Mother Grounds Her Kid for Six Months After They Break a Vase

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Eleonora Bader
Sep 1, 2023 5:00 PM EDT

Back when I was in my tween years, the one sentence that struck me with a deafening blow was, 'You're grounded'. Fair, I was grounded for 2 weeks, not 6 months, like this person, u/DwarfyMorphy. You would think that being a decent mom would not be too hard, but apparently, some people's brains work super differently, and no matter how hard we try, we will never be able to understand them.

The story below is a friendly reminder to everyone to be kind, and to parents, not to ground your kid for 6 months, as the emotional damage can be critical. The commenters are hitting the ballpark with this one, so I hope at the very least, that you will enjoy reading the uplifting replies from fellow Redditors. Scroll below to read about the crazy events that unfolded.

Then, check out this dad who was less than happy when his wife and kids showed up at the airport to surprise him after he came back from a 4 day holiday.

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    Font - Posted by u/DwarfyMorphy 1 day ago [VENT] My Entitled Mother Went to Extremes to Ruin My Childhood Over One Mistake
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    Font - I've been lurking on this subreddit for a while, and I never thought I'd have a story to share here. But here I am, needing to get this off my chest. Brace yourselves, because this is a wild ride involving my entitled mother who took things to a whole new level just because of one mistake I made as a child.
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    Font - Background: I'm now in my twenties, reflecting on a childhood that was tainted by my mother's entitled behavior. Back when I was around 10 years old, I made a mistake that kids sometimes do - I accidentally broke a vase in our living room while playing ball
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    Font - indoors. It was an honest mistake, but my mother's reaction was anything but reasonable. Instead of treating it as a learning opportunity or a chance to teach me about accidents, my mother unleashed a torrent of entitlement that would haunt me for years. She started berating me, calling
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    Font - me names, and then she did the unimaginable - she grounded me for a whopping six months. Yes, you read that right, half a year for a broken vase. But wait, it gets worse. She didn't stop at just grounding me. She went on a rampage to ensure that my life was miserable during those
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    Font - six months. She barred me from seeing my friends, attending any extracurricular activities, and worst of all, she confiscated anything remotely enjoyable - my books, games, and even my art supplies. It felt like a prison sentence for a mistake that any kid could have made.
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    Font - She would hold this mistake over my head for years to come, using it to guilt-trip me and control my actions. She'd bring it up in front of family and friends, painting me as some sort of delinquent, all over a simple accident. The psychological toll this took on me was immense, and I still find
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    Font - myself grappling with self-esteem issues because of her behavior. Looking back, it's clear that my mother's entitlement and extreme measures weren't about teaching me a lesson or correcting my behavior. It was about her need for control and dominance, even at the expense of her own child's
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    Font - well-being. I'm sharing this story now to remind everyone that sometimes, entitled parents can take things to an extreme that has lasting effects on their children. If you're dealing with a similar situation, remember that you're not alone. Don't let their entitlement define you or your
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    Font - worth. And to all the parents out there, please, let's strive to teach our kids through understanding, compassion, and healthy discipline rather than resorting to extreme measures that only breed. resentment. Thanks for letting me vent, Reddit.
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    Font - TL;DR: My entitled mother went to extreme measures, grounding me for six months and taking away everything enjoyable, all because of a simple childhood mistake of breaking a vase while playing indoors. The lasting impact on my self-esteem and well- being serves as a reminder of the harm entitlement can cause.
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    Font - Midnight Marmot . 1 day ago I kind of feel you need to go back to her house now and drop a vase right in front of her. 649 Reply Share
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    Font - Martydeus 1 day ago "Why won't my kids visit me anymore" 57 Reply Share
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    Font - Loose_Play_982 - 1 day ago Hope she doesn't have to depend on you for a place to live in her "golden" years./s 84 Reply Share
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    Font - Constant_Sentence_80 22 hr. ago Yeah, that is textbook "straight to the nursing home” behavior if I've ever seen it. 30 Reply Share
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    Font - ()) gobsmacked247 - 1 day ago Your mom definitely failed you and so did every adult in your world. When your mom went on her rants, someone with some sense should have corrected her. They did not and you suffered. 25 Reply Share
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    Font - J Wawel-Dragon - 1 day ago When I was a kid I also broke a vase while playing ball indoors - said vase turned out to be worth TWO GRAND.
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    Font - My mom gave me a very stern talking to and made me clean up the shards. Nothing else. Your mother sounds like a nightmare. 423 23 Reply Share
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    Font - thefrecklieone . 1 day ago Do you still speak to her? 47 ↓ Reply Share DwarfyMorphy OP. 1 day ago no
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