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Hugs, giggles, and their first I-love-yous, whopping bills, tantrums, and a constant state of worry – parenthood is a rocky journey that will reward you one day and make you contemplate your choices the next. 

It’s a common occurrence to feel exhausted and burnt out; at the end of the day, it’s not your usual 9 to 5 where you eagerly await tapping out on a lovely Friday evening, knowing that you’ve got a couple of days to spend in your own company. 

Caring for a child can suck the life out of you, especially given how the modern world expects you to juggle a million things at a time. It’s a demanding job that needs your complete dedication; however, it’s crucial to realize that everyone feels the weight of parenthood at some point or another, so don’t beat yourself up over it, and get ready to have a little fun with these parenting memes. 

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Michael Largey
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This was so standard with me and my siblings that it became an acronym. "Hey, I've got something to tell you, but it;s a DTM"

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Shyla Bouche
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was at a buffet with my parents and my paternal grandmother. We filled our plates and sat down to eat. Suddenly Grandma said, "You don't have any bread, Thomas.".... Dad said, "I didn't want bread." .... Grandma said, "Take my bread, Thomas." .... "I don't want your bread, Mom." .... "You need bread, Thomas." Dad ate the bread. He was fifty-seven at the time.

Regina Shamblin
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um it is. My sister is 50 and I am 51. I do retaliation tattles because she tattled first lol 😂

Cat Mom times 10
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was pregnant with my son I always called my sister, who is 9 years older than me, after my doctor's appointment. My mom would get her feelings hurt because I didn't call her first so every time I talked to my sister she would say don't tell mom you called me first lol

Phyzzi
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My aunt got a motorcycle about a decade ago, just slightly before she retired and after her son was a journeyman electrician with his own life, and it was still "don't tell mom".

Debs Bee
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom is 90 and I'm still a little afraid of her!! 😁

Cat Mom times 10
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was like that in my twenties lol my mom is 4' 11" tall but she's feisty even at 81

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DS Mom
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Younger sister in her mid-20 something told my mom every single bad thing I ever did as a child. 😑

Monosyllabic girl
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My sister and i are still unloading all that stuff onto Mom and we are 38/40 :) Hey Mom, remember...? That wasn't actually her, that was me.

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David Branson
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yep. I'm 54 and my brother is 61. There are a few things we don't tell Mom.

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It goes without saying that becoming a parent is a tremendously difficult experience.

You may compare it to sailing into a storm on a shaky ship, or riding a rollercoaster – you know, bumpy and filled with twisty paths.

Now, of course, it’s also a very rewarding thing, but in addition to the deepest sentiments of love and joy, being a parent may cause you to feel the most worry, stress, frustration, wrath, and hatred you have ever felt in a relationship with another person.

But what’s a better way to remind yourself that you’re not alone than to look at some memes? Average Parent Problems is an Instagram page that dedicates its postings to, well, parenting and its universally experienced problems. The page currently has over 458K followers and is run by an influencer called Ilana Wiles.

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    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thatis amazing. This grandpa is the best

    Gajoco Productions
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Truly… Wholesome 100! [Everyone Liked That]

    shiny shinx
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this isn't a "parent problem", this is wholesome

    Chris Hooley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    FFS will whoever is cutting onions do it somewhere else?

    Walnut Dog
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (⁠っ⁠.⁠❛⁠ ⁠ᴗ⁠ ⁠❛⁠.⁠)⁠っ

    Alexander Izzo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

    Amanda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is the sweetest loving-est thing I have ever seen someone do. True love. Is it just me or does knowing that about him make him sexy as hell?

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    Let’s learn a little more about the creator of the page! Ilana describes herself in the following manner on her blog, Mommy Shorts: “I’m a working mom from NYC who writes a blog instead of sleeping. I have two daughters. Harlow is seven years old and Mazzy is ten. If you think you have more adorable children, Mazzy and Harlow will challenge your children to a cuteness contest. Where everyone will automatically tie. Because pitting our kids against each other is totally NOT COOL. (Although I do it all the time.)”

    The blogger then added: “I worked as a creative director in advertising for over 15 years before I quit to focus on Mommy Shorts full-time in November 2013. Using this blog to earn a living is more work than I ever imagined but nothing beats the flexibility of running your own business when you have kids.”

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    DaisyGirl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pass the ice for the brutal burn

    Andrea
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey!!! You could text in the 90s... It wasn't a very long text thou and it cost...

    Alice in Hell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And took a half hour to type a sentence....

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    Chris Hooley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Got my first mobile (cell phone,) in about 1995/6. We could text, but it was multi-tap. (What's that? Ask your parents.)

    RafCo (he/him)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SMS protocol was created in 1984, but didn't became available in Europe until 1993. By 1997 it was pretty standard for plans in Europe to treat SMS messaging as a low cost alternative to phone calls. In the US however, SMS messaging was charged at higher rates than phone minutes until around 2005-2010. This meant that this joke works really well in the US, but less well in Europe. I started a company in the US built around SMS messaging in 1997. At the time, everybody in Europe was using texting in place of phone calls, as it was much cheaper for the phone companies, and so they offered better rates. We built a marketing company that would allow customers to register for SMS based coupons or SMS exclusive deals for sports tickets. Unfortunately, we were about 10 years too early for the US market, and the company failed. It's not worth getting 10% off your Pizza Hut pizza if you have to pay $1 for the coupon to be delivered to you. I built the whole system in PERL.

    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We could text, it was just called a pager and we only had 10 characters. Then you had to memorize a hundred codes to figure out the message. Way more fun than what they get today.

    Liz Rogers
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And here I am thinking the 90's wasn't THAT long ago. My youngest (18) likes to tell me half her siblings were born in the 19 hundreds 😆.

    Rita Rose
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's funny!!!... I'm pretty sure the first text was sent in 1992!! Though very rare and expensive

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    Screen_Addict
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... and that one weirdo in the background

    Vonkiedool
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looking for the fish she caught, was there a minute ago

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh that's cute you think the family has just ONE like this

    Bored&InSchool
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the third kid's FACE though, is so hilarious, I'm actually lmao

    BoredPandaSucks
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i am pretty sure those are not real fish, (wooden?) but i have a feeling that kid would have done the same thing even if.

    TheElderNom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds of when we went ice fishing once. My little sister (3-4 then) got really attached to a dead fish and carried it around for hours until she "put him to bed" in the water before us going home.

    Bobby Edler
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have 5 (five) grand kids that are this ALL day. LOL

    Ambry Petersen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My family had two of them. Only my older brother turned out normal. The rest of us were weirdos.

    Uni tee
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He got tired of waiting. It's time to eat!

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    Data from a 2020 poll by diaper-rash firm Boudreaux’s Butt Paste shows that just 12% of parents feel ready when they have their first kid, and most of you would probably agree that such a figure isn’t particularly shocking.

    The idea that people can only be ready for children after checking off certain items on a checklist has been floating about for a very long time. And while it’s unquestionably true that having a degree and a stable and well-paying career, being in a secure relationship, and owning a home will allow you to handle parenthood better, there’s one aspect of this notion that is a little faulty: you will never truly be “ready” to have kids.

    It's sort of similar to how you’re already considered an adult, but despite that, no matter how many birthdays pass, you simply never feel like one.

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    goodguybrad
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "and she quacked" had me rolling

    Denise Davidson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter who was 3 at the time was walking up the stairs and she turns to me and says when will I get boobies like you, so I said when you get bigger. So she goes up one stairs and says they didn’t grow! I am bigger. I said you have to be bigger in age!!

    Mary Peace
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So next time say "older", or say you don't need them until you have babies.

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    Amanda
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lmfao ...in her defense, if someone hadn't ever told you or explained it, just saying the word "duck" , doesn't exactly scream squat down out of the way of something coming at your head" ..ya know?

    Phyzzi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heh, or if you are the preteen son of a contractor you hit the deck when your father yells "duck!" and then your mom busts a gut because it's a 🦆

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    Phyzzi
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like fowel play

    Cat Chat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When taking my daughter to preschool one day, she became very distraught. I asked why and she replied with "where are our horses?". I told her we don't have any so why ask where? Near tears, she became very confused when she said "every day my teacher tells me to hold my horses and I don't know what to do!". 🐎😭

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    Screen_Addict
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's gonna cringe so hard when he grows up and learns about this :/

    Shelby Smith
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg now i need the 10 year update of retelling this story to the first girlfriend.

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    Benita Valdez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lasagna! A kid in another post ordered vagina instead of lasagna so I think lasagna is a great replacement word now

    Tessa Fontaine
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is going to be the most frequently told story at every thanksgiving, and he’s going to cringe so hard—

    MygrandsonscallmeNia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kids, at my grandsons grade school, like to make: moaning sounds, say; penis every 5 seconds, and twerk at everything. I'm scared to take him anywhere...

    Anonymous
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wasn't expecting that.

    Debbie Hoggs
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is THE story to share at his wedding reception

    AK to LV
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He learned early on how to take care of women. Take vagina, for instance. He fed it, watered it and pet it so much that it just wanted back in it's cage. Vagina was the best hamster a young boy could have!😂😂

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    Time will tick, and chances are that you won’t ever wake up and suddenly feel like you’re finally in the right position to tackle parenthood. 

    For instance, most individuals choose to delay having children until they are financially stable – however, let’s face it, there’s no such thing as “enough money,” unless you’re one of the Kardashians of course. Now, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t get prepared at all; it just means that there isn’t a clear checkpoint for that.

    You can never know enough, which is another important aspect to remember. Most people have no idea what they’re doing with their lives, let alone what they should be doing and/or how they should care for another human being.

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be careful where you keep the stash though, Easter bunny search reveals all your secrets

    Sans Serif
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How true! Only once though, even parents can learn!

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    Mrs Irish Mom
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I eat crisps out of a bag hidden inside a bag if lettuce

    Mary Peace
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have very crunchy lettuce, and you eat a lot of it!

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    Stephanie A Mutti
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is true love and all that makes a marriage work!

    Anonymous
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reason to be childfree #151: my sweet tooth.

    Jen Hart
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom has a container of cat treats and three cats. When I visit, I have to be very quiet and careful about the lid or else they'll all come begging. One is chonky and on a diet, and one is just a b!+ch to the others so I don't want to give her treats. I try to just get a few to the 3rd cat 😺

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    Monosyllabic girl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My best friend in college was like this, was 20 and didn't know what lasagna was when i sent her a pic of supper i made. I'll never understand it, how do you know if you'll like something if you won't ever try anything?!

    ThreeAngryLlamas
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Asked my thirty-two year old partner if her parents posted this.

    Tessa Fontaine
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    did u really have to call me out like this—

    Gajoco Productions
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even a grown man like me can’t go a day without chicken tendies! Mmmmm… tendies…

    Josh Carpenter
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To chicken tenders from the Chinese buffet.... Kids just love Chinese food. Especially the frozen pizza!

    Tiny Dancer
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my 35-year-old autistic son. He's had a burger and fries in pretty much every restaurant in town! Like everything else in life, he finds what he likes and sticks with it. Comfort food.

    Cat Chat
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those kids menus do tend to be the same no matter where you go.

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm starting a pyramid scheme with this kid

    lauralett50
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If things only worked that way. Sigh...

    Elizabeth VanDyke
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love her attitude. Hope it works for her when she's an adult.

    Anonymous
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They can't prove you received the bill if you don't have it... 🤷‍♂️

    Cassi Lyris
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only it worked that way. If only...

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    We’re all learning as we go, and let’s not forget that every child is unique, so you won’t be able to find a manual that will provide you with all the advice you need to make the process smooth and easy. Do whatever you see fit, read as many guides as you want, and take however much time you need – but do it with confidence and don’t compare yourself to others.

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    Bug
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you show your correct work, that got the correct answer only to find out your kids is in a "new" math class and 2 + 2 no longer equals 4, that happened to me.

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    Gajoco Productions
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even a mathematical unit like me can get rusty! You’re on your own son!

    Sans Serif
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still remember the day I realized that I was at the end of where I could continue to help and confessed that to my math major daughter. She's now a programmer with Google and... bought her old man a retirement condo.

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    Clarf
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They probably got the right answer but "did it wrong."

    Cassi Lyris
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once had a teacher do this to my then 9 year old. Upon asking around I discovered no kid in the class got the right answer. I then back tracked what the problem should've been based upon the answer she told them was correct. I then spent 30 minutes writing out a letter explaining to her how she wrote the question out wrong, her answer key must be incorrect, and that she really should check things she downloads off the internet before handing them out in class. Many sites will bork the worksheet png's because you're supposed to PAY for them. She and I did not get along. She didn't last a single year.

    Susan Bosse
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mom helped me once in math and I got a 17. This was in the 70s. She never helped me again. Thank God! Haha I'm ended up being a math whiz. Guess I didn't get it from her.

    Jennifer Gantz
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You became a math whiz BECAUSE she let you figure it out on your own from the start!

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    Alexander Izzo
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when I was a kid my science teacher made us do wordsearches and my mom did them for me.and I remember walking into science class with a smug look on my face.

    Robert B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How appropriate, my kid was asking me about monkey math. I made him explain. Monkey math = wrong, but wrong in a specific way. A stupid way. For example: 1+1=2 not 1+1=11 Thankfully my son is actually good at math, even enjoys it.

    Cat Chat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was so Me last month. The question didn't make sense, and the usual example wasn't there to figure out what they wanted. I told my daughter what I thought it was, but told her it may be wrong. We answered the entire paper that way. She came home the next day and said the entire thing was wrong. 😢

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I can tell them apart. How? I’m their mom… (One twin has a giant magic marker “X” on their chest…)

    lauralett50
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cousin had twins so identical that they put a temporary tattoo one one baby, to tell them apart.

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    Amanda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The last one..." Yes, my hands are full." She should add "so WHY are you standing here waisting my precious time and sanity asking me these dumb questions, Caption Obvious of the S.S Oblivious!?!?!"

    New Everywhere
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes I can tell them apart...until they switch bows

    Jaimie Wilson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wish I had thought of this when mine were babies!!! I always got asked if I they were identical even tho they were boy/girl 😳🙄🤣

    TheElderNom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My niece and nephew are twins and it's like a magical word. Baby? Cool, gonna need some info. Twins?! Gonna need all the infos ever.

    TuesdayDangerGirl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My girls are 18 and we still get all the questions when we go basically anywhere

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    MaShunnda Beard
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What website can I go to to print out and laminate a couple of copies of this??

    Jude Kay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People are just trying to be friendly. Use it as a teaching moment for your kids and answer nicely!

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    Vanessa Richardson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandma used to paint one of our pinky toe nails for the first year of our lives so that she could tell us apart. Lol

    Emma Kilcup
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm scared that if I ever have kids and they are twins, I name them and then get the names mixed up and "Amanda" was supposed to be Elizabeth and "Elizabeth" was supposed to be Amanda.

    Shauna Voigt
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My aunt is pretty sure she did this with my cousins.

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    jay weekes
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use to say I found one in the parking lot and said why the hell not ?!! Lol

    Adam Zad
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sitter, after giving the twins a bath: How do you tell them apart? Me: Easy, Kim always wears blue.

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    Screen_Addict
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me but with my siblings

    DancingPanda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Don’t touch meeeeee” “I’m not touching you!” “I FEEL THE HEAT FROM YOUR FINGER YOU ARE TOUCHING ME” “HEY GET YOUR FOOT OUT OF MY FACE” “It’s not in your face” “I CAN SMELL IT GET IT AWAY FROM ME YOUR FEET STINK!” “WELL ITS YOUR FAULT FOR TOUCHING ME” “I. DID. NOT. TOUCH. YOU.” “YES. YOU. DID!” Growing up with siblings

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    David Martin
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At one point in Disneyland, while using the restroom, I overheard a father talking his small child through the bathroom process. Everything was going so well, he had that calm, almost sing-song parenting voice...until suddenly, I hear frantic yelling of "No! No! Don't touch that with your penis!" Because that's the stuff parenting books never prepare you for

    CultOfBambi
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had my cousin and her family over for a BBQ and their toddler came up to where I was cooking and looked like he was about to touch the BBQ lid, which was very hot. I don't have kids and don't spend a lot of time around kids so I didn't know any better. Instead of grabbing him and moving him away I just said "Don't touch that!" Thinking he'd listen. He was obviously at a stage of development where he was being defiant because he just scowled at me and quickly put his hand on it. He started screaming and his parents quickly stopped what they were doing and rushed over. He had to go to A&E (Emergency room) but luckily no lasting damage. I was a nervous wreck after that, anytime someone with kids visited, and I made sure to warn them that my house is not child friendly and I am not a 'kid person' so you better keep an eye on your offspring at all times.

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    goodguybrad
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    im not a toddler but i can totally relate

    Brenda Spagnola-Wilson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grandson, 14mo, recently started doing this. I laughed when my son complained!

    Elizabeth VanDyke
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids, no matter their age, like to look at you as if you were stupid.

    Debs Bee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the one who touched my hot plate after the server warns me that it's hot.

    Thatoneperson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hold up a sec... Why am I on here....

    Su Boddie
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son stopped when he felt the heat. My nephew stopped when he touched the heat. They were both 3.

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    Screen_Addict
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's more believable without the 4th bowl, trust me.

    Alexia
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 4th bowl reads: "FOR NO REASON"

    Lawrence mcalistar
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should have a 90s horror movie version of these

    Sans Serif
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not an ice cream eater... I assume this is bad? /s

    Jude Kay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I scream, YOU scream. We ALL scream For ICE cream!

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    Matt Ronald Slater
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's funny. And true. I have so many younger cousins, and can vouch that there is plenty of screaming.

    Øptimist
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Cause we're T e r r i f i e d"

    Norma Nelson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look in your kids room the missing bowl is under the bed or in the closet

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    Robert B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The monster truck ones are the best.

    Nathan Wolfe
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter loves drawing and wants to be a tattoo artist. So I let her draw on me. And to challenge her, ill find a picture on my phone, she'll suggest the body part itd go best on, and she draws it as best she can. I've had temporary tattoos by her hand on my legs, back, arms, even one on my face (I'm self employed, so I just took 2 days off).

    Sergio Bicerra Descalzi
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's what i did with my ex gf's daughter! She used to make me a sleeve or 'retouch' my tattoos, she loved it, we spend time together and have a rest at the same time

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    Phyzzi
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a dad I am designated human bounce mattress... sometimes I make them wait for me to turn over.

    Mary Peace
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congrats on finding an activity your son enjoys and you find relaxing at the same time!

    Shelby Smith
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    lol and if they're like me, they're like, "oh yeah, drive over that spot again!" "my shoulders are mountains, do you think your car can make it over the mountains?! and back... and forth... and back..."

    Kelly Reno
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I let my brother do this to me, so long as he didn't do it too hard. He's only 4 yrs younger than me.

    Cassi Lyris
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was always fun until someone decided to crash into the back of your skull.

    MRK thisDWN
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pros: "wanna play drums on my back?"

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    Pedantic Panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Spend months teaching them to walk and talk, then years telling them to sit down and be quiet.

    Misty Pendergrast
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh boy. I heard this joke before I became a parent. Now it's not a joke. My son didn't really talk until he was about 3. He's 4 now and he NEVER. SHUTS. UP.

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    VonBlade
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One minute you can leave your coffee on the side, the next everything you own is 4 foot off the floor.

    Jude Kay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you don't have TIME to make coffee. OR wash cups!

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    Denise Davidson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter went from crawling for one week and just decided walking was faster and she started walking at 10 months old. Sleeping from 9 pm until 7 pm since I had her. But didn’t take naps after 6 months old!! Exhausting but they are worth it.

    Jen Hart
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son was 10 lb 6 oz at birth, and stayed chonky until about 2 years old. He was so chonky that he didn't walk until he was 16 months old, and when starting out, was pushing a kitchen chair in front of him like a walker. He finally "grew into himself" around 2 years old, probably from walking, and "slimmed down" to normal percentiles for height, weight, and age.

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    The Redhead
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my now 5 year old was a baby I could put her in the pack and play she'd be happy & the house was clean; now I worry I'm about to be on the next episode of hoarders

    Brenda Spagnola-Wilson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grandson, 14mo, started walking about 3 months ago. Nothing is safe anymore! 😆

    Ray Arani
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got this advice from a family friend when my son was born. "That first time he pulls himself up to his feet on furniture....just push him back down..."

    Gajoco Productions
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m afraid my kids aren’t superman 😅

    tuzdayschild
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forget walking and crawling, this one's trying to fly.

    Tabitha
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kid is 2. So far, it is my favorite stage (besides the tantrums) because he understands what I say to him and he's started making up cute and silly stories and they're the best! The other day I asked him if goats ate grass soup and he said no, they eat oatmeal!

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    Mary Peace
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There will be Summer Camps again, never fear. Just be a bit later that they get to re-unite their parents.

    Jude Kay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boy, were you waiting for a pandemic to use that? LOL

    Lynn Dougherty Quin
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my favorite movies, the original 'Parent Trap'. Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith' and the delightful Hayley Mills. I love

    shiny shinx
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    bro i actually saw this movie :O

    Dusky87
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's ok, they'll meet when their small town plant has to go New York to go toe to toe with corporate

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    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry, soon EVERYTHING will be a "f*****g crisis"

    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But remember, dear kids out there: he who smiles in crisis has found someone to blame.

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    James016
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One time I was changing my son’s nappy, he exclaimed “Oh that’s a f*****g big poo”

    Katy McMouse
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damnit. My kids were never this entertaining at bedtime.

    Shannon Mallory
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When daycare started getting on me for the things my son was saying, I invented a whole new way of cursing. They couldn't say much to me if he called someone a "sucking aardvark."

    L'Amour_Garnet
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When he's older, he will learn everything outside the bed then becomes the actual crisis. The bed is safe, stay in bed.

    rw55066
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is your child Gordon Ramsay

    Booker
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when my 4yo daughter learned a new word. She was jumping on the bed for a full minute hollering the single word s**t. My wife and I looked at each other and decided not to intervene. Luckily, she didn't say it for years after that. And it makes a great family story!

    BoredPandaSucks
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    one day that kid will reminisce about the days when everything was a f*****g crisis

    Candice Blanton
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nip it in the bud. As barny fife would say

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    Screen_Addict
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just wait til they're old enough to drink

    Robert B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Years ago on a trip to bass pro, I left my wife and eldest (then only, ~3-4 years) at the boats to go look at something. Apparently my son, who is also a burrowing creature of some sort, got past his mother and into the deck storage of a party barge. She said it was like whack-a-mole. He would just appear and then go down and pop up somewhere else. All fine and dandy until he asked “ is this where I go to the bathroom?” Thankfully he didn’t soil a boat.

    Clarf
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, either one of my daughters would have done this though.

    Epona
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. This is not specific to being a male.

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    Cassi Lyris
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trust me, this isn't a "boy" thing, this is a 3 year old thing...

    Vance Pomerening
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My youngest would crawl thru to next bedroom this way.

    GlamourGhoul
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or wait until they realize they can pee in the vent and make the whole house smell!!

    I'm.Just.A.Girl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His fingers are bent into the carpet. At first I thought it was a plastic hand

    harpling
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, there's something odd about that hand. Maybe there just happened to be a doll's arm on the floor behind? Or it's really bad photoshop? Seriously, both arms are kind of alarming!

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    Pizzagirl 91
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, this is what happens when you don't mow your carpet regularly

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    Elizabeth VanDyke
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get your pleasure wherever and whenever you can.

    Nathan Wolfe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats why I always bring my phone to the bathroom- not because of my kid, but because I ALWAYS have someone around. Neighbor visiting, mom is over for a few minutes (hours), wife is home, kid is coming home. Its not hectic, but never having a breath without sharing the room is tiresome.

    censorshipsucks
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    actually my errands are more fun with the kids because we encourage each other to buy s**t we do not need.

    Jj321
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very true. As I was putting my toddler in the car after seeing my rheumatologist. He asked if we were going shopping, his favorite. So we wander target and got starbucks. Otherwise we were just coming home to nap.

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    Ambry Petersen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then there are the times Friend: Are you coming to our drink till you puke Bash followed immediately after by the one chip challenge Parents: darn our sitters out if town that week, oh darn our relatives are sick so there is no one to watch the kids. Too bad. Then they go home and treat their kids to ice cream for saving them from that misery. No they never tell thier kids why they are being treated..

    Audra Sisler
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is SOOOO me!!!! I love being able to listen to MY music and sing without being shushed!!😆😆😆

    Nichole Harris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who knew adulting could be. A vacation

    BlueRoseofMystery
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, you know you have kids when going on errands alone equates to the luxury of spending time with yourself.

    bottomless.abyss.of.bordem
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Add the husband staying home and start the playlist! First stop, Starbucks, then, who cares?

    The Short Lady
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me driving through miserable traffic without my kids to do the Christmas shopping .

    Sans Serif
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never ever let on that they're boring...

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    Heather Resatz
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh man and all the paperwork!! Newsletters!! Fund raising!! .. jeez!!

    Nathan Wolfe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No kidding. My daughters school has had 9 fundraisers this year alone. I mean bake sales, cookie sales, the typical "if you sell 1000 boxes, you get a [brand new gaming system]!"

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    Nancy T
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Five kids here...I basically ignored all of it and became a bad parent. I regret nothing.

    Mary Peace
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To think there was a time before emails. My brother used to put letters in his pocket, and leave them there for my Mum to find when she washed his jacket, and the event was over and finished.

    Trillian
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish it was emails. In Germany they still send you paper notes that you can find crumpled up on the bottom of your kid's book back by the end of the school year *sigh*

    More!
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve recently started ignoring them all, my kids are 15 and 16 and I’ve decided if they can’t sort their school work out themselves, then they will just live with the consequences. I’ll read end of term reports, but not much else these days.

    Cassi Lyris
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of my kids have graduated and I'm still getting emails from the junior high...

    Eastendbird
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And when you're on the other side of this you have to field all the phone calls or approaches in the playground from irate parents demanding to know why they haven't been told and what do you mean you sent a letter, an email and a text reminder, *they* never got any of them!

    Rider
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! I work at a school, we have 5 full time employees whose jobs revolve around parent and community outreach. I've had to help them with phone calls, I apologize to every parent for yet another call. I'm also a parent in my district, I blocked the school number and email account. My kid knows to call from her phone, or dial my extension if they actually need me.

    Maureen Laneski
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have missed two skate parties that came out of the blue but we're apparently mentioned in a newsletter.

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps just occasionally check if i have enough wine thank you very much

    Erjenn Rejano
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow looking at this pic makes me realize my parents are probably happy with just having me. I was more than enough

    Ambry Petersen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On the bright side the kids make an excellent excuse to avoid unwanted social obligations.

    Jody Whitmarsh
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a painful trigger of a picture. Comlete with Guitar and kids standing on the counter...I. just. Can't. Even.... mid life crisis starting Wednesday.

    Sans Serif
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Four is quite the challenge (I have three). A situation like this just suddenly happens, you don't see it coming and it takes years to reverse!

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    Shelby Smith
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "5 minutes" means 5 days, if you're lucky.

    Lirael Kl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeh, none of them should be wearing matching pajamas, like that girl with the guitar. This is not Stepford Wives! )))

    Dip thong
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if they say hold on, I'll be right back. Just hang up.

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    Cassandra Wee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents keeps my daughters artwork from aged 6months old to this day when she is now 8! 😑

    Jude Kay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The exclamation mark looked like a number one so I thought your parents kept the artwork from 6 months to 81, lol!

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    harpling
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think my siblings have designated me the recipient of all my nieces' artwork. My walls and refrigerator are covered in crayon drawings and random shiny things glued together in precise but unintelligible designs.

    CamiCamilion
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it's a large enough paper, use it as wrapping paper! 🤣

    Mary Peace
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no children or grandchildren. Send the artwork to me.

    Sans Serif
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be careful what you wish for, kids can generate reams of drawings - LoL!

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    Coffee_nut45?
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My nephews love to send me pictures that they have drawn or colored. I bought a plastic box that I put them in when I take them off the refrigerator. When the box gets full the boys tell me which ones they want me to keep and which ones they want me to throw away. The others are thrown out. When the box gets full of newer drawings the boys and I go through it again. This way I get there artwork and can enjoy it we keep what they want me to keep and throw away what they're okay with me throwing out. It works out really great sometimes something they want me to keep 6 months ago is fine for me to throw out now.

    Ambry Petersen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just let it fall of the fridge after about a week and sneak it into the trashcan.

    Lene
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a mom of 3 girls I have 1 advice regarding drawings: only keep the ones with name and date on them. All the rest will be thrown out. No exeption.

    Jen Hart
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You still might have to deal with it when the grandparents pass away.

    Brenda Wilson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kept an origami fish that my daughter made in second grade...she's now 41 and a mom of 3 teenagers!

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    lauralett50
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The look on William . Honey, every damn day.

    mjm
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The woman in the background looks excited....

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    Snorkeldorf
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When she was very young, my daughter played on a soccer team. During one cold, rainy game we all just wanted to go home. At one point my daughter, who had no interest in the game, had the ball coming in her direction. She ran and wound up executing a perfect heading and the crowd of parents cheered. Some came over and commented on how amazing it was. My husband bent down and quietly said "You know she was actually trying to get away from the ball." I said "I know." Then we continued to smile and clap.

    A Jones
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're kids, not professional athletes. They're not perfect and are still growing. Please chill and let them play for fun.

    Joe Standford
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about just letting kid enjoy the game, or if they're not good at sports stop forcing them to play and let them do something they enjoy.

    I'm done
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to do this with my brother when I was little. Except it was cold. Like really cold.

    Joe Standford
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about just letting the kids play the game and have fun? Or if they're not good at sports don't force them to play and let them do what they enjoy?

    Bobby
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son finally got to the age where the rules are actually similar enough to adult league rules. His games are so much more interesting now

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    *Displayname*=idk
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this with my siblings when I can.

    kitten levels tokyo
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cat’s eyes. He has seen some things.

    MygrandsonscallmeNia
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I finally get to close the bathroom door, and lock it!

    KittyKat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see my parents do that practically every day.

    Epona
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Photo does not really work with the caption. Those Doberman dogs don't look remotely angry or like they want to chase the cat.

    gerry.garh
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Dob on the right looks like he won't see a cat even if it bites him in the butt.

    Printerman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Off topic but... all I can think of here is "Don't move! He can't see us if we don't move."

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    Pedantic Panda
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Christmas for kids is based on a web of lies anyway.

    tuzdayschild
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had so much fun with the Santa story as a child. I weep for you people.

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    Katy McMouse
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When this happened, I told my kids that the population explosion of the early twentieth century made it impossible for Santa to float the entire cost of providing toys to the world's population of children, therefore placing part of the financial responsibility upon the parents of said children. Worked like a charm.

    Cyber Returns
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try this: When Santa first started visiting kids around the world, there were not as many as there are now. As the years went by, more and more kids were born and Santa struggled to make the toys in time for Christmas. One year many parents were woken by his visit which was unusual and noticed how worn out he looked. That Boxing Day, while drinking his hot chocolate, Santa received letters from parents around the world saying: Dear Santa, As amazing as you are we have noticed you are struggling to make everyone happy, and it is harming your health. We aim to help by reducing your work load by sending you the gifts to give the children. Your friend Timmy (thank you for my bike in 1988) That's why Santa delivers presents bought by parents. The parents are helping him as a thank you for his kindness

    lauralett50
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. You're Santa's helper. He ran out and asked you for help.

    Debs Bee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dissenter here: I'm 66 and I refuse to stop believing in Santa Claus!

    Brenda White
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We were comfortably well off in a very low income area of Boston. I told my kids we had to pay Santa for their gifts. . it worked perfectly to keep down the "gummies"

    She/her
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always say, "I think I gave you that but maybe it was Santa." Can't go wrong that way.

    Drew Carlisle
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Santa represents the spirit of giving." I've used this for my kids' entire lives. I couldn't get behind straight up lying but wanted to give them the magic for a while...

    Sue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom told us that Santa couldn't get around the world in one day so he had helpers.

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would be weird otherwise with that nickname

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    The Redhead
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sleep when the baby sleeps, fold laundry when the baby folds laundry

    Jude Kay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm reading this in bed trying NOT to wake my husband. I might've let a chuckle slip, darn it! That would make a cute sign in the laundry room. Oops I don't have a baby, will make one for my DIL!

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    Nick West
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same caring for someone with dementia

    CultOfBambi
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think there are a lot of parallels with elder care and child care!

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    James016
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Parenting in a nutshell though sometimes the time between putting my son to bed and me passing out watching tv can be minutes.

    Su Boddie
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Sleep when they sleep" works best for single parents.

    Icecream Sarang
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And pretty much exactly why I went to bed at 3am last night

    MygrandsonscallmeNia
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree 💯! I always say; their asleep! One episode, and I'm done. 4 hours later, ok I'll just finish this one. Skips the intro for the next day, ends up watching another one...

    Nathan Wolfe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fight or flight. You psyche yourself up about the kids then stress yourself out about it. Your body won't LET you sleep as it feels an imminent threat to your wellbeing. Thats fight or flight.

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You keep reading there, I'll just close my eyes and listen."

    MygrandsonscallmeNia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nia! Why are you asleep? Eyes pop open, and I can't hardly focus. I'm not! I only closed my eyes, and listening.

    meow point1
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once, when I was a kid, Mum tried to get me to take a nap (Heaven knows why because I'd long since outgrown naps; I suppose she didn't want me to get in the way or something) so she lay down next to me. *She* fell asleep and I got bored and walked off.

    Maiju Niemistö
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has happened to me numerous times, I'm the mom. And the reason I try to get my kids to take a nap, is because I am so freckin tired. I will never learn and we'll continue the habit of my kids making me take a nap.

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For people with no kids the most relaxing thing in the world is to watch parents run around like crazy people.

    Lisa H
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you work in a retail store that has a toy section.

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    RandomHumanBean
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh yeaaaa the parents are really the ones suffering there /s

    Gay Potato
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed. As a teen during covid, homeschooling was the lowest i have ever felt. I wanted to give up on life entirely. I get that the parents had to suffer too, but they weren't the only ones

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    Caffeine72
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I call it "validating my life choices".

    Victoria Webster
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If this picture had two waves coming from opposite sides - that would be the teachers with their own kids!

    Nova McLaren
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, it was a constant source of amusement!

    Jules Nin-sted
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This picture is so validating for me, a childless by choice adult.

    MygrandsonscallmeNia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought, I was going to get to be the one on the outside looking in, after I raised my kids. No, I'm now even more stressed out taking care of my daughter's boys ..

    BlueRoseofMystery
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A tad schadenfreude, aren't we? (I am including myself. My child was only in preschool during the pandemic so we were spared distance "learning".)

    Kat Min
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remeber this line during the worst of the pandemic "What a tie not to have kids". And I have a dog, too, so I knew that not matter how hard the lockdown, I could always get out. Fantastic feeling!

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    Nathan Wolfe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its impossible to get right because its constantly changing year by year and day by day. But what you can do is ensure that you are always available to talk. Who cares if you're 5 minutes late to that meeting, your kid is at their wits end. Leave now and you might not have a kid to come home to.

    Joe Standford
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love is shown, not spoken, so they know exactly how much you do or don't love them.

    Ambry Petersen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you are a stay at home Mom then work and Motherhood are the same thing.

    BlueRoseofMystery
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I feel THIS. Except without pay (unless hugs and kisses count. I think they do.)

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    Mo Poppins
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As an introvert w/ a Borderline & Narcissistic Personality Disorder mom, I *loved* when she was out! Pure peace & bliss, as a a home environment SHOULD be. Just wanted to mention this as an FYI for those who don’t know that not all kids miss their moms. I’m turning 48 this month, and I’ve never once missed her—not then, not now. 🚫 🥰

    Ryan Brooks
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, she can define "daughters" but not "woman"?

    Jane Ellen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She doesn't even KNOW what a woman is - she's brain dead - but most lib/tard/dem/commies are

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    *Displayname*=idk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same with siblings. When my siblings went to bed it was game time. You get to eat all the snacks they want to eat just because you could.

    Hphizzle
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a youngest child, this just proves that our deep seeded FOMO is legitimate!!! You did get to watch those tv shows! You got to have more snacks/desserts!!

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    Headless Roach
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless your kids played hide and seek earlier and found your stash first

    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, well I have a dog so I get no food peace ever.

    Lawrencium
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel this, but my kids just don't sleep. By the time I've ran the nightly 5k trying to get them to bed, I'm just too tired to even bother. Now I've got a perpetual hidden tub of freezer burnt Ben and Jerry's.

    Bob La Capra
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember going to bed and then hearing my parents make popcorn. Oh, the betrayal

    Jj321
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always lie and say we are out of popcorn and eat it when the kids are asleep. Hoping they don't find my stash. But it is just so annoying fighting with the 2 year old who doesn't get he can't eat all the foods his siblings do.

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    Treena Miller
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like there will be any left?????!!!!!!?

    Ambry Petersen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you are nursing, then you get whatever snacks won't give the kiddo colic and keep both of you up all night long.

    MygrandsonscallmeNia
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me, going to my hiding place, shutting the door, or trying to be extra quiet while I unwrap it. Tuck it under my sleeve, or hide it behind something. Go sit down in the couch, and think I'm going to nibble on it. Nope.. kids start to wander over. It gets crammed in my mouth...

    Nathan Wolfe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aye. Dsughter frosted pre-made cookies with a friend yesterday. Guess who got the dad tax after she went to sleep?

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    Screen_Addict
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No shes building a new economy with the items in the home section

    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sell the children!!!

    Seanette Blaylock
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure what this one has to do with parenthood, since kids aren't mentioned, and yes, those of us who do not have children DO shop at Target.

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    kitten levels tokyo
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A “Personal Pool” is way better than a “family pool.”

    Nathan Wolfe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on the goal and budget. This is better than an inflatable pool with 6 inches of water, but I'd rather an in ground pool where you can actually swim over this.

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    Javel!
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    3 years ago

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    MygrandsonscallmeNia
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    10 ft, 3 ft deep pool from Walmart online, $25.-$34. kids, having a whole summer of of fun? Priceless! I also put the plastic clubhouses slide in the pool, hook up fun sprayers over arch of slide. Get to hear my grandsons yelling; we have a splash park!

    *Displayname*=idk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then you have to keep changing the water cause they get in and out.

    Rosemary Booth
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Public hot tubs are really kinda gross. It's like no, I don't want to hop into a big bowl of Other People Soup.

    Heather Talma
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see these girls also have to share one popsicle XD

    BlueRoseofMystery
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey the kids are happy and so is your wallet. Everyone wins!

    Riley Hudson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No but this is so smart because you save water, your kids get their own space, and you can repurpose the buckets as needed

    Izzy_
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These were awesome! We would ask my gramma if we could use her laundry buckets as pools. So much fun!

    Wysteria_Rose
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother and I did this with these exact buckets and it was just as fun!!!

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    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait now I'm curious... Would saying suprise me work??

    Thanatos Charles
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Works on Alexa, I suggest to not try it, she shouted at me at 3:23 not pleasant..

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    Alex Sass
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only having children was optional eh

    Kahlan H
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    shouldn't have had them lol

    BlueRoseofMystery
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is half of it. The other half makes it worth the chaos.

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    3 years ago

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    G'ma B
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YUP! How I felt every day!

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    Headless Roach
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want whatever is in that pitcher

    Sans Serif
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Margaritas - good choice if! The PYREX is a nice touch!

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    Katy McMouse
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try a whole summer.

    Michelle Cowling
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kitty is the best representation of motherhood ever. EVER.

    Mars-I010.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thinking of all the possible disasters...😬

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    Screen_Addict
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually I'm going as an introvert... so bye

    Jude Kay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, I know you! You asked someone if they get NETFLIX. They said yes and you haven't told them why! We're WAITING,!

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    Nathan Wolfe
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No Halloween. My city hasn't outright banned it, but they've added "safety checks" for the virus (ensuring that those who participate wear masks and pay fines if not). The sole exception are trunk or treats put on my government entities, such as the fire and police departments. And since those are stupid, I instead introduced my kid to the world of cosplay. And now everyday gets the thrill of dressing up.

    BeepBeepBoopBoop
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't mean to sound creepy, but where do you happen to live? Here it's like covid never existed, and they can't legally force us to wear masks anymore. Texas is dumb lol

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    Duncan
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Luckily we don't celebrate Halloween

    harpling
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's from 2020. I absolutely dressed up, dressed up my dogs, had candy available just in case, and then vibed in my kitchen.

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    UltimateSwiftie
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would select whatever gets me free time

    Amy Burke
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm from the UK. What is this?

    Josephine Cortes
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry to ask, but what is that? No kid zone here

    O.M.Miki
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that i hate the most I really don't know until like a week before lol

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    *Displayname*=idk
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never understood much about boy bands, or why people obsess over them. Like, they are just people who sing songs with their bros..?

    _rb4
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well yeah they sing, but also rap and dance and often act, do interviews, and have to live up to really high beauty standards. also most are at least bilingual or even multilingual. plus they train for often years before debut in singing, dancing, rap, etc. So if you think about it, they're generally super talented

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    Zoni J.
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a former K-pop lover, I am sad that I get it... and my 14-year old daughter doesn't. I have failed.

    Amber The bear
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YES THEY ARE I LOVE THEM 😌😂💜

    Stephanie Barr
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha! I'm the one that discovered BTS and introduced it to my kids and now they're both fans.

    Kerry Schultz
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i'm sorry but those BTS boys ARE really something whether you have kids or don't have kids or are a kid or was once a kid. they just actually really are.

    Ray Arani
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hated boy bands with a passion when I was in middle school back in the 90s, but I was deep in denial/the closet so I had to pretend I knew the difference between N'Sync, Backstreet Boys, and 98 degrees. I didnt. They all looked the same and sounded the same. I finally picked Hanson as a favorite even though I was apathetic about their music because their songs were easily identifiable as theirs, and they looked like cute girls but it was still socially acceptable to like them. I also remember being a young adult and thinking Bieber was an adorable baby lesbian, then being disappointed when it was just another dude with a trendy lesbian haircut.

    Shannon Mallory
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG that was 2018 and since then I've fallen down the rabbithole of Kpop. It has been a wonderful way to keep a close relationship with my teen daughter, though - driving 500 miles to see MonstaX, watching Chan's Room (Stray Kids) on Vlive together, listening to Yoongi's new collab, squealing together over G-Dragon's new Vogue shoot...thank you BTS, you were my gateway Kpop

    Dianne Fell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m 77 yo and love Kpop! I watch Stray Kids over and over, BTS occasionally, ATEEZ when they put out something new. I still like most 1st, 2nd and 3rd groups and I’m looking forward to &TEAM when they debut in December! My granddaughter introduced me to Kdramas, Kpop and Jpop and I thank her every week.

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    Cynthia Read
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never grew past Freddie. Though, mind you, Ren……

    BlueRoseofMystery
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I became a mother when the test turned positive. But BTS as some good songs.

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    Pedantic Panda
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure how this is parenting, unless I'm missing something?

    Luke T
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Children's book. She takes everything literally

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    ArodTheHorrible
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is a character from a children's book series. She is very literal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_Bedelia_(book)

    Do-nut touch da donut
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanna say its a joke like dirnks r ON u tonight.... but wut

    Berk Akay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone can explain this to a non native speaker?

    Benita Valdez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amelia Bedelia is a children's book so I guess the person had that on their mind from reading to the kids; the character takes everything literally

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    Persephone hates Pomegranate
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I forgot about Amelia Bedelia! Loved her books when I was a kid!

    Ace Girl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love Amelia Bedelia!!!! Those books are where I got my humor from. :-D

    Julie
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loved Amelia Bedelia as a kid!

    Daisy Duke Reeve
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amelia Bedelia is a book character who took everything VERY literally so when he said "drinks are on me" she made sure the drink was ON him

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    *Displayname*=idk
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom told us we were not allowed to play that anymore. (cause we were too "loud") EDIT: Why are people being so mean about my grammar. Grammar is not my strong suit, so why judge me? I say the word "cause", because I was raised with that word. I see nothing wrong. And what good does being mean do? And just know that some people don't take bullying well. I have been bullied practically my whole life, and I will not let it continue. It helps nobody. Also @gas station cola, if you are so concerned about grammar why don't you become a grammar teacher, maybe fix your first letters of your username to a capital letters.

    Bienlunée
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    F**k those m***********s, you are just fine! I am a teacher who abhors bullying and they can shut the f**k up.

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    MygrandsonscallmeNia
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can hear my grandsons outside when they play Roblox together!! I live in an old apartment building, with zero insulation. My neighbors, think I'm beating them, and calls the landlord, EVERY TIME!

    RajunCajun
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow some people really got nasty here. Just remember this place is not to judge, so relax share a joke or two and move on.

    GenXandEarnedItAll
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, but my kids come in every 30 seconds saying, "Mom! See what I did?"

    Settled for Infamy
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watching Roblox is the worst parental job. Somehow just glancing at it makes me angry 😆. I cannot explain this

    Lori Rogers
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It does the same to me and then I get a migraine & vertigo

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    Jacqueline Williams
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. When did this become a thing? 190% positive if I asked either of my parents to "watch me play my Gameboy" it would have gone out the window. Also impossible for more than one person to see the screen.

    meow
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good job standing up for yourself 👍

    Junebugjump!
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This comment is VASTLY underrated.

    𝕜𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕟ᴛʜᴇ𝕜𝕚𝕕𝕕
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is also me when my bf wants to show me something on Elder Scrolls. I play too, but he loves showing off his houses 🥴

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