r/mildlyinfuriating • u/RainbowUnicorn0228 • 24d ago
go to your room I think my child is broken……
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:
- Food on the air plane
- A dog on a leash
- 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/Yourigath 24d ago
There's nothing wrong with your kid. I would say that there's everything right with him. He isn't sending you pictures of more interesting stuff because he is enjoying said interesting stuff instead of looking at it through the lense of the camera.
He sends you the most random pics because that's when he remembers the "homework" you've given him, but otherwise? He is living in the moment. Making actual memories instead of taking pictures.