Nobody ever said that being the best mom ever is easy. Yet until you actually become one yourself, it's hard to appreciate the emotional rollercoaster that is raising kids. As well as the joys of creating and nurturing a tiny human being and watching their personality blossom, there are the inevitable stresses and mental breakdowns that come along with being a mom. From trying to get the dear child to sleep and eat properly, to the tantrums, issues at school, a vast amount of parenting tips, and juggling extra-curricular activities, there are bound to be times when you wish you can just run away from it all!
Of course though, in reality, that's the last thing you want to happen when parenting. A little comic relief from funny memes, along with the knowledge that you are not alone, can be all that's needed to get you back up and ready to be a supermom once again. And that's where we here at Bored Panda come in. We have collected a list of relatable mom memes to put a smile back on your face, and have you nodding along in weary, but amused appreciation! Scroll down below to check the best memes out for yourself, and don't forget to upvote your favorite parenting memes!
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Hold My Hand, Please
When my daughter was 2, she refused to hold my hand when crossing the street. Then we saw a baby squirrel that hadn't made it all the way and was sadly flattened in the middle of the road. She asked what happened and I replied "He didn't hold his mommy's hand when crossing" - worked like a charm for the next few years! There was never a fuss about holding hands.
Falling Asleep
Picky Eaters
Sleeping Like A Baby
Why would you want to sleep like a baby? They wake up screaming every two hours XD
A Decent Picture
Meal Preferences
I ate what was put in front of me. My other option was to not eat.
A Sleeping Baby
This has literally just happened to me. Baby finished his milk and is sleeping on his nursing cushion so am just waiting to make sure he's fully asleep before making the transfer over into his cot.
Three Kids
you need to make more kids because if you drink 3 kids they wont last long
Busy Raising Kids
And that most of your old party dresses don't fit anyway :) oh the regrets
Family Portrait
LOL my son drew me as a super hero with super stretchy arms, he says im mrs incredible <3
That Look
Call Me Back, Please
Scientific Experiment
Ah yes, brushing the eyeballs. An important part of daily hygiene.
Alone Time
I'm guessing that cow is a dick. Babies are excellent judges of character.
Little Devils
Some days I literally tell my husband, "I kept the kids alive." That's the best I could do.
Working From Home
Morning vs. Night
Hero Of The Day
Parents:*Moan and whinge about how having kids ruined their social life, sleep schedule & just about everything else* Me:"Nah kids aren't for me" Parents & judgemental assholes:"WHATTTTTTTTT!!1!!!!!111!! KIDS ARE THE BEST"
A friend of mine says: "Children are the best and the worst we have in our lives." I love my daughter, she is, under a general view, a perfect child. Since newborn she always slept at least 6hours straight, is rarely sick, eats everything we put on her front, likes fish and salad/vegetables, I can count with one hand her child tantrums and she made only 2 in public (now at 14y we have arguments often, but are usually negociated, some days she ends upset but accepts my demands, others I have to give up some minor rules and trust her jugdement), is a great student, well behaved, helps random people she sees in need, and receives appraisal from her teachers and people around. When people ask me why didn't I had a second child, I always say: "Look at my daughter. I'm a spoiled mom. I'm afraid a second may come as "standard" or worst, and I'll regret my decision hundreds of times." I'm a lucky momma, but I completely understand people who don't want children, and that must be respected!
My girl is just like yours, and also the reason I didn't have any more for the same reasons as yours. We are lucky!
I had one like that. She started acting up when she was older.
having a 'perfect' first child always makes it difficult to entertain the notion of a second one! although i had 3 (glutton for punishment? lol), and they all turned out very well, i COMPLETELY agree, especially with the last sentence. never understood the 'shaming' of people who choose NOT to have kids.
Finally! You said it, everyone's opinion must be respected. I'm tired of my grandma, saying "Oh, you must have kids..." or "One day, you'll have to do the same for your kids...". Actually, I won't have to. I'm a short-tempered person, that wants to give something different, something great to the world. A kid would only slow down a person with my kind of character and ambitions. It would be cruel toward both myself and the child to have him/her. I realise many people feel the need to share their lives with kids, but I'd rather stick to dogs, as they make better side kicks most of the time for a person like myself. Even if I decide to have kids after all, I'd probably adopt an older child, as the average toddler or baby is fully capable of driving me to a suicide. You see, just like you, I'm afraid that if I decide to have children one day, they may be "standard". And I won't be able to take care of a "standard" young child properly.
A carol emery - I'm not having kids not because I'd be a lousy parent (I wouldn't) it's because there are too many people on this planet, and in the next 10-15 years things are going to go tits if people don't change their consumption habits and the way we live our lives, drastically. So why would i want to have a kid to leave it to all the crap we have coming. Climate wars, mass migration of people from flooded countries. I would call that being responsible, not lousy.
Yeah I was this daughter almost exactly. Mom also didn't want to risk a dud so only child. But I went too far off the reservation from about 18-25, only recently course corrected. Now mom likes to joke about how maybe she should of had a second one.. I jus always reply Too Late! Muhahaha!
I look at it this way..I praise the people that don't want kids because they are fully aware they'd probably be lousy parents. And I also want to tell the people that say they got the perfect kid.."let's correct that..you raised the perfect kid." But the thing that irritates me is the people that say their kids are a burden, yet pump out 5 kids and all of them are out of control. If the first few months you spend with your first newborn leads you to believe that having a child is an unrelenting pain in the butt, then stop having more kids. Children aren't miraculously perfect by chance. They're perfect because the parent(s) put hard work and effort into it, led by example and laid down rules and guidelines from the beginning. Applause to those that raised the perfect kid,
Ah it's all in jest, don't take it so literally.
Lol I am a parent and I say that kids are NOT the best and you would be making the best decision of your life by not having them! Believe me these parents u speak of feel the same they just don't wanna admit defeat because society is a piece of shit!
That's sad that you don't like your kids.
they’re annoyed that you have a free life. they’re truro suck you into hell with them 😉
At least one other person understands!
My aunt, mother of two, grandmother of four, once said something very wise: being a Mom or a Dad is easy. Because when they come into the world, you immediately love them like you love no one else. But it's far harder to be a PARENT. That requires the ability to say "No" and mean it, to fight those picking up the room/eating the broccoli and carrots/doing the school project battles. I couldn't have any of my own due to a couple of physical issues, but I've been an educator for 30 years. I am grand auntie to five, auntie to nine nephews and a niece. I agree absolutely with the comment above that kids are the best. And I KNOW they're hard work, they can make you crazy, and suck the life out of you. Just because they're amazing doesn't mean it's always fun to raise (or teach) them. Sometimes the bad days make you despair. But hopefully, for most of us parents, teachers, aunties, uncles, and grandparents, it's worth it in the end.
Oh no! When people tell me they don't want kids, I nod and say "I so understand you!" I love my daughter to pieces, but the whole parenting thing is so hard. I understand why people don't want to do it and never even bring the topic up with my friends who don;t have kids.
I never had children because I was poor and I would not breed what I could not feed. So now other people's children seek me out so they can complain to me about their parents and ask for help in dealing with grown-ups!
You are aware that parents are individuals and not a monolithic group, right?
Every. Single. Time! #childfreeforlife
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I refuse to have children simply because of most of these things. I don’t think I could be a good mother with all of these things on my plate, stressing me out more than I already am. Children are a lot of work, and I’m definitely not going to put that burden on myself.
I have 2 nieces and a nephew. I love them and I’ll take them to the zoo or whatever but after 1 day (or even several hours) I’m exhausted and glad I can just drop em off at my brothers when we get home. They always say it’s different with your own kids but no thanks. Too much work and stress. Not going to put that burden on myself either.
I have a niece and nephew myself. I love them and care for them. But it’s not for me.
Sometimes I think about not having kids and it looks very very good, but then I see my twin aunts, which are 60 now, living together without kids and they are very lonely despite having each other and enough money and time to do what they want and love. AND I DO love my children to the moon and back, despite their "devilish" ways. Nevertheless I understand and respect women who decide for themselves not to have kids. Its a decision everyone should make for themselves and nobody has the right to tell them what they should or should not do. Some just do not like/ want children or they know they wouldn't be good parents. Better not to get any, than to be a bad parent.
exactly! people who choose not to have children, for whatever reason, need to have their decision respected. They are the ones who have to live with that decision and the regret they may have because of it. there are far too many 'disposable' children in the world already, to force your (generally speaking) opinion on those that decide agaisnt it!
To be fair, if your aunts DID have children, they still might be lonely at 60. Kids grow up and find their own ways and not always keep in touch with their parents. Having children is not a proof against lonely old age, alas.
A very good comment, thank you. I myself don’t think I could ever be mentally stable enough (anxiety, fears, and some other little things I suppose) to properly care for a child. If I had a child of my own, I would try my best to be a good mother, or give them to someone who would be better than me, but for now, there is no child to care for or worry about. (I’m sorry if I’m repeating anything anyone’s said, or for being redundant!!)
Ok. If you feel like that, you musn't make children. Don't worry. It's ok if you feel good this way! Once try to think how would be getting older without having kids, and if you feel would be good don't worry, you are on a good way!
Both choices, to have or not have kids, have consequences. There are so many things that can come from either side, and neither is wrong, so long as both can keep their stuff straight. Thank you for your comment (if it was directed to me. I’m still mildly confused by BP’s comments layouts, oops!!)
The fact you realize that already makes you a great person. Some people have kids for the wrong reasons. I'm glad you are one of the people that realizes that raising kids is hard work and you'd rather spend that time taking care of yourself. I also think it's great that you and Shana give the parents of your nieces and nephews a break every once in a while. Sometimes that's all parents need is a little break to reset the parental energy levels.
Oh hell no. Never wanted kids and thank God I never had them. But I'd like to tip my hat and give a shout out to everyone that has kids including my mom who had me. It is not an easy job as you can see. And I have nothing but respect for parents. But I thank God I never had any.
You rhymed.
A lot of these are reasons why I am never having kids. No thanks.
Don't know why you got downvoted. It's great when someone knows what to want/not want in life! Lots of my friends are happy without kids.
People are obsessed with having kids. As a 30 something year old female with no interest in children I've been called weird and told I'm not a real woman for not wanting kids. People are just nuts if you go against societies norms I guess
@Hallie: People are ridiculous. How does pushing a child out of your bits make someone a real woman? Are those who passes young sometime after becoming fully developed (say, a 19 year old?) not a real woman? Society needs to calm down. It isn’t weird to not have children, especially if you don’t want them. If anything, it’s the better choice. It’s better for the potential children and for the potential parents.
Oh I expected to get down-voted. I have known I didn't want kids my whole life and a whole lot of people seem to have a problem with it, despite the fact that it doesn't affect them. "But you're a woman, you're supposed to have kids" or "oh you'll change your mind" blah blah blah. I feel that it is more responsible of me to not bring a child into the world that I don't want. That happens too much. We are overpopulated as it is and the world is going to shit. I am fine with not having a legacy.
Agreeing with Ash on this one. There are plenty of reasons not to have kids, not least the fact that there are 7.7 billion of us on this planet. Quite enough I should think.
Yep. I'm doing my bit for the planet by not having kids, wish more people did the same thing.
@Nia; there are billions of people on the world and it’s only increasing. The world can’t sustain us forever as resources will run out.
Agreed. I have many reasons not not wanting to have children, and population and the state of our planet is definitely on that list.
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Well, maybe the ones who get 5-8 kids should habe thought of that, rather than the ones who have only 1-3.
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If everyone thought that way the species would go extinct. I’m not saying everybody should have kids, but population concerns are a terrible reason to avoid having them.
Population concerns are a great reason not to have kids, why on earth would you think it's a terrible idea?? Have you not seen the way our climate is changing? What world will be left for kids in the next 50 odd years? I can't imagine it's going to be a fun time when countries are fighting over who can live where
Many reasons to have kids in here. Many, many reasons. Things chance, but many things chance for good!
Shout-out to the single dads who may or may not have had the time to look through these! You're just as important as moms, although that 5 o'clock shadow suits you more than them.
single dads don't get near enough respect if you ask me!
The world is even less prepared for single dads than it is single moms. It’s incredibly sad.
Lets just take time to say thank you to our moms.
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No need. I was a perfect child in every way. A true angel.
These memes prove that every mother is a working mom!
Totally agree Reilly Beryll and wusah. I made the cjoice never to have kids and I have never regretted it. You have to be aware of your limitations
Agreed. Parenting/reproducing is not for everyone. It is OKAY to never have kids, particularly by choice. It is past time to remove the stigma against childfree people.
That moment when you realize that you're eleven but you also love parenting memes....
Oh man I thoroughly enjoyed this.
The biggest lesson children teach is patience and how to not be selfish. My grandpa told me when I was 15 it’s in the tone of your voice when you talk to children. He was right you never have to yell they get that it’s serious just by how you say it. Having a family that you raise with love and respect is one of life’s greatest rewards we can have. Enjoy the journey as it goes so fast and before you know it they are off on their own adventures.
It doesn’t matter how much sleep you lose, how much food you find in your hair, how many times you locked yourself in the bathroom, how many events you had to turn down, etc..... I’f given the opportunity to “give the child back” not one mom I know would trade all the bad for not having one! They definitely change your life! And one kiss and giggle erases all the things we bitch about :)
I'm infertile and can't have kids. People have still mithered me in the past about when would I start a family etc. Now I'm 64 I think it's as well that I didn't as I don't think I'd have been a good mother at the right time. I was very like my own mother - who always let me know that a daughter was the worst thing that could ever happen to a woman.
I'm so sorry your mother made you feel that way. :'( I hope you have had a happy and fulfilled life in spite of her lack of support for you.
I'm very sorry I hope your better 🙏🏼
Lol,the top comments are always about not wanting to have kids.On EVERY story like this
And I love being a parent. You see the most funniest things
I think parent memes suits better.
Wah.
You okay?
Has a fantasy that as you leave the hospital/ birthing suite / birthing bed/chair: every mum gets issued with two aunties and two uncles for the child. ( safe with kids Aunties and Uncles of course )
That's how it used to be when we were all still living in caves.
Laughing because I just watched my 23 month old grandson and 2 month old granddaughter for 6 days and managed to keep them alive!
Just baby sat my 23 month old grandson and 2 month old granddaughter for 6 days. I can relate to some of these memes. I am exhausted. So glad I am Grandma and I can finally go home until the next time I am called for duty. I can truly say that I am glad I managed to keep them alive for that many days. I laugh because I had only one child, he is starting this kid thing late in his life at age 38, both mom and dad were home from work every evening and at age 67 I am too old for this!
I am a parent and know someone in my social circle who doesn't want to have children. Whenever she saw me struggle with my 3yo, I know for sure that she felt grateful in her heart that she made the decision. But never once she said something so cocky like she's very happy and satisfied to see parent suffer. She chose to stay quiet or say something to cheer me up. Besides, if someone describe parents as annoying people and kids are sucks, who doesn't get defend? There's happiness and lesson I've learn to be a better me by having one. Something that "these" people will call bullshit. I know. This is something that maybe difficult to understand by nonparent so therefore better to be shared to other parents only. Don't get me wrong, I am not campaigning about people should have children because that is the right thing to do. Despite of my defend, I also support those who choose not to have children because they aware that they will have huge amount of distress and potentially will abuse
Or neglect the children if they have one. Let's just give each other empathy no matter what we choose.
Mommin' Ain't Easy
My mom never had any problems with me and my twin brother. We were like little angels. The fallen sort.
i loved it
I love my sons but if I had to do it over again I wouldn't have had children.
Says you love your sons goes right around and practically say you wouldn't have them yep that makes since 🙄
Why are there so many repetitions? Even 3 times for some memes...
They seem to repeat, that's what happens when somebody upvotes them while you scroll.
It's just Bored Panda glitching It does that all the time
Scary thing is all these memes the kids are under 12... THATS THE EASY PART. Wait until you have selfish self absorbed teenagers who hate you and tell you to your face regularly. I'd do anything to have mine back under 12.
The scary part of all these memes is they are all kids under 12... THATS THE EASY PART. What until they are selfish, self absorbed teenagers who hate your guts and tell it to your face regularly. I'd do anything for mine to all be back under 12.
I can’t relate to any of them but they are funny .. I just feel bad for moms who actually feel like this .. my daughter has always been perfect never a bother in any way to me .. she’s my best friend and yes we have an understanding that we are best friends but I am her mom, she never disrespects me I’m so lucky!
A lot of those still apply to my 16 year old kid
I’m so confused by a majority of these comments. IF YOU DO NOT WANT CHILDREN... then whyyyy are you reading this and whyyy are you commenting- this post isn’t for you!
THEN WHYYYY ARE YALL EVEN READING THIS POST! It’s obviously for MOMS AND DADS - or CAREGIVERS!
Happy Mothers day Mom love you so much I know we have been through some hard times but being with you is the best time 💕💗
i love my mum dont get me wrong she is very nice but she sends me to bed at the STUPIDEST time ON A WEEKEND around 7-6PM on a weekend 6:56 PM on non weekends
Wow she sends you to bed at those times?
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Me and my siblings grew much closer to our mother than to our father so she really so attached to us and we grew as mama's boys and girl. One time there's been an argument between our father and his little brother(who also lives with us), I'm just watching since I'm such a wimpy person, our mom and my brother caught up in the discussion and things flare up, my brother unconsciously blurted out and answered back rudely. I have never seen her so shocked, angry, disappointed, hard feeling, weeping and so distressed all in the same time. She yelled that how dare him talked like that to her if he only know how hard to give birth and raise a child then they will just disrespect you after all the things they've been through. That hit me so hard that I broke their argument to calm everyone.
My grandfather told me when I was 15 children are a lesson in patience and it’s all in the town of your voice when you speak to them. He was right my three children are adults now I always say it goes really quickly, enjoy the journey love is grand
Well remember: you CHOSE to have children. Now you have the consequences of that choice: children and being a parent. Your fault for being fooled. #childfreeforlife
The thumbnail of the woman laughing in the pool to get us to come see this is CLICKBAIT.
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Wszystko prawda, a i tak nie zamieniłabym bycia matką na nic innego na świecie. Magia :D :D :D
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Why always "mom", "dad", "wife", "husband" etc.? Most of these would apply pretty much to both parents if (and only if) you have a fair household and parenting share.