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Parents Share 38 Mortifying Things Kids Have Done In Front Of Strangers
“Kids say the darndest things” or so the saying goes, which is just one more thing new parents have to learn as their children develop the ability to speak. This is probably why we’ve all heard some of the most outrageous things ever come out of children’s mouths.
Someone asked “Tell me a time your kids embarrassed you so bad you felt like you could never go out in public again,” and people shared their most unhinged stories. We also got in touch with Sydney who posted the question online. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the best ones and be sure to add your own examples to the comments section below.
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#1
Not really embarrassing but when my daughter was 3 she saw some goth teens and screamed "Look mommy! Pretty vampires!!" 🤣 they were so happy
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#2
My brother cracked the back of my mom’s phone and they told him it would cost a lot to fix. The next day he found a penny in the grocery store and yelled “LOOK HERES MONEY FOR YOUR CRACK!”
#3
My son pointed at man with a prosthetic leg and said “look mommy a robot” and the man proceeded to rip his prosthetic leg off while my 3 year old screamed as loud as he could in Sam’s club 😂
Bored Panda got in touch with Sydney Riley who posted the question online and she was kind enough to share some more details with us. Naturally, we were curious to hear why she asked parents to share these stories in the first place.
“I was genuinely curious to hear if others had similar experiences to mine. It’s fascinating how shared stories can create a sense of community among parents,” she shared. The original video ended up with over 40,000 comments, so we were curious to hear why she thought it was so engaging. “I believe that many people resonate with the shared experiences of parenting.”
#4
I had to take my son in the bathroom with me… he was little. He hears someone opening a pad and yells SOMEONE IS EATING SNACKS IN HERE!
#6
My son saw a lady in a hijab in Walmart and screamed “WHAT IS SHE?!?” And as I was explaining different cultures, he said “no is she a pirate?!?!?” And I looked again, she was wearing an eye patch. 😭
“Interestingly, some comments come from individuals without children, sharing their own stories of embarrassing their parents. There seems to be a universal theme where children often express their unfiltered thoughts, leading to unexpected moments for parents,” she added.
#7
At school. I own a business where I host exotic ANIMAL birthday parties and events, my daughter told her teacher I do EXOTIC PARTIES. Left out the animals part, apparently I'm a stripper now
#8
When I was a toddler we were at church and I yelled “who’s the guy in the dress” my Mom shhhed me and said “that’s the father” to which I screamed “THATS NOT MY DADDY”.
#9
During the Barbie movie when they showed depression Barbie my daughter shouted “mommy it’s you!” People around us laughed so loud smh.
We also asked if she had some stories of her own to share. “Absolutely! I could write an entire book on this topic. It would be great to have a podcast titled “The Feral Kind,” where parents can share their humorous and often embarrassing stories involving their children.”
#10
My son goes to a catholic school and the teacher emailed me because my son insisted to his entire Kindergarten class that Jesus was a zombie because he came back to life!
#11
When my daughter and I were at the store and we saw a person with dwarfism…she said “they must not have ate their vegetables”…the person heard her 😑
#12
My very white 2yr old daughter. Bowed and said "Ni hao." to an asian family at the doctors office. I have NO clue where she learned this. They were just as confused as I was.
Lastly, we were curious to hear if she had any favorites from the thousands of comments. “One comment that particularly resonated with me was about “Depression Barbie.” It is a reminder that children are very perceptive and aware of their surroundings, even when we think we’re shielding them from certain realities.”
#13
My oldest saw a black lady with what I’m assuming was vitiligo and said “mommy I wish I was tie dye like her” I didn’t respond so of course he had to say it louder.
#14
It was announced that “Santa” was no longer taking pictures. My then three year old yelled “God [darn] it” as loud as he could. People stared and a couple busted up laughing
#15
I got my period at Disney on ice and she was in the stall with me.and saw my underwear AND IN A VERY CROWDED BATHROOM said "Aaw, It's ok you pooped ur pants mommy, it happens"
“I think it’s crucial to recognize that as parents, we have the responsibility to guide our children towards becoming respectful and confident individuals. Those unexpected, embarrassing moments can be transformed into teachable opportunities. It’s gratifying yet humbling to realize that despite our best efforts, our children can still surprise us with their candid remarks. Ultimately, we’re all navigating the complexities of parenthood together, doing our best to support one another through this journey.” You can find more of her work on TikTok and Instagram.
#16
My son’s preschool Mother’s Day program, they each got up and shared one of their mom’s talents. My son told everyone I can flush a toilet at target with my foot.
#17
my niece (4) we were at the checkout and the lady and the register was being super rude my mom whispered at me “whats her problem?” and my niece super loud “yeah whats your problem!
#18
the cashier asked my son a question and he responded with “my grandpa told me not to talk to ugly people”
#20
My son told the cashier with 2 lazy eyes (that pointed outward) that she looked like a lizard. He then proceeded to hiss at her. I never went back to that gas station
#22
My son told the office lady, the principals and his teacher I was picking him up early because I’m going to prison… I had a court hearing for child support
#23
A lady finished her solo at church and my daughter said LOUDLY, "Her don't sing very good!"
#24
My toddler kept pointing behind me and saying “oooh ghost” and I giggled and said it back before turning around to find a woman in a full burka behind us 😭💀
#25
We encountered someone who didn’t have many teeth and my daughter asked “how much money did you get from the tooth fairy”
#26
My daughter was on a field trip with her preschool & announced to everyone that she lived in a crack house….because the ceiling had a crack in it.
#27
We went to the mall in Los Angeles and there were a lot of Asians, my daughter said outloud, “are we in China”
#28
When my little sister was 3 she saw a larger black woman and said “hey big momma” because she had just watched the movie Big Mommas House… I wanted to die…
#30
my friends kid saw a person who was homeless and asked "are you homless?" they replied "yes" and she said "you look homeless."
#31
My son at the peak of his Star Wars obsession excitedly called a lady dressed in an all black hijab, Darth Vader. She was not Darth Vader. He was 3.
#32
My son (then 5) pointed at a Mennonite man in a parking lot and said “look Momma, a Pilgrim”!! So loud. People in the parking lot also looked for the Pilgrim. 😬
#34
when I went to pick my 2 year old up and her teacher told me she had to sit out during circle time because she wouldn't stop twerking to the ABCs
#35
My daughter pulled my wig off in the dentist office. In front of an old white man. And swung it.
#36
My daughter told her teacher that we have no food in the house once. We ran out of bread that morning and she was mad. Her teacher called and offered to send a care package of food. She was 9.
#37
My mom accidentally backed over me when I was 3 and for a few months afterwards I would randomly ask her “mom remember when you hit me with your car?” In public
#38
When my oldest was three (he’s mixed) he screamed “help these white ppl have kidnapped me” because I didn’t buy the toy he wanted. I had to prove he was mine.
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