r/regretfulparents is a subreddit with 221k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses hate, life, worst, being, and struggling.
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 Themes in r/regretfulparents
#1
Pain & Anger
: "Did becoming a parent age you significantly, or ruin your appearance and health?"
16 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Is "it gets better when they're older" just a cope or is it true for at least 25% of all parents? Brutal honesty needed, especially from those with older kids."
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/regretfulparents
#1
Hate
27 posts
#2
Life
4 posts
#3
Worst
3 posts
#4
Being
3 posts
#5
Struggling
2 posts
#6
Parenting
2 posts
#7
Regret
2 posts
#8
Kid
1 post
#9
Parent
1 post
#10
Tired
1 post
Flair Used in r/regretfulparents
#1
Discussion
: "Did becoming a parent age you significantly, or ruin your appearance and health?"
15 posts
#2
Venting - Advice Welcome
: "15 mins in Freddy’s turned into a complete nightmare. Im signing off of SAHMing."
11 posts
#3
Venting - No Advice
: "It All Fell Apart"
8 posts
#4
Advice
: "Those with Nannies is it better?"
3 posts
#5
Parents Only (Other Comments Auto-Removed)
: "Non stop crying autistic 6yr old and i cant help him"
2 posts
#6
Personal
: "Never bounced back. Stretch marks all over, loose, aged 10 years"
1 post
#7
Support - No Advice
: "i feel like i ruined my life, am i ever going to feel any different?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/regretfulparents
Yearly
+49k members(28.4%)
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Last updated: October 2, 2026