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This Dad Is Sharing Memes To Show What Parenting Is All About And Here Are 40 Of The Funniest Ones
There are as many parenting tactics as there are parents. No wonder this is a somewhat controversial subject that can instantly ignite an argument between opinionated moms and dads that believe in different schools of raising their kids.
But the self-described “3 x Soccer Dad” Chris Cate has realized that humor is the best and possibly the only good way to talk about the joys and challenges of being a parent. On his Instagram account “Parent Normal,” dad Cate shares a daily dose of hilariously relatable memes and jokes he finds online with his audience of 159K.
The result is a funny compilation of miscellaneous posts that sum up the chaos of raising our little daredevils posted by people on the internet who know what they’re saying, and selected by dad Cate, who knows we're all gonna appreciate them!
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Parenting has become a daunting task for most parents in the current times. The reason why parenting has become quite challenging is due to the fact that our lifestyle is rapidly changing with newer requirements and demands being instilled into our lives. The time we live in is also to blame, since the worldwide pandemic and political turmoil in the world are changing the ways we live, work, and raise kids beyond recognition.
But since parents always want what’s best for their children, it’s hard for them to realize the world may not be as welcoming and easily navigated as it was for them. Today, parents are worried sick about their children’s prospects in an unstable world teeming with threats near and far—whole categories of jobs disappearing, global financial upheaval; terrorist attacks; refugees in misery; the environment under assault from poisons and rising temperatures.
Brilliant Mom Hack # 23,397
Genius! Fears allayed and household chores instilled in one fell swoop!
Mind Your Business
Madeline Levine, Ph.D. a psychologist, educator and co-founder of Challenge Success, a project of the Stanford Graduate School of Education, spoke with various parents from all walks of life: public, private, liberal, conservative, rural, urban, and most everything in between. “For more than a decade I’ve been crisscrossing the United States talking about rising rates of anxiety and depression in our kids, and more recently, about parenting challenges in our rapidly changing and uncertain environment.”
Relax
I've done 3 miles in flip flops, so I don't see the problem here. But gotta admit I'm jealous that the kid had a naked Barbie.
Unsure why you got down voted, so I upvoted you to help with that.
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Avid Mountain hiker here. I realize this post is probably intended as a joke, and I laughed when I saw it. At the same time, the OP (and some people reading it) might not be aware of all the reasons somebody might do this, so I'm going to take the opportunity to share. I am currently training to climb Mount Elbert, the tallest peak in the Rocky Mountain range. I live in Wisconsin and only get to visit the mountains a couple times a year so a lot of my training occurs at a local State Park, where I hike on casual "5 year old could do it in her clogs" trails. When on these trails you'll find me with my full size hiking pack with hydration bladder and trek poles, though nothing made by North Face, I'm an REI and Patagonia guy :-) The reason is because it is important to train with the gear you are going to depend on on the mountain. It is important so that you are conditioned to handle the weight of the gear, and to get (or keep) familiar with the gear so that when it counts you aren't fumbling around. During my hikes at the state park I occasionally pass somebody on the trail wearing full gear, and I always wonder what they are training for. Sometimes they stop to chat and I've heard destinations including the Grand Canyon, Mount Rainer and other awesome places. UPDATE: last weekend I was hiking at a local state park on a casual trail and I hurt my knee to the point of limping. I was 1/2 mile from the car. I rigged up my trek poles as crutches and made it back without damaging my knee further by putting weight on it. You just never know what can happen or where.
Thanks for the explanation😃👍🏻! You have now encouraged me to strike a jovial conversation with everyone I encounter on our local trails, in full hiking regalia and ask if / where they might be training...... I bet they have the best destinations and stories! Seriously thought those that dressed like that were just 'overly enthusiastic'......🤷🏻♀️😏
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It was just a joke. No need to analyze. You laugh or you don't as you move to the next
I mean... I get problems if I hike without hydrating enough- not easy for sure, unless you've maintained the lifestyle
I get dehydrated going to get the mail. I don't mess with electrolytes.
Load More Replies... One of my favourite photos of a now deceased uncle shows him sitting on a hill top in full mountaineering gear with a huge smile on his face. Behind him are 3 young girls who appear to be dancing dressed in summer dresses and sandals. Everyone climbed in the way that made them happy, but I find it funny.
Yes, maybe the gear is overkill or maybe there are reasons why he needed those things. I can think of many - hiking sticks are a useful mobility aid for uneven ground, some people need more hydration due to illness, could be testing gear for a longer trek, he’s an inexperienced hiker that doesn’t understand the trail and over prepared (better than underprepared) or it’s just more fun for him that way. Unless he was being a jerk about it it (doesn’t sound like that’s the case) best to just let people do their thing without judgement when it’s something harmless like this.
When we were little we climbed the highest peak in Texas in rainboots and and a pack of goldfish
I am the one with all the gear that your kids (and apparently everyone else's) pass on the Manitou Incline. Happens to me all. the. time. Lol! Kids pass me constantly with a skip in their steps, while I am slogging my way up! To be a kid again! :)
I did the Manitou Incline several years ago for "funsies" when we were there for a long weekend. I did it on day five and thought that was long enough to acclimate. Jesus Christ. I was not in as good of shape as I thought I was. I'm a walker, love walking, and thought it was just a little steeper than the Loess Hills. Abby, the f*****g idiot country girl. I overestimated myself and very much underestimated what I was tackling. I got to the top, and when I realized I had to get back down, I started crying. LOL
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Something For Moms To Remember At The Pool And Beach This Summer
This Is A Scary Good Prank
What Levine found genuinely surprised her and it is the uniformity of concerns, regardless of which community she is in. “Parents want to know what to worry about and what they can safely take off their plates. They want to know how to prepare their kids to be successful in a future that seems so unpredictable. How to deal with the endless alarming news about children and teenagers,” she commented. “Most of all, they want to know how to protect their kids and ensure some stability for them in a world that seems anything but,” Levine added.
This Is A Secret Worth Keeping
We All Need To Be Taking Notes
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What’s interesting is that the effect of uncertainty and fear is visible not only in parents, but also in children’s changing behavior. Levine recounted that ten years ago, her young patients were in a fury about the parental yoke: ‘It’s my life! Tell my mom and dad to back off. I’ll figure it out myself!’ This is long gone in our times.
This Makes Me Wish I Had A Charger For Myself
The Truth Hurts
“One of the most disturbing developments in recent years has been the fading of youthful rebellion among the teenagers I see. It’s been replaced with resignation and a jaded demeanor I’d expect from folks many years older who had to work at jobs they despised in order to support a family or pay a mortgage,” Levine wrote.
This Is A Seriously Good Pro Tip
I tried that with my son many years ago, it didn't cost me a cent grrrrrrr
The Sad Part Is Our Kids Will Leave Out The Part About How Parents Kept Them Entertained
This Is How Parents Get Exercise
“‘You don’t understand,’ these teens will say, shaking their heads. ‘There is no way out of the next three years. I’m just going to suck it up. I have no choice.’ The belief that you can’t act on your own behalf is a significant contributor to depression at any age,” Levine argues. No wonder humor has become so widespread on the internet. Today memes are no longer the thing of youth, parents are also looking for jokes to lift up their spirits and find comfort in laughter.
Raise Your Hand If Today Has "Been A Day" For You
You Know You’re Going To Tell Somebody This Joke
Oh my god I’m writing that down. I ain’t a dad, but this is the best joke I have ever heard
Not So Hard To Imagine
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Haha
So Sweet
It’s The Lesser Of Two Evils
Wouldn't This Be Nice?!
It's A Dad Thing
Desperate Times Call For Funny Measures
Yep. This Checks All The Boxes
Who Needs A Mother’s Day Gift Idea?
His Is Elite Level Parenting
Why Do They Do This To Me?!
They do it deliberately so you spend more time looking in the hope you impulse buy
This Maybe 1000% True
There’s Nothing Like Father/Son Bonding Over A “Cool” Dad Joke
We All Need To Support Each Other
Saturdays Aren't What They Used To Be
You've Been Warned
Like how am I supposed to discipline my 12yo who is head and shoulders taller than me?
This Isn't Too Much To Ask, Is It?
I have formally asked if I can please just have 5 minutes to sit on my patio in peace and quite when I get home from work a million times - can't even manage that. :-)
Magical Is One Word For It
Why Do I Buy So Many Groceries I Don't Need?
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Always amazed why there isn't a TripAdvisor like App for parenting, with a 0 stars option and a do not try this. Might be a world full of happier people, living their own lives instead of raising the demon spawn that you created ....
But they always have more than 1?? I don’t understand. I stopped at one. We had no idea how hard it was going to be.
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Load More Replies... Always amazed why there isn't a TripAdvisor like App for parenting, with a 0 stars option and a do not try this. Might be a world full of happier people, living their own lives instead of raising the demon spawn that you created ....
But they always have more than 1?? I don’t understand. I stopped at one. We had no idea how hard it was going to be.
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