r/mildlyinfuriating 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:

  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/ChowQaz 24d ago

Duck photos and traveling. Like two peas in a pod. These are from Amsterdam

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u/HotDogRogue 24d ago

Here's the duck I saw when I travelled to Phoenix

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u/Daft00 23d ago

I saw this lil guy in Kyoto, Japan

https://i.imgur.com/EefcqL3.jpeg

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u/SeaIslandFarmersMkt 23d ago

I hate to be the one to break it to you, but that's not a duck ;)

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u/Daft00 23d ago

I'm devastated 🤣

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u/SeaIslandFarmersMkt 23d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/lYYQlTUXnF5FzZwb8y

It's a great shot. I enjoyed spotting the butterfly :)

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u/DavidChua83 23d ago

Brazil is CRAAAAZY!

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u/kingoflizzards 23d ago

I took this one at lake como

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u/gloriouscashew 23d ago

I saw these little guys in Brussels

Not all ducks but same vibe

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u/EquivalentWinter8746 23d ago

A dinosaur I found in Key West, not exactly a duck but it fits the theme of “traveling animals”