There are situations where a drug addict parent tries to involve their children in their drug - related activities. They could ask the kids to lie for them or even, in extreme cases, try to get the kids to sell drugs for them. This not only endangers the children legally but also morally corrupts them at a young age.
A drug addict parent might neglect their children's basic needs. For instance, they could forget to pick their kids up from school because they are too high or busy getting drugs. This leaves the children feeling abandoned and confused. In addition, there could be instances where the parent is so out of it that they expose the children to dangerous situations, like having drug - using friends over who might be a threat to the kids.
Another is when parents compare their child to others in a negative way during the conference. They might say things like 'Why can't my child be as good as so - and - so?'. This puts the teacher in an awkward position and can also make the atmosphere really uncomfortable. Also, some teachers might be too critical of the child without providing any positive feedback. This can lead to the parents feeling defensive and the conference going downhill fast. There have been cases where the teacher has made assumptions about the child based on stereotypes, like assuming a boy who likes art is not as intelligent in academic subjects. This wrong assumption can cause a huge uproar when the parents find out.
Miscommunication is a common one. For example, a teacher might send home a note with unclear instructions, and the parent misinterprets it, leading to problems. Another is when a teacher has different disciplinary standards than the parent expects. Say a teacher is very strict about talking in class and the parent thinks it's normal for kids to chat a bit, that can cause conflict.
One of the most shocking BuzzFeed parent horror stories might be when a family was invited to a BuzzFeed parenting seminar. They were promised valuable insights and tips. But it ended up being a total sales pitch for various products. The parents wasted their time sitting through all the commercials instead of getting useful parenting advice. They felt deceived by BuzzFeed and were very disappointed with the whole experience.
Another theme is unfair treatment. Sometimes teachers may single out a student for no good reason, and when the parent tries to intervene, the teacher is uncooperative. Like in the case where a teacher has a personal bias against a child.
Often, you'll find that in these horror stories, the parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. They expect their kids to be star athletes overnight. Also, there's a lack of respect for the sport's rules and officials. They think their child should be treated differently. Plus, there can be a lot of drama created by parents that affects the kids' enjoyment of the sport.
The most common embarrassing new parent stories often involve sleep deprivation - related blunders. New parents are so tired that they do strange things. Like a new mom who fell asleep while breastfeeding and woke up to find the baby had rolled off her lap (luckily onto a soft surface). Also, new parents may forget important baby items when going out. For instance, leaving the diaper bag at home and having to deal with a diaper emergency without any supplies. And there are those times when new parents try to introduce the baby to others but the baby just starts crying uncontrollably, making them feel like they can't handle their own child.
One common elderly parent horror story is when they start having memory problems and accidentally leave the stove on, causing a fire hazard. Another is when they become overly stubborn about their health and refuse necessary medical treatment. And there are cases where they get scammed by fraudsters preying on the elderly.
One common situation is when parents try to get special treatment for their kids in school, like demanding better grades or more privileges than other students. Another is when they try to avoid taking responsibility for their children's misbehavior in public places, as I mentioned before with the store example.
A common one is about a student not doing homework. The teacher complains at the meeting, and the parent spanks the child to make them more responsible for schoolwork.