The McCallisters in ‘Home Alone’ might be the worst parents of all time.
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Updated 4 months ago,December 17, 2024
Ah,Home Alone.
A reminder of holiday joys, the spirit of giving, and the togetherness of family.
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Okay, maybe the latter isnt that appealing to everyone, especially if the relatives are the McCallisters.
Whichever way, dont ever ask the McCallisters to babysit anyones children.
Look at the night before they leave for the Paris trip.
They scream and shout over each other and no one listens when another speaks.
Eventually, he loses his cool and snaps.
So, whats Kevins punishment for lashing back at these cretins?
He gets sent to his room while everyone continues their bad behavior downstairs.
Who wouldnt wish for their family to disappear forever after this unpleasant experience?!
Now, in which world is it okay for someone to call an eight-year-old child a jerk?
Instead, Kevin gets punished.
Talk about the height of irresponsibility as an adult.
You know whats even worse?
Its surprising how no one not a single neighbor nor friend stays over to look after the place.
Thats a lot of misguided trust to place in the neighborhood over the silly season.
After oversleeping, they rush to get to the airport.
Is this really the hallmark of good parenting?
The family forgets Kevin and everyone rushes back in the nick of time to spend Christmas with him.
No harm, no foul.
Even so, wouldnt that be a traumatic experience for any parent?
Well, the McCallisters get to live it all over again inHome Alone 2: Lost in New York.
The McCallisters go to Florida, while Kevin ends up in New York.
At this point, this constant recurrence needs to be labeled what it is: negligence.
