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Every parent wants their kids to regard them with love, respect and admiration. But sometimes, no matter how hard you try, your little bundle of joy is going to think you're an asshole. It's inevitable. The only question is why. And as you can see from these pictures found on a hilarious Instagram account called - you guessed it - assholeparents, kids are likely to hate you for the most unexpected of reasons. Can't grow bananas in the garden? You're an asshole. Won't let your kid eat your deodorant? Asshole. Can't make the waves stop? Major asshole. Whoever said that parenting was easy? Oh, that's right. Nobody.

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When Your Parents Take You To Meet The President #thanksobama

When Your Parents Take You To Meet The President #thanksobama

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    Her Shadow Was Following Her. And I Did Nothing About It. So I'm An #assholeparent

    Her Shadow Was Following Her. And I Did Nothing About It. So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #3

    I Accidentally Called Her By Her Real Name, Instead Of, "elsa." Now I'm An #assholeparent

    I Accidentally Called Her By Her Real Name, Instead Of, "elsa." Now I'm An #assholeparent

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    #4

    I'm An #assholeparent Because I Wouldn't Let Him Eat Goat Poop

    I'm An #assholeparent Because I Wouldn't Let Him Eat Goat Poop

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    #5

    Told Him We Cannot Grow Bananas In Our Garden Because We Live In Sweden, So I'm An #assholeparent

    Told Him We Cannot Grow Bananas In Our Garden Because We Live In Sweden, So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #6

    Mother's Day 2015. I'm The #assholeparent Because I Didn't Get Her A Mother's Day Present

    Mother's Day 2015. I'm The #assholeparent Because I Didn't Get Her A Mother's Day Present

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    He Couldn't Go Backwards Up The Hill, Gravity Wouldn't Allow That, So I'm The #assholeparent

    He Couldn't Go Backwards Up The Hill, Gravity Wouldn't Allow That, So I'm The #assholeparent

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    #8

    I'm An #assholeparent Because I Won't Let Him Ride The Dog Like A Horse

    I'm An #assholeparent Because I Won't Let Him Ride The Dog Like A Horse

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    #9

    I Wouldn't Let Him Run Around The Restaurant With A Knife, So I'm An #assholeparent

    I Wouldn't Let Him Run Around The Restaurant With A Knife, So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #10

    I'm An #assholeparent Because The Waves Were Too Strong And I Couldn't Make Them Stop

    I'm An #assholeparent Because The Waves Were Too Strong And I Couldn't Make Them Stop

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    #11

    I Am An #assholeparent Because I Made Her Go To Story Time At The Library Where There Is Music And Toys And Snacks And Friends

    I Am An #assholeparent Because I Made Her Go To Story Time At The Library Where There Is Music And Toys And Snacks And Friends

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    #12

    Would Not Let Him Eat His Father's Deodorant, So I'm An #assholeparent

    Would Not Let Him Eat His Father's Deodorant, So I'm An #assholeparent

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    Saumya
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My little cousin once wanted to try dog biscuits and was howling over it for hours

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    I'm An #assholeparent Because I Wouldnt Let Him Drive The Car

    I'm An #assholeparent Because I Wouldnt Let Him Drive The Car

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    .gas.
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The way people drive around here, it seems like little kids are at the wheel! :-/

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    #14

    I Did The Old Mime Trick Of Pulling Off Her Nose. Now She Thinks It's Gone Forever. I'm An #assholeparent

    I Did The Old Mime Trick Of Pulling Off Her Nose. Now She Thinks It's Gone Forever. I'm An #assholeparent

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    Fanny Klatt
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hated that as a child too. But not because I thought I wouldn't get my nose back but because I thought it was a lame joke and everybody I ever met as a child tried it on me.

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    #15

    I Wouldn't Let Him Put The Toilet Brush In His Mouth. Clearly I Am An #assholeparent

    I Wouldn't Let Him Put The Toilet Brush In His Mouth. Clearly I Am An #assholeparent

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    #16

    1. Leni Is Pissed She Has To Share TV Time With Fin 2. Fin Is Pissed At Pretty Much Everything 3. Archer Is Pissed At The Fact I Actually Have To Be A "Mom" To Those Other Two. I'm An #assholeparent

    1. Leni Is Pissed She Has To Share TV Time With Fin 2. Fin Is Pissed At Pretty Much Everything 3. Archer Is Pissed At The Fact I Actually Have To Be A "Mom" To Those Other Two. I'm An #assholeparent

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    #17

    I Wouldn't Close Him In The Refrigerator. Sorry Lil Bud, Mommy's An #assholeparent

    I Wouldn't Close Him In The Refrigerator. Sorry Lil Bud, Mommy's An #assholeparent

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    #18

    I'm An #assholeparent Because I Wouldn't Let Her Throw The Car Keys Into The Sound

    I'm An #assholeparent Because I Wouldn't Let Her Throw The Car Keys Into The Sound

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    #19

    She Wanted A Ponytail, But She Doesn't Have Enough Hair. So I'm An #assholeparent

    She Wanted A Ponytail, But She Doesn't Have Enough Hair. So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #20

    I'm An #assholeparent Because What I Called "a Mess" Was Really "a Fun Party"

    I'm An #assholeparent Because What I Called "a Mess" Was Really "a Fun Party"

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    #21

    I'm An #assholeparent Tonight Because I Wouldn't Remove The Hearts From Her Pajamas

    I'm An #assholeparent Tonight Because I Wouldn't Remove The Hearts From Her Pajamas

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    #22

    I Didn't Want To Serve Her Warm Dinner On Top Of My Old, Smelly, Dirty Tennis Shoes

    I Didn't Want To Serve Her Warm Dinner On Top Of My Old, Smelly, Dirty Tennis Shoes

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    #23

    I Started Singing Some Gwen Stefani. And He Ain't No Hollaback Girl. So I'm Assholeparent

    I Started Singing Some Gwen Stefani. And He Ain't No Hollaback Girl. So I'm Assholeparent

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    #24

    I Asked Him If He Wanted Milk Or Juice So I'm An #assholeparent

    I Asked Him If He Wanted Milk Or Juice So I'm An #assholeparent

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    .gas.
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fast-forward 20 years, this same scene plays out when the bartender asks if he wants foreign or domestic beer. :-)

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    #25

    Asked Her To Carry Her Own Bag. So I'm An #assholeparent

    Asked Her To Carry Her Own Bag. So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #26

    I Wouldn't Let Her Touch The Dog's Poop. So I'm #assholeparent

    I Wouldn't Let Her Touch The Dog's Poop. So I'm #assholeparent

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    #27

    I Wouldn't Let Him Drink My Beer So I'm An Asshole. #assholeparent

    I Wouldn't Let Him Drink My Beer So I'm An Asshole. #assholeparent

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    #28

    I Refused To Let Him Stuff Play Dough In The Dogs Ear So I Must Be An #assholeparent

    I Refused To Let Him Stuff Play Dough In The Dogs Ear So I Must Be An #assholeparent

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    #29

    I Wouldn't Let Him Drink Soap So I'm An #assholeparent

    I Wouldn't Let Him Drink Soap So I'm An #assholeparent

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    Katrine Meilvang
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my kids put the soap in her mouth the yesterday, and very fast told me it was ew. Well, didn't I just tell you that kiddo.. ????

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    #30

    I Can't Magically Reattach The Bite To The Whole Muffin, So I'm An #assholeparent

    I Can't Magically Reattach The Bite To The Whole Muffin, So I'm An #assholeparent

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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why all of these kids look like they are college students and they have an exam in 20 mins

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    I'm #assholeparent Because I Wouldn't Let Her Cross The Very Busy Intersection On Her Own. She's 2

    I'm #assholeparent Because I Wouldn't Let Her Cross The Very Busy Intersection On Her Own. She's 2

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    #32

    I Wouldn't "turn Down The Noise" In The Restaurant (i.e. Other Customers Talking) While She Watched Frozen, So I'm An #assholeparent

    I Wouldn't "turn Down The Noise" In The Restaurant (i.e. Other Customers Talking) While She Watched Frozen, So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #33

    I Took The Marker, Therefore, I Am An #assholeparent

    I Took The Marker, Therefore, I Am An #assholeparent

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    #34

    I'm #assholeparent Because After 25 Minutes Of Washing His Hands I Turned The Tap Off

    I'm #assholeparent Because After 25 Minutes Of Washing His Hands I Turned The Tap Off

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    #35

    I Told Her She Can't Sit On The Cat So Now I'm The #assholeparent

    I Told Her She Can't Sit On The Cat So Now I'm The #assholeparent

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    #36

    I Won't Give Her Cough Medicine Because She Doesn't Have A Cough. Guess That Makes Me An #assholeparent

    I Won't Give Her Cough Medicine Because She Doesn't Have A Cough. Guess That Makes Me An #assholeparent

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    #37

    He Had To Have Bandaids On His Runny Nose. Then Freaked Out Because He Had Bandaids On His Nose. So I'm #assholeparent

    He Had To Have Bandaids On His Runny Nose. Then Freaked Out Because He Had Bandaids On His Nose. So I'm #assholeparent

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    #38

    I'm An #assholeparent Because I Wouldn't Let Him Use A Second Roll For The Rest Of The House

    I'm An #assholeparent Because I Wouldn't Let Him Use A Second Roll For The Rest Of The House

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    #39

    Reason Number 488 Why My Kid Is Crying. I Looked At Him And Said Hi. So I'm An #assholeparent

    Reason Number 488 Why My Kid Is Crying. I Looked At Him And Said Hi. So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #40

    I Won't Let Her Wear Shorts To School When It's 40 Degrees Out, So I'm An #assholeparent

    I Won't Let Her Wear Shorts To School When It's 40 Degrees Out, So I'm An #assholeparent

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    Michelle quehl
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm Canadian that to me for a minute seemed odd 40 here is naked and still want to remove more clothes I forgot the whole Ferinheight vs Celsius thing

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    #41

    Wants Me To Paint Her Teeth With Gold Nail Polish. #assholeparent

    Wants Me To Paint Her Teeth With Gold Nail Polish. #assholeparent

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    #42

    I Told Her She Didn't Need Make-up To Be Beautiful... Now I'm The #assholeparent

    I Told Her She Didn't Need Make-up To Be Beautiful... Now I'm The #assholeparent

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    #43

    The Helicopter Flew Away So I'm An #assholeparent

    The Helicopter Flew Away So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #44

    She Didn't Want To Swing And She Didn't Want To Get Down So I'm An #assholeparent

    She Didn't Want To Swing And She Didn't Want To Get Down So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #45

    I Interrupted A Lunch Time Snack Of Fresh Dog Poop So I Am An #assholeparent

    I Interrupted A Lunch Time Snack Of Fresh Dog Poop So I Am An #assholeparent

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    #46

    I Told Her Not To Sit On Her Drums, So I'm A #assholeparent

    I Told Her Not To Sit On Her Drums, So I'm A #assholeparent

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    #47

    I Said Happy Birthday To "you" Instead Of Happy Birthday Dear Harper, So I'm An #assholeparent

    I Said Happy Birthday To "you" Instead Of Happy Birthday Dear Harper, So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #48

    I Wouldn't Let Him Repeatedly Whip Me With A Set Of Headphones, Inflicting Actual Pain.. So That Makes Me An #assholeparent

    I Wouldn't Let Him Repeatedly Whip Me With A Set Of Headphones, Inflicting Actual Pain.. So That Makes Me An #assholeparent

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    #49

    She Got A New Princess Nightgown With Matching Slippers But There Is No Crown So I'm An #assholeparent

    She Got A New Princess Nightgown With Matching Slippers But There Is No Crown So I'm An #assholeparent

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    Vicky Skelton
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An a*****e parent who does not know how to accessorize, call the fashion police!

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    #50

    I'm An #assholeparent Because I Wouldn't Let Her Go In The Middle Of The Street To Try And Get In The Sewer Like The Boxtrolls Do In The Movie

    I'm An #assholeparent Because I Wouldn't Let Her Go In The Middle Of The Street To Try And Get In The Sewer Like The Boxtrolls Do In The Movie

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    #51

    She Wanted Me To Make The Small Pickle Into A Bigger One. That Makes Me An #assholeparent

    She Wanted Me To Make The Small Pickle Into A Bigger One. That Makes Me An #assholeparent

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    #52

    I Asked Her To Stop Sucking Out The Toothpaste From The Tube

    I Asked Her To Stop Sucking Out The Toothpaste From The Tube

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    #53

    Your Kid Can't Swim And You're Trying To Stop Him From Running Into Deeper Water So That Makes Me An #assholeparent

    Your Kid Can't Swim And You're Trying To Stop Him From Running Into Deeper Water So That Makes Me An #assholeparent

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    SapphireDolphin10
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Get him floaties and a actual swim suit and bring him to a kiddie pool maybe

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    #54

    Won't Let Her Play With Her Dirty Diaper, So I'm An #assholeparent

    Won't Let Her Play With Her Dirty Diaper, So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #55

    I Was Singing Again So I'm An #assholeparen

    I Was Singing Again So I'm An #assholeparen

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    #56

    She Wanted The Cap On Her Water. So I Put The Cap. Guess That Makes Me An #assholeparent

    She Wanted The Cap On Her Water. So I Put The Cap. Guess That Makes Me An #assholeparent

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    #57

    We Won't Give Him A Hundred Dollar Bill So We Are #assholeparent

    We Won't Give Him A Hundred Dollar Bill So We Are #assholeparent

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    #58

    You See That Juice Box Back There? I Put The Straw In It, So I'm An #assholeparent

    You See That Juice Box Back There? I Put The Straw In It, So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #59

    Won't Let Her Have Mayonnaise On Her Cereal So I'm An #assholeparent

    Won't Let Her Have Mayonnaise On Her Cereal So I'm An #assholeparent

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    Amoina Katsky
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, just give her the mayonaise, she'll discover herself how disgusting it is :P

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    #60

    I Clicked Her Pen And The Tip Went Away While We Were At The Happiest Place On Earth... Clearly I Am An #assholeparent

    I Clicked Her Pen And The Tip Went Away While We Were At The Happiest Place On Earth... Clearly I Am An #assholeparent

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    #61

    I Wouldn't Let Her Play With The Knives So I'm An #assholeparent

    I Wouldn't Let Her Play With The Knives So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #62

    I Brought Her Scooter From The Car To School Pickup So She Wouldn't Have To Walk One Block, But The Helmet Is "Too Boring" And "Just Green" So I'm An #assholeparent

    I Brought Her Scooter From The Car To School Pickup So She Wouldn't Have To Walk One Block, But The Helmet Is "Too Boring" And "Just Green" So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #63

    I Told Her To Shop For A Toy Instead Of Playing On My Phone At Toys R Us. Now I'm An #assholeparent

    I Told Her To Shop For A Toy Instead Of Playing On My Phone At Toys R Us. Now I'm An #assholeparent

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    #64

    I'm An #assholeparent Because My Arms Got Too Tired To Help Her "jump" The Waves

    I'm An #assholeparent Because My Arms Got Too Tired To Help Her "jump" The Waves

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    #65

    I Said She Couldn't Have A Real Baby Bear As A Pet So I'm An #assholeparent

    I Said She Couldn't Have A Real Baby Bear As A Pet So I'm An #assholeparent

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    Pi...
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank god! The REAL a*****e parent is the one that gets his/her baby a REAL lion or tiger cub or bear cub just Coz they can.

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    #66

    I Wouldn't Let Him Chew On A Screw... So Naturally That Makes Me An #assholeparent

    I Wouldn't Let Him Chew On A Screw... So Naturally That Makes Me An #assholeparent

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    #67

    I Wouldn't Let Her Rub Her Face Into The Carpet In The Doctor's Waiting Room

    I Wouldn't Let Her Rub Her Face Into The Carpet In The Doctor's Waiting Room

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    #68

    I Wouldn't Let Him Put My Shoe In His Mouth So I'm An #assholeparent

    I Wouldn't Let Him Put My Shoe In His Mouth So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #69

    I'm An #assholeparent Because I Wouldn't Let Him Take A Bite Out Of Every Donut In The Box

    I'm An #assholeparent Because I Wouldn't Let Him Take A Bite Out Of Every Donut In The Box

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    Ulrika Tück de Mantel
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don´t be sad lil bud.... i also wasn´t allowed to taste every donat! it´s a bad world...

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    He Couldn't Hold Two Eggs In One Hand So I'm An #assholeparent

    He Couldn't Hold Two Eggs In One Hand So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #71

    I Couldn't Put Their Bananas Back Together So I'm An #assholeparent

    I Couldn't Put Their Bananas Back Together So I'm An #assholeparent

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    7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love my mum please put my bananas back together please please I love you

    #72

    She Wanted The Necklace On Before Going To The Pool, I Put It On Two Seconds Too Late And Now I'm An #assholeparent

    She Wanted The Necklace On Before Going To The Pool, I Put It On Two Seconds Too Late And Now I'm An #assholeparent

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    #73

    I Won't Get The Piece Of Toilet Paper I Already Flushed Down The Toilet. So I'm An #assholepare

    I Won't Get The Piece Of Toilet Paper I Already Flushed Down The Toilet. So I'm An #assholepare

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    #74

    I Wanted To Take A Family Photo For His First Day Of School Today. So I'm An #assholeparent

    I Wanted To Take A Family Photo For His First Day Of School Today. So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #75

    She Grabs The Bowl And Dumps It On Her Head So I'm An #assholeparent

    She Grabs The Bowl And Dumps It On Her Head So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #76

    I Wouldn't Let Her Lick The Ice Cream From The Table At Hungry Jacks So I'm An #assholeparent

    I Wouldn't Let Her Lick The Ice Cream From The Table At Hungry Jacks So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #77

    Because I Wouldn't Let Her Electrocute Herself So I'm An #assholeparent

    Because I Wouldn't Let Her Electrocute Herself So I'm An #assholeparent

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    #78

    She Is So Mad At Me For Making It Rain And Therefore Getting Her Wet When It Was Time To Pick Her Up From School. I'm An #assholeparent

    She Is So Mad At Me For Making It Rain And Therefore Getting Her Wet When It Was Time To Pick Her Up From School. I'm An #assholeparent

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    Stel Deianne
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's old enough to know about the weather and it's changes. To throw a fit and blame you? That's a mean kid.

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    #79

    I Did Exactly What She Wanted For Crazy Hair Day But Somehow I'm The #assholeparent

    I Did Exactly What She Wanted For Crazy Hair Day But Somehow I'm The #assholeparent

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    #80

    She Wanted Her Nails Painted. So I Painted Them For Her..... But It Wasn't Sparkly Enough. So I

    She Wanted Her Nails Painted. So I Painted Them For Her..... But It Wasn't Sparkly Enough. So I

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