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Ask any parent and they will say that raising a child is one of the most difficult jobs in life. Being in charge of a delicate life is super scary and there's the always-present question of whether you should bribe your child with screentime or not. It's a good thing, then, that most parents use humor as a defensive system when nothing else works.

To see how sleep-deprived parents coped with the shenanigans of their munchkins this April, we've gathered some of their best tweets to share with you.

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kindminds_ Report

Clearly sunny
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son's too old and smart for this trick.

Soph the Loaf
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This person actually has me in awe

TheElderNom
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My niece folded half a basket of laundry to avoid getting dressed. She seemed so smug about "tricking" us too.

Couragetcd
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2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, the copycat game. Typically started by saying the same things ng as someone else and continuing from there.

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Tuesday's child
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Smart, should have used this on my younger sister

Michael Krantz
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When kids in my class copy me I start speaking slowly in Spanish so they get some practice.

Mickie Shea
Community Member
2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Avoid doing anything you'll regret when your son copies you.

Sarcastic Nana
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Something to think about when you want chores done 😁

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Parenting being one of the most back-breaking jobs in life, it turns out, is not just a simple saying. More than 60% of adults in America have said that parenthood was somewhat more difficult than they imagined, according to the newest research by Pew Research. Likewise, 26% stated that it was much harder than they thought it would be. 

These fascinating statistics also range between genders and different social backgrounds. For example, 30% of women have reported that they didn't expect motherhood to be this hard, compared with 20% of dads, with 3-in-5 saying they do an "excellent or very good job" at it. We can't help but wonder what their partners think about that.

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    #2

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    IDontSpeakWhine Report

    Nilsen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A parent I know of (that is I know the child) hid extra money for a summer camp folded in their wash cloth. It came home undisturbed and unfound. Kid grumbled about cheap parents and how they never got anything. This was the mid 1980-s

    WiggleJiggle the Emo Penguin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *me probably not gonna want kids* YAY!!! I get to keep the Oreos!!!

    Maggie Marrelli
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I had realized that before I had a kid 😜

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    malaixa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, at least your son is learning important life lessons, like the fact that Oreos are never truly safe from sneaky parents.

    Mav Mav
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    evil genius aka mums everywhere!

    floofypanda273
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh no... the oreos... i wonder where they could be...

    Nice Beast Ludo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow that took me a moment...I reverted to my own childhood mind where I would have stuck the whole basket in my closet and would not be lying that I put them away

    Elina Wachtmeister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom did that but with new bumblebee earrings

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    #3

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    HenpeckedHal Report

    K W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amateur move waiting until one hour before the kids get up to hide eggs.

    YTK
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, what if the kid’s a Light sleeper

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    ValdaDeDieu
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better be a villain than a spoiler...

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now, daughter knows you'er a candy thief.

    Jared Robinson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your daughter is going to have major trust issues great job.

    That Emo Demon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would just tell them that the Easter bunny ain't real but the ether bunny is!

    XenoMurph
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    2 years ago

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    Why lie to kids about something so stupid.

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because they're trying to preserve their kids innocence and sense of wonder for a couple more years?

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    reallifemommy3 Report

    Edgar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, induced guilt. Great !

    Laura MG
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was 8 my dad told my brother and I that mom was in the hospital because we "fought so much" so of course we were riddled with guilt. She actually had cancer, so I guess our fighting caused that too. Don't lie to your kids

    Bookworm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pure and absolute genius!!! 🧠 🧠 🧠

    ValdaDeDieu
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who knew THE VOICE was that loved?

    Epona
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shouldn't they just behave better because it's a good idea? Mom yelling at them shouldn't be their motivation to behave properly.

    Tuesday's child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm totally using this trick if I become a parent

    𝕜𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕟ᴛʜᴇ𝕜𝕚𝕕𝕕
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of the time when I was like 7 and my dad told me my mom was dying to guilt me into behaving. My mom is still mad he did that

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So glad that little ruse is working.

    SickShibaDoomScroller
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like you have a problem, Lady. Try: not yelling at your kids all the damn time? There's better ways.

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    #5

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    PetrickSara Report

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Y r kids so much funnier than I ever was or will be??

    WiggleJiggle the Emo Penguin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because the less brain cells, the more funny. Anyway tell me if u find my last brain cell, they ran away a few days ago

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    James Heinle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter does stuff like this all the time. She has me laughing non stop.

    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A kid that can turn anything into a toy to make more noise! We used to have these plastic microphones that actually muffled the voice so they could tell into it and it was less loud. That was the greatest invention in history...

    Julia Mckinney
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *sounding like Pink floyd The Wall* "Is there anybody OUT THERE?"

    JL
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you want her to stop, buy her a solid chocolate bunny and stop skimping with hollow pretenders.

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    But becoming a parent comes with great responsibility. Also, with a lot of terrible advice and misconceptions that we can blame on television. "The list is endless when it comes to misconceptions about parenting on TV and in films," Vicki Broadbent, the founder of Honest Mum, a lifestyle and parenting blog, and a mother of three, told Bored Panda.

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    "I've noticed a culture shift recently, thankfully," Broadbent said, naming Netflix's "Working Moms" as the best example. "But for the most part, the 'fairytales' we're presented with usually start in the delivery room with, 'two pushes and the baby is out' style births. C-sections, PND, breastfeeding, moving from 1-2 or 2-3 plus kids, etc., and the realities of juggling kids with work/relationships are rarely depicted honestly."

    #6

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    dadmann_walking Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can we repeat this with loading and unloading the dishwasher, vacuuming and doing the laundry? 😉

    Couragetcd
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only if taken outside so rival dad's can see it happening

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    Tristan J
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a neighbouring dad had was able to instantly mow just because I mowed, I would assume he isn't parenting as hard

    Sandrapocalypse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, my husband has the best lawn!

    sleepyqueen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your lawn mightnlook the best, for sure. But this dad got the best gardening 😉

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course it does, you are just to awesome of a dad.

    ValdaDeDieu
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, Dadism. To be the Daddy of all Dads is peak Dad-life.

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    #7

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    Chhapiness Report

    Bookworm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have some questions...

    Pizzaking, village burner.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last night when my dad was snoring I thought it was my phone vibrating

    M.Kay (He/They)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my dad snores he sounds like a zombie goose. 😃

    Tuesday's child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does the kid know what a beat boxing pig sounds like🤔

    HalcyonVampire
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How fast is he breathing?? My husband sounds like a lawn mower

    DaisyGirl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Almost spat drink out laughing so hard at this one, mainly the mental image of a pig beat boxing

    floofypanda273
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ah yes, the talents a father can have

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A pig, beat boxing. Sound it out, please.

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    #8

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    Chhapiness Report

    simfan all day every day
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dang they have a lost and found fancy mine had the lost and sold section

    Tee Rat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ours was pretty much a lost and I'm taking this home section.

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    QuirkyKittyGirl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son's elementary school had a section of coat hooks outside the library. Anything found left behind got out there. My kid's stuff was there so often, he said he thought that was where his coat hook was. SMH

    Meghna Mohan
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son lost his brand new shirt at school during football practise.i kept telling him to ask his coach to see if he had left it when changing before football class. To teach him importance of safe keeping things safely i didn't buy him a new one. Now that they use ink pens his one shirt had a flurry of ink stains lines, splotches and all. Three days a week of this. His school year photo he has this very shirt on. The next day he comes home with the brand new shirt he lost!!! It was with his coach!!! Neither thought to ask.

    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live in Florida, what's a "coat?"

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took awhile and now I understand.

    Bryn
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I babysit for a kid who "lost" six lunchboxes with thermoses. He knew they were at the lost & found. Couldn't be bothered to pick them up. Don't know why his mom didn't make him do it.

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    One of the most prevalent issues for modern parents is: how can you manage your kids’ screen time in a way that’s good for them? Is it actually possible, or I'm just bribing them with it to carve out some breathing space to get some work done?

    Vicki thinks that it's not so black-and-white, when it comes to screen time. "It's far easier to implement a no screen time rule if you wish before they start school," she said, "but it's important to understand using a screen isn't synonymous with bad parenting. Quite the opposite when done in moderation."

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    itssherifield Report

    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve caught myself sounding like my dad at times. It’s unsettling.

    Deth Invictus
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no idea what my dad sounds like but I made sure my children have one.

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    Ola Polowczyk
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have kids, but I caught myself becoming my mum when I was scrubbing the kitchen floor with a sponge and mumbling to myself "yeah, it will FINALLY be clean, that mop only licks the dirt" 🙈

    Pinak
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh I know. She just doesn’t sit well in my stomach sometimes

    Heather W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We call it "Channeling Mother" in our family

    ʇı ɓnɟ
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i interpreted this completely different

    Julia French
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friend of mine whose whole family i have known since college, recently accused me of sounding like HER mother.

    Sportsgal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2nd scariest metamorphosis...the first is seeing her in the mirror! 😳

    Suzanne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The knowledge that it will happen to my daughters one day is basically what sustains me now…the inevitable circle of life.

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    daddygofish Report

    Ralph Kretschmer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, back in the seventies, children in my town of 100,000 used to walk alone to the kindergarten. I did this with 4 and a half, a 1 km walk every day.

    Tyranamar Seuss
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember walking to school in first grade. A couple of miles. My 5 year old this morning did not want to play by himself in the backyard. What are we teaching our kids? I'm like, no, you are actually perfectly capable of playing in the backyard by yourself. At 5 we wandered around the neighborhood and asked other kids to play. I made him play back there for 15 minutes. He was quite proud of himself when it was over.

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    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not lost on a this sixty's kid.

    Justme
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be sure to give him a key so he can let himself in.

    LUKE WILSON
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the satisfaction of giving upvote 200

    Mona
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You had a very different 80s than I did, and I’m glad you did!

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    #11

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    missmulrooney Report

    Saddest_Lion
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Up-vote for this post every time.

    Mav Mav
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she knows what she wants already

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait several years and it'll be two beers at once.

    Sarah K
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see nothing wrong with this! 🤣

    AnnaRachelle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter is ham and cheese. Never sweets,chocolate etc,just ham and cheese

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    Although 3-in-5 parents agree that their child spends too much time staring at a screen, according to one of the most comprehensive studies on the subject that examined over 350,000 teenagers, the use of technology was linked to only 0.4% of the total variation in their mental well-being. "Children are learning all the time (and having fun!) from watching age-appropriate content (my daughter, for example, loves the teacher, Mrs. Rachel)," said Broadbent. "Your child will be using screens to learn once they are in school or via their homework."

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    #12

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    Dad_At_Law Report

    SkyBlueandBlack
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can confirm, my mom taught 8th grade math, and she legit did that. "You seem to need more attention than I can give you right now, as I have a class to teach, so let's go call your mom."

    Risa Jacobson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was the teacher's mom that was called, not the student's.

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    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait... Did the teacher call his own mom or the kid's mom?

    Adam Zad
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother worked at the elementary school I went to. I never got sent to the principal. It was always "go to the media center." "WHAT?! No! No! Don't send me to my mom! Send me to the principal! Are you crazy?!"

    Vicki Doggurl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s really clever! I bet the kid didn’t do it anymore!!

    Cydney Golden
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, yeah. I've had some parents on speed dial.

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    daddygofish Report

    Little L
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's eight years old and believes in Santa Claus?

    That Emo Demon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I figured it out at 9-10 years old so pretty normal for a kid to still believe at that time.

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    James Heinle
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little boy asked his friend if he believed in the devil. His friend said, "No. It's like Santa Claus, it's just your dad."

    That Emo Demon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True, Santa is just your dad, and you never know who's pretending to be Satan

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    not human
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my parents told me the tooth fairy wasn't real when I was 4 as a punishment

    Couragetcd
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I downvote your parents. That is just cruel

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    malaixa
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least now the Easter Bunny won't have to worry about getting stuck in a chimney. Although I suppose that does raise some questions about how he delivers all those eggs.

    Couragetcd
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still wonder how a bunny has access to so many eggs

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    simfan all day every day
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He isn't wrong most likely just not in the way he is thinking

    Sarah K
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plot twist, Santa is actually the tooth fairy in a Santa suit.

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    itssherifield Report

    Shark Lady
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once asked why my sister and I didn't share a room, mum's response was "you wouldn't survive " dad's response was "have you met your sister"

    Julia Mckinney
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Geez, I only had to deal with my youngest sister leading cheers in her sleep (jr. high and senior high school) occasionally. Of course, she was occasnionally obnoxious when awake but then so was I.

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    Trophy Husband
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have 4 girls and 1 boy. So obviously the boy gets his own room. But at some point one girl wanted her own room and the other three wanted to be together, so those three share the master bedroom and I'm in a kids room. But 7 in a 4 bedroom house means sacrifice. One of the three is going to college in a little over a year and has made it clear that she wants to live in a dorm, so I keep debating switching at that point, but the two who remain actually have more stuff than I do, so I'm not sure if it makes sense or not.

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My friend had that with her daughter. She has twin little sisters who sleep in the same room and mom and dad in the same room. Only her oldest daughter sleeps alone. But her daughter’s comment broke my friend’s heart so guess who slept in mom and dad’s bed that night? She was probably 8 or so at the time.

    not human
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me except i have my dog

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kid needs a stay over girl friend.

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    Vicki suggests that moderation is key when wrestling with the screen time dilemma. "Implement specific tech time periods so your child doesn't rely on tech (and enjoys a full and varied childhood)," she advised, "but don't chastise yourself, or them, for wanting to engage in digital activities - just because you didn't as a child."

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    lilquotesbook Report

    Mav Mav
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    was probably a bowl full of confetti

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute kid, perhaps a replacement is in order.

    That Emo Demon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This kid is truly my favourite kid so far, a true savage

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    #16

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    RYGdance Report

    Tuesday's child
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That probably ruined coffee for the parent🤣

    Heather W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not me. I'd just rename it Cofpee and every time I said it in the future my daughter would roll her eyes at me

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    Trophy Husband
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This wins the "made me laugh while putting the kids to bed" award for the night!

    That Emo Demon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

    Shayne Randlett
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I could get my kids out of the kitchen by making coffee while I'm cleaning or cooking, I'd be drinking a LOT more coffee than I ever needed

    Anna Wu
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha, actually laughed reading this one!

    Mojo Flizash
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IDK...this seems contrived too. I'm sorry if I seem booboo on this thread.

    Cyndielouwhoo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IDK, I always think it sounds like it's peeing :/

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    MediocreMamaa Report

    Vicki Doggurl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how long the 5yo watched the fish before he realized the fish wasn’t blinking, then how long the 5yo waited watching for the elusive blink!

    MurderMittens
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fish blink at the same time you do. That's why you can never see them blink.

    simfan all day every day
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Googled it some fish do blink and some don't now I am concerned for your kids pet fish...

    Shark Lady
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not long after my daughter left home I got a cat, which wakes me up between 4-5am. I now have a permanent toddler!

    Andrewsarchus42
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww! Annoying for the parent, but it’s sweet that he was so concerned about his fish <3

    Nika Strokappe
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am wondering what your 5am answer to that was ;)

    Lynn Morello
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cousins kids took their fish out of water because they thought they would drown.

    Jaice Terry
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the fish saw a Weeping Angel.

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    Another great fear of many parents is the so-called 'developmental milestones'. Or skills, like being able to speak or recognize oneself in the mirror/photo, that your little one should develop by a certain age. "I think first-time parents understandably concern themselves with developmental milestones far more than those with more kids," Broadbent explained, "purely because once you've got a child, you realize children are unique and develop at their own pace."

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    milifeasdad Report

    Tuesday's child
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like every older sibling jas fealt like this at some point

    Evan not Hansen
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can confirm I loved my brother when he was brand new but by 6 months I was tired of him. And I think I ran away when my parents told me I'd have a 3rd sibling. (They found me pretty quickly)

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    Chris Ulm
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents told me they got my brother on clearance so he wasn’t returnable.

    Shark Lady
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My older sister asked my mum when I was going back because she didn't want me around anymore. I was only 5 days old at the time and had been at home less than 24 hours.

    SheDeM
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My firstborn said the same thing about my younger daughter, too. 28 years later, she still stands by that request.

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    cadena kuhn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 2 month old wouldn't stop crying so the 17 yr old asked if we could put her in rice

    Rachel Mion
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We were foster parents, so my two boys were accustomed to picking up and returning children to DFCS. My older son knocked over my younger one (both biological) and on the way to the ER to have him sewn up, younger kept yelling that he wanted us to take his brother back to DFCS. Sorry darling. He didn't come from there.

    Heather W
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The youngest of my sisters is 8 years older than me. They told my Mom they didn't need another sister. Then proceeded for the next 6 years to kill me and called me the spawn of Satan. Still love them lol (And by kill me, I mean things like watching when I did stupid dangerous c**p without stopping me, etc)

    Anya Beboop
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny, enough, my younger brother was very troubled as a kid. Violent. Both of us were adopted and yet I never asked if we should fly back to SE Asia to return him to the orphanage. We've been through a lot but around his preteen years we started playing video games together. Now we have one of the best relationships between siblings of the people I know irl.

    Christof Irran
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    mcdadstuff Report

    vogonpoet
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 10 year old. Hates donuts, hot cocoa, and loves vegetables. Doesn't even expect dessert. It's a blessing, but also super weird.

    LadyJaye(she/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait... Hates .... Donuts?? This must be a fever dream...

    Edgar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even aliens have instructions, when on earth, to pretend to like donuts. Doh !

    Debra Brooks Kapellakis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my one and only grand child, so far, does not like chocolate? ? ?

    fair_weather_rose (she/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry, it's probably just a phase. I hated cake for the first 6 years of my life

    Printerman
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yours? I'm not even sure she's human at that point.

    Jungle Empress 85
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my family, I'm the weirdo who doesn't like parmesan.

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    #20

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    missmulrooney Report

    James016
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was my son a couple of weeks ago. I picked him up and asked him what he did in school that day. He said nothing. We get home and I open his home/school communication book and in there is a headteacher award sticker and a copy of the work he produced to win it.

    Lea Panthera
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is me. I don't tell my mom things because then she goes to my sister and is like, "See? Your sister did this. Can't you do anything?" 🙄 But I couldn't escape getting into a national honor society because my school emailed my parents, too 😡

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    HalcyonVampire
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds cool! My mom used to make me say three things about my day.

    Anya Beboop
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My adhd butt would've yelled happily about it the moment I saw my parents.

    SnackbarKaat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every kid in kindergarten after school: mom: did you have a good day in school? Toddler: don't know. Mom: what did you do? Toddler: nothing.

    Downunderdude
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dont know if this link will work but it's worth a look on the subject of 'nothing'. https://www.google.com/search?q=song+don%27t+know+nothing&oq=song+don%27t+know+nothing&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i160l2j33i22i29i30l4.17238j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:6167dfc2,vid:_veIGGP1Uh4

    simfan all day every day
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair would you tell your mom that you held a predator that was literally risking your life to do it? Ok then

    Charity Angel
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At that age? Absolutely, because most kids that age don't conceptualise that things might terrify their parents. Stuff in school that is supposed to be there is safe. As an older kid, I'd still probably tell her, because I'm an animal nut, but I'd be sure to tell her there was a band round its snout so it couldn't chomp. (I mean, I'm assuming there was...)

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    Understandably, many parents can't help but worry that there might be something wrong with their munchkin. In fact, reportedly nearly 1 in 4 parents say they have worried their child was or might be delayed in their milestones. And only 20% of parents didn't worry about it too much. However, Vicki thinks sometimes it's best to let kids take everything at their own pace.

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    Mamax215 Report

    Ginger Ghost
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    like the girl who wanted a dead Simba cake so everyone was too sad to eat and she could have it all to herself

    not human
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    somehow I don't think that's as bad cause yk she's a kid. There's cake.

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    Tuesday's child
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe your child just wants a reaction out of you

    simfan all day every day
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your a single mother you didn't wrong anywhere. The child reminds me of a childhood friend who wanted her father to be dead because he hurt her mom deeply by leaving

    LadyJaye(she/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does this sound a bit like me as a little kid.. I always had a strange understanding and appreciation of death. It was never to sad to me, dying has never scared me or loved ones dying. I miss them but it never made me scared or anything

    SheDeM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ooorrrr... you should routinely examine your child's eyes for that "Ted Bundy gleam"

    Patrick Smith
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My teenager daughter burst into laughter when Tom Holland's Spider-Man was dusted in Avengers: Infinity War

    Anya Beboop
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like you have a tiny goth on your hands.

    Em
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my son was still in a walker and bouncer he would laugh anytime someone in person or on TV cried. The first time he done it I wasn't sure if it was a coincidence or not so I rewound the TV back to the crying scene and he busted out laughing again lol. Luckily he grew out of it!

    Sportsgal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Making a Murderer (TV show)?😳

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    #22

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    dad_on_my_feet Report

    Tuesday's child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The worst part is that the imitation is probably on point

    CwtchyMama
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh dear I think that's also me

    Ali H M Salehuddin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me, while wearing giant slippers.. YOU!! Bored Panda readers, GET OFF YOUR SCREENS!!!

    Lene
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My girls recently had a friend over. They are 4-5 years old. They sat and watched some tv show together and the friend kept yelling that my girs should be quiet because he couldn't hear what they said on the show and that they should move cos he couldn't see a damned thing. It sounded very grown up-like so I thought it'd be fun to tell his mum when she came to pick him up. She looked shocked, then embarrassed and THEN we all laughed at it. Haha :)

    Mickie Shea
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kid, just learning to be a parent.

    Nancy Lynch
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does your 7yo pick up the toys that he/she left all over the floor?

    Em
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    2 years ago

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    #23

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    IDontSpeakWhine Report

    Claire Ferguson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 4 year old daughter is convinced her middle name is "is a princess" it's Isabel but "I don't go ding ding mummy"

    Sarel Seerower
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never thought of this when hearing that name!

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    Erjenn Rejano
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have two middle names, and my full first name is long too, so when I'm in trouble, they just yell the word for child in Tagalog. And I'm 34

    PunnyPanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was the best advice about naming kids I ever got- lie on your bed, in the dark, then scream all 3 names as loud and angry as you can and see if they work together, lol.

    KT
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister middle named me at Easter to get my attention in the crowd. I'm 58, she's 67. Snort

    Benita Valdez
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a child my mom called my first and middle name so much that I became immune to it. She advanced though and called me a variation of my middle name and that got my attention because I passionately hated it. "That's not my name!", "well then you should've answered when I called your actual name"

    Karina
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my son has no middle name (neither does his dad, or I myself) So when I call him with more force, I use the name of a cartoon duck I watched as a kid. Always fun when in public, because this "middle name" ist quite ridiculous. and of course people my age know the name, which is also quite unique 😀

    Katrina Gibson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Luckily I've name my kids with middle names that roll off the tongue and and easy to hear a floor away or from the window to a sidewalk. Taking voice lessons as a kid and got the breathing and longevity down.

    Anya Beboop
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I was given the full name maybe 2 times in my life. But I was a very well-behaved kid until 16. Then it was a matter of power struggle, but not because of my misbehavior.

    Susan Bosse
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    30 years ago, I worked in medical records at a hospital and a baby was named Timber Ree. I think of that often and wonder what the neighbors thought when her mom was calling her to come in the house. "Timberrrrrrrrr!!" Side note: strangely enough, I came across her name again 21 years later on the front page of the paper when she was shot during a drug robbery gone wrong. So there's that.

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    "On the whole, growth charts and milestones are a guide, not a rule," she told. "A preoccupation with a child sleeping through the night in his or her cot, for example, can lead to greater stress for the parent when life is hard enough. Yes, keep an eye on these things but don't become obsessed." 

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    IDontSpeakWhine Report

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see nothing interesting here. She likes to lay in bed on days off but she has something she wants to do therefore gets up earlier?

    The Other Guest
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was my thought as well. It seems perfectly normal for her to get up early to do something she enjoys as opposed to being bright-eyed and bushy-tailed on a school morning.

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    Joe Standford
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you seen the homework schools require now? I wouldn't be surprised if she's up until 2 or 3 in the morning doing homework. Let the teens sleep!

    ILoveMySon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed! I STILL remind my adult son to get rest.🌜

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    mysterious
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1000 piece puzzles are the best though.

    Jen Mart
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We never finish many, because cats. But I love how they sit inside the puzzle box

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    Tyranamar Seuss
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should be so happy she wants to do a puzzle instead of social media.

    Lene
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Puzzles are important work! (At least to the neurodivergent me. Lol)

    Jayla Long
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do that for fun all the time I love puzzles

    Jungle Empress 85
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Priorities. I'd totally do something like that.

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    #25

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    deloisivete Report

    Bookworm
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean if it works it works

    Julia Mckinney
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When mine were little, I could keep them busy sometimes by making them look for the tunnel in the backyard. You know, the one that all kinds of magical creatures came out of in the night time stories I made up for them.

    simfan all day every day
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they find a rabbit and catch it do they get to keep it?

    Lazy Panda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a good one. Who knows, maybe one will jump in out of the woods.

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    Gg
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My nieces found a baby bunny during the egg hunt this year so you never know!

    Tuesday's child
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like more than a "slight" misunderstanding

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    #26

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    Chhapiness Report

    Couragetcd
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was such a nerd I would have liked that

    Arunika R.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Indian parents on Easter: what is Easter?

    O-O
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah my parents were like "now you have more holidays to study for end of years. You need to get the full marks. When i was in school i always got full marks and I was top of my class of 50 students"

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    Lynn Morello
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have loved that. I was one of those weird kids who loved Maths so much in school, when I skipped classes, I always made sure I didn't skip Maths.

    When you become a parent, many moms and dads can't stress enough the fact that they might be underprepared. And advice from ones who've been in the post long enough to offer you tips to make it easier usually is no help at all. "Every single piece of advice is [terrible] for new parents. In my experience, people just wanted to tell you how it was for them," one VICE columnist wrote. "It’s the 'absolute' people that make me the most angry—like it’s all-natural or all-medical, and no matter what you choose, you’re a [jerk] parent."

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    #27

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    MediocreMamaa Report

    Heather W
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, man. When my daughter was 3 and had her first radiation appointment (brain cancer. she's 18 now and cancer free yay!) I told daycare she couldn't eat before I picked her up that morning. They found her eating raisins. Which they hadn't served in a while. My child can apparently hunt down food like a pig looking for truffles.

    Hollerfloozy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Floor chips was our thing. No clue where he kept finding them.

    Christof Irran
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad told us once that when we were little he saw brownish spit all over the chin of the (then) youngest of us and couldn't remember having given us chocolate. So he investigated what it was that the youngest was chewing on, and guess what it was... Maikaefer-...d07e31.jpg Maikaefer-64501ddd07e31.jpg

    Lene
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my mid-kid had been in day care for just 1.5 days they started to call her "the vacuum cleaner". Aparently she just ate anything more or less edible that she found on the floor. 😬

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my daughter left home we found piles of our missing plates and glasses under her bed, plus some moldy stuff.

    Christof Irran
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    2 years ago

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    Katrina Gibson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This made me laugh so hard!!! I've been there. Like cool, you are eating my leftovers... wait, what?

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    #28

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    reallifemommy3 Report

    Bookworm
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My little sister does this all the time 😭😭!!

    StitchIsCuteAndFluffy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did this all the time when I was little. Scooch in between my parents whenever I couldn’t sleep or had a nightmare or just wanted cuddles. I’d push them apart so I could fit inside the small bed. There really wasn’t enough room for 3, but oh well.

    AnnaRachelle
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have this issue also! Had a double,thought a King-size would be better,yet I still end up on the edge of the bed. She is 3

    Soph the Loaf
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    DadSetAgainst Report

    Lauren S
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or the pieces were “too square” or “touched the syrup” even though they will dip them in syrup before eating them. Toddlers are the best!

    Marie B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My crime was not thinking to offer my 4YO nephew to press the button on the microwave

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Glad my kids did not read this.

    VeryDarkMatter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    clearly guilty. I heard the US prisons are terrible.. should have known better than to mess up the pancakes 🤔

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    Vicki, who's been a mother long enough to know what to suggest for other soon-to-be parents, says that "trusting your gut" is one of the most important things to remember. "This will never fail you and never fear you are wasting a medical professional's time if you are worried for the wellbeing of your child," she explained. "You know your child best. Please remember that. You are wired to understand their needs from day one."

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    SnarkyMommy78 Report

    Zoey Rayne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Student who just turned 8: "I'm about to be 9."

    fair_weather_rose (she/they)
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me who just turned 16: soon I'll be 7 and won't have to worry about my mental health!

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    delightfuldragon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son who has Down Syndrome did this! He blew out his birthday candles and announced, "I'm almost 19". Argh! 😆😆

    Anya Beboop
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gen Z and younger are doing this a lot. When I talk to a 20 year old that goes " Yeah I'm dying soon I'm so old." I just nearly fall over.

    Vaa10
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, that's me. I'm turning 20 this week and I'm feeling like an elderly

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    Samsquatch
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was younger I thought once you turn twelve you get a car and a house and get married and get a job and don’t have to do school anymore….

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol my parents r gonna have to process some shít soon

    Lene
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My oldest has been a teenager since she was 4 years old. 😬

    crowspectre (he/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm fourteen so therefore I'm about to be a legal adult and soon I'll be able to drink

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    dadmann_walking Report

    Hey!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That happened to me when I was travelling 5-6 days a week. One time, I look at the kids and say to my husband: "Isn't it time they go to bed now?" My husband replied that he's now giving them 1/2 hour more. My youngest son asked: "When is she leaving?"

    SheDeM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dadman Walking!!! Hilarious!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Usually it's 'But Mom does it like this!'

    Nancy Lynch
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Show me again how dad does it?

    Justme
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The jokes on you, her surgery probably only required 2 weeks of rest and recovery 🤣

    #32

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    dadmann_walking Report

    Zoey Rayne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It came out in 1988; it was already a decade old when my sister and I watched it as kids. -a millennial

    SkyBlueandBlack
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time to show them Watership Down. -GenX

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Feeling a little old since I was born in 83 and watched it when it came out

    Tuesday's child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Land before time is way older than me so to me it feels Old timey

    Verified Loser
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Six years before I was born and still one of my absolute favorite movies...

    Marley Wilson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    dude when did being 16 and that being your child hood make you old 💀💀💀

    Ari Conway
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m 17 and that movie’s ancient bro

    Evan H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kids won't sit through any hand-animated movies, not even The Little Mermaid. To be fair, they look like **** compared to modern CG animated movies. Hand-painted animation cels composited on film lacks the vibrant color gamut of digital media. Disney has tried to filter and jack up the color saturation of their classic movies, but the processing destroys any fine detail. No offense to the animators - incredible skill went into making those movies, it's entirely a technology problem.

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    kindminds_ Report

    Anya Beboop
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's actually really cute, despite being woken up early. Frustrating, sure.

    QuanτumSpace2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice. You get the kids up, and have them do the work for you

    Nikole
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. The kid woke the mom up early to hunt for Easter eggs (which she had already hidden). When finished, the kid hid the eggs again so when his dad woke up later at his own leisure, the dad wouldn’t miss out on watching the kid find the eggs. I guess it’s nice for the dad, but…

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    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't pretend there is a real bunny involved. I got plastic eggs with stuff in them, give them to the older kids, and they hide them while telling the little ones to stay out. No work for me, I just get to watch the hunt. Then for a few days after, the little two set up their own hunts for each other. Eventually they lose interest and I get to throw away the eggs, which are mostly broken by that time.

    Monique Rosewood
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In a way, it's just the kid saying because you're his security he's going to wake you up. It's also a sweet gesture towards dad

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your son shall become a great leader. He cares.

    Brittany Grawe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adorable. Super jealous of this family.

    simfan all day every day
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am unsure if this is jealousy or adorable or both

    #34

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    milifeasdad Report

    Bookworm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean she IS right though...

    O-O
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone said that at a sleepover and i said -it obviously isn't working

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A wondering where 5yo heard that one?

    Twizzy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was in high school we had a speaker that brought up how as kids you don't want to nap but now as teens you're always asking can we have a nap. Kids don't know how lucky they are sometimes.

    StitchIsCuteAndFluffy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t have a little brother, but if I did I’d be blissfully ignorant. (I’m deaf, wear Cochlear Implants, but not at night. I wouldn’t hear a thing.)

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    #35

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    sarcasticmommy4 Report

    Sonja
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom once left me a note at home when she had to leave unexpectedly. Some emergency at work made her stay very late. I made omelette. My father and granny loved it. Guess who had to cook omelette every two weeks from then on. Little tip: it wasn't my mom.

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If we were not seated for dinner when mom served, the food would sit and grow cold until dinner was over then into the reserve container.

    JustSittingandScroling
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just had to do that these past 2 days. We call it fend for yourselves dinner

    Ari Conway
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t know when it happened but my mom doesn’t make breakfast or lunch anymore. sometimes we get dinner tho lol

    PunnyPanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn... I can't wait... Someday... That sounds magical.

    simfan all day every day
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Older children HA I was a latchkey child, I was 9 or 10 and was responsible for dinner most of the time Mac and cheese, hotdogs, or pasta was dinner most nights. On rare occasion my parents got home before 7 they took us to mc Donald's or if they were very daring a actual restaurant

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    #36

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    itssherifield Report

    RandomEpiBioPerson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm the USA, a high school kid can't even accidentally knock on the wrong front door of a house, looking for their little brother anyone without getting shot, so having more precautions now makes sense.

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paranoid Parenting has a lot to be blamed for.

    Tyranamar Seuss
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree. My 5 year old is allowed to ride his scooter, alone, to both ends of the block. No street crossing. Neighbors thought he was feral. No- just want to encourage some independence and confidence here.

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    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back in the day bruises and cuts were a part of normal growth.

    Printerman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I walked to grade school most days (weather permitting). It was only 3 blocks away. Much faster if you cut through 4 yards on the way. Much slower if the little Corgie near school was out on his lead though, lol.

    Lynn Morello
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember riding our go-cart down the Hill, (Main Street) crossed 2 streets on the way down and ended on a busy main road at the bottom by the park. I still to this day don't know how we ever survived without being hit by any vehicles.

    Sportsgal
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I rode curled up in the back window of hatchback while parents drove. Police never pulled them over...lol.

    Mojo Flizash
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah. The world has become wild.

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    #37

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    AnAppleHat Report

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so very accurate. I have been a seat and a jungle gym combo for years now. But I’m not complaining, the seat part still counts as snuggling in my book and I’ll hold onto that as long as he’ll let me.

    Blue Mar
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So parenthood is like slowly dying while your kids enjoy their ride on your remainings... Noted

    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am reminded of the Mount Mumanddad episode of Bluey.

    Jungle Empress 85
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No offense to parents, but I much prefer having cats climbing on me. 😺

    Anikulapo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I’m lying on the couch my ones often sit/sprawl on top of me to watch tv, which is strangely comfortable - for a while.

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    #38

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    KatieDeal99 Report

    Vicki Doggurl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes perfect sense!! I’m stealing that. :)

    SheDeM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My younger sister and I have a whole dictionary of made up words, most of them hers. We still use them. We are in our 50's!!

    AnnaRachelle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is so cute! I may start using this myself

    Janet Floyd
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter said it the same way when she was little!

    C W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. My 6 year old also says this.

    Mojo Flizash
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. That's actually ingenious.

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    #39

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    Chhapiness Report

    QuirkyKittyGirl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you kidding? *takes notes*. This is INSPIRED!!!

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    2CentSally
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plot twist, science project is actually due on Monday, everyone thinks it's a prank because they all already forgot about it

    LilDuck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG! This just saved my life, I actually have a science project due tomorrow!

    Printerman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's chaotic evil and I love it.

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    #40

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    pro_worrier_ Report

    Chris Ulm
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My six-year-old, at my grandma’s funeral, loudly: “Did they glue her eyelids shut?”

    Kathleen Pearlman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 3 year old went to the viewing at my grandmother's funeral. She said she was in a nice suitcase - that comes from telling her that grandma was going to heaven and leaving her body. Apparently, she thought Grandma would be taking her body along for the trip.

    Shayne Randlett
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the attitude I want from EVERYONE at my memorial!

    K W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    5-7 year olds say the most hilariously embarrassing no filter stuff.

    #41

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    Dad_At_Law Report

    Cat Chat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll never forget the time my uncle was lifting his baby "playing airplane" style and laughing, when the baby promptly barfed straight into my uncle's mouth. 🤮🤣

    duckie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They always share their colds and stomach bugs generously too

    2late4me
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes. ABC food (already been chewed)

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My nephew used to think it was absolutely hilarious to feed me by hand 😂

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mostly because they decided they don't like it. If they do like something good luck getting it out of their food trap

    Precious Cooper
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my God I just had a flashback of a still warm soggy cheese doodle my daughter shared... Sheesh I swear I just trembled and got teary eyed... Traumatized for life

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    #42

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    Stazingar Report

    SkyBlueandBlack
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm at 3, but with my parents. I genuinely can't remember the last time someone else put a dish in the dishwasher, let alone emptied it.

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    Dawn Marie
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stage 4 to a 29 year old. But, to be fair, she is in the seminary for her Divinity Degree to be a Pastor in the Methodist Church. She is also working full time as a youth minister. That has always been her dream. The point of this little story? You will always be the parent and even when the are "grown", they will still need you. You may not understand that now, but as an empty nester of 3, that is a wonderful feeling!!

    StitchIsCuteAndFluffy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    6. Snuggle buddy. That one never changes, even if all the others do.

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still the chick's (1 3/4) maid. Chick throws something on the floor: 'Maaama, pick up!'

    Cerridwn d'Wyse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't forget what comes after 4. Babysitter

    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine range from 6 to 17, so all of them?

    Noeleen Gilbert
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grandparenting Started all over again

    Haley Futch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't think the maid stage ever ended

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    #43

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    itssherifield Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate it that teeth are considered a luxury, even though they’re part of your body. At least tuition fees (edit: university fees) in Germany are 150€ (about 150usd) per semester- so 300€ for 12 months.

    GrowingThruConcrete
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For comparison, we're sending my daughter to college here in the US, and after $21,000 (19,086 Euro) of student aid, still have to pay $7000 (6,362 Euro) out of pocket per semester 😑

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    Mojo Flizash
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate being American because our health is a luxury and sold to the highest bidder. Our Education System is also broken. TrumpThumpingBumpkins... Come At Me.

    RandomEpiBioPerson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Healthcare and braces can be very expensive in the USA. So is higher education (university). The OP is implying that since all three need braces, they are going to have to spend the money they were saving to send the kids to college on braces, instead of sending them to college.

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    Verified Loser
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was 15 I needed 3 separate dentists to approve me for braces because of our insurance... The last prick suggested daily headgear -_- My teeth are still messed up, but at least I didn't walk around school for 18 months with a band around my head and my mouth wide open.

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    #44

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    TheREALMessyMom Report

    SheDeM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once got a ticket for speeding (31 in a 25 LOL) because my 4 y/o and her preschool friend were arguing about whose duckie had the best feather in its back.

    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got pulled over because my tail lights were out. Office asks me to walk to the back of the car with him, so I tell the kids to stay buckled. My kids thought I had been arrested and they were supposed to sit in the car until their mom drove over to pick them up from my car on the side of the highway at 11pm. They were very happy when I got back in the car.

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    maxwel lee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they are also for paramedics if there was an accident to alert them that there is a child in the vehicle

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If my chick is left alone in the back she'll screech like a banshee. I'm not driving her on my own, I value my life too much for that. Hope this'll pass when she turns 2

    Em
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a bumper sticker that says Honk if a kid falls out! 😂 Every now again someone will honk at me and I get worried and immediately look at my son's car seat lol

    Erica Knapp
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just saw a bumper sticker that said "no, I'm not drunk. I'm trying to pass snacks to the hella kids up in this b*tch!" Lol

    River wolf
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom once got a ticket a block away from home (literally a block from a house in a suburban neighborhood) for speeding when my brother had to use the bathroom and we were coming home from school. We never even knew that there was a speed limit sign there.

    Katrina Gibson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had honestly thought for years that bumper sticker was about the husband. Once I became a mom I understood it was about the whole family.

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    #45

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    ericamorecambe Report

    Soph the Loaf
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She only discusses the important stuff 😁

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "From being a parent, dear."

    not your average weirdo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol I’m at the age where I can take part in adult conversations, but most of the time we’re all just screaming at each other.

    #46

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    mommajessiec Report

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure kiddo, now let me teach you about rent and utilities.

    ί𝔫CίŦᵃт𝐔𝐬
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At my school the 6rh graders have entire units on taxes, finances, shopping for and financing a car responsibly, it's awesome.

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    Cynthia Carter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Savings accounts used to give 5% interest 50 years ago. Now it's 0.30% No wonder we're all so grumpy.

    Prosando
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are you borrowing 20 dollars from your kids?

    not your average weirdo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m in 8th and we learned about investing, doing taxes, and buying insurance

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently, how financial institutions work.

    Mickie Shea
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe she'll be a big shot banker.

    Printerman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best I can do is feigned interest in your 3-hour explanation of dinosaur feathers.

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    #47

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    robdelaney Report

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rookie move, you have to bury it in the trash.

    Mav Mav
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you have to burn it, and then bury it in the trash.

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    Brainmas
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter had a big easel to paint on and I started having her use her paintings as wrapping paper. We both thought it was pretty cool.

    Hono Klatuu
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes, and yard sale where they drag all the toys back in including the ones from when they were babies

    ILoveMySon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yes, don't forget the rocks and sticks as well.

    Lauora
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heaven help you if it was apparently one of their 'artworks' aka 2 pen marks on a colouring sheet that has been on the table for weeks!

    Lene
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's one reason that it's a good idea to have a nisse living in your home for the entire year. This also applies to empty candy wrappings the kids find. And if something they really want to have is suddenly not anywhere visible (usually in a parent's pocket or, if parent is sitting, behind parent).

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One parent's trash is another teens treasure

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    #48

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    milifeasdad Report

    floofypanda273
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know and you're not even getting paid

    Vicki Doggurl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s worth it when they give you a hug and tell you that they love you!

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    Nosirrow
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember a parent moaning at the beginning of Corona that it's inhumane to force parents to be with kids all the time. Don't have them, then, dummy.

    RandomEpiBioPerson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yea. I remember hearing that and there being way too many tiktoks, memes, and just general "jokes" being made repeatedly by people, to the point where some people were making so many "jokes", it just started seeming like the people weren't actually joking, and I'm pretty sure there are many that weren't.

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    Mav Mav
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    everyday? try a trillion times a day, add infinity

    RandomEpiBioPerson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like I always say, kids are so much better when you can give them back. That is why I am an uncle and not a father.

    Linn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they won't let you return them if it's not working out well!! ;- }.

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    kindminds_ Report

    Sasy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the dad is testing the child because why on earth would anyone want something to do while sleeping, it could not possibly be his child, he seems far too motivated :)

    Ace
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for the explanation. Without that I would have had no idea what this was all about.

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    Couragetcd
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want an IOU for every nap I refused to take as a child

    John Powers
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I missing something here?

    Nikole
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sleeping is wasting time. Come on, people…

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    Jungle Empress 85
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brain is very active while I'm sleeping. Sometimes I come up with ideas for Minecraft.

    #50

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    maryfairybobrry Report

    John Powers
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one who doesn't know what "Ulta" is?

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't the best way to make a teenager listen to say "wait here your father/mother and I have to go into the other room to talk"?

    Arunika R.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a teenager, if your teenager cannot give you even the basic respect of taking out their headphones while you talk, you got an ill mannered kid

    YetAnotherSarah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    aka a teenager. Kids gotta be retaught to be human on the daily.

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    Cynthia Carter
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just as well Ulta didn't exist in my youth, made do with Walgreens until I was 24 then discovered department store makeup counters. Now, 50 years on, I can't be bothered with any of it. The prices have gotten ridiculous.

    Doofenshmirtz Evil, Inc
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact, despite being a teenage girl, this would NOT work for me :)

    simfan all day every day
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guys: it's a make up store ( I should of known this)

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    #51

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    mcdadstuff Report

    Tuesday's child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm picturing this, and yes it seems very Oscar worthy

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not even supposed to eat up here what the hell

    #52

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    UjuAnya Report

    Dobs Place
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll take that any day over raising one who thinks EVERYONE is interested in them!

    Notme
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does a 16 yo not know what “being single” means?

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure they know what that means, but they are wondering about the deeper context. As in she's interested in him. Or maybe one of her friends is interested in him and she's asking on their behalf. Or just "why does she want to know I'm single" because he's not interested in dating.

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    Joe Standford
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps he just wanted to know what the word single means? Because 16 year old usually ask if they have a girlfriend.

    simfan all day every day
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apparently, and I would venture a guess a decent lier since you asked this question. He prob has 5 or 6 girls in his phone but NO CLUE what to do with it

    #53

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    mommajessiec Report

    Mav Mav
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's statistically significant

    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s just past 5.30am here now. Hopefully I’ll doze off again soon.

    Sleepy Panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only to fall asleep on the couch at 6pm.

    Andy Gibbesh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not this dad. I refuse to acknowledge that 5 AM exists. 5 PM is the only 5:00

    Tuesday's child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like those "that girl' morning routines!

    #54

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    dadmann_walking Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had hoped the sleep deprivation would end sometime soon 😢

    K W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Barring rare sleep issues it will get better!

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    #55

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    deloisivete Report

    Heather W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, reminds me of the year my Dad got in trouble with Mom. He convinced me Santa would prefer a beer and chips. He didn't think I'd actually put that out lol

    Cappuccino (She/Him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sounds like in Calvin and Hobbes when the dad said “I think Santa will prefer a beer”

    Heather W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was about 6 and predate that comic by many years. Lucky for me, Mom didn't blame me. But I still remember hearing "John! What the h*ll did you tell her?"

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    simfan all day every day
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes I remember the year I was convinced of this and right before I was allowed outside a bunny ate my mom's bouquet in front of her. Never heard my mom yell at a imaginary creature like she did that Easter bunny.

    #56

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    mommajessiec Report

    Mav Mav
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    by the time she finished, jacket zippers weren't even invented yet!

    Brenda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or putting on their own shoes

    K W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this is how time travel is invented. A pack of preschoolers simultaneously taking forever to zip jackets (or put on shoes) creates a quantum tunnel to the past. The more preschoolers the further back in time the tunnel can reach.

    #57

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    MediocreMamaa Report

    Tuesday's child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember playing restaurant and making the prices ridiculously high

    Mav Mav
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that will be the dental bill, and more

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last time we played, my nephew was charging me $1 to $5 for food and his mom $100 to $500 😂 he found it hilarious when his mom questioned the prices and kept price gouging her

    #58

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    oneawkwardmom Report

    HalcyonVampire
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's okay! Some people just don't like onions 😊

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    SkyBlueandBlack
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    2 years ago

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    Maybe because that one sliver of onion makes the entire dish disgusting, and if you know your kid doesn't like onions, trying to trick them into eating onions will just make them hate your cooking, whereas they'll figure the shoe thing out sooner or later.

    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the mom was trying to say that the sliver got into the kid's food accidentally and SHE didn't notice it but HE did, not that she was trying to trick him into eating onion.

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    #59

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    simoncholland Report

    freakingbee (they/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my dad literally said that exact thing on easter

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used to do a treasure hunt, placing 4 or 5 clues around the house ultimately leading to the basket. Amazing kids don't know where some things are they walk by every day.

    H. Nolden
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I (the mother) said that exact thing on easter

    Vicki Doggurl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Especially when all the eggs have already been found!!

    #60

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    wildrainbow2 Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why I put my 'outdoors' clothes on at the last possible minute

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't have kids but I have dogs. I always use a no-spill tumbler for my coffee because they made me spill coffee way too many times

    #61

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    MediocreMamaa Report

    simfan all day every day
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He will find the dark side soon enough yes soon enough he will find the dark side

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a really dirty trick, no one mess with coffee!

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    #63

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    Chhapiness Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, dino chicks are still the scariest ones around 🦖

    #64

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    oneawkwardmom Report

    Tuesday's child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please tell me this isn't the new trend

    #66

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    sarcasticmommy4 Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thankfully I'm still the one dressing the little chick. I make her look as adorable as I want to as long as it lasts lol

    Mav Mav
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    simple, wear your pyjamas. they'll learn.

    Downunderdude
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 'you're not going out like that' shoe changes feet.

    PandaGoPanda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’re probably just getting revenge.

    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kid is 23 and still tries to tell me what I'm not allowed to wear when I'm out with her.

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only an a*****e teen. Or my parents dress well enough idk

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    #68

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    ericamorecambe Report

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok but I get that. If people r there when I'm cleaning I physically can't do it

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know if you should be happy or afraid

    simfan all day every day
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is she actually cleaning if so how I'm lost I never learned this skill

    #69

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    MediocreMamaa Report

    Vicki Doggurl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oops! At least you didn’t wake them up! They were up at 7:15, I’d imagine!

    Tuesday's child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok got my second hand embarrassment for the day 😳

    #70

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    mom_tho Report

    Rebelliousslug
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents literally had to wake me up to eat from the first day home from the hospital. I believe in comparison I have been the “easy” kid in the 43+ years since.

    K W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah I had a fussy one who ended up like the six year old. Sometimes that fussy part carries through.

    SheDeM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh wow, mine were the same way!

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    #71

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    simoncholland Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But at least the jersey tossing vases at you are stinking cute

    Rebelliousslug
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And someone you are responsible for is literally on the verge of death and in need of fluids and candy to survive

    #73

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    LizerReal Report

    Vicki Doggurl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like!! I played D&D monopoly with my parents on New Year’s Eve and my dad and I got into a fight. Lol.

    Crazy Cookie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excuse me! Dnd monopoly? Man I’m missing out

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    Deborah B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "finished a game of monopoly??" Sounds sus. I have never seen that. How does it even end? I don't know, because in my family, people would get frustrated or bored, and leave the game.

    Bec
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did they really finish, or just quit playing? Most boring game in the world

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    #76

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    oneawkwardmom Report

    #77

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    mcdadstuff Report

    panther
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But they looked cute with the outfit she had on.

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh...I thought they were the ones pulled from lost and found all winter.

    #78

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    kristabellerina Report

    Tuesday's child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mouth wash in the freezer? Totally not taking notes for prank ideas

    SkyBlueandBlack
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alcohol content is too high—it won't freeze (but when you spit mouth wash on a bonfire, it is pretty spectacular).

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    #79

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    copymama Report

    Deborah B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm going to start cleaning in a minute, if you're not busy, you can help me." Is the magical cue for any child to discover that they are, in fact, not bored, but have several things that they need to do right now.

    #80

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    DadSetAgainst Report

    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it was warm it would just be cream.

    Tuesday's child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm I wonder why the ice cream is cold 🥶. Maybe it was in the freezer?

    simfan all day every day
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My favorite when ice cream is just like frothy and delicious

    Patti Disbennet
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our newest "Captain Obvious"! My husband is Captain Obvious at our house. I had to find something to say so it's, "Thank you, Captain Obvious" instead of the blank looks I used to give him (sometimes with an eye roll).

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or help the kid by telling them to get something to wrap around the cone so they don't freeze their delicate hands because they're 4?

    #81

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    milifeasdad Report

    not human
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me and my dad do pun battles

    #82

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    momsense_ensues Report

    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids are 120% independent until it's after bedtime.

    simfan all day every day
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happened a lot for me, in retrospect it wouldnt of if my parents didn't get me scared to leave my bad. If they were just like if you need water you can get it, I don't think I ever would of asked for water. But it was the rare occasion where my parents love was shown by me being scared of the previous night's dream or getting yelled at for getting something

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    #85

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    dadmann_walking Report

    freakingbee (they/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah and if you're depressed just don't be depressed

    Em
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm why didn't this single mom ever think of "just not struggling" smh, some people really don't have a single effing clue

    #86

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    reallifemommy3 Report

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kid got a cupcake at his last baseball game today. He has not yet eaten it and keeps saying he will want it later. I’m about ready to go to the grocery store to pick up cupcakes so I can have one too! 🧁

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Update: I ate the cupcake. My child has not noticed. Shh 🤫 🧁 It was delicious.

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    SheDeM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Y'all, eat these ignored goodies! It'll teach them some sort of valuable lesson.

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    #87

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    KatieDeal99 Report

    Vicki Doggurl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They tried. All the favorites mixed up! Why wouldn’t it be good?

    Tuesday's child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like the literal meaning of "a rude awakening"

    Verinder of the Valley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when I was little, I used to make flower soups and potions, and me and my sisters would either anoint one another with it in a game, or drink it, also a game. Sometimes, we would bring them to our parents and they would pretend to take a sip. We'd be absolutely fooled, and become convinced we were master chefs, amidst much giggling and squealing.

    simfan all day every day
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disgusting. How many sips in till it all came back out?

    #88

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    deloisivete Report

    Gourdeous
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 7 has learned Dude. I think she may have been born in the 90s

    Paul Brown
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 4 yo grandson who lives with me says it to me all the time. He got it from watching YouTube videos of people playing Roblox.

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nephew just turned 5 and he's been saying it. It's hilarious hearing him say it

    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son went through a short phase of purposely bumping into my wife and me and saying “sorry bro”

    #89

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    Dad_At_Law Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If not pretend the Easter Bunny came back at night to take back all it's eggs

    #90

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    dad_on_my_feet Report

    Miss Mali
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    U let her have a boy in her room with a closed door???? Has parenting changed in the last 12 years since mine was 12????

    Lama
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's called trust. Teach your kid trust and boundaries, and they will make better decisions than when you teach rules and policing. (Not saying no rules at all, kids need rules.)

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    James Heinle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel you're pain. My oldest is 23 and having her first. I'm excited to be a grandpa but sad that she grew up.

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or maybe they're talking about how so many people assume that boy+girl=romance-

    Rebelliousslug
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wasn’t allowed to have a boy in my room with the door closed when I was 5. At 12 my parents would’ve been knocking the whole door down. And knocking first??? What??? No way!!

    Joe Standford
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fort rule of single father hood the DOOR STAYS OPEN

    SheDeM
    Community Member
    2 years ago

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    Open that door immediately!!

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    #91

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    copymama Report

    Max Fox
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They tested bulls in a china shop on Mythbusters. Bulls ran between rows of shelves full of china, without knocking down a single one. They were amazingly careful and light on their feet.

    SheDeM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Petition passes in a landslide!

    #93

    Funny-Relatable-Parenting-Tweets-April

    Dad_At_Law Report

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    #95

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    IHideFromMyKids Report

    mysterious
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, because if I go to bed I miss out on important things, like sitting in the living room, doing nothing.

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    clhubes Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If someone started rolling around on the floor screeching and flailing because they're tired and won't admit it... I'd call the ambulance 😂

    SheDeM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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    itssherifield Report

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    dadmann_walking Report

    Rebekah
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Currently, this is my life. So I say with confidence: 146.

    Joe Standford
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because they were up ton 3 am doing unnecessary homework, you're welcome

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    clhubes Report

    Mav Mav
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he's been watching daddy too long

    #102

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    reallifemommy3 Report

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh goodness I feel this. I love my kid to bits but he has so much energy it’s insane. This morning his baseball coach commented she didn’t want to warm the kids up too much before the game because she didn’t want to wear them out. I was confused and commented my kid never runs out of energy. She’s like, “oh yes, I know. I didn’t mean him. He never complains and is always ready to go. The other kids start saying they’re hot and tired and start playing in the dirt.” But my kid is in love with baseball. He put on his dad’s glove this morning and it was bigger than his head! So stinking cute.

    Anikulapo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you ever told your team “I missed you all” on a Monday morning?

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    MediocreMamaa Report

    Mouse
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just last week was talking about a friend who collect call from "5th n stark"

    James Heinle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like the old commercial. "You have a call from Bobwehadababiyitsaboy."

    Kathleen Pearlman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A soldier at Ft. Campbell once showed a friend and me how to make a collect call. He called his mom's home and asked for himself. When they replied he wasn't there, he told them to give him the message that he was okay, he'd gotten there fine.

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    mom_tho Report

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    SnarkyMommy78 Report

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 6 yo just lost his first tooth, we’ve had a lot of tooth fair conversations. He was very puzzled how she can get the tooth and leave money under his pillow without waking him. He also wants to know how she gets in the house in the first place. But at least we had just read a Junie B Jones book about losing a tooth to answer the question of why the tooth fairy takes teeth (it’s to give the baby teeth to babies, her baby brother cut his first tooth when she lost hers).

    #106

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    SnarkyMommy78 Report

    Miss Mali
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best advice I got from my kids pediatrician . . . No kid has ever starved to death after missing a meal or 2, they will eat when they get hungry do sweat the small stuff!!! Thanks doc u saved me years worth of gray hairs!!!

    Ivona
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why give the child a sweet sandwich when a savory one would be much better? There are many ways to make a tasty sandwich - some butter or margarine on the bread, some cheese, maybe some cold cuts, and a slice of tomato.

    Heather W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At age 3 if you offered my child a sandwich with tomato on it she would have tried to shank you.She still gives me the death glare if I even mention her trying a tomato lol

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    daddygofish Report

    Vicki Doggurl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s a ‘make eggs pretty and colorful and sparkly and fun party!! I like to gently crack parts of the egg shell before I dye them. That way the egg whites are colorful too!!

    Anikulapo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s because you said dying instead of dyeing.

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'It's a heathen ritual of fertility and procreating like the proverbial bunnies! 🐰'

    #108

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    deloisivete Report

    Skater Chick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    for me, it's isaiah. kids will be like "did you hear what Isaiah did today?" and I'll ask which one. they try to describe him but they're all short, they all have curly perms, their hair either is black or was black, and almost all of them have the last name of thomas

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my kids were little it was Ashley's...TONS of them.

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    James Heinle
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For some reason my 6yr old has nothing but Braden, Aiden or Jaden in her class.

    freakingbee (they/them)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    there are two graysons in my musical and i know 4 total

    Nosirrow
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here, it's Amelia, Hanna, Zofia. This school year one of my pupils is called Nathaniel. Beautiful name,lazy boy

    Huddo's sister
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I was in year 8 I made a list of how many people I knew with the same name. There were 6 Chris', 6 Daniels, 5 Emmas etc

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the queer community stg the most popular name is Ash- is that just me because ~4 people I have known or do know have changed their name to Ash

    #109

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    LizerReal Report

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    reallifemommy3 Report

    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since my job entails trying to sanitize the building after school, I always feel defeated when there is a flu outbreak.

    Nosirrow
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought I had a good immune system, then became preschool teacher. Oh boy. I used hand sanitizer before it was cool.

    #112

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    SnarkyMommy78 Report

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    HenpeckedHal Report

    SheDeM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just show her the bottle of wine in your purse.

    #114

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    MetteAngerhofer Report

    Tuesday's child
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the kids are allowed to jump on the couch 🛋? Lucky

    Lauren S
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine does. And jumps from couch to couch. But I live in AZ so indoor activities can get “active” when it’s too hot to play outside.

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    LizerReal Report

    Brenda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In-laws used to do this, with different amounts in each one. But I had to complain when the oldest grandchild (7 & 8 years older than the next 2) was getting most of it, over $25. Said we wouldn't be back. Change is one thing, $5 & $10 bills, no.

    Bec
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We've run out of Halloween candy before and resorted to giving out handfuls of pennies from the change jar. Kids thought it was amazing we would just give them $

    #116

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    Dad_At_Law Report

    #118

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    momjeansplease Report

    SheDeM
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need to know how you achieved this miracle. I just had TWO kids yelling "Watch me"!

    Pan Narrans
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The old dad joke was that you should always have at least two kids for the best parenting. The idea being that you could bang their heads together when they misbehave.

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    itssherifield Report

    Rebelliousslug
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loop holes of parenting. We need to have a book published with this information.

    #120

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    itssherifield Report

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    DragginFatherB Report

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    DadSetAgainst Report

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    daddygofish Report

    Mav Mav
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you gave him that power, at least it wasn't a laundromat! :)

    #124

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    itssherifield Report

    #125

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    meantomyself Report

    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son found “battery mukbang” videos on YouTube. Yes they are a thing.

    Vicki Doggurl
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just googled it. It’s cute! Thank you for sharing it! https://youtu.be/BuJwhZZEw5w

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    kevinthedad Report

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    #127

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    Anniewritess Report

    Notme
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do the housework when the baby does the housework

    #128

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    notmythirdrodeo Report

    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try a bit and tell me what you think it tastes like.

    Brenda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big sister ate all the yolks and I ate the whites.

    #129

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    IDontSpeakWhine Report

    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's just a slang term, possibly from the words 'wiener' and 'penis', at least according to Wikipedia

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    Vicki Doggurl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try offering your kids money or something valuable to them (no chores for a week!) if they can lick their wenis! It’ll keep them busy for a while. It’s impossible to lick your elbow. Unless you’re double jointed in your should! Lol!

    mysterious
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Discovered this information in middle school. "Wenis Tag" was a thing, and it was the worst thing since the "What Game" in elementary school.

    #130

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    mom_tho Report

    Mav Mav
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    subtle distinction there, mum

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    oneawkwardmom Report

    J W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fried in peanut oil? Sorry but that's not really fun for a lot of others (and me) who are "surprised" by an allergen to fried in peanut oil. So many oils to choose from. Sucks to be m I guess.

    Biofish23
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Peanut oil is very commonly used in deep fryers. The good news is it is so highly refined all the peanut protein has been removed and it is safe for the vast majority of people with peanut allergies.

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    Vicki Doggurl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my kid was a pre-schooler they would eat like five French fries but like a cup of ketchup. Using the fries as the vehicle to get the ketchup to the mouth, many times until the fry would fall apart. Then repeat the process until the provided ketchup was gone.

    Benita Valdez
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my friends brother was little he did the same thing 😂 he has down syndrome and autism and is non verbal. Little jerk always gave me the side eye and never interacted with me when I came over; you would've thought i was his enemy the way he acted around me but its just how he was with people outside of immediate family (didnt matter he knew me his whole life and saw him like every other day). When I handed him a bag of ketchup potato chips, then I was his friend and got hugs and he'd actually sit next to me. Kids are funny

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    oneawkwardmom Report

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    deloisivete Report

    Brenda
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister convinced me that her 2 nickles were worth more than my 2 dimes because they were bigger. Mom wasn't amused

    Vicki Doggurl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol!! My older brother would charge us a real dollar to poke around in our moths. He wanted to be a dentist AND an archaeologist!! I think he was looking for the “gold” teeth he had heard some people have. I was 8yo at the time.

    Kathleen Pearlman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I worked at a library a bunch of kids would come in. When we asked for their card, they'd say they forgot and give us a name. Another kid, another time, would take out a book and do the same thing - with the same name. After the third or fourth kid, we asked if they were related to "same name". They said yeah, it was his library card, the rest of them didn't have one. Needless to say, we issued cards to all the kids in that family.

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    oneawkwardmom Report

    NonbinaryIdiot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m not a mom and I like cleaning if I can put on my headphones and do it on my own

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    clhubes Report

    #138

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    KatieDeal99 Report

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    KatieDeal99 Report

    James016
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son knows our ages. He just likes to blurt it out when we are out the house. But he has to be extra so he’ll say something like “Daddy your are 45 years old, were you born in 1977?”