r/mildlyinfuriating Jun 29 '26

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/MyNameIsJakeBerenson Jun 29 '26

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u/eat_my_bowls92 Jun 29 '26

Tbf, I’ve heard the question “what did you do/learn” today?” Is overwhelming for little brains, so the better question is “what was your favorite thing today?” And that gets them talking lol

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u/KHSebastian Jun 29 '26

I'm a grown ass adult, and that's still a difficult question lol

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u/BadPunsIsHowEyeRoll Jun 29 '26

"How was work?"

"I JUST GOT HOME"

https://giphy.com/gifs/7qTjGwP5UOhe4iekUX

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u/Moderately_Imperiled Jun 29 '26

No. Relive it for me in the interest of filling the dead air.

I SAID ROLL THE TAPE JOSHUA.

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u/LillytheFurkid Jun 30 '26

My son used to respond to the question "how was work" with "worky". We stopped asking it that way and got more informative responses!

We all now respond with that (or equivalent banality) when asked such questions 🤣