'It was kind of funny to be scolded by a kid's dad': Gamers share stories of when they played with kids and their parents hopped on the mic

Isabella Penn

Oct 25, 2023 1:00 PM EDT

In the heart of the online gamer community, a wholesome Reddit thread over on r/gaming totally lit up my day. Fellow gaming enthusiasts came together to share their experiences playing with kids and how they wound up chatting with their parents via the headset. Well, I should say that some of the stories are wholesome…

Gamers shared stories of parents expressing gratitude for being nice to their kid. One gamer recalled a time when a kid himself thanked him for not leaving the match. U/somebodymakeitend said he loves being inclusive and positive when he games. Plus, he's got his own kids and just wants to keep the fun going. Yep, faith in humanity restored.

Of course, not all tales were filled with mushy anecdotes. Some gamers confessed to letting loose a string of expletives (it happens to the best of us) and then getting a stern talking-to from eagle-eyed parents. One gamer shared an amusing story about a kid getting grounded mid-game for not doing homework. The child's mother even hopped on the mic to let his squad know that he would not be playing for a while. Lol.

So, next time you roll your eyes when a kid tries to hop into your game, remember they're not all screamers. You might just walk away feeling a bit better about yourself for brightening up a kid's day. Or maybe you'll just get a good chuckle out of someone's parent yelling at you. IDK; try at your own risk.