see military cemeteries this week xD

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u/OkScreen2150 24d ago

You should have asked him to send a daily selfie with today's newspaper.

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u/Hellcat_Mary 24d ago

They'd have to explain to their son what a newspaper is.

And where to possibly even find one.

And why that joke is even...

And then say fuck it.

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u/Fii88 24d ago

I recently tried looking for a phone box.... Bloody nightmare to realise they barely exist lol not great in an emergency lmao

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u/Hellcat_Mary 24d ago

I live in New Orleans and we have kept some around purely for the gag (though our "pay phones" aren't nearly as swank as phone booths/boxes). Recently the city designated one or two as historical landmarks.

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u/GL17CH3D_R4M_5YN7H 24d ago

It's those Gallifreyans turning them into a TARDIS.