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The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
I kicked my 9-year-old daughter out as she was so badly behaved – everyone judges me for it but I couldn't cope anymore
ANY parent will tell you raising kids comes with plenty of ups and downs, but this mum felt her daughter was so naughty she had no choice but to kick her out. She claimed she removed her nine-year-old daughter from the family home after years of struggling with her bad behaviour. 2 2 The mum, who is from the US, shared just some of the things that reportedly led to the daughter leaving, not not everyone was convinced it was the best move. Posting on TikTok, the mum, who goes by Meggles, said she made the difficult decision for the safety of the rest of the household, including her daughter's siblings. Apparently, the then nine-year-old would frequently put other members of the family in harms way with her actions. In the viral video, which currently has over 24.5 million views, the mum claimed one of the dangerous things her daughter would do is cover her eyes when she was driving. "She would get behind my seat and she would cover my eyes while I'm driving down the road, and I'm having to fight her to get her off of me," the mum explained. Not only that, but the mum said her daughter would harm her siblings when she was in trouble, or sometimes even "unprovoked". This included pushing her three-month-old brother out of a swing and on to the floor and throwing a candle at the back of her brother's head, which resulted in him needing stitches. She also hit her sister in the eye with a baseball bat, threw a dog kennel across the room with the puppy still inside, and hit her cousin with a shoe. The mum said she could "go on and on" about the things her daughter did to the whole family. "So those of you who are judging and hating on me for removing my daughter from my household, I want to know what you would have done in those situations because disciplining my child only made things worse," the mum said. After sharing part of her story, not everyone agreed with the mum's choice. One said: "Lots of judgement here from me." A second agreed: "No you never give up on your kids." But in a previous video, the mum clarified that removing her daughter from the family home was the final straw, and not something she did lightly. In fact, the mum revealed she put her daughter in therapy at just three-years-old to help deal with her problems. Meanwhile, other TikTok users praised the mum for making such a difficult decision. "You are protecting all of your babies at once," one person commented. "Thank you for not ignoring these things and protecting everyone," a second agreed. "People forget she will turn into an adult and this behaviour needs to be addressed now, the mum did the right thing," someone else said.
Motor 1
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
‘Thought I Was Doing Him a Favor:' Woman Tries to Tow a Payload in Husband's Dodge Ram Bighorn. Then She Makes a Common Mistake
Helping your spouse tow a trailer should earn you brownie points, not body shop bills. But when one woman forgot to lift the tailgate on her husband's Dodge Ram, she got a crash course in clearance, and a viral moment that's now a teachable one. There's plenty of regret and empathy stoked by a recent TikTok clip from creator Meggles (@meggles2446) that shows the crumpled aftereffects of her attempt to run an errand and help out her husband using his truck. 'I was doing my husband a great favor by pulling this trailer around. Didn't realize his tailgate was down, and I done [expletive'd] it up,' she said in the clip that's been viewed more than 440,000 times. Whether the trailer jackknifed or just made a tight turn, the top of the tailgate is crumpled. The problem comes down to clearance and geometry. When you're backing up or making a tight turn, the front corners of the trailer tend to swing inward toward the tow vehicle. A lowered tailgate sits exactly where the trailer's tongue jack or A-frame wants to go, and the result is often an expensive collision. It's a good idea to take a few minutes to refresh on the best tips for hauling with a pickup. Always Tow With the Tailgate Up Many trailers include a vertical tongue jack designed to lift the coupler. It's great for getting the trailer hitched, but terrible news for an open tailgate. Even a mild turn can cause the jack to punch directly into the gate, creasing it or worse. And unlike the heavy steel tailgates of older trucks, most modern models use lightweight aluminum construction that's engineered for vertical strength but not horizontal impact. Trucks like the Ram 1500, Ford F-150, and GMC Sierra are particularly vulnerable, and a trailer tongue can fold an open tailgate like a paper plate. The issue becomes even more acute when trailers include large front-mounted accessories like toolboxes, propane tanks, or spare tires, which reduce the already tight clearance. These elements sit high enough and far enough forward to make early contact with a tailgate that's been left open, even if you're being careful. In trailer math, inches matter. And a lowered tailgate eats up a lot of them. Thankfully, it's not hard to avoid this kind of damage with a few common-sense habits. It starts with a simple walkaround. Before towing anything—even across a driveway—it's smart to check that the tailgate is closed and latched, the hitch pin is inserted, safety chains are crossed and secured, and the trailer lights are working properly. Physically touching each component helps avoid the kind of memory lapse that leads to viral regret. U-Haul offers a basic towing checklist that's worth reviewing for new haulers or anyone stepping into a borrowed setup. More Towing Action The Lexus GX550 Tows Like a Dream: Review Man Arrested After Trying to Tow a Car Backwards on a Highway For those who don't tow often, a printed cheat sheet or a digital checklist app like Checklist Wrangler can be a lifesaver. Visual reminders also help. Some owners slap warning stickers inside the tailgate or use bright clothes or magnets to prompt a last-minute check before driving off. More DIY-savvy owners even wire in custom tailgate sensors that display a dashboard warning if the gate's still open when the vehicle moves. And for people who tow regularly, there's a more permanent fix. Fifth-wheel-style or 'V-notch' tailgates—designed to allow clearance for gooseneck hitches—can also protect standard trailers from tailgate interference. These drop-in replacements often come with locking latches and powder-coated steel construction, and can be found from aftermarket suppliers like Buyers Products or Motor1 reached out to the creator via direct message and to Dodge/Stellantis via email. We'll update if either responds. Now Trending Mechanic Says These Redesigned Lugnuts Are the 'Worst Thing' Automakers Have Done. Then He Shows Why 'Watched Too Much Fast & Furious:' MK4 Toyota Supra Evades Police on Highway. Then a Trooper Conducts 'Insane' PIT Maneuver Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
