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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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Keep The Kids Busy While At Home

Keep The Kids Busy While At Home

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

I'm not so sure about that. Call me a spoilsport, but doing chores shouldn't be rewarded with candy(chocolate/snacks. Everybody has to do their share to keep the house clean, unless you want to live in a pigsty (and even that comparison is weak, since pigs are pretty neat in a natural environment). This only teaches kids that chores are work instead of a necessity of living, and makes candy seem even more desireable. Please excuse any typos., my glasses broke yesterday, I can hardly see what I'm typing.

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

I had so much anxiety as a kid. This would have really stressed me out. I think it works for some family but kids should be able to be free to be kids.

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D r e a m l a n d s
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do not know why you're getting downvotes. As someone who's dealt with anxiety their whole life, I can confirm, this setup would not work for all children.

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

This is awful. Never reward or punish children with food, it's an absolute recipe for an eating disorder.

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

It's to get them to clean and exercise while they aren't in school and the fake money is to make sure they're helping out and to exercise... obviously all the healthy food in the house is free

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

While I do appreciate the idea of having a reward game for kids who are certain to struggle with this isolation, I have some concern about what types of reward is illustrated here...As someone who struggled with eating disorders as a teen, I look at this "junk food as a reward" system as a potential problem for future eating habits... Yes, I'm probably going to be downvoted but I'd really like to see the rewards be less food centric. I'm Not saying treats should be gone, but maybe add some other types of incentives?

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

If you look closely you can see a little note that has TV and Xbox time as well, however I do agree with you. Eating disorders are a difficult thing to go through and habits are easy to develop.

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

I did this for my kiddo this week. I adjusted the prices for her. She gets a lot more for reading time since she hates it. It has been a great motivator. We also added a couple small toys, nail polish, and the grand prize is a box of hair dye(semi permanent) in purple.

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

Why on heaven's name does a Child need to dye their hair? Hair dye is toxic, look up the ingredients on Google, you Will learn that it's so dangerous for children.

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

That’s like prison commissary, do they get yard time for good Behavior?

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

I think thisshould be a must in every home, quarantine or not. Teach them value of hard earned money.

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

$20 to read for half an hour? Hell, when I was a kid I'd be a millionaire in that system lol

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

This is a very good way to teach the significance of earning, and now much things cost.

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

wonder if it worked. That would have too easy for me. Dance for several hours, read for several hours. Right gimmie money :D

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

No. It is wrong. Something wrong about the too many sweet snacks. Wrong anyway. Don't buy kids.. And try fruits, or making cakes, simple not too sweet. My opinion. And tasks are everyday tasks. Learn them this.

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

We tried something similar many years ago. It didn't work for us.

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Annabell H.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The brownies. I’d just do *all* of this on the list, and excercise for an hour and a half, just for brownies.

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

Great idea, many lessons to be learned by the kids. And less time snacking lol

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

This is a great idea. If you have money hungry children, be prepared to print up more money! That advantage, your house will sparkle like no other time! Win-Win

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

$20 to read for half an hour? Heck, when I was a kid, I'd be a millionaire under this system :)

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Catherine Todd
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Best thing yet! But what do you say when the quarantine is over, and they want REAL money and they can go buy at the store?

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

The Monopoly money was hidden while I read all the notes. Then I scrolled, lol. and if you throw a few walnuts into that Ghirardelli brownie mix, it's not too bad.

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

Best idea ever. Should keep that up after quarantine ends.

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

So they get junk food? So work and then reward yourself with junk food

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

This is hilarious! Wish I thought of it when my kids were little.

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

This is absolutely phenomenal! I'm blown away by this. It's absolutely genius. It's teaching the kids how to handle money, how to save if they want high priced items (and the brownies and ice cream priced that high is brilliant). We all bow down to the master. You have nailed it!

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

Kids don't know any better until they try to buy candy with it at Walmarts. lol

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

That's a good idea...They earn "money" to buy treats...Good job Mom & Dad

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Jamie S. Martindale
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Short-term, great. Long-term, might cause problems by depending on extrinsic motivation so much - just be careful to also build the sense of satisfaction in a job well done, feeling good about contributing to the whole, & gaining skill

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

Crikey - money for work (even if it is monopoly money) has certainly increased since I was a kid! But then that was a hundred years ago!

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

Man she got the prices high and pay low. Poor kids got to do all the chores in the list plus exercise for like an hour just to get some cookies and tv time

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

If you modify the prices per day relating them to different events, you'll be teaching them an incredible lesson for when they grow up.

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

Damn, that is some good money! Can I live there? I mean, I'm 63 but I still act like a kid.

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

I can hear the wheels turning now. Somebodies going to come out very rich or very poor. Great fun to be had by all.

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

Damn it's like a freakin commissary...how much for yard time? Lmaooooo

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

Excellent pricing too! She should try to pay real money to the child who saves it all/most! That could be a super awesome lesson too.

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

The only concession I would add to this would be a daily bowl of fruit/vegetables which are free other than that I think this is a fab idea...I think I'm going to give it a try

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

please be sure not to do this with kids who might suffer from it - for many people, exercise can be damaging, even for those who want to do it at the time. keeping your kids fit and healthy is a noble and fantastic thing to do, just make sure keeping them fit doesn't make them unhealthy <3

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

Wow, that’s awesome! Too bad I gave the monopoly game to charity:/

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

You people that are saying chores should be chores, shouldn't reward for doing chores. Shouldn't bribe with food. blah blah blah. This parent is teaching that you have to WORK to EARN money so you can afford the things you want/need (I get there's no need in the closet). They are teaching their kids not to be lazy and expect things to be given to you just because. They are teaching them how to count money. Encouraging exercise, I see it as well as Reading earns the most money. How many of ya'll that are blasting this idea actually have kids?

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

I like this! Gives kids an idea of the value and cost of things they take for granted

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

It's teaching them very essential skills too as well as keeping them occupied. Nicely done! 😊

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

Great ways to force I mean encourage kids to do the right thing after all money is a great motivation

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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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"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

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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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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

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

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