Satirical Letter Parodies Overly Supportive Parenting by Addressing Child's Serial Killer Identity
By
The Onion Staff
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Summary
A satirical open letter from parents to their child, expressing disappointment not that their child is the "Santa Fe Slasher" (a serial killer), but that they didn't feel comfortable telling them about it. The piece uses dark humor and absurdity to parody overly supportive, modern parenting styles that normalize extreme behavior.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIf anything, we're just sad you didn't think you could tell us you were the Santa Fe Slasher.
Did you think we'd be mad? Disappointed? Ashamed to be the parents of an active serial killer? No! Of course not!
Now, I'll admit we were a bit surprised at
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