r/regretfulparents is a subreddit with 215k members. The community frequently discusses parenting, hate, regret, life, and children, and the most common flair used is venting - advice welcome, venting - no advice, discussion, parents only (other comments auto-removed), and support - no advice.
This is a safe place for parents who think they shouldn't have become parents to rant, confess, and get things off their chest about their kids, partners, families, etc. No judgment or bullying allowed.
Popular Topics in r/regretfulparents
#1
Parenting
70 posts
#2
Hate
64 posts
#3
Regret
50 posts
#4
Life
40 posts
#5
Children
26 posts
#6
Worst
15 posts
#7
Struggling
13 posts
#8
Tired
11 posts
#9
Parenthood
10 posts
#10
Mom
8 posts
Flair Used in r/regretfulparents
#1
Venting - Advice Welcome
: "I don't think I've ever actually enjoyed being a dad. Not once."
56 posts
#2
Venting - No Advice
: "I feel betrayed."
29 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Whoever is planning to have kids please think 100 times and think some more"
25 posts
#4
Parents Only (Other Comments Auto-Removed)
: "If you’re considering kids, just don’t. Consider something safer."
7 posts
#5
Support - No Advice
: "He doesn't parent his own kids, even when I'm sick"
6 posts
#6
Advice
: "You are living in a world of pain. Accept it."
4 posts
#7
Positive Progress Post
: "it feels like my hell is ending"
2 posts
#8
Personal
: "i want to give up custody. so so bad."
1 post
Member Growth in r/regretfulparents
Yearly
+47k members(27.8%)
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Last updated: August 8, 2026