Reddit of The Day: People Share Their Biggest "Sh*t, My Parents Were Right" Moments

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Nov 4, 2015 9:00 AM EST

Parents are normally right. They just are. If you've reached an age where you can realize this, Congratulations! You are officially an adult. If you haven't realized this yet, maybe these "sh*t, my parents were right" moments from Reddit will change your mind...

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  • 01

    Name an adult who wouldn't enjoy a nap.

    Sleep - [] RandomDeception 4521 polnts 2 days ago You need to sleep more. permalink save report give gold reply load more comments (101 replies)
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  • 02

    So, your dad was Red Foreman?

    Face - [- BananikaND 1338 points 2 days ago My dad's phrase was "You hang out with a dumbass, you become a dumbass" permalink save parent report give gold reply
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  • 03

    It'll get you out of a lot of crap.

    Product - ( petrichorE6 3261 points 2 days ago You'll need a plunger in your new house At first I wondered why I would even need one since we never used it at all in my old house. Immediately regret not getting one when shit got real.
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  • 04

    That feel is the best feel.

    Product - ( nkbee 5474 points 2 days ago It really IS nice to just clean up as you make a mess instead of living in your own filth. permalink save report give gold reply
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  • 05

    You think money grows on trees?

    Hair - [-] kryrinn 5978 points 2 days ago Dad: "heat never goes past 68! If you're cold, put on a sweatshirt Own house with roommates, set heat at 75, enjoy a tropical month, get first heating bill. Promptly lock thermostat to 68. Roommate whined, told her to put on a sweatshirt. permalink save report give gold reply
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  • 06

    Life is full of tough choices. These are good to have.

    Text - -] HiNeighbor517 157 points 2 days ago "What you really want in life, are choices. Try an avoid a situation where you've only got one option" permalink save report give gold reply
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  • 07

    Socks are the best!

    Footwear - [-] Overnight_Guy 4898 points 2 days ago I am so excited for my socks that should be arriving today My mother always told me I'd be grateful for gifts of clothes. I never believed her.
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  • 08

    You can delete that high school friend from Facebook.

    Friendship - [-] greasychimpanzees 6498 points 2 days ago "Not all your friends need to be 'forever-friends', some people are just meant to be your friend for that particular time in your life" permalink save report give gold reply
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  • 09

    Yes, MOM.

    Clothing - Cara -] trixie 853 points 2 days ago "Take a coat, it's cold outside" permalink save report give gold reply OPENSN
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  • 10

    PLOT TWIST

    Jeans - [-1 bsod64 1110 points 2 days ago "You'll never get a girlfriend if you keep acting the way you do." They were right, I have a boyfriend. permalink save report give gold reply
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