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Parents, What's A Secret About Your Child That You Accidentally Discovered?

The family secrets are coming out.

Parents, you may think you know your kids — but sometimes secrets get out that can really change your perspective.

So, parents: We want to know the most surprising secrets your kid was keeping from you that you accidentally discovered.

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Like, maybe you found out that for years, your child was secretly stealing money — or other items from your home — and it ended up being a verrrry messy situation.

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Or perhaps you found out your adult child threw parties and invited guests into your home when you weren't there — and you even caught ACTUAL STRANGERS in your bedroom.

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Or maybe you found out your child was living a double life and cheating on their spouse — and the years of lies nearly tore your entire family apart.

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Parents, in the comments below, tell us the wildest, most shocking, or most eye-opening secret you accidentally learned about your child. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, submit your story using this Google form. Your response could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.