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Schools are closed, you're working from home, and you can't have your kid stay over at their grandparents' place. This situation means that parents are spending more time than ever before with their adorable munchkins. Now, they're getting into all kinds of trouble and driving their parents bananas!

Bored Panda has collected a bunch of funny photos showing the struggles and joys of parenting during the quarantine. Life can be very fun(ny) when you're with your kids all day, every day. However, that means that coming up with activities to keep your children busy is more important than before.

Scroll down, upvote your favorite of these funny kids, and share your own stories about the coronavirus lockdown in the comments below, dear Pandas. When you're done enjoying this list, be sure to check out our post with some great parenting hacks on homeschooling your children during the quarantine right here.

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I Know The C-Virus Is Scary, But Try Working With A 4 Year-Old Dressed Like Spiderman Perched On The Kitchen Table Behind You. Day 6

I Know The C-Virus Is Scary, But Try Working With A 4 Year-Old Dressed Like Spiderman Perched On The Kitchen Table Behind You. Day 6

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Y’all I’m Dying! This Is Ben’s Journal Entry From Monday About Our First “Home School” Day. That Last Sentence

Y’all I’m Dying! This Is Ben’s Journal Entry From Monday About Our First “Home School” Day. That Last Sentence

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You're trying to finish your report right before the deadline, but your kid is running around pretending to be a superhero. Or you want to sit down and watch some TV, but that's the moment you realize that your toddler broke it. Ah, the wonders of raising kids! It's a challenge, but there are things you can do so you can focus on your work.

For instance, Allyssa McCabe, a psychology professor at the University of Massachusetts, told The Atlantic that it's easier to keep kids busy during the workday without supervision the older they are. But for those readers out there who have young kids, don't panic just yet!

“For young children, independent play is tough. They really need social interaction. Parents will be tempted to hand over an iPhone or iPad or the like. This is understandable, but parents should also know that the younger the child, the worse this is for their language and cognitive development.”

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Maybe I Shouldn’t Have Outsourced My Home-Schooling

Maybe I Shouldn’t Have Outsourced My Home-Schooling

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Instead of making your kid sit surrounded with electronic devices all day long, it's best to go for something that will actually help with their development. Give them art supplies or Play-Doh to get them creating!

Meanwhile, Michelle Martin, a professor at the University of Washington's Informations School and the founder of a children's summer literacy program, recommended that parents play their kids some audiobooks.

You'll be able to focus on work and your child will be engaged and learning. And the best part? While your kid's listening to Harry Potter, you can sneakily listen in, too, when you're taking a break. Now that's a win-win situation if we've ever seen one!

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Day 10 Of Quarantine. I Think My Kid Is Up To Something

Day 10 Of Quarantine. I Think My Kid Is Up To Something

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Tolerance

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

So... if you can't stand your own children, just imagine how could a teacher work..

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

Teachers get fringe benefits, though. Like that one lady in Seattle that was banging her male student. Eventually they even got married. Van Halen has a song about the same idea. It was called "Hot For Teacher."

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

Soooo tired of “parents” complain8ng about their kids. If you don’t want them, don’t have them!

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Craig Lee
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah I think people just do what they think society expects. If you can't handle your kids for a few weeks, than you haven't done something right or given them boundaries.

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Marcy J Klucznik
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would give anything anything anything to spend the day with my child again. Losing a child is the hardest thing to bear and when I hear people complain about their kids I want to scream, "cherish them, love them, hug them!" You get the idea.Make good memories during this time; you won't regret it!

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Kate Johnson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Marcy, I'm so sorry for your loss. No parent should have to mourn for their own child, and I'm so sorry that you are. Please be safe, and I hope that time will bring healing and peace. Take care.

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Mark Sheffield
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For most parents, public schools are just government sponsored day care.

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

It's okay if I get downvoted for this ^^' but I really hope that people don't drink too much alcohol around children. I get this is a joke but I grew up with alcoholic parents and it's not funny.

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Kanga9ine
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With enthusiasm and interest like this in bids kids education why would his kid care about learning. Try 26 all acting goofy and being kids. He'd hang himself.

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SF Angel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me too. And my children are all in their 30's and don't even live here anymore :-0

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

So the alcohol isn't working, otherwise the tolerance of children would get a slight boost.

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

(A) Fellow (that is a) mom told me the secret is white wine with a shot of vodka mixed in it. Makes wonder. Or so I've heard

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

I no longer drink and my children are in their 40s, but I dig it.

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Tiffany McBride
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm pregnant so there's no balancing factor, it's literally all downhill.

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"Daaaad, We're Bored!" (Day 1 Of Lockdown) "Ummm Ok, Strip This Laptop Down, And This Desktop, And Then Rebuild Them"

"Daaaad, We're Bored!" (Day 1 Of Lockdown) "Ummm Ok, Strip This Laptop Down, And This Desktop, And Then Rebuild Them"

My god it's the most peace and quiet I've had all week!

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Came Across This On My Morning Walk

Came Across This On My Morning Walk

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Working From Home As A Parent

Working From Home As A Parent

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My Son Discovered That I'm Not Really At Work, But Am Working From Home

My Son Discovered That I'm Not Really At Work, But Am Working From Home

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My Kiddo Cut His Hair Yesterday, Then Agreed To Let Me Have A Little Fun With It Before We Fixed It

My Kiddo Cut His Hair Yesterday, Then Agreed To Let Me Have A Little Fun With It Before We Fixed It

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The Children Are Home From School For Two Weeks. Send Help

The Children Are Home From School For Two Weeks. Send Help

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

I know I'm not supposed to claw the little humans, but desperate times....

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Schools And Sports Are Cancelled. Social Distancing. I Have Three Kids. Our Cozy Fort

Schools And Sports Are Cancelled. Social Distancing. I Have Three Kids. Our Cozy Fort

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Isolation's Going Well

Isolation's Going Well

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Using My Tears To Clean The Crusted Green Paint Speckled All Over Our House

Using My Tears To Clean The Crusted Green Paint Speckled All Over Our House

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Day 2 Of 6 Week Break And My Kid Already Broke Our TV

Day 2 Of 6 Week Break And My Kid Already Broke Our TV

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Tired Of Your Kids Barging In While You Try To Get Some Work Done At Home? Underwear On The Doorknob Works Wonders

Tired Of Your Kids Barging In While You Try To Get Some Work Done At Home? Underwear On The Doorknob Works Wonders

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

Especially if they've been worn already and come complete with skid mark.

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I Run A DnD Campaign For My 5-Year-Old And 3-Year-Old. Here Is Our Health And Initiative Tracker

I Run A DnD Campaign For My 5-Year-Old And 3-Year-Old. Here Is Our Health And Initiative Tracker

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We Went From “Home-Schooling” To A Roller Skating Party Real Quick

We Went From “Home-Schooling” To A Roller Skating Party Real Quick

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I'm Regretting Panic Buying $100 Worth Of LEGO's To End Up With My Children Ignoring Them And Instead Playing With A Cardboard Box And A Can Lid For The Last 2 Hours

I'm Regretting Panic Buying $100 Worth Of LEGO's To End Up With My Children Ignoring Them And Instead Playing With A Cardboard Box And A Can Lid For The Last 2 Hours

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I Guess That's How People Will Go Bankrupt

I Guess That's How People Will Go Bankrupt

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

This is why I can't procreate... I have no patience for this type of thing.

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Work From Home

Work From Home

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Ryan Baker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The best thing is the dad (I assume) is fine with the kid texting his boss random letters, numbers, and emojis, so it ends up like:

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Day 2 Working From Home With This Little Terror

Day 2 Working From Home With This Little Terror

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While The World Is Fighting Over Toilet Paper, My Toddler Is Giving Ours A Bath

While The World Is Fighting Over Toilet Paper, My Toddler Is Giving Ours A Bath

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Day 7 Of Quarantine. Wearing Minnie Mouse Ears Whilst Bench Pressing Kids

Day 7 Of Quarantine. Wearing Minnie Mouse Ears Whilst Bench Pressing Kids

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