Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

A UK mother has gone viral for standing up to her 13-year-old daughter’s teacher after he read the girl’s private diary and then scolded her for its contents.

The mother, 45, shared that she had encouraged her daughter to keep a journal to help process emotions after a falling out with her friends. Writing in the diary had become a source of comfort for the teen—until one day when she accidentally left her bag behind at school. Inside the bag, her teacher found the diary, read it, and later criticized her for using “rude words” in the entries.




The teen came home crying, prompting her mom to immediately call the school and demand an explanation. After confirming the situation, the furious parent spoke to the teacher and informed him that her daughter would be removed from his class.

“I care about my daughter, who came home in tears,” she explained, adding that the teacher’s actions were “completely inappropriate.”

Typical American classroomPhoto by Kenny Eliason

The mom shared her experience in a post online, writing, “Yes, you’re reading that right. He read her diary and proceeded to criticize her use of ‘rude words.’ Now I want to be clear—I don’t encourage my daughter to use rude words, but if she chooses to do so in her own diary, I can’t stop her—nor should I? And that’s me as her mother, so imagine how inappropriate it is for a teacher!”

The situation sparked a debate among the mother’s friends, with some defending the teacher’s actions. One friend reportedly suggested that the teacher might have been concerned about the girl’s well-being and was trying to help. But the mom wasn’t buying it.



“To my absolute shock, she criticized me for treating a young teacher so poorly, saying he was probably still learning about what he was allowed to do and that I should be grateful he took the time to treat my daughter specially,” she shared. “I think that if it was her child, she would be singing a much different tune.”

Online commenters, however, were quick to rally behind the mother. One person wrote, “You stood up for your daughter’s privacy. He had no right to read her diary.”

Another commenter added, “Leaving her bag behind was not an invitation to violate her privacy and read her diary. The point of a diary is to have a place to put your thoughts and a way to express yourself instead of bottling things up.”



Some commenters were so outraged they even encouraged the mom to consider legal action, though she pointed out that being in the UK limited her options. “We are in the UK, so there are many civil liberties, district policies, and Supreme Court rulings that do not apply to us unfortunately!” she clarified.

Still, the overwhelming consensus was that the teacher had overstepped a serious boundary.

“It’s such a gross violation of her trust,” wrote one commenter, echoing the sentiments of many who believed the mother had done the right thing by defending her daughter.

For now, the mom says she’s focused on ensuring her daughter feels supported and respected. “Hopefully we fix this in a way that keeps my girl happy and carefree,” she said.

More For You

parent, parenting, mom and son
photo of mother and child beside body of water

The 20 most common parenting delusions, and how fast they fell apart

If there is one guarantee about parenting, it's that there are *no guarantees* when it comes to parenting. Sure, most first-time parents fantasize about what it will be like to finally be parents. But the reality is often far from expectation–in good and bad ways–which is where humor and humility come in about parenting delusions.

Being a parent is the best job and the hardest job in the world--and these parents know that it can throw a curve ball in any and all of life's plans. Here are 20 of the funniest and most endearing responses to the question, "What was your parenting delusion you had before having kids?"

Keep ReadingShow less
man in blue long sleeve shirt carrying baby in white onesie

Dad hacks!

Forget yelling—this dad’s downstairs hack is pure comedy

As every parent knows, getting your child to do the thing you want them to do can be an impossible, Sisyphean task. How can I get my child to say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’—and not just utter the words, but actually mean them? What could possibly entice them to help out more around the house? Is going to bed at a reasonable hour something kids actually do, or only an urban legend?

In a Reddit form on r/Parenting, @sabinesse1054 asked a question about the difference between productivity and pleasure.

Keep ReadingShow less
Kidnapped at 4, man finds his mom 33 years later using map he drew as a child
Representative photo by GeoJango Maps | Unsplash

Kidnapped at 4, man finds his mom 33 years later using map he drew as a child

At just four years old, Li Jingwei was kidnapped and taken from his family, setting off a 33-year journey to find his way back home. Now 37 and living in Guangdong Province, China, Li finally reunited with his birth mother, using nothing but a hand-drawn map of his childhood hometown and the power of social media, according to Vice.

Representative photo by Canva

Keep ReadingShow less
A baby working toward its first steps.

Once a baby can walk on its own, it can start choosing where to go!

This baby picked his favorite sister over and over—and made two powerful enemies in the process

Sibling relationships are complex, filled with laughter, rivalry, and lifelong bonds. But every once in a while, a moment between siblings perfectly encapsulates the sweetness of those relationships—and that’s exactly what happened in a now-viral video of a baby boy’s unwavering loyalty to his youngest sister. His adorable decision to pick her, no matter the circumstances, has left the internet in awe.

The video, shared on X (formerly Twitter), has amassed over 63 million views. It shows a toddler choosing between his three older sisters, who sit in various configurations to test his loyalty. No matter how the sisters are arranged, or even if his youngest sister is taken out of the lineup, the baby’s choice is clear: her or no one.

"Her or no one. Loyalty 💕"

@Original_Shegypt

The eldest sisters’ reactions range from playful disappointment to full-on heartbreak. One sister, her face twisted in faux betrayal, hilariously sums up the mood: “Bruh‽” Another viewer commented, “That baby has made two very powerful enemies,” poking fun at the lighthearted sibling rivalry.

Keep ReadingShow less

Study finds child-free unmarried women are living the best lives

Obviously marriage and having kids can be a great and rewarding experience, but they each obviously come with their downsides. But according to one expert, unmarried and childless women are the happiest subgroup in the population.

Speaking to The Guardian, Paul Dolan, a professor of behavioral science at the London School of Economics, claimed the latest evidence he gathered suggested that traditional markers of success do not actually correlate to happiness, particularly when it comes to marriage and raising children.

Keep ReadingShow less