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Strange Stories of Mindless Moms and Dumb Dads

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You need a license to drive, why don't you need a license to procreate? At least that's how you feel when you hear about the couple that puts their toddler in the clothes dryer.

12-Year-Old Drives Mom to Bar

This is not what most people consider a good idea for a designated driver: A Texas woman was arrested for allegedly having her 12-year-old daughter drive her to a bar.

Grandmother Takes Child on Sunroof Joyride

Brenda Bouschet, 54, was arrested after holding her three-year-old granddaughter up through the sunroof of her car as she slowly drove around a supermarket parking lot. The woman was handcuffed and charged with child abuse. She claims authorities over-reacted, telling the Palm Beach Post, "I was approached as if I was a top ten wanted criminal."

Parents Told Mid-Flight They Left Child at Airport

When you have five children and 18 suitcases, these things happen.

Mom Charged With Hiding Weapons in Stroller

A woman from upstate New York allegedly pulled a sawed-off shotgun and a knife from the rolling armory that otherwise looked like her stroller. Police say they found other weapons -- as well as a baby -- in the child transportation device.

Man Faces Arrest for Throwing Baby Daughter

Marquis Lee, 26, faces child abuse charges after allegedly throwing his 10-month-old daughter at a police officer in a desperate attempt to escape arrest for an earlier incident.

German Police Investigate Mom Who Put Baby on eBay

Berlin police say a number of people called after seeing an eBay offer that read: "Baby -- collection only. Offer my nearly new baby for sale because it cries too much. Male, 70 cm long."

Mom Shoots Daughter to Win Bet

A Wisconsin woman allegedly shot her 8-year-old in the leg with a BB gun to win a bet with her boyfriend.

Police: Drunk Man Tries Leaving Baby in Strip Club

When a man showed up with a six-month-old at Showgirls Men's Club, where babies are not allowed, "He just wasn't acting right," according to one employee.

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