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40 Parents Are Sharing All The Hilariously Absurd Reasons Why Their Kids Cry, And You Couldn’t Make Them Up
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There are many reasons to cry, but it's usually the kinds of extreme feelings of happiness or sadness that get the waterworks flowing. Not for kids, though. Kids quickly learn that crying, meltdowns and temper tantrums get a reaction from their parents, and can begin bawling in dramatic fashion at the drop of a hat.
Because we know this, we are allowed to laugh at the seemingly cataclysmic situations that these cry babies find themselves in. Although it might seem that someone is about to die, the kid just isn't allowed to eat the cat food. Or throw books at her parent's faces. Or any of the other absurd reasons why kids decide to show their skills on how to cry. As a sequel to our previous post, we here at Bored Panda have made another list of the hilariously ridiculous reasons people caught kids crying for. So scroll down below to check it out and share your own fussy baby stories in the comments!
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The Golden Gate Bridge Isn’t Actually Golden
To be fair, the name is pretty deceiving for a kid. I used to think it was gold too
But what are some legitimate reasons why your child might cry? There is usually something deeper going on behind these tantrums over nothing, the most common of which is over-tiredness. One of the most frequent reasons cry is just simple fatigue, and it can lead to some pretty irrational behavior.
Keep an eye out for common signs of tiredness like as rubbing eyes, yawning or looking a little glazed over in the eyes. It might just be time to settle your little one down for a nap to help them get back into a better mood, and not fly into a temper for the most absurd reasons.
Life Is Super Tough When You Can’t Pick Up The Book You Want Because You’re Sitting On It
Problem solving learning experience. He's not got it figured out is all. He'll learn
We Wouldn’t Let Him Swim In The Sea. He Can’t Swim & Its 6 Degrees
Whether it was Celsius or Farenheit, it's a good thing you didn't let him.
Just we get a little grumpy and diva-like when we are hungry, so do kids. Usually they will tell you straight out that they are peckish, but for kids who can't speak yet, crying is the way to get their point across. So if ridiculous reactions to silly things are occuring, reach for a healthy snack and see if that helps.
Kids can get stressed out too, which can also be a cause of irrational crying. Some parents, while meaning well, can overload and over stimulate their kids with playdates, soccer practice, language lessons, you name it. Sometimes kids need a little peace and calm so they can relax and unwind, just like we do.
Kids can be hungry for attention, and if they have learned that crying gets it, they will keep it up. Even negative attention, telling them to stop it and shut up for example, reinforces this kind of behavior. If you know your child is having a tantrum purely for the attention, it's best to ignore them. It's no fun to scream and shout the house down if nobody is listening!
If you give plenty of positive attention to your child, this kind of attention-seeking should be less of an issue. Let them know that good behavior is rewarded with positive reinforcement, offer lavish praise and set aside some time each day to play, together, one on one.
He Does Not Want Me To Take His "Sticker" Away. At Least It Might Absorb The Tears!
Haha! My daughter did that, she put it on her mouth and said it was her doctor mask! :D
I ‘Refused’ To Switch The Sun Off So His Pumpkin Could Light Up
I love that kids seem to think that parents have these magical powers that can manipulate the world around them. It's kind sweet
So, funny as these irrational kids and their tantrums might be, there is bound to be another reason beyond the 'wrong color M&M' to their distress. Let the tantrum run its course, and find out the real reason why your kid is acting like such a diva!
The Face Of Someone Who's Mom Wouldn't Let Him Hold His Own Poop In His Hands
He Suddenly Wanted His Cycling Backpack
Maybe he had a dream about it and is confusing it with reality because of his young age.
I Killed A Bug In The Laundry Room. Apparently It Was Her Best Friend
I Told Her She Couldn't Go Inside The Dishwasher
He Wanted The Yellow Cup, So I Gave Him The Yellow Cup. Now His Life Is Ruined
Wouldn’t Buy Her Women’s Razors
Won't Let Her Throw Books At My Face
Because She Doesn't Have "More Toes" To Paint
Hey, her fingernails aren't painted. Just tell her those are her extra toes.
He Wants Me To Reattach The Nails I Clipped Off His Feet.
I Bought Him A Kite. Obviously, I'm A Monster
All That Hard Work On The Toilet Only To Find Out Your Mommy Flushed Your Poo Before You Got To Say Your Good-Byes.
He Couldn’t Take Off His Pants, And Then Escalated When He Couldn’t Find The Booger That Fell From His Nose
She Dropped A Stool On My Toe And I Said “Ouch”
Sympathy probably. She's still too young to properly understand that it would hurt, and the parent saying, 'ouch' lets her know that it does and she's crying because she caused her mother/father pain.
She Asked Specifically For Two M&m’s. I Gave Her Two M&m’s
I Wouldn’t Let Her Wear Her Sandals Into The Snow
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Posts like these remind me that my choice to never have children was the correct one
I think the decision to have or to not have children should be respected in any case. But how is this related to this posting? As a parent, most of these situations would have been quite funny, eventually also for the child. Laugh and cry together. And I can tell you, with children for every time you cry you get 10 times you laugh. And no laugh is as funny than the laugh of a children going full bezerk in a cuddle-and-tickle battle.
I'm just saying that I personally would not be happy dealing with children. If someone is happy to have children then they should! But when I see posts like these, I remember why I would not be a good mother
Dear Hans, couldn't agree more. Unfortunately, with all posts about kids on Bored Panda, you always get those passive-aggressive soooo-glad-not-to-have-kids self assertions. It's beyond annoying, and I keep wondering why people who dislike kids so intensely keep reading these posts.
I choose not to have kids, partly because I hate them, but also because I was abused as a child and combined with the fact I hate little kids, I don't think I would be able to control my temper with them. It's best I stay far away from them. Though I don't mind older kids that much (10 and older), but single-digits are a no for me.
Try not to take things so seriously.
Only YOU think your kids are cute. Even other parents don’t think your kids are cute.
I'm of the "if you don't parent the child, then why have a child" line of thinking. Too many people let the children boss them and tell them where to go, what to eat, etc. The parent is supposed to be a guide, showing them how to be a proper, polite person...not how to get their way.
@Dynamine: do I when I stress that I have tons of fun with children? On the other hand, I always propose taking children seriously, as they believe in us!
You see in these posts situations that would make you laugh - cool for you. I see situations that would make me go "insane". I have sensory overload disorder caused mostly by noises, and just seeing these kids here crying and screaming makes my head hurt. In real life i would probably got a massive migraine and end up in bed for two days. Very "funny", indeed. That's just one small example of how different we can see the same situation. I just know I would be a very unhappy mother and no child deserves that
It is related to the post bc the kids look annoying.
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There's nothing funny about a screaming child having a tantrum. Stop being condescending just because you feel insecure in your choice of having children.
But they are soooo much fun too.
They are fun, and they are not "dumb". They may lack intelligence but they are intelligent enough to learn new things.
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If your idea of fun is constantly making sure a very small and very dumb person doesn’t die. Nothing about being a parent seems fun. Emotional and heartwarming maybe, but not fun. Not until they’re at least like 13.
Seems like someone’s choice to even want kids or not has stirred the hornets nest
I had one and my current wife said no to kids when she was in high school, after she saw that movie in Health Ed class, lol.
and you know what? It is perfectly fine to think like this : P
Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame
I wanted to write this. Now I'm going to cry about it :D
Same, Kaisu, same. I was looking at this like "oh god, please no"
AMEN AMEN AMEN! I had one child but wise enough to stop there. But really, 50% of this behavior was encouraged/allowed by the parents. No control over kids anymore. They let their kids walk all over them and then wonder why nobody wants to spend time around them. My niece pulled that laying-down-on-the-floor tantrum at the grocery with me. I walked away. Left her there. Five seconds later, she amazingly 'recovered' & behaved the rest of the trip. Kids throwing books at their parents face? This would be stopped immediately & that crying would be from a swat to the butt to reinforce the notion that kind of behavior is NOT acceptable at ANY time to ANY one. And for anyone who wants to shade me as a mean/abusive mother - get a life. Its called TRAINING and a parent being in control is GOOD parenting. A swat on the behind does not have to be abusive or even hurt. It is the act of disapproval that makes the impression on the child. My now adult kid says I was best mom.
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You have to thanks your parents because they didn't think like you.
Another 75 reasons not to have kids
You beat me to it
Yeah I kept going through it asking myself why I’m here in this thread. I know kids aren’t to blame and that they can’t help that they haven’t learned a single thing yet. But boy, I wouldn’t want to deal with that. It seems so miserable.
They fuck you up, your mum and dad. They may not mean to, but they do. They fill you with the faults they had And add some extra, just for you.
I used to babysit a kid who once cried because her imaginary hamburger in her imaginary restaurant didn’t have ketchup
I would cry too tbh XD
The imaginary employee needs to be fired for this outrage!
I would cry if it wasn’t vegan
Lol you triggered some omnis. But also why did you stop eating burgers? I eat them all the time, tons of vegan options exist.
Posts like these remind me that my choice to never have children was the correct one
I think the decision to have or to not have children should be respected in any case. But how is this related to this posting? As a parent, most of these situations would have been quite funny, eventually also for the child. Laugh and cry together. And I can tell you, with children for every time you cry you get 10 times you laugh. And no laugh is as funny than the laugh of a children going full bezerk in a cuddle-and-tickle battle.
I'm just saying that I personally would not be happy dealing with children. If someone is happy to have children then they should! But when I see posts like these, I remember why I would not be a good mother
Dear Hans, couldn't agree more. Unfortunately, with all posts about kids on Bored Panda, you always get those passive-aggressive soooo-glad-not-to-have-kids self assertions. It's beyond annoying, and I keep wondering why people who dislike kids so intensely keep reading these posts.
I choose not to have kids, partly because I hate them, but also because I was abused as a child and combined with the fact I hate little kids, I don't think I would be able to control my temper with them. It's best I stay far away from them. Though I don't mind older kids that much (10 and older), but single-digits are a no for me.
Try not to take things so seriously.
Only YOU think your kids are cute. Even other parents don’t think your kids are cute.
I'm of the "if you don't parent the child, then why have a child" line of thinking. Too many people let the children boss them and tell them where to go, what to eat, etc. The parent is supposed to be a guide, showing them how to be a proper, polite person...not how to get their way.
@Dynamine: do I when I stress that I have tons of fun with children? On the other hand, I always propose taking children seriously, as they believe in us!