{"id":4125,"date":"2026-07-12T07:29:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T02:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=4125"},"modified":"2026-07-12T07:29:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T02:29:16","slug":"i-say-it-every-time-they-come-visit-55-times-parents-accidentally-outplayed-themselves-with-their-own-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=4125","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI Say It Every Time They Come Visit\u201d: 55 Times Parents Accidentally Outplayed Themselves With Their Own Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">If you&#8217;ve never heard the phrase, &#8220;Not under my roof!&#8221; come flying out of your parents&#8217; mouths, consider yourself lucky. Besides the normal growing pains that accompany our childhood or teenage years, we&#8217;re often also slapped with a whole set of painful rules and regulations. Some more ridiculous than others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Bless our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/lifestyle\/parenting\/\" class=\" staff-link\">parents<\/a>, though. Many were just doing the best they could with the limited knowledge they had available. And we&#8217;d like to believe that for the most part, our folks had good intentions. &#8220;Don&#8217;t jump on the furniture,&#8221; &#8220;Be in bed by 8,&#8221; and, &#8220;Clean up after yourself&#8221; are among the common rules that many (if not most) of us had to abide by. Then there are those moms and dads who not only decided to think outside the box, but burnt it altogether, with their wild and bizarre parenting policies. And a few of them lived to regret it later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ql-align-justify\">Someone <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@defyjack_\/post\/DaXmaRvGdzm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\" staff-link\">asked<\/a>,\u00a0&#8220;<strong>What&#8217;s the dumbest rule that your parents made and it ended up backfiring on them instead?<\/strong>&#8221; and the responses read like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/relationships\/family\/\" class=\" staff-link\">family<\/a> drama series. <strong>Bored Panda<\/strong> has put together a list of the best for you to laugh, cry and cringe at while you reminisce on your own carefree childhood.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix text-block \"> <span id=\"list-text-1\"><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s normal for kids to complain about having to follow rules, with some even going as far as calling their parents &#8220;mean,&#8221; &#8220;nasty,&#8221; or &#8220;unfair&#8221; for implementing them. Would life be great if we could all do whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted?<\/p>\n<p>Not actually. If everyone ran amok, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/society\/world\/\" class=\" staff-link\">world<\/a> might very well be in a worse state than it already is&#8230; Children and adults need rules in order for us to function properly. Many experts agree that setting rules and boundaries for kids is crucial.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Trying to raise a responsible, cooperative child without age-appropriate boundaries is setting your child up for failure, unpopularity &amp; stress because a well-balanced, self-regulated adult, starts with a child able to follow your rules first until they can self-regulate their own behavior,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/sueatkinsparentingcoach.com\/2021\/05\/why-kids-need-rules-heres-a-checklist-to-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\" staff-link\">says<\/a> Sue Atkins, President of Montessori UK and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/lifestyle\/parenting\/\" class=\" staff-link\">parenting<\/a> expert.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10879839\">\n<p id=\"10879839\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2-6a4f34094f7bb__700.jpg\" alt=\"A child holds a key, symbolizing a child's independence from restrictive under my roof rules.\" title=\"A child holds a key, symbolizing a child's independence from restrictive under my roof rules.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">My dad said I wasn\u2019t allowed to answer the door when I was home alone even if I knew who was at the door because anyone who needed to be in the house had a key to the house. He forgot his keys a few days later and I didn\u2019t answer the door while staring at him through the window.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@k.maloka\/post\/DaZEBZOkSwz\" target=\"_blank\"> k.maloka <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/little-toddler-boy-holding-a-door-key-domestic-accident-dangerous-situation-at-home-VQbFB09wKT0\" target=\"_blank\"> Getty Images \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-9\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880375\">\n<p id=\"10880375\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4-6a4f34275f48f__700.jpg\" alt=\"A couple standing together, the woman's hand on the man's shoulder, illustrating 'under my roof' rules that backfired on parents.\" title=\"A couple standing together, the woman's hand on the man's shoulder, illustrating 'under my roof' rules that backfired on parents.\" width=\"605\" height=\"919\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">Racism. My step dad said he would kick me out if i were to ever date a \u201cbrown man\u201d. Well i\u2019m now happily living with my Mexican boyfriend and haven\u2019t spoken to him in 10 years.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@mxxryjxxne\/post\/DaZHYpBGo7s\" target=\"_blank\"> mxxryjxxne <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-man-and-woman-posing-for-a-picture-GswZ9EyMRa0\" target=\"_blank\"> Omar Lopez \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-25\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix text-block \"> <span id=\"list-text-3\"><\/p>\n<p>Atkins argues that not giving kids rules is a bit like handing your keys to a toddler and letting them drive your 4&#215;4. Rules, she says, prepare children for the real <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/society\/world\/\" class=\" staff-link\">world<\/a>, and teach them what to expect and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/topics\/how-to\" class=\" staff-link\">how to<\/a> behave. Having clear expectations can help kids adapt to new situations, perform better at school and fit in easily at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/relationships\/work\/\" class=\" staff-link\">work<\/a> &amp; in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/society\/\" class=\" staff-link\">society<\/a> as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>The expert adds that no matter how often children act as if they want to be in control, having too much power is frightening. &#8220;They intuitively know that they need an adult to be in charge, and they count on you to guide, nurture and steer [them],&#8221; she explains.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880085\">\n<p id=\"10880085\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-6a4f34171309f__700.jpg\" alt=\"A happy toddler jumps with arms raised, symbolizing freedom from strict under my roof rules.\" title=\"A happy toddler jumps with arms raised, symbolizing freedom from strict under my roof rules.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">I\u2019ve always been a closed off private kid so I would lock my door not even to do anything bad I just don\u2019t like being perceive. My daddy had enough took my door off. Welp yall wanna be so nosey, bet. It didn\u2019t stop me from singing my little heart out loud, tv at a decent volume, me snoring, like I was sparing yall from my shenanigans. Came back one day after school my door was back on. I think it lasted either a day or two &amp; the door was LOCKED!<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@mysterythatispluto\/post\/DaXz63qkX3r\" target=\"_blank\"> mysterythatispluto <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/front-view-of-small-toddler-girl-jumping-indoors-at-home-having-fun-XJXkUPauIOU\" target=\"_blank\"> Getty Images \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-15\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881008\">\n<p id=\"10881008\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/5-6a4f344043d85__700.jpg\" alt=\"A busy working mother on the phone with her sad daughter leaning against her, under my roof rules backfired on parents.\" title=\"A busy working mother on the phone with her sad daughter leaning against her, under my roof rules backfired on parents.\" width=\"605\" height=\"907\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">&#8220;Only interrupt me on the phone if there&#8217;s blood or fire.&#8221; I came home with a broken finger (kickball accident in PE that the teacher didn&#8217;t take seriously) and waited an hour until she was off the phone to show her my finger was tripled in size&#8230; that rule got amended pretty fast.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@bessfriendreallythough\/post\/Dabh8EKkWFT\" target=\"_blank\"> bessfriendreallythough <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/business-lady-holding-folder-with-documents-in-hand-and-talking-on-mobile-phone-while-her-daughter-feeling-bored-after-long-day-EMIyIihVUAA\" target=\"_blank\"> Getty Images \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-41\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10879793\">\n<p id=\"10879793\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6-6a4f3451cbee2__700.jpg\" alt=\"A young girl with a pink backpack looks directly at the camera with a serious expression. This image shows under my roof rules.\" title=\"A young girl with a pink backpack looks directly at the camera with a serious expression. This image shows under my roof rules.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">My step mom: \u201cIf you make me wait on you after school I will make you walk home.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>I was late again and she left me. I walked across town and no one could get ahold of me until I made it home. I didn\u2019t have a cell phone.<\/p>\n<p>I ended up getting a cell phone and more time to get to the car after school. <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@auxinput.rnb\/post\/DaXwbUDFpv_\" target=\"_blank\"> auxinput.rnb <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/school-kid-little-girl-standing-outside-with-a-school-bag-looking-at-camera-mCZ9txEJn1E\" target=\"_blank\"> Getty Images \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-3\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix text-block \"> <span id=\"list-text-6\"><\/p>\n<p>Atkins says it&#8217;s best to set &#8220;positive&#8221; rules rather than always saying &#8220;no,&#8221; &#8220;don&#8217;t,&#8221; or &#8220;you can&#8217;t.&#8221; For example, instead of saying \u201cNo running about with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/lifestyle\/food\/\" class=\" staff-link\">food<\/a>,\u201d say, \u201cWe eat in the kitchen at the table.\u201d And praise them when they&#8217;re doing something right rather than yelling, nagging or moaning when they do something wrong.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/relationships\/family\/\" class=\" staff-link\">Family<\/a> therapist Katelyn Alcamo warns that one of the biggest mistakes parents make is not enforcing the rules they set. &#8220;We are programmed to want to make our children happy,&#8221; she <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/but-theyll-be-mad-at-me-why-kids-need-rules-and-consequences-0523185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\" staff-link\">explains<\/a>. &#8220;This desire often translates to avoidance of anything that makes our child upset, including enforcing consequences for negative behaviors.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10879797\">\n<p id=\"10879797\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/7-6a4f346499a0f__700.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman sits on the roof of a red car, wearing an off-the-shoulder top and baggy pants. This image shows under my roof rules.\" title=\"A young woman sits on the roof of a red car, wearing an off-the-shoulder top and baggy pants. This image shows under my roof rules.\" width=\"605\" height=\"907\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">Senior in high school and Was grounded; they took away my car for a week\u2026only to realize that as the eldest daughter, I\u2019m basically the third parent, so who gone pick up my lil bro and sister from practice? Lasted half a day, and I became DRUNK with power.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@pizzaqueenbk\/post\/DaXpBKnEevg\" target=\"_blank\"> pizzaqueenbk <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-person-sitting-on-the-hood-of-a-car-eZCYVJkUkeg\" target=\"_blank\"> Oleg Ivanov \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-4\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix text-block \"> <span id=\"list-text-9\"><\/p>\n<p>However, Alcamo stresses that it&#8217;s important to set realistic rules. That&#8217;s because it\u2019s easier to enforce rules you believe are logical and reasonable. And if your rules are ridiculous, your child may not take them seriously.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Realistic consequences are also important,&#8221; notes the expert. &#8220;Don\u2019t threaten something you can\u2019t enforce. Kids notice when parents are inconsistent in enforcing consequences and will take advantage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880093\">\n<p id=\"10880093\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/12-6a4f40f891481__700.jpg\" alt=\"A young person studying at a desk in a dimly lit room, highlighting 'under my roof' rules that backfired on parents.\" title=\"A young person studying at a desk in a dimly lit room, highlighting 'under my roof' rules that backfired on parents.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">When my sister &amp; i moved in with our dad post divorce we made &#8220;house rules&#8221;. For every 15min you were late coming home = 1 day grounding. Well dad decided to go out after work and not tell his kids. 2hrs later he comes home = he was grounded for a week. No TV, no phone, no games, etc. He accepted his punishment. His friends would call and wed tell them &#8216;he&#8217;s grounded you&#8217;ll have to call him at work tmrw &#8220;. His friends gave him so much [hard time]&#8230;and he was never late again.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@originalcourtney\/post\/DaY-NiEjIp3\" target=\"_blank\"> originalcourtney <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-person-sitting-at-a-desk-writing-in-a-book-q8Ya1XqpE3w\" target=\"_blank\"> Andrej Li\u0161akov \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-19\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix text-block \"> <span id=\"list-text-12\"><\/p>\n<p>Both experts agree that the earlier you start setting and enforcing rules and consequences, the easier your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/lifestyle\/parenting\/\" class=\" staff-link\">parenting<\/a> journey will be. Alcamo says she&#8217;s seen many cases of parents not setting rules when their kids were little because they didn&#8217;t see any major problems.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a result, they were often lenient the few times their kids did make poor choices. However, things change when kids become adolescents,&#8221; warns the therapist. &#8220;Not only are the stakes higher, but the pushback may be more intense if they don\u2019t understand their behavior has consequences.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880385\">\n<p id=\"10880385\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/13-6a4f40c92d6c2__700.jpg\" alt=\"A young girl mopping a floor, symbolizing household responsibilities and under my roof rules.\" title=\"A young girl mopping a floor, symbolizing household responsibilities and under my roof rules.\" width=\"605\" height=\"908\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">My [toxic] biological family basically made me responsible for cleaning the house, taking care of my younger siblings and cousin, and cooking. They said they were \u201cpreparing me for marriage and motherhood.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Anyways, my husband does all the cooking and most of the cleaning. I only cook and clean when I feel like. Also, I\u2019m no contact with them. <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@starw0man\/post\/DaZ2FWnle99\" target=\"_blank\"> starw0man <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-young-girl-is-cleaning-the-floor-with-a-mop-TeUk0yH7ekk\" target=\"_blank\"> Andrej Li\u0161akov \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-31\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881025\">\n<p id=\"10881025\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/14-6a4f40930fbb3__700.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman in a library, reading intently, under my roof rules backfired on parents.\" title=\"A young woman in a library, reading intently, under my roof rules backfired on parents.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">So I was my parents dream come true I was the only child so I didn\u2019t have time to [mess] up, got straight As and did all my chores. I was what you called an educated menace. Their rules backfired when they tried to punish me by taking things I loved. I like boring [stuff], so reading and playing piano was my relaxation. They didn\u2019t have anything to take away from the worse thing that happened, was I got pregnant at 15 but graduated high school a year early.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@__torirena\/post\/DaZF1iCjQvl\" target=\"_blank\"> __torirena <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/woman-reading-book-kcT-7cirBEw\" target=\"_blank\"> Eliott Reyna \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-42\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881069\">\n<p id=\"10881069\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/15-6a4f405b0ae45__700.jpg\" alt=\"A young couple looking distraught, holding a negative pregnancy test, under my roof rules backfired on parents.\" title=\"A young couple looking distraught, holding a negative pregnancy test, under my roof rules backfired on parents.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">Not really a rule but a lot of paranoia around teen pregnancy, to be fair, it was the 90s. It worked though, I didn\u2019t have kids in high school or ever.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@kiffanik\/post\/DaXtu8GDnGE\" target=\"_blank\"> kiffanik <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/asian-young-couple-feeling-shock-after-look-at-positive-pregnancy-test-disappointed-unplanned-pregnancy-men-and-women-sit-on-bed-in-bedroom-with-upset-and-sad-face-for-problem-dont-want-to-pregnant-gJ7E97NPI_U\" target=\"_blank\"> Getty Images \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-44\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix text-block \"> <span id=\"list-text-15\"><\/p>\n<p>Atkins&#8217; advice is not to be too strict. She says many parents set too many boundaries in an effort to be firm and avoid spoiling or indulging their kids too much. But the flip side is that without meaning to, these parents end up severely restricting and trying to control their child\u2019s behavior. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I worked with a lovely Mum who had 35 rules written up on the back of the kitchen door! The little 5-year-old was so angry all the time \u2013 he had a special cushion in the kitchen to punch,&#8221; shares the expert, adding that she helped the mother get the list down to 5 or 6 realistic house rules.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881305\">\n<p id=\"10881305\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/16-6a4f403dce1c0-png__700.jpg\" alt=\"A child plays with a dollhouse, symbolizing a desire for autonomy often met with under my roof rules.\" title=\"A child plays with a dollhouse, symbolizing a desire for autonomy often met with under my roof rules.\" width=\"605\" height=\"404\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">My mom would tell me not to leave my room until I\u2019m done cleaning. I had all of my toys, games, a bed, bathroom, and I only needed to leave when it was time to eat. Lmfao shortly after she changed the rules because I wouldn\u2019t leave my room for a week.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@bipity.bopity_boop\/post\/DaZMnbamojB\" target=\"_blank\"> bipity.bopity_boop <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-little-girl-sitting-on-the-floor-in-front-of-a-doll-house-kVL4iIaAgWE\" target=\"_blank\"> Josue Michel \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-57\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881347\">\n<p id=\"10881347\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/17-6a4f3f58a0fbf__700.jpg\" alt=\"Two boys spray painting, illustrating the backfiring of strict under my roof rules.\" title=\"Two boys spray painting, illustrating the backfiring of strict under my roof rules.\" width=\"605\" height=\"394\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">The only rule was \u201cdon\u2019t get caught\u201d my mom really didn\u2019t [care] about where we were or what we got up to so long as it didn\u2019t inconvenience her.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Thankfully I was scared of being arrested so I never did anything that would get me in any legal trouble.<\/p>\n<p>Now my brother on the other hand\u2026 <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@janinerbeaner9\/post\/DaY-8gjjWSh\" target=\"_blank\"> janinerbeaner9 <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/group-of-teenagers-boy-gang-standing-indoors-in-abandoned-building-using-spray-paint-on-wall-X90hXth5iuA\" target=\"_blank\"> Getty Images \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-61\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix text-block \"> <span id=\"list-text-18\"><\/p>\n<p>As this list proves, being too strict, or setting ridiculous rules can backfire. And Atkins agrees.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Don\u2019t expect your toddler to sit for an hour at the table every evening while you all eat dinner with Grandma or to never to run in the house \u2013 you are setting up your child to fail as your rules aren\u2019t realistic,&#8221; she warns. &#8220;You could also damage your child\u2019s self-esteem as your high expectations could make them feel that they\u2019re incapable of ever getting things right or ever pleasing you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881647\">\n<p id=\"10881647\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20-6a4f3f17cd56c__700.jpg\" alt=\"A hand holds car keys, symbolizing freedom and the backfiring of strict under my roof rules on parents.\" title=\"A hand holds car keys, symbolizing freedom and the backfiring of strict under my roof rules on parents.\" width=\"605\" height=\"404\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">I was fortunate enough to have a DL and access to a car. My parents took my keys as a punishment once and suddenly they were responsible for getting me to all my appointments and practices again.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@aubz2415\/post\/DaY699pif7i\" target=\"_blank\"> aubz2415 <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/smiling-car-salesman-handing-over-your-new-car-keys-dealership-and-sales-concept-happy-girl-the-buyer-8LUNL7KGGPU\" target=\"_blank\"> Getty Images \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-70\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10879838\">\n<p id=\"10879838\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/21-6a4f56ba29d35__700.jpg\" alt=\"A hand reaches for a french fry from a fast-food meal, a simple pleasure defying under my roof rules.\" title=\"A hand reaches for a french fry from a fast-food meal, a simple pleasure defying under my roof rules.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">Not exactly a rule but \u201cwhen you get a paycheck w\/ your SSN on it, then you can choose how money is spent.\u201d Cool. Got a job that paid well. Spent my money how I saw fit. She didn\u2019t like but I said \u201cuh ma\u2019am, I\u2019m doing as YOU stated. I got a paycheck w\/ my SSN. So if I want McDonald\u2019s tonight, then YES I do have McDonald\u2019s money.\u201d She couldn\u2019t say nothing and no, I didn\u2019t offer her a nugget.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@vivalanani\/post\/DaYAl1Am6m5\" target=\"_blank\"> vivalanani <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-woman-is-eating-a-hamburger-and-french-fries-uVGw7jfn9Ek\" target=\"_blank\"> Oleg Ivanov \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-8\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880370\">\n<p id=\"10880370\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/24-6a4f5654d3ece__700.jpg\" alt=\"A child yelling at a woman, symbolizing ridiculous 'under my roof' rules that backfired on parents.\" title=\"A child yelling at a woman, symbolizing ridiculous 'under my roof' rules that backfired on parents.\" width=\"605\" height=\"907\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">I would get yelled at after being told to \u201cnot talk back\u201d &amp; I took that literally and wouldn\u2019t answer my mother when she spoke or asked me a question. Like sorry\/not sorry, I didn\u2019t know you meant to not get smart with you.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@psil0cybinx\/post\/DaX_rT6AKU2\" target=\"_blank\"> psilOcybinx <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/woman-in-black-sweater-kissing-girl-in-yellow-shirt-3z39Pb4ayRg\" target=\"_blank\"> Nathan Dumlao \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-24\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880378\">\n<p id=\"10880378\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/25-6a4f563a3e3ae__700.jpg\" alt=\"A cat on a kitchen counter, showcasing a pet and the domestic environment where rules exist.\" title=\"A cat on a kitchen counter, showcasing a pet and the domestic environment where rules exist.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">My stupid dad used to hate having animals in the house, and forced us to keep our cats outside. little did he know&#8230; when he wasn&#8217;t home.. the cats would get brought inside.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@elven.druid\/post\/DaYjyk1EZab\" target=\"_blank\"> elven.druid <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/cat-on-dining-RjZjYwimO6Y\" target=\"_blank\"> Nick Karvounis \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-27\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880383\">\n<p id=\"10880383\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/26-6a4f5625ba7f0__700.jpg\" alt=\"A mother and child eating, depicting family life and the impact of under my roof rules on children.\" title=\"A mother and child eating, depicting family life and the impact of under my roof rules on children.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">It\u2019s a very strange rule my parents have, but no speaking during dinner. It\u2019s weird because they were allowed to talk, but I wasn\u2019t because my mom said I only spoke nonsense. It backfired because I no longer answered when they spoke to me or when guests spoke to me.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@alexa_syp\/post\/DaZfeaYjG0d\" target=\"_blank\"> alexa_syp <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-group-of-children-sitting-at-a-table-eating-food-MzRVGp1Jrmg\" target=\"_blank\"> Polina Kuzovkova \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-29\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880384\">\n<p id=\"10880384\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/27-6a4f56137ac74__700.jpg\" alt=\"A young man with a backpack walking down a street, representing youth independence from ridiculous rules.\" title=\"A young man with a backpack walking down a street, representing youth independence from ridiculous rules.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">It was so mean in hindsight but i was a senior in highschool, got grounded and my mom took my phone for some completely valid thing I did. Halloween came and instead of going home i left school with a friend. Hung out til the party i was planning to go to started and went there. At like 11 pm someone comes late, sees me and goes, &#8220;hey man the cops called my phone looking for you. You should probably go home.&#8221; Stayed longer then got a ride home. I was still very grounded but i got my phone back.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@a_user_has_no_name\/post\/DaYeVFjkQ4s\" target=\"_blank\"> a_user_has_no_name <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/boy-wearing-white-shirt-and-black-shorts-carrying-backpack-standing-on-black-concrete-road-between-vehicles-and-trees-during-daytime-NcWNzEAD7Fs\" target=\"_blank\"> Jes\u00fas Rodr\u00edguez \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-30\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880933\">\n<p id=\"10880933\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/28-6a4f5603b9667__700.jpg\" alt=\"A young person hitchhiking on a road, illustrating ridiculous rules backfiring on parents and freedom.\" title=\"A young person hitchhiking on a road, illustrating ridiculous rules backfiring on parents and freedom.\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">Less a rule more an order. Find a ride home from band camp. Mom worked nights. I was unable to find a ride. I walked half of the four miles home in southern USA summer midday heat before a good Samaritan gave me a ride the rest of the way. Suddenly I didn&#8217;t have to worry about rides anymore.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@hebrandon18\/post\/DaYaJwlkS03\" target=\"_blank\"> hebrandon18 <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/person-standing-beside-road-doing-handsign-VGOiY1gZZYg\" target=\"_blank\"> Atlas Green \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-36\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880969\">\n<p id=\"10880969\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"image-size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/30-6a4f55d4769b1__700.jpg\" alt=\"A person typing on a laptop while sitting on a bed, under my roof rules backfired on parents.\" title=\"A person typing on a laptop while sitting on a bed, under my roof rules backfired on parents.\" width=\"605\" height=\"405\"\/> <span class=\"bordered-description with-image\">So in high school mom went through something on the computer and was mad that girls my age that she knew were posting pics in their swimsuits? In her mind I guess she thought I was watching xxx content and put parental controls on the tvs and computer. She put too many restrictions and I couldn\u2019t do my homework unless she was home. That lasted maybe 6 months??<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@chelseatalking_\/post\/DaXwBxPHMgw\" target=\"_blank\"> chelseatalking_ <\/a> <span class=\"open-list-submission-source-separator\">, <\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/top-view-of-unrecognizable-young-girl-with-laptop-on-bed-working-during-quarantine-hLNN5No4kPI\" target=\"_blank\"> Getty Images \/ Unsplash <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-38\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880971\">\n<p id=\"10880971\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Not a \u201crule\u201d, but my conservative parents raised us to memorize the Declaration of Independence and rewrite the constitution in our own words\u2014in depth. &amp; had us take constitutional law classes in highschool.<br \/>And are shocked that NONE of us are conservative.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@speedyesther\/post\/DaZR_TdFHj2\" target=\"_blank\"> speedyesther <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-39\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881078\">\n<p id=\"10881078\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Day before I turned 18, my father told me &#8220;my house my rules. If I didnt like it Im can gtho&#8221;.<br \/>He woke up the next day to me getting out. Had all my [stuff] packed up and he chased me into the parking lot talkin bout &#8220;get me inside.&#8221; Sir. I&#8217;m an adult now and don&#8217;t like your rules, bye!!<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@ravenna_marie\/post\/DaZpY_HjXdN\" target=\"_blank\"> ravenna_marie <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-45\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881296\">\n<p id=\"10881296\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">When I took a year off from college, my parents tried to give me a curfew (as if I hadn\u2019t just spent every weekend of the last 9 months staying out until 5am) and refused to give me a house key. They wanted me home at midnight and after several nights of coming down from the third floor to let me in at night they just gave me a house key.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@directedbyalexis\/post\/DaYt3g4D6Vg\" target=\"_blank\"> directedbyalexis <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-54\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881307\">\n<p id=\"10881307\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">My mom had a rule with one of my brothers, after he turned 18, that if she ever went into his room and it wasn\u2019t clean to her standards, she would charge him $100. After losing a couple of hundred dollars, he started paying my cousin to clean his room for $20. She was pissed.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@kwoffs\/post\/DabTRH2gZQE\" target=\"_blank\"> kwoffs <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-58\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10882098\">\n<p id=\"10882098\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">\u201cYou\u2019re too old now for me to buy you Christmas\/ birthday gifts.\u201d So I started telling my Mom the same thing.<br \/>Eventually I made the rule that, if she wants something\u2014she has to get me something of equal or close value. It\u2019s worked like a charm for the last 10 years<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@jalinjoestar\/post\/DaYNrXGERXK\" target=\"_blank\"> jalinjoestar <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-73\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10879841\">\n<p id=\"10879841\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Dont speak me like I;m one of yo friends.<br \/>Now as an adult I don&#8217;t speak to her like she one of my friends.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@audblackgirl\/post\/DaXuXcNlsZt\" target=\"_blank\"> audblackgirl <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-10\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880084\">\n<p id=\"10880084\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Me in middle school: Mom can you drop me off at school, I missed the bus.<br \/>Mom: That\u2019s going to make me late but cmon!!<br \/>My mom when im in high school with a car &amp; my mom didn\u2019t have one: Baby can you run me to the store real quick before you go to work?<br \/>Me: That\u2019s going to make me late but cmon MOM<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@saturnjett\/post\/DaX5e6IkQ6C\" target=\"_blank\"> saturnjett <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-14\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880088\">\n<p id=\"10880088\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Mom here: I told my ~9yo daughter to finish her green beans. She said no. I made her sit there. She sat. After a time, I told her to eat them or she was grounded and to go to bed. She went to bed. She\u2019s now 23 and she hasn\u2019t touched a green bean since. I won the battle, she won the war.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@mandysmouth\/post\/DaYd5sIj8jO\" target=\"_blank\"> mandysmouth <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-17\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880100\">\n<p id=\"10880100\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">\u201cYou don\u2019t pay no bills up in here\u201d backfired real quick, I been hustling since I was like 8.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@fee_nix_ry_sing\/post\/DaX0IonEVsq\" target=\"_blank\"> fee_nix_ry_sing <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-20\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880376\">\n<p id=\"10880376\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">As an only child, she would ground me from going outside with my friends or using electronics.<br \/>Then be pissed she had to entertain me. Then had to double down because she felt bad and would take me somewhere cool.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@damnimfantastic\/post\/DaYR6yxFYdi\" target=\"_blank\"> damnimfantastic <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-26\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880382\">\n<p id=\"10880382\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Idk if this counts as a rule per se, but growing up she literally ENGRAINED in my brain, \u201cNever settle.\u201d Now that I\u2019ve cut off toxic family, she doesn\u2019t seem to like it, claiming that since we don\u2019t have a large family we need to make the most of what we have. Like I love you mom but YOU are the one who taught me to never settle!!<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@paolavallado\/post\/DaYdjDJG8da\" target=\"_blank\"> paolavallado <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-28\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880396\">\n<p id=\"10880396\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">For the first time in my life 1 subject in school dropped in the mid year report (sure, it had absolutely nothing to do with being 17 and just been given my 1st cancer diagnosis) so &#8220;no computer &amp; no internet, you gotta earn them, we pay for it&#8221; (because it was key to isolate me during such a difficult time.<br \/>2 weeks later I got another bad test and they tried to take my phone and I went &#8220;nah cause you didn&#8217;t buy the phone and you&#8217;re not paying for the credit : I DID ALL THAT! Wanna take it away when you can&#8217;t regulate your anger? Start paying for it! &#8220;. He didn&#8217;t like that but he knew he couldn&#8217;t argue with that.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@lil_fairy_doll\/post\/DaZEyuaDLCZ\" target=\"_blank\"> lil_fairy_doll <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-33\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881087\">\n<p id=\"10881087\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">I broke the family PC in the 90s and my dad banned me from using it but he needed my help half an hour later. And yes, I was totally the family support since my teenage years.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@nafisa\/post\/DaYYRJVgMR-\" target=\"_blank\"> nafisa <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-48\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881272\">\n<p id=\"10881272\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">When I was a teenager, my parents would always say &#8220;You don&#8217;t have to be on the go every single weekend.&#8221;<br \/>Fine, I&#8217;ll stay in my room and turn my stereo all the way up and get on your nerves then.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@lydmreynolds\/post\/DaYDoX_gIww\" target=\"_blank\"> lydmreynolds <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-49\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881276\">\n<p id=\"10881276\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">&#8220;stay out of grown folks business&#8221; now i&#8217;m uninterested in what&#8217;s going on in their lives cause that&#8217;s their business. and now they want me interested&#8230;??? i don&#8217;t get it&#8230;<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@anaplexx\/post\/DaZQTZbFXdW\" target=\"_blank\"> anaplexx <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-50\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881280\">\n<p id=\"10881280\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">\u201cU don\u2019t need to be on that phone all the time.\u201dI could\u2019ve got us out the hood if I was on YouTube more in the early 2000s but I had to go outside and play\u2026..&amp;now she need help resetting her password for everything! \ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffd\u200d\u2640\ufe0f<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@domo.nique.joy\/post\/DaYJjWUFbIP\" target=\"_blank\"> domo.nique.joy <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-51\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881282\">\n<p id=\"10881282\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">\u201cDon\u2019t get into relationships until u graduate\u201d &#8211; graduates, got a decent job with a pay 3x higher than the normal. Guess who\u2019s gonna be single for life (i love my peace).<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@katrina_rdrgz\/post\/DaY4GfwE1jY\" target=\"_blank\"> katrina_rdrgz <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-52\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881302\">\n<p id=\"10881302\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">My mama wouldn\u2019t get me a cell phone my sophomore year of HS. I turned 16, got a job and bought a phone with my first check. Made sure to always pay the bill without her help. Whenever I got in trouble, she had to find other ways to punish me because she couldn\u2019t take my phone.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@blaqqqueee\/post\/DaZXU73jWQx\" target=\"_blank\"> blaqqqueee <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-56\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881313\">\n<p id=\"10881313\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Wasn&#8217;t a rule, just a consequence. My bus for a bit wouldn&#8217;t show up or it&#8217;d be late so I&#8217;d be standing there freezing for a while.<br \/>I ended up needing to be taken to school by my stepdad a few times cuz of and he and my mom got into a fight about it once. So the next time I decided to walk myself to school so I didn&#8217;t bother them. It rained and the wind was freezing<br \/>Guess who almost got pneumonia and didn&#8217;t make it to school?<br \/>They never got into an argument about that ever again.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@bones_with_a_b0ner\/post\/DaZDMLAjumA\" target=\"_blank\"> bones_with_a_b0ner <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-59\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881346\">\n<p id=\"10881346\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">She tried the way her mom did her and she made something I didn\u2019t like, I said I didn\u2019t want it and she said \u201cEat your food or go to bed.\u201d I went to bed. M\u2019am I don\u2019t like this, I will starve.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@aryaoftarth91\/post\/DaZBb4ZGaMo\" target=\"_blank\"> aryaoftarth91 <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-60\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881585\">\n<p id=\"10881585\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Not a rule but made me get a job (dollar general in my tiny town 10 minutes from home) but then wouldn\u2019t let me go to said job at my scheduled times bc it was my fault I got home at 10:30pm. Like sorry you also made me go to college and have a job, classes from 9am-2pm and I had to be at work at 3pm and shift ended at 10:15. Half the time I had to wait 20-30 minutes for my brother to pick me up bc they\u2019d fall asleep or just \u201cforget\u201d like I wasn\u2019t at dinner, how do you forget?<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@danay_wolford\/post\/DaYwZ25kQiW\" target=\"_blank\"> danay_wolford <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-66\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881643\">\n<p id=\"10881643\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Making me go to bed earlier than the scheduled bedtime as punishment. I was up early and well rested.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@jody_jodeci\/post\/DaaG-ckEajD\" target=\"_blank\"> jody_jodeci <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-69\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881651\">\n<p id=\"10881651\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">I shouldn\u2019t be spending any money on anything when I was yet to find a job after university. This only lasted until I reminded my dad the reason I wasn\u2019t doing something he thought I should be doing was that it cost money and I wasn\u2019t supposed to be spending any money.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@hazelnicholson\/post\/DaaJaIzjhGv\" target=\"_blank\"> hazelnicholson <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-71\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10880975\">\n<p id=\"10880975\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">It\u2019s not really a rule but every few weeks or so my mom would say I don\u2019t wanna talk to you tonight and I would be perfectly OK with that but then she would ask me a question and I would ignore her and then she would get mad so every single time even if we were in public, I would say very loudly \u201cyou said you didn\u2019t wanna talk to me tonight.\u201d<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@sebrenner\/post\/DaYRFVukXhv\" target=\"_blank\"> sebrenner <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-40\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"open-list-item open-list-block clearfix \" data-submission-id=\"10881067\">\n<p id=\"10881067\" class=\"post-content-description text-open-list\"> <span class=\"bordered-description\">Don\u2019t cuss. Dad took me to the library to learn why swear words are \u201cbad\u201d.<br \/>Now I\u2019m an educated cusser.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-bottom-meta-links clearfix \"> <span class=\"sources\"> <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"open-list-submission-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@luka_chan_1812\/post\/DaY_iUoFAXv\" target=\"_blank\"> luka_chan_1812 <\/a> <\/span> <span class=\"report\"> <a class=\"open-list-submission-report\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired\/javascript:void(0)\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/contact-us\/?report-post=https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/dumbest-parents-rules-backfired-43\/\">Report<\/a> <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"didomi\/javascript\">\nwindow._fbSDKPromise = window._fbSDKPromise || new Promise((resolve, reject) => {\nwindow.fbAsyncInit = function () {\nFB.init({\nappId  : '887842622821495',\nversion: 'v17.0',\nstatus : true,\ncookie : true,\nxfbml  : false\n});\nresolve(FB);\n};\n\/\/ Load SDK only once\nif (!document.getElementById('facebook-jssdk')) {\nconst script = document.createElement('script');\nscript.id = 'facebook-jssdk';\nscript.async = true;\nscript.src = `https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/${BoredPanda.Config.wp_lang}\/sdk.js`;\nscript.onerror = reject;\ndocument.head.appendChild(script);\n}\n});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve never heard the phrase, &#8220;Not under my roof!&#8221; come flying out of your parents&#8217; mouths, consider yourself lucky. Besides the normal growing pains that accompany our childhood or teenage years, we&#8217;re often also slapped with a whole set of painful rules and regulations. Some more ridiculous than others. Bless our parents, though. 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