Parents usually have a never-ending to-do list. Whether it’s managing the chaos at home or juggling work responsibilities, they are constantly on the go. But amidst all this, they should also take some time to relax. That’s why today we’ve compiled a list of the best funny tweets from September for them to enjoy. Pandas, sit back, grab a snack, and enjoy these bite-sized bits of laughter!
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Drat, shoulda done that with our son, born 2021! But had a C-section and couldn’t lift him above my head so probably would have been reported for what looked like a Jackson-esque stunt by a crazy-looking lady.
This is one of the most life affirming events I have heard of and I approve this message. Never forget, it may not seem like it, but Grandmas run the world.
My daughter-in-law gave birth to twins early in the pandemic. I think she would have needed help doing the Simba introduction. 😉
I still dont understand why female trousers does not have enough pockets. Is it a strategy and a conspiracy to sell more purses?
It's bc designers think it's more important to make us look sexier to males than to have functioning clothing. No, seriously. They say it in words like "do not want to disturb the lines" in other words, they want the material to drape the body smoothly to accentuate the woman's form and bulky pockets disturb and distract from it and you don't get to see our shape🙄so women's clothing are, to this day, still designed for hetero men.
Load More Replies...100% on anklebyters response. Also when some women complain to the internet about the lack of pockets, who do they complain to and expect to fix it? If there is a market for dresses with pockets and women are looking for them, then someone could become very rich to supply said dresses. Unless you rather* believe in a conspiracy theory ("sell more purses") it's a really simple matter - one of more of those three reasons: 1. Either the effect of actual pockets on the shape of clothing deters women from actually buying them, or 2. not enough customers who think they are want those clothes actually look for them (online?) or 3. Noone wants the money and supply those clothes.. *unfortunately that reality is less comfortable than blaming a conspiracy
One of my goals for the next three weeks, while I am on leave, is to add pockets to so many clothes!
It'd be nice if women were allowed to just say no to sex with their spouses. No excuses like 'I have a headache' would be required. Just a simple no. I long for the day this is the norm.
Sex cures headaches. It redirects the blood from your head to your ....
So to be faaaair, I see a lot of strange things as a single woman with no children in my 30s. Strange. Female employees are regularly in tears from the relationship with their parents, specifically their mothers, who are usually not working or "used to". It bothers me that these 30-40-50 year old women expect to be taken care of but won't give this absolutely new person adequate time to adjust their finances to move out of the family home. Just blows my mind, I mean what do you think will happen to them when you do this? Not that this is entirely relevant to OP, but it is in a similar vein.
Parenting can be tough for both moms and dads. And while both parents share a deep love and care for their children, they often approach parenting in unique ways.
For example, if you ever fell off your bike as a kid, your mom was probably the first one to rush over, offering a comforting hug and a bandage. She'd soothe you with care and warmth. Meanwhile, your dad might have given you a reassuring pat on the back and told you it’s just a scratch, encouraging you to keep riding.
I am a 54-year-old man, but if I ever drop my glasses, I suddenly turn into Velma from Scooby Doo: crawling around on all fours, randomly patting the floor, and saying "My glasses! I can't see without my glasses!"
I dozed off on the couch the other day and my glasses ended up on the floor. I tried to be Velma but had to get my spare pair to find them.
Load More Replies...There is nothing more cruel than a young child. Sadly, nothing so honest either.
My late partner barred me from visiting our local RSPCA (animal charity) after one too many "just going in for a look" moments.
Hahaha I remember being like 5YO and going in with my mum and adopting a dog. Then we sat in the car in the parking lot while she panicked trying to figure out how to tell my dad 😂 (he loved the dog, it was all good)
Load More Replies...I would guess either a puppy or kitten or a hamster or guinea pig lol 🤣
Depends what they want to teach the kids. Dogs, cats and other large pets teach them about responsibility and long-term commitment; small, short lived critters teach them how to cope with death.
Load More Replies...I chose the flute, but I can't imagine it sounded much better. I did eventually get good at it.
Played trombone and baritone. This is so spot on! My poor dogs and cats! The family as well.
Research has shown that moms are more likely than dads to describe themselves as overprotective. Usually, their instinct to protect their kids comes from a place of love and concern.
They’re often driven by a deep desire to ensure their children’s safety and well-being. It’s their way of showing just how much they care. About 51% of mothers feel they’re too cautious, compared to 38% of fathers.
What a beautiful moment of relaxation and bliss, through the eyes of a child living in the moment!
What color are you painting it? I suggest chalkboard paint, with a railing attached to the wall for holding the chalk.
Plus flying monkeys painted along the ceiling, cherub-style.
Load More Replies...My middle kid and I once pranked my youngest that the middle kid never played travel basketball and the youngest had never come with on trips. We thought it was clear we were joking until a year later when he came to me very serious and worried and said "I think there is something wrong because I really really remember him playing basketball, like clearly." Gold star parenting.
Imagine you wanted to climb a tree as a kid. Chances are your mom might have been on high alert, ready to catch you if you fell. She must have thought and worried about every possible risk, like whether there might be a snake on the tree or if the branch could be weak. She would have definitely asked you to be extra careful.
On the other hand, your dad might have let you climb with a few encouraging words, trusting your ability to handle it and learn from the experience.
I may not know these new-fangled phones, but I mastered the router... don't be surprised when I block the Ticitty tok
Today my daughter told me that I sounded like a white woman from Beverly hills. She said this because she shook a bottle of salad dressing, the top was not on, and there was salad dressing all over my kitchen, and I asked her to clean it up. That was bad enough, but I had trouble coming up with an appropriately upset response because I was amused by the fact that her boyfriend was in the room and he started shaking his head and walking out like he did not want to be a part of that.
As the only male baby sitter in the family, and their circle of friends, any cheek I remind them I used to change their nappies (diapers). Fountain at the front and volcanic pyroclastique flow at the rear.
You're just a terrible mom for not living in a neighborhood without a 24-hour Pizza Parlor.
No bugs, no bears, no axe murderers in the woods and there's tv, sounds good to me.
You’d rather have the same day you have every day? Nothing ever changes, no excitement or fun? Kids going in an adventure to make memories without you? All worth missing out on because of electricity and running water? 😂 I’m a huge camping fan, it’s fun to cook food and make shelter and explore the woods and see the stars, I don’t get people who would rather always live the same exact day every day, nothing exciting and no challenges to shake things up or have fun with. Electricity is nice but fun and memories with family are nicer!
But if there is no one at home with you (no one to take care of 24/7, no one to be responsible/cook/clean for, no one to...insert whatever you want here) it's NOT the same day they have every day. Not everyone has the same likes as you, and it's perfectly okay that they don't. You're making it sound like you know the whole of their life as if they never have fun, never do anything different, never make memories. Come on, don't be that person, lol.
Load More Replies...Dr. Catherine Monk, a psychologist and professor of medical psychology at Columbia University Medical Center, points out, “This 'maternal instinct’ of a sixth sense for one’s child and what they need comes from intense closeness and deep love, spending hours with and thinking about the child.”
When my son was a nursery he picked up some bad language, I was changing his nappy and he blurted out "Ooohhh that's a f*****g big poo"
My daughter dropped the F-bomb once when my mother was visiting. Mother said ‘Oh dear, something you picked up in the playground no doubt.’ And I said ‘Mum, they don’t say it like that here.’ (They do say f**k in Germany but it sounds like ‘fack’; never with my flat Yorkshire vowels!)
Load More Replies...One of my cousin's first day at school and the nun asked him who he was. He answered daddy's little bastard.
I agree with the women here, but add this: Pockets that retain their contents while the wearer is sitting should be a constitutional right.
Wrong post probably, but I agree with you.
Load More Replies...Mothers often spend more time with their young kids, which makes sense given their hands-on role in a kid’s daily life. According to a study, American dads typically spend around 8 hours per week on childcare, while moms spend about 14 hours. This extra time isn’t just about being around; it’s about soaking up those everyday moments with the little ones, which can make their involvement feel even more intense and loving.
‘That’s why your mummy and daddy moved to Germany, darling’ is the response our daughter would get 😉 (Of course there are speed limits on most roads here; just thinking of the Autobahn.)
Just tells you how annoying it must be to have someone constantly asking questions instead of just telling you what they want sometimes.
Oldest doing her test with DMV agent ..DMV: " you are exceeding the limit by 5 mph"..oldest: " That's ok, my Dad says I can exceed by that much". DMV: "I'm the one who decides if you get your license"..oldest: "oh..."
Aw 😂 I got away with doing 5km/h over the speed limit and got my license but I guess that’s different than miles (I have no idea how many metres a mile is lol)
Load More Replies...How is that good manners? Does some country require that beverages be on a certain side of your plate or else it’s rude? Humans are exhausting 😂
Load More Replies...As moms are often more deeply connected to the kids, they might find it harder to say no to them for anything. This strong bond can lead to giving in quickly—40% of moms admit they sometimes give in too easily, compared to 27% of dads. If a child makes a puppy face and asks for more screen time, chances are their mother will let them watch their favorite cartoon for a longer time.
I'll tell this story again. In 1963 my uncle was 18. He called home, from a pay phone, at the high school basketball game, saying they were on their way home. My grandfather knew exactly how long it took to drive from where they were to home. He gave them an extra 5 minutes, then started driving in that direction. He found my uncle, and his friends in the wrecked car. They had been hit head-on by a drunk driver, my uncle "lived" another 3 days before dying from his injuries. This is the very reason my grandfather instituted the rule of always call when you leave and always call when you get there, so we know everyone is safe. Today, we have "smart" phones that can tell someone where you are, would you rather someone be able to know where you are, instantly, by knowing where your phone is, or would you rather die while they search for you? This also goes for kidnapping, as long as your phone is on, someone can track you and save you.
Load More Replies...I learned my lesson at 16 when my parents went to a dinner dance that finishes at 1am. It was 3am and they weren't home yet, boy did they hear about it, they just laughed and laughed at me, go figure. I mean, they could have had an accident, been mugged, got sick and ended up in hospital, the list of stresses was endless a d they did not tell me they were going play cards with friends afterwards, how dare they.
When I was in highschool, my curfew was midnight. I was in with a good group of kids. We didn't cause trouble, we didn't do d***s. Midnight was never a problem. Usually, I was home sooner. My senior year, (17), I was out until 11 several nights in a row. My mom couldn't sleep until I got home, and she got up at 6 every morning. Needing more sleep, she cut my curfew to 10:30. I had done nothing wrong to deserve it. Years later I said something to her about it, and she apologized.
Without knowing the location or age of the kid, u couldn’t start talking about civil liberties and trust. If the rules were they were allowed to go somewhere on the basis they had that switched on… then they broke the trust. My point is, you don’t know. Don’t leap on what appears to be a parenting false step
17 years ago when my kid was 4 he saw a picture of a beautiful model that looks nothing like me and said, look it's you, mommy! That kid is still my favorite. ;)
Don't intend to be cynical but, maybe you looked a wreck then as well?
One of my cousins was very sheltered. He had no caregiver other than his mom until kindergarten. It took him a long time to adjust. On his first snow day, he was thrilled! At bedtime he said that was the best day ever. His mom told him he'd have to make up the day at the end of the year. Allen was horrified. He decided then and there that he wasn't taking any more snow days.
My Great Nephew announced after his first day of school that it was ok but, didn't need to go again.
Oh yeah, my first grader (7 yr old) thinks it's entirely unnecessary that he's in school this year, he's learned everything he needs to know.. lol even though he doesn't know how to read yet, he thinks he's got life mastered.
Load More Replies...Try telling a 6-year-old that it will be twice his current life before he's done with school, and then ....
3x his life, actually! 6x3 = 18, which is roughly the age kids graduate high school :) (I was 17 but regardless, that’s a lot closer to 18 than 12 is.)
Load More Replies...“Graduated” means “left the previous grade year.” So if OPs kid graduated kindergarten, it means they’re now in grade 1. It’s just a word.
Load More Replies...On the flip side, dads are more likely to stick to their rules firmly, with 36% saying they hold their ground too much, while only 24% of moms feel the same way. For example, if the kids really want to have dessert before dinner, a dad might be the one to hold firm and say, “No sweets until you’ve finished your meal,” sticking to the rule without compromise. Meanwhile, a mom might just offer a small treat.
The trick is don't do it while they're talking, do it while you're talking. They won't think you interrupted yourself.
I don't need to do this, my mum will accidentally end the call or mute herself!
This dynamic shows how parents balance affection and punishment differently; mothers tend to be more lenient while fathers are more strict. And when it comes to giving praise or criticism, the differences between moms and dads are pretty subtle. For example, 23% of dads feel they might be too critical of their kids, while 18% of moms share that feeling.
Sometimes, dads are more demanding of their kids because they focus on pushing them to improve and succeed. As a kid, if you brought home a report card with lower marks, your dad might have emphasized the importance of studying harder and setting higher goals so that you achieve great things in life.
mine uses bags ive had it since 1986 works better than anything new
Load More Replies...I bought a vacuum in the past 3 years and made sure it had bags. Best for people with asthma.
Nah. You have to blow out the filters from the bagless ones from time to time though
Load More Replies...Or for people who's culinary tastes run from Mac&Cheese to chicken nuggets
Are they supposed to ask somebody else or would you have a coronary over their dinner options.
That‘s sweet! It means they want you to be a part of their lives when they’re older and even share you with their nearest and dearest. As someone who didn’t invite people round and left home at the earliest possible opportunity, I‘d say that’s an optimum outcome!
You know what this is what I'm gonna do the next time my mom threatens the same thing
My husband is staying at home, while we are going on a yearly family vacation to the sea-side with my son and my mother. I am paying for the whole thing. He is taking care of the cat. Would I prefer to stay on the couch all day as a log, instead of travelling somewhere with a 7 y.o and a 56 y.o on a mission to "have fun!"? Sure. But they deserve to be loved, cherished and taken care of. Seaside included. I'm happy I can do this for my mother and my child, even if it takes a toll on my sanity sometimes.
On the flip side, 29% of moms think they might overdo the praise, compared to 23% of dads. So, while moms might worry they’re showering their kids with too many compliments, dads might be more concerned about being too tough on them.
Regardless of their parenting styles, both moms and dads put a tremendous amount of effort into raising their kids right. It's critical that they refuel so they can continue giving their best. One fun way to do this is by enjoying such amazing memes. Which of these posts instantly reminded you of your mom or dad? Let us know!
A quote from danger mouse: that's ridiculous penfold, we can't be lost because being lost means not knowing where you are and we know that we're here.
I'm never lost... I'm right there where I am... It's everwhere else that is a bit missplaced...!!
You could become a breakdancing doctor, but I thing become an Australian involves a fairly protracted visa and naturalization process.
Load More Replies...So that's why mums find it so difficult to lose the baby weight - it's the toys
That reminds me of that comic of a baby in a womb, I forget the name of it...
There was a great sci fi shirt story years ago, "Roger in the Womb". Was clever.
Load More Replies...My kid started singing Lily Allen's "F**k you very much" while in Kindergarten. Had to teach him about what we sing at home and what we sing when we're around people.
Show him the BP article that posted immediately before this one!
Sounds like my sister! Lately it's her book of 'amazing ideas' I'm more concerned about though. She's 24 :)
I loved recorder at school. Learned them all (sopranino, descant, treble and tenor) before moving on to the flute. Many musicians in the UK today will have started out on the recorder!
The kids at my school who were chosen to play the treble or tenor were musicians, the rest of our class, me included, were not.
Load More Replies...I can still play Mary had a little lamb on the recorder, I learn it over 30 years ago
Ahh the old parental double standard it'll come back to haunt you.
Why don’t you show her where the iron is and tell her it’s v hot but she can sort it out herself?!
And "no". Choking hazard come and play. You''ll breathe us in, we're here to stay.
Load More Replies...If only the teacher had handed out a packet of loose confetti for the kid to toss into the air if she's excited about first week of school. But under the pillow? That's just mean. And the poor tooth fairy can choke on them. And mom may lose her mind when washing the bed linen and continue to accidently wash confetti into the whole washing machine.
So you mean they should have another child ?
Load More Replies...For someone with 5 degrees in English literature between her and her SO, she's too loose with her grammar. Not that I'm shaming, it's just in my experience people with any degree in any literature/language are Grammar Nazis
Same here. I'm as Litterary as possible, hubby went to Business School, and our kids all chose various scientific cursuses.
Maybe time to limit screen time and sugar consumption, too? Don't want to judge, just saying that since we limited screen time for feathered dino chick the tantrums went waaaay down and life became easier.
We speak English or Spanish* in this household. I also know a little bit of American Sign Language if you're feeling fancy and you can help yourself to those books in Chinese but we will not be saying skibiddi.
If she’s old enough to go to college, she’s old enough to sort out her own tyre! All part of car maintenance and being a driver.
When she grows up there will be some new fashion and hers will look outdated and and she will think the samething you did.
You're the one who let her be her cool self. Sounds like your mum decided for you.
When my oldest was 4 he argued about why he should be picking up his toys. When I stated that he should because they were his & it was him who got them out. His argument? "Well, you bought them, and you used them when you played with me!"
My mum went with: "pick them up and put them away, or I'll pick them up, and donate them to the charity shop." You lose half your lego and your best barbie one time, and never need to be told twice again. Our shoes, homework, etc went in "sin bin" and had to be ransomed back with chores, or traded for when you're getting ready for school, and have to negotiate a trade of your nintendo for your left shoe, and then ransome the nintendo after school by folding and putting away a basket of laundry.
Load More Replies...Only parents will come and see it - and they will take the opportunity for a nice nap in the dark cinema!
I tried watching that show for about 30 seconds once. Everyone speaking in full paragraphs at warp speed, forget that. It was anxiety inducing.
My autistic son, who is 16 is up every morning between 530 - 545a, without fail. Just once I would like to sleep until 6a. 🤣🤷♂️
I still don't get the need for the "Nobody:" here. It adds nothing.
It's meant to be like no one asked or brought it up, it was said out of the blue with no context
Load More Replies...My son still tells the story of how grandma made a black toast for daddy one time
7 y.o.? That is pretty cool. We thought we had it when our 13 y.o. said the same thing we he got to sit in the engineer / driver seat of a train engine.
My mom would not come up to our rooms to get our dirty clothes (in my case, extremely dirty - Pigpen had nothing on me), If we got them to the basket by the washer, they got washed. If we ran out, we could run a wash, but we had to do all of what was down there, and deliver the clothes. Some weeks she didn't do any wash.
This is the way. Why go looking for work that rewards bad behaviour
Load More Replies...My kids have each been doing their own laundry since age 7 or 8. I also don't dictate how they keep their rooms (aside from no food wrappers or dirty dishes). If they want to use their floor as a dresser/close, so be it. They're the ones that have to wear wrinkly clothes. Thankfully, they've all always been really good about actually doing their laundry--it is the putting their clothes away that has been a struggle for two of them. But it's their floor--so, whatever.
I gave up with the oldest. No amount of baskets, hampers, dressers, hangers will ever get the clothes, dirty or otherwise, off her floor
Don't know how old the oldest is, but stop washing them at all really helped my friend 😁 She piled them up next to the washer..
Load More Replies...Perfect strategy if you never want to deal again an hour-long (or any) conversation with your kiddo.
WHY is a 4yo watching YouTube unsupervised?! Honestly some parents deserve what they get!
There's a kiddie version of YouTube, maybe that's what they meant
Load More Replies...May I enquire as to why people refer to a 1yr old by months? Who decided this? When does it end? I had some tell me about their 26 month old... Dude he's 2yrs old. Update me on an annual basis like a normal person.
Because when you have a baby there are many milestones and events and medical appointments done at certain months. And people asking how old they are. Often other parents, who sincerely are interested. That carries over into the child's second year. And because if your child is one, to a lot of people there is a significant or important reason to differentiate between 12 months and 23 months, which are very different stages.
Load More Replies...Referring to less than 2 y.o. by month occurs because the changes in the baby's behavior and capabilities are occurring very rapidly at that age. The capabilities of a 3 month old versus a 7 month old vs an 11 m.o. (i.e., all less than 1 y.o.) are pretty dramatic. For the parent at least. This age by months behavior should become less frequent and end between 2 and 3 y.o.'s. obviously because the changes in the child's capabilities are becoming more drawn out. After the 3rd birthday, it should be done. The child is a 3 y.o., 4 y.o. etc. With this question, I am guessing you have never had children? Or just like asking questions?
I stopped the "months" thing once my children reached 18 months. Also, to me a baby is an infant only until about five months. After that, they're a baby until they start to walk, then they're a toddler. But that's just me. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
My nine year old is into an "ask whatever question comes to mind" phase. Today's was "What would happen if a real person drifts a real train?"
My 5yo asked me today "who will get to eat first, the lady spider or the man spider?" I said "I don't know, but some lady spiders eat man spiders", to which my kid laughed this "I'm giving up on you now"-laughter and said "yes mom, I know!"
Load More Replies...My nine year old is into an "ask whatever question comes to mind" phase. Today's was "What would happen if a real person drifts a real train?"
My 5yo asked me today "who will get to eat first, the lady spider or the man spider?" I said "I don't know, but some lady spiders eat man spiders", to which my kid laughed this "I'm giving up on you now"-laughter and said "yes mom, I know!"
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