r/regretfulparents is a subreddit with 207k 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, advice, and parents only (other comments auto-removed).
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 fell for the "it's all worth it" lie. Now I’m just trapped."
56 posts
#2
Venting - No Advice
: "I gave my son up to my ex husband and I am FREE"
32 posts
#3
Discussion
: "Unpopular opinion: many parents would give up their children if there was no social stigma"
18 posts
#4
Advice
: "Leave your partner if they are useless."
7 posts
#5
Parents Only (Other Comments Auto-Removed)
: "Nothing in the world could make me say ... Motherhood is worth it"
7 posts
#6
Support - No Advice
: "I Was Only Just An Incubator"
5 posts
#7
Personal
: "I am a regretful parent"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/regretfulparents
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+45k members(27.8%)
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Last updated: June 7, 2026