35+ Shocking Secrets People Found Out Their Parents Hid From Them

Every family has its secrets. But as kids, most of these are hidden from us. Here are just a few secrets people found out their parents were keeping from them. We’ve combed through the internet to find the best and juiciest unveiled mysteries. Some of these will shock you, others will horrify you, and then there are those that'll have you in tears (of laughter, hopefully). Check them out and start to wonder what have your parents been keeping from you…

An Education

Life in middle school as the teacher's kid can be pretty hard. Your fellow classmates might worry that you'll snitch on them to your parent, and you're always under scrutiny for being the teacher's obvious favorite.

But, this poster's mom/teacher decided to make a difficult situation so much worse by stealing from the school. And not just any money - but the funds collected for the school trip! Clearly, she doesn't deserve the "Teacher of the Year" or "Best Mom" award.

Game On

Watching Jeopardy! and playing along is a pastime that's enjoyed by many families. Alex, what is game night? Although, this poster's family secret has added a small twist on the favorite pastime. As much as we love them, spending time with our families can get tedious at times, so why not spice it up.

While this guy and his sister always ever thought of their Jeopardy! night as a fun family activity, it seems that their parents had decided to make the evening a bit more fun for them. We guess needs must.

Hey, Big Spender

One of the most complicated topics, especially when it comes to families, is money. This father (if you can really call him that after everything he's done) clearly didn't care about what his family would think when he chose to spend all their money on illegal substances and similar pursuits.

This poster, later on, shared that he had luckily cut contact with his dad and that his father's massive theft has continued to impact his life negatively. We absolutely understand his righteous anger, but we also hope he can one day really leave it in the past.

Be a Man

Now, this is what we love seeing - a person stepping up and taking responsibility to care for others. This poster's father saw a young, single mother with a tiny baby while just doing his job, and went above and beyond to make sure they had what they needed.

It's no wonder this mama fell in love with him. What's a bit surprising, though, is the fact that the OP only found out about this family secret well into their adulthood. In the end, it only matters who chooses to love you, not just whose genes you share.