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Parenting is so many things, a magical wonderful experience, to something like a marathon one runs for multiple decades. So it’s probably no surprise that parents across the globe would create and enjoy that stable of internet content, the meme

The Decent Mother'' is an Instagram page dedicated to relatable, wholesome and hilarious memes about parenting and kids. Get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. 

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Welp See Ya Later. .
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LakotaWolf (she/her)
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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Measles is making a comeback! So is polio! Good job, anti-vaxxers! (sarcasm)

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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What would her expression be for the idiots that still believe the hoax that vaccines cause autism.... :)

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Meghna Mohan
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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My god I was 2 weeks late for my little ones chicken pox vaccine because I was very sick and he contracted it the day before I set up an appointment for him to get vaccinated. I was living alone and had no help, to take him sooner. He braved through it and God bless my little bub it was a minor case of the pox. Vaccine on the prescribed date is super important. I haven't missed a single one for either child after this mishap.

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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those Russian & Chinese troll factories really are great value for money.

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Germans do it best. Vaccines are mandatory and not obliging results in hefty fines and i even believe kids are not welcome at daycare without.

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3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And when I tell them I got encephalitis from measles, nearly died and now have epilepsy, they make that little pruny face and shake their heads at me like I am lying. Why would I make that up?

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Vaccine debate aside, the right to refuse treatment is an absolutely vital freedom. I'm living with a chronic illness, and I've had way too many doctors try to make me their guinea pig. My right to say no has saved my life. Sure, not everyone uses their freedoms wisely, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't have that freedom.

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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes but these people refuse treatment (well actually prophylaxis) for their children who cannot decide for themselves. They affect both their kids and kids who cannot get vaccinated by lowering herd immunity.

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I think it has less to do with citizens not vaccinating their children than it has to do with millions coming across our borders that haven't been vaccinated. Those people are the ones "letting measles make a comeback".

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A “fun” part of being a parent is learning that your offspring will literally develop new powers and methods to outsmart you year after year. A newborn will cry and cry, but at least they are pretty immobile. Toddlers, on the other hand, have pretty workable feet and will use them to engage in all sorts of shenanigans.

While this means you can do more things together, it also means a lot more active supervision, as anyone who has seen a concerned looking father sprinting after a child on a scooter can attest to. This is also perhaps why parents turn to memes as a way of venting and sharing the ups and downs of raising a child. 

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Read This New York Times Bestseller Today! .
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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband is very involved and most parenting things are equal but my kids will still seek me out in another room to help them with something when dad is right there! So annoying.

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After all, a newfound independence (even if it’s just walking) comes with a responsibility of the parent to actually teach their kid some good behaviors. No child is going to happily do their business in a toilet or brush their teeth without constant reinforcement. It’s not all bad though, children come with a sort of wonder and creativity that basically no adult can match. 

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Grandma Told Me I Can Smoke Cigarettes Whenever I Want, As Long As I Say Please!
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from @letmemomsplain, Who Made Me Laugh Out Loud With This Meme, Among Many Others!

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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had to restore order with a whip and a chair when mine got home from the grandparents…

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The fruits of a parent's labors (or lack thereof) will show up later, as the toddler grows up a bit. It’s important to keep them active and engaged in learning new things. This is also the time where some things might start becoming habitual, as children develop more distinct preferences and desires and now have the autonomy to at least try and keep them. 

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The Other Day, As I Was In The Process Of Trying To Put All Three Kids In The Car, Someone Beeped At Me Because They Wanted My Space. You’d Better Believe I Smiled, Waved, And Then Moved As Slowly As Humanly Possible.
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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just for a moment there, when I read crushed goldfish, I had forgotten about the snacks of that name....

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Trust Google, Not Doctors .... Via @nurselifern And Big Thanks To My Pal @emily.the.mom.next.door For Sending This Along

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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fact that they call it research is offensive to anyone working 12 hour days in a lab 6 days a week to give people a chance to survive some of the nastier diseases.

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Dark Circles Are The Only Accessories I Sport To Playgroup 🤷🏻‍♀️ 😴

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LakotaWolf (she/her)
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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why not? A mom can look nice and dress herself up for the playgroup if she wants to. I don't have human children, but I don't like even the "ha ha funny joking" shame that women do to other women over stuff like clothes, makeup, dressing up, etc.

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Isn’t A Healthy Child All That Matters? Feed Your Baby However You Choose, For Any Reason You Choose

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LakotaWolf (she/her)
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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an adopted child, I can definitely say that I was NOT breastfed and there was no way I could have been XD While I might be weird, I definitely survived to adulthood with all my bones and organs intact! Formula is fine! Fed is best XD

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Thanks, Sis! ☀️ 💦 🥤

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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"If you're going inside, would you get me another Pepsi?" The words of my late and beloved aunt. She was amazing.

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I Squat To Get Their Toys From Under The Couch, Lift Them All Day Long, And Run After Then When They Bolt On The Playground

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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

House work is a workout, food shopping, washing the car, walking anywhere....all much easier and comfortable to do in work out gear, I'll die on this hill.

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@kiss_my_memes Nailed It With This One. I Start Out Wanting To Snuggle Their Cute Little Faces Off, And End Wanting To Throw Them Out The Window.
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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah I have done this, lullabys, jokes, stories and past 30 mins straight threats

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Tell The Truth!!!!

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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My friend was holding his baby daughter on his lap while sitting at a table and she was playing with a toy which she dropped. He leaned to pick it up and whack goes her head on the table.

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Do You Celebrate With Your Partner Or Kids?

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Pandora
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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The real holiday is the day AFTER Valentine's Day. That's when all the chocolate is discounted.

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Listen, Kid...
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this Truly Made Me Lol, Like Everything Else From @mommy.meds 🤣😘

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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is funny as hell and absolutely not off limits. The super secret trick to humor is to understand the temperament of your audience and your relationship to them. Some kids would laugh at this and never feel insecure. I know, I was one. My sister and I both took jokes like this in stride, in part becayse we had great parents who made us feel loved and safe from day one. Other kids, I'm sure, would experience a range of insecurity and trauma.

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Welp, See Ya Later

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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You also know that these mothers have a full time nanny, and their "parenting" is that playgroup.

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Why Do They All Make This Face

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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And they can bite me. I'm not buying your over-priced, no-real-benefit-to-my-health garbage.

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The Kids Will Still Be Up At The Crack Of Dawn! ☀️

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4 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It means: next morning, the kid you can hardly wake up at 8 am on weekdays will be wide awake at 5.30am, in a terrible mood (because tired) from 8.30 on and absolutely refuse to take a nap all day long.

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