18 Bad, Bad, Badddddd Dads Who Will Probably Go Down In History As The Most Incompetent People Ever

Note: Some posts include topics of verbal abuse, drug abuse, mental illness, and animal abuse. Please proceed with caution.

1.This dad, who called his child by their dead name instead of their new one:

Dad refusing to use his daughter's new name
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2.This dad, who was anything but sympathetic when his daughter decided not to visit him (all because she was supporting her boyfriend through his own dad's death):

Dad mad at his daughter because she wouldn't visit him
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3.This dad, who made fun of his kid for wanting to get a COVID-19 vaccine:

Dad shaming his kid for getting the COVID-19 vaccine
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Dad shaming his kid for getting the COVID-19 vaccine
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Dad shaming his kid for getting the COVID-19 vaccine
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Dad shaming his kid for getting the COVID-19 vaccine
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4.This dad, who refused to "accept" his son for identifying as bisexual (and the son called him out on his ridiculous behavior):

Text conversation about same-sex marriage and personal beliefs between family members
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Text conversation about differing views on sexuality; one rejects homosexuality, the other embraces being bisexual
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Text conversation about modern society, short-term gratification, and lifestyle choices reminiscent of the 1960s
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Text conversation about sexuality, acceptance, and mental health challenges
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A text conversation discussing misconceptions about mental health and sexuality, with one person questioning differences and the other explaining
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5.This dad, who totally disregarded the importance of his son's psychological evaluation, and blamed his mother:

Father not supporting his son's need for mental health medication
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Father not supporting his son's need for mental health medication
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Father not supporting his son's need for mental health medication
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Father not supporting his son's need for mental health medication
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Father not supporting his son's need for mental health medication
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Father not supporting his son's need for mental health medication
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6.This dad, who had zeroooooo contact with his daughter, but felt "insulted" that he wasn't invited to her wedding:

Text exchange: Someone congratulates a couple on marriage but wasn't invited. Response explains they didn't want drama at the wedding and offers photos
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Father shaming daughter about not being invited to her wedding
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Father shaming daughter about not being invited to her wedding
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Father shaming daughter about not being invited to her wedding
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7.This dad, who judged his daughter for how she was raising her son, leaving his two cents where it totally wasn't needed:

Dad judging his daughter for giving her child Infamil: "first ingredient corn syrup"
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Dad saying she should give the child goat's milk
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8.This dad, who tried to prove over and over and OVER that he was a "good dad" by guilt-tripping his kid:

Text conversation where a family member expresses frustration over unreciprocated support and expectations. The other person seeks more involvement
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Text conversation discussing absence in the family, mentioning work as a reason. Asks for more communication and inclusion with the family
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Text message expressing frustration and disappointment over lack of communication and perceived unfair treatment among family and friends
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9.This dad, who had zero boundaries and didn't take no for an answer when his son refused to grab breakfast with him:

Dad: "Wake up, get here now, and just do what your told"
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10.This dad, who wished his kid a happy birthday A DAY LATE and proceeded to sh*t on the kid's mom in the process:

Text messages between a father and child about a late birthday and parental alienation, discussing the impact of a child's involvement in parental criticism
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11.This dad, who gave away his 14-year-old daughter's cat without considering her feelings at ALL:

Dad giving away his daughter's cat because the cat "went fucking crazy"
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12.This dad, who made his kid feel guilty for not helping him out around the house:

Dad making kid feel guilty about not helping around the house
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Dad making kid feel guilty about not helping around the house
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Dad making kid feel guilty about not helping around the house
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13.This dad, who was obsessive about getting in contact with their kid and called them over 350 times:

Dad: "You successfully ignored three hours of my attempted contact"
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Dad texting their kid a line of "Hs"
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Screenshot of 238 missed calls from dad
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14.This dad, who delivered a package to his kid's address without permission and was IMPOSSIBLE about it all:

Dad threatening daughter when she wouldn't provide him with a package tracking number
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Dad threatening daughter when she wouldn't provide him with a package tracking number
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Dad threatening daughter when she wouldn't provide him with a package tracking number
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15.This dad, who thought it was perfectly reasonable to keep his kid's insurance money:

Dad refusing to give his kid back their insurance money
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16.This dad, who didn't love the cutlery set his daughter thoughtfully bought him for Christmas, and sold it on Facebook Marketplace:

Listing for cutlery set: "My dippy daughter bought this cutlery set for us for xmas. Apparently our 20-year-old set don't make the grade anymore"
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Images of rainbow cutlery set from daughter
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17.This dad, who unfairly relies on their kid and only stays in contact because he wants something:

Dad angry that his kid won't give him their social security number
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Kid questioning why he needed it, him still angry
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Dad's final response: "I don't need it you should give it to me without question. You just lost $250,000"
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18.And this dad, who yelled at his daughter for being "ungrateful" because she set a healthy boundary for herself:

Text conversation between "You" and "Dad" discussing feelings of support, anger, and communication issues
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Text message expressing frustration and disappointment about feeling disrespected and not acknowledged in conversations, urging empathy and understanding
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Text message conversation from a parent expressing concerns and disappointment about financial support for college
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Text messages from Dad encouraging focus on school, reminding of love and support, and discussing God's blessings and plans
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Text conversation between Dad and recipient about praying for success in finals and future travel plans, offering encouragement and love
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iPhone lock screen displaying texts from "Dad," including flight updates and concerns about not responding to family
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If you are concerned that a child is experiencing or may be in danger of abuse, you can call or text the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453 (4.A.CHILD); service can be provided in over 140 languages.