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50 People Express Their Parenting Experiences Through These Funny Tweets (November Edition)
Parenting isn’t always a stroll in the park. Sometimes, it can feel like riding a unicycle on a tightrope while juggling four bowling pins.
Raising a child has its fair share of stressors, and it’s all about finding the lighter side. These moms and dads did, and they’re sharing their stories on social media. They all saw the humor in their children’s whiney, sassy, and stubborn moments.
Hopefully, these adorable little anecdotes will bring you some good vibes today. If you’re a parent reading this, see how many of these you can relate to.
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Julia Mckinney 1 year ago
I almost never censored my kids music, but I actually took away a CD someone gave my daughter once. She was 9 and it was Akon's Trouble. I knew of the album but wasn't really familiar with the songs so I decided to look at the tracklist and the lyrics. I realized I didn't want my daughter listening to songs about strippers & guys getting w**dies, calling people bit**es and n***as at that age. I didn't think she should be exposed to that quite yet. I also told the mom of the kid who'd given it to her. The mom had no idea about the lyrics, her daughter had just told her that the singer was really popular at that moment and "it was what everyone was listening to".
These posts portray parenting problems as lighthearted, and many are, indeed, laughable. However, some issues are severe enough to warrant professional intervention.
Developing a lying habit is one of them. According to registered clinical counselor Sharon Shelby, 96% of kids lie, a concerning statistic.
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Green Machine 1 year ago (edited)
lol We've been there. The only solace is seeing the other equally tired parents, also sipping on their coffees. You share a quite nod of solidarity when you make eye contact.
Licensed psychotherapist Dr. Terry Levy says kids lie primarily for two reasons: for social acceptance and out of fear of the consequences of telling the truth.
To fix this potentially irreparable problem, Dr. Levy advises against doling out punishment or lecturing. Instead, he recommends helping children understand the natural consequence: people will not believe them.
“It’s much more productive to diminish the advantages your child gets from lying—take away the payoffs,” Dr. Levy wrote in an article for LinkedIn.
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Passerby 1 year ago
I would say this is overall a win for the parents. She at least knows when and where to act appropriately, which is a wonderful thing to learn. But I understand your struggle. I don't have children, but I am a teacher. I know some students aren't bad really, but they can be so maddening sometimes.
Many children are also picky eaters. In an article for Harvard Health Publishing, primary care pediatrician Dr. Claire McCarthy points out that being selective about meals is a child’s way of asserting independence.
Dr. McCarthy also mentioned a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, noting that picky eaters tend to hold on to their habits for longer. That’s why she recommends training children to be open about different foods, beginning at the age of 2, before they start developing a mind of their own.
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reuben kift 1 year ago
I'm not a parent but if my own son said that to me, I'd be like: "Yeah, fair enough, take it."
Temper tantrums are typical among children. However, they can become problematic if they occur frequently in public. Fussiness is usually a way for a child to express their frustrations. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, these episodes typically last for 15 minutes.
If it happens in public, pediatric psychologist Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein recommends bringing the child to a safe place where the parent can keep an eye on them. She then suggests letting the child have a tantrum while managing the stares and glances from others.
Dr. Katzenstein also reminds parents of the importance of reminding themselves they are doing the right thing.
Meanwhile, Dr. Levy recommends a more proactive approach, which begins with an assessment. He suggests asking an important question: Does the child have the self-control to behave in public?
From there, parents can choose not to bring their children along or give them another chance. If the incident happens again, consequences may be warranted.
“Actions speak louder than words, and your child will soon realize you mean business,” he wrote.
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Manic Mama 1 year ago
I once asked my 3 daughters what my superpower was, and in unison they all said "Saying No". Older woman in the same supermarket aisle overheard & nearly fell into the freezer laughing.
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Sue Denham 1 year ago
Yeah, someone should make some kind of calendar that counts down to when you can start using your advent calendar. Maybe put chocolates in it?
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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 1 year ago
Good for him tbf lol, if i did that i wouldn't be here lol
Readers, we’d like to hear from you, too. Especially for moms and dads out there, do you have similar stories you can share? What are the common challenges you face as parents? Comment below!
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Brenda Spagnola-Wilson 1 year ago
Ours was flashlights. Actually had to hide a few for emergencies. Cleaning out her room at age 7? We found 6 full-sized flashlights, 5 mini flashlights, a HUGE 18-20 inch heavy one we thought we'd lost camping, our 2 emergency lanterns, the crank flashlight we got her, and probably every damned battery we'd bought in the past 4 years!
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Green Machine 1 year ago
When my kids jab with this kind of stuff it cracks. me. up. So good lol.
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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 1 year ago
Tbf seeing my mum use the same strategy over and over to parent has always been entertaining
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Steve Robert 1 year ago
I live on a diet of frozen pepperoni pizzas, frozen breakfast sandwiches, and something good from the bakery. My weight is the same as in college, a half century ago, my cholesterol is fine, my blood pressure and sugar is fine, and I have great blood work. I call it the Steve diet. Works for me!
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Learner Panda 1 year ago
I offer my son for parenting experience to anyone willing to take on a 42 year old teenager.
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LavenderHippoInAJar 1 year ago
Eating cake for breakfast the week after your birthday is one of the best feelings ever
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 year ago
I remember finding a few of my "given to the Tooth Fairy" baby teeth in some of my parents' old stuff upstairs in the storage closet. I was a little grossed out that my parents had sentimentally kept my old discarded pieces of enamel. I then proceeded to keep all of my two current dogs' shed puppy teeth as I could XD I may not have had human offspring, but I have continued the generational saga of keeping baby teeth >_>;
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Montanavanna 1 year ago
That is such a hard age to buy for, I would appreciate them doing the leg work for me.
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Rita Verschuure 1 year ago
If summer time is daylight saving time, than winter time is daylight wasting time?
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_-DungeonKeeper-_ 1 year ago
Tired and thought that said flirt with each other for about six seconds but it was a horrifying six seconds
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Foxinamug 1 year ago
When I last went to the hospital there was a mother and two primary school boys leaving the eye clinic, with the elder one sporting a cool new pair of chunky glasses. The younger brother was skipping down the corridor excitedly pointing out all the things his brother could now see. It was so sweet!
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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 1 year ago
Fun FOR YOU but some parents do not consider individual differences stuff they're doing is ruining the fun... i have personal beef with this lol
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Brenda Spagnola-Wilson 1 year ago
2 on an empty stomach, but you're eating soon. 1 on an empty stomach and not sure when you're eating. 3-5 if you've eaten a carb heavy meal in the past 1-2 hours. 2-3 if you've eaten a regular meal in the last 1-2 hours. . But my best suggestion is take the with you and leave it in the car, along with several items you'll need to get during the festivities. 😁😆😉
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SirWriteALot 1 year ago
Sicilian rice balls filled with meat. Had to google it. I thought it was those disgusting sugared lemon and orange rinds and I was like ... who eats those for dinner?
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Huddo's sister 1 year ago
They wouldn't survive at my house then! Our wifi goes out for half a day every week or so, plus shorter outages.
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Montanavanna 1 year ago
Mine lately: If it ain't food or a toothbrush it doesn't go in your mouth!
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oblong mongoose (they/them) 1 year ago (edited)
what the heck is a vidal sassoon edit: or WHO the heck (idk what im doing sorry)
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Nikolaj Christensen 1 year ago
Wtf, what a b-word, treat your step kids as your own! As best as possible! Being "only your step child" is no excuse for social neglect!
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Steve Robert 1 year ago
Kids can be amazing. My 2 1/2 year old great grandson will take my daughter's phone, punch in the number for Granddad, spend three minutes telling me about something, which still doesn't sound like English, and then says "bye", and hangs up. He even sends me text, but it's more like a bunch of monkeys trying to write Shakespeare.
Steve Robert 1 year ago
Kids can be amazing. My 2 1/2 year old great grandson will take my daughter's phone, punch in the number for Granddad, spend three minutes telling me about something, which still doesn't sound like English, and then says "bye", and hangs up. He even sends me text, but it's more like a bunch of monkeys trying to write Shakespeare.
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