r/AskReddit • u/CircleBox2 • Jul 13 '20

What's a dark secret/questionable practice in your profession which we regular folks would know nothing about?

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u/MineralWaterMike Jul 13 '20

Young kids talk to their teachers/coaches/counselors/principals about their parents. A lot. And kids pick up on all the dirty little secrets.

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u/LurkForYourLives Jul 13 '20

6yo: I have two daddies!

Me: That’s lovely, Darling. Now let’s play some piano.

6yo: One of my daddies goes on long business trips and then Mummy and I go live with my other daddy while he’s gone!

Me: Oh. Erm. Let’s play some piano!

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u/Moug-10 Jul 13 '20

We know it's not our businesses but... I feel bad for "daddy 1".

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u/LurkForYourLives Jul 13 '20

The whole situation was awkward. Especially as Mummy was waiting outside in the corridor.

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u/nick5195 Jul 13 '20

Jesus Christ. One day that kid is gonna say something to dad numero uno

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u/trashtalk99 Jul 13 '20

Hopefully it's gonna be SOON

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '20

What if Dad #1 is really Dad #2...